S04E152 Becoming Your Best Human with Stanley Bronstein

S04E152 Becoming Your Best Human with Stanley Bronstein

Author: Marilyn Jenkins May 4, 2026 Duration: 37:44
A lot of lawyers are trained to grind through discomfort and call it professionalism, until the body taps out or the mind does. We sit down with Stanley Bronstein, an attorney, CPA, life coach, and author who rebuilt his health after reaching 367 pounds, ultimately losing more than 220 pounds and keeping it off for nearly 17 years without drugs or surgery. His story is raw, practical, and surprisingly relevant to anyone running a law firm under constant pressure. We dig into the real mechani...

Running a law firm means you're not just a lawyer anymore-you're a CEO, a marketer, and a leader steering a business through complex challenges. The Leadership In Law Podcast, hosted by Marilyn Jenkins, speaks directly to that reality. This isn't about case law; it's about the business of law. You'll hear frank conversations and practical strategies focused on growth, scaling operations, and building a practice that thrives without burning you out. Episodes tackle the unspoken hurdles firm owners face, from client acquisition and team management to cultivating a sustainable vision for success. Tune in for a blend of actionable insights and real-world stories from those who've navigated the path, offering a genuine resource for the business side of your practice. If you're looking to move beyond the day-to-day and truly lead your firm forward, this podcast provides the thoughtful perspective you need.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
S04E153 Becoming a Biz Dev Rainmaker with David H. Freeman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
Rainmaking doesn’t fail in law firms because lawyers are lazy or “not salespeople.” It fails because most firms treat business development like an event instead of a system. We talk with David Freeman, a National Law Jou…
BONUS: Take Control of Your Online Reputation - Free Webinar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:39
Your online reputation is either closing cases for you right now, or quietly sending clients to your competition. Most attorneys don't know which one it is. This webinar changes that. Marilyn Jenkins, Founder & CEO of La…
S04E151 Mediation for Better Client Outcomes with Felicia Harris Hoss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
A lawsuit can swallow years of your life, millions in reserves, and months of leadership attention, and still end with an outcome no one really likes. That’s why we sat down with Felicia Harris Hoss, a full-time independ…
S03E149 Community for Law Firm Growth with Lawyer.com's Colleen Joyce [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
Most law firms don’t stall because they lack talent, they stall because they hesitate. Colleen Joyce, founder of Lawyer.com and the Lawyer Growth Summit, shares how she grew a simple idea into an eight-figure legal platf…
S03E148 Preparing for a Cyber Security Crisis with Josh Cook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:44
A cyber attack isn’t just an IT fire to put out. It’s a business moment that tests leadership, communication, and trust. We sit down with Josh Cook, partner at Prince Lobel and former global cyber counsel for a Fortune G…
S03E146 Crushing It On Camera with Abby Walla & David Storch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:55
Video is no longer optional for law firm marketing, but most attorneys still get stuck between two bad choices: rambling with no plan or reading a script until they sound like a robot. We sit down with Abby Walla and Dav…
S03E144 Building a Bold Brand with Erik Pelton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
We sit down with trademark attorney and boutique firm owner Erik Pelton to unpack how he grew from true solo to a trusted team by flipping the traditional playbook: flat fees over hourly surprises, simple videos over pol…