They Don't Teach This in Law School

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Apr 2026

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I hear it all the time from the law firm owners I coach... "They didn't teach us this in law school!" With this show, I am set on bringing outside business ideas and advice into the world of entrepreneurial law firm owners... so join as we investigate new stories and strategies each week in They Don't Teach This in Law School!

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April 7, 202612 min

The Greatest Entrepreneur to Ever Live, or Just the Luckiest?

Send us Fan MailBryan Austin steps in again to guest-host this week's episode on a curious figure from history whose life commands a deep case study. From odd financial decisions that racked in a 100x return to defying every rule of business for his time, Austin paints a portrait of the life of Timothy Dexter and shares his formula for luck you can apply today.Want help making your own luck? Join our Catalyst Coaching Program

March 31, 202617 min

From Burnout to Bestseller with Bryan Austin

Send us Fan MailBryan Austin, of Law firm Alchemy and Red Kraken Creative, guest-hosts this week's episode to talk about his recent bestselling book and the process that took him from page one, to the #1 new release for its category in just two and a half months. Bryan lays out a practical, step-by-step guide to get ideas out of your head and into people's hands.Check out Bryan's new best-selling book.Want to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with BryanLinkedIn | Red Kraken Creative

March 3, 202636 min

How to Adapt Your Law Firm’s Marketing to a Rapidly Changing Economy with Tifiny Swedensky

Send us Fan MailTifiny Swedensky, owner of Smart Cookie, LLC, helps law firm owners and in-house marketing teams stay effective when the market shifts, platforms change, and the economy refuses to sit still.As a fractional CMO and coach to marketing directors, Tifiny has a front-row seat to what is working right now, what is fading fast, and how firms can build marketing systems that do not break the moment conditions change.This week, Charley and Tifiny unpack how to adapt your law firm’s marketing to a rapidly changing economy by focusing on fundamentals that compound over time, rather than tactics that spike for a week and disappear.Connect with Charley on LinkedInLearn more about Law Firm AlchemyConnect with Tifiny on LinkedInLearn more about Sharp Cookie, LLC

February 17, 202618 min

Are You an Amateur or a Professional Law Firm Entrepreneur?

Send us Fan MailThere is a gap between being an amateur and being a professional that few bridge as entrepreneurs. It's what gets you stuck and holds you back from what you could accomplish. Why does this happen and how can you fix it? We talk about it in this week's episode...Get your free email newsletter training hereWant to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm Alchemy

January 27, 202614 min

Build Your Own Media Ecosystem (So the Algorithms Don't Control You)

Send us Fan MailWhat would happen if all the social media platforms went away? Most law firm owners would panic and not be able to reach out to their contacts. But the ones who follow this advice will keep moving forward... and they get a lot of benefits from the social media platforms already!One of the worst mistakes you can make is... well, it's what I'm sharing with in this episode, and it could save you countless dollars and immense stress.Get your free email newsletter training hereWant to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm Alchemy

January 20, 202623 min

This Advice Will Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars

Send us Fan MailOne of the worst mistakes you can make is... well, it's what I'm sharing with in this episode, and it could save you countless dollars and immense stress.Want to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm Alchemy

January 13, 202615 min

What is Everything Engine Optimization, and Should You Care About It?

Send us Fan MailWe're kicking off 2026 with a quick overview of a topic you probably haven't heard about yet. And it leads into a critical discussion about choosing your information sources, especially for SEO in the new year.Want to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm Alchemy

December 23, 202543 min

We Wrote a Book and You Can, Too! Part 2: Publishing & Marketing

Send us Fan MailCharley Mann and Bryan Austin finish the year strong (and punchy) with part two of their deep dive into taking a manuscript and turning it into a best-selling book.Whether you have personal dreams of publishing, or want to explore different mediums to get information to a wider audience, this series shares invaluable insights, including:Strategies for every stage of your project: from concept to completion.Balancing creativity with strategic systems and benchmarks.Building relationships with collaborators to make it easier on yourself.And more!Want a copy of the book? Get yours now!Connect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm AlchemyConnect with BryanLinkedIn | Youtube | Red Kraken Creative

December 16, 202513 min

How I Reframed Follow Up Marketing to Make it Easier and More Effective

Send us Fan MailI used to hate the idea of constantly following up with prospects. And many of the law firm owners I work with loathed it as well. But then I figured out a new way to think about it, and it quickly transformed my mindset and improved conversions. I'll share this simple reframe with you in this week's episode!Want to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm Alchemy

December 9, 202519 min

7 Marketing Lessons from Stranger Things

Send us Fan MailWhat demogorgons did Charley have to slay from Vecna's lair to put together this unusual episode? You'll just have to listen and find out...Want to scale your law firm? Click hereConnect with CharleyLinkedIn | Youtube | Law Firm Alchemy