Episode 313:
Welcome to episode 313 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Eric Sanchez and Stacie Monahan of Maestro Strategic Partners for a practical conversation about what it really takes to scale a law firm without breaking the business. They dig into the role of a true second-in-command and executive team, why “yes people” and echo chambers quietly stall growth, and how firms have to re-engineer systems as they move from a small shop to a larger operation. Eric and Stacie also share what they’re seeing in the market around technology and AI adoption, and why execution, culture, and strong middle management become non-negotiable as headcount and complexity rise.
- Why law firm growth requires “second-in-command” leadership
– How strong executive teams unlock the owner’s highest-value work
– Why avoiding “yes people” prevents echo chambers and stalled success - Scaling changes everything
– Why what worked at 30 people breaks at 70, 100, and beyond
– How intake and operations must be re-engineered as volume increases - What Maestro Strategic Partners actually does
– Fractional leadership, advisory support, and vendor selection guidance
– Helping firms cut through “AI snake oil” and adopt tech that fits - The real issue with “lifers” and blockers
– Why longevity isn’t the same thing as loyalty
– Options: restructure, scaffold, isolate, or part ways to protect culture - Culture and execution as competitive advantages
– Why execution beats ideas and values help make hard calls fast
– How technology is becoming mandatory for survival, not just growth
Resources:
Website: mstratpartners.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maestro-strategic-partners
Facebook: facebook.com/maestrostrategic
Book: amazon.com/Invested-Leadership-Empower-Your-Heart/dp/1544547218
Additional Resources:
https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect
https://www.pilmma.org/resources
https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind
https://calendly.com/jenna-pilmma/strategy-session-with-pilmma
AI for PI Expo:
www.pilmma.org/ai-for-pi-expo
