In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', Eric flies solo and sits down with Stephen Osborne, a lawyer who owns his own practice.

Stephen shares his unique career journey, starting from his early interest in sports management and his experiences in minor league baseball, to transitioning into law, and eventually founding his own law firm.

He discusses the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, including the initial struggles of opening a practice and the learning curve involved in managing different aspects of running a business. The conversation also covers the importance of networking, focusing on specific areas of law for better effectiveness, and the role of technology in modern legal practices.

Stephen provides insights into the significance of personal connection in business, the impact of client relationships on success, and offers advice for new entrepreneurs. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of having a good lawyer for real estate transactions and corporate matters, emphasizing his approach to providing personalized legal services.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:25 Stephen’s Unique Journey to Law

• 3:10 The Entrepreneurial Leap: Starting a Law Practice

• 5:05 The Challenges and Rewards of Running Your Own Law Firm

• 5:19 Transitioning Practice Areas: A Strategic Move

• 11:27 Mastering the Art of Specialization in Law

• 17:25 Building Professional Networks and Referrals

• 19:25 The Power of Networking and Personal Connections

• 20:22 Embracing Technology While Maintaining Human Interaction

• 24:08 Legal Tales: From Class Actions to Personal Anecdotes

• 29:29 The Importance of Legal Expertise in Real Estate Transactions

• 33:38 Valuable Business Lessons and Personal Growth

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

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Connect with Stephen

• https://www.osbornelaw.ca/en/