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THE LESSON LEARNED

We believe every story our guests have shared has their own touch, and their own lessons to learn from. However, it seems that there are a couple of lessons that keep coming up, and that’s why they deserve their own separate page for you to take notes on.

Early retirement is probably top 2 on everyone's wishlist. I mean, no one wants to work their whole life, right? But what if your partner isn't cooperating with that? In this episode, Robert Persichitte of Delagify Financial shares the struggles of adulting, especially when working with different people, while also dealing with personal dilemmas like early retirement.
A few years ago, Mark was called in by Evil Corp (obviously, this is a code name) to help fix a company problem. Evil Corp, as big a company as they were, had a unique idea to provide their customers with videos, which customers can show in their blogs, and allow the company to earn revenue through pre-rolled ads. What’s funny, though, is that every transaction was made through a call, with videos sent through email.
When problems arise, it’s important to identify the root cause to effectively come up with a solution. But what if the head of the project likes to add more problems to the mix and then asks why things are going wrong? Mark Herschberg, our sharer for this episode, had this experience, and he shared lots of helpful advice about management, communication, and problem-solving.
Learn more about the importance of identifying problem-bringers, detecting narcissistic tendencies, and finding problem-solvers among potential clients. With an open mind, gain insights into the strategies, warning signs, and practical tips that can help lawyers foster healthier and more productive professional relationships.
We all had that one straw in life where we just said, “That’s it. I’m done.” For Matthew Davis of Davis Business Law, this drama triangle-themed client-horror story led him to not deal with family law anymore.
When getting into an agreement, it’s important that everyone approves of the terms and that there is an element of mutual communication surrounding the agreement. But, in Jeremy Streten’s story, instead of communicating, his client and business partners just assumed they were on the same page.