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Tired of the feast or famine cycle that plagues most family law practices? In this video, I reveal why consistent marketing is the only way to break free from the devastating ups and downs that keep attorneys trapped in survival mode.

We tackle:

• The three psychological traps that kill marketing momentum when you get busy
• Why redefining marketing as simply "getting attention" changes everything about how you approach growth
• The compounding benefits of daily marketing habits—from client selection power to weathering seasonal slowdowns
• Simple daily actions that count as marketing: one text to a referral source, bringing pastries to court clerks, or checking in with your marketing team

Listen in for a paradigm shift that transforms marketing from an overwhelming burden into manageable daily habits. Our practical approach shows how even the busiest solo practitioners can maintain consistent growth momentum without sacrificing client work, because today's marketing creates tomorrow's clients.

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Go to: www.JSterlingHughes.com for tons of Family Law Practice resources.

My purpose is to Empower Family Law Attorneys so they can build a beautiful family law practice and have the practice of their dreams.

I share my family law firm’s secrets, tactics, and strategies of how we have grown from 0 to 25 attorneys and over $15m in revenue in our first ten years.

When I am not podcasting, I am the CEO and Co-Founder of SterlingLawyers.com.

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Wondering if mastermind programs are worth the investment? In this episode, I sit down with Richard James, founder of Your Practice Mastered, who helped transform our practice after I discovered his work during my niece's graduation ceremony.

This discussion reveals:

• My biggest 10-year mistake was avoiding industry-specific masterminds (despite being in other groups for 20+ years)
• The "third mind" concept that separates successful masterminds from networking groups
• Richard's unexpected journey from asking "dumb questions" in a $27,000 mastermind to helping 900+ attorneys
• The critical difference between free and paid mastermind commitments
• His hybrid approach that goes beyond traditional quarterly "hot seats"

Listen in for practical guidance on choosing the right mastermind environment, whether you're seeking accountability, benchmarking opportunities, or simply that safe space where you're not building your practice alone.

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Go to: www.JSterlingHughes.com for tons of Family Law Practice resources.

My purpose is to Empower Family Law Attorneys so they can build a beautiful family law practice and have the practice of their dreams.

I share my family law firm’s secrets, tactics, and strategies of how we have grown from 0 to 25 attorneys and over $15m in revenue in our first ten years.

When I am not podcasting, I am the CEO and Co-Founder of SterlingLawyers.com.

Follow me on: LinkedIn - YouTube - X - Instagram - TikTok

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What happens when a promising family law practice hits a plateau after nine months of steady growth? In this interview, Tom Hartin opens up about the sobering reality of building a practice on Long Island—where April brought just 5 leads, 2 consults, and 1 hire despite $6,800 in monthly expenses.

We dive deep into his current challenges:

• How his strategic Massapequa location reached #1 in map rankings within two months, but growth has stagnated
• The difficult reality of expanding to competitive Melville while burning through savings as sole income earner
• Why call volume actually decreased during peak divorce season (February-April) despite working with marketing professionals
• The pressure of supporting a family of four in an expensive market while waiting for his second location to gain traction
• His upcoming trials and the constant juggle between building the practice and serving existing clients

Listen in for an unfiltered look at the emotional and financial pressures of year one—where Tom questions his timeline expectations while remaining committed to the long-term vision. His real struggle provides crucial perspective for any attorney considering solo practice or wondering what the real growth curve looks like beyond the success stories.

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Go to: www.JSterlingHughes.com for tons of Family Law Practice resources.

My purpose is to Empower Family Law Attorneys so they can build a beautiful family law practice and have the practice of their dreams.

I share my family law firm’s secrets, tactics, and strategies of how we have grown from 0 to 25 attorneys and over $15m in revenue in our first ten years.

When I am not podcasting, I am the CEO and Co-Founder of SterlingLawyers.com.

Follow me on: LinkedIn - YouTube - X - Instagram - TikTok