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Is it really possible to build a thriving law firm without sacrificing your family—and your sanity?

Join host Moshe Amsel and guest Valerie Fenchel, founder and CEO of Essential Family Law, as they dive into Valerie’s journey of scaling a multimillion-dollar law firm while raising two young children. Valerie shares the challenges and triumphs of leading with heart, redefining success, hiring the right team, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. Discover why authentic leadership, staying true to your values, and trusting your gut are crucial in law firm growth—plus, insight into overcoming hiring hurdles and setting boundaries for a fulfilling life both at home and at work.

Listen now to hear real-world inspiration and actionable advice for building a profitable, values-driven law firm—without leaving your family behind!

Chapters

[00:00] Introducing Valerie Fenchel: Balancing Parenthood & Law Firm Ownership

[03:38] Valerie’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

[05:57] Taking the Leap: The Early Days

[07:33] From Attorney to Business Owner

[09:59] Leading by Example and Building a Positive Culture

[12:50] The Realities of Hiring: Finding (and Losing) the Right Team

[17:06] Getting the “Reps” In: Hiring, Metrics, and Letting Go

[22:13] Involving Your Team in the Hiring Process

[24:19] Lessons Learned: The Best Decisions and Biggest Challenges

[27:57] Designing Business Around Family Life

[29:59] Final Advice & How to Connect with Valerie

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Chapters

1. Introducing Valerie Fenchel: Balancing Parenthood & Law Firm Ownership (00:00:00)

2. Valerie’s Journey to Entrepreneurship (00:03:38)

3. Taking the Leap: The Early Days (00:05:57)

4. From Attorney to Business Owner (00:07:33)

5. Leading by Example and Building a Positive Culture (00:09:59)

6. The Realities of Hiring: Finding (and Losing) the Right Team (00:12:50)

7. Getting the “Reps” In: Hiring, Metrics, and Letting Go (00:17:06)

8. Involving Your Team in the Hiring Process (00:22:13)

9. Lessons Learned: The Best Decisions and Biggest Challenges (00:24:19)

10. Designing Business Around Family Life (00:27:57)

11. Final Advice & How to Connect with Valerie (00:29:59)

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