Ep. 55 What it Takes to Build an Inc5000 Business with Samah T. Abukhodeir скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep. 55 What it Takes to Build an Inc5000 Business with Samah T. Abukhodeir

In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Sam, founding and managing partner of The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm, to discuss everything related to growing and scaling a firm. Sam opened her doors seven years ago, helping South Florida families navigate two of the most difficult transitions in life—divorce and death. She has rapidly scaled her firm, now operating 9 locations with almost 50 employees. Winning the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies recognition for the third time highlights her dedication to building a law firm that truly serves and supports her community. 🔗 Connect with Sam Website: floridaprobateandfamilylaw.com Phone: 786-372-6839 Instagram: @lawyerladyboss LinkedIn: Samah T. Abukhodeir ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:21 – Sam explains her role as Founder & Managing Partner 00:39 – From solo practice to 50 team members & 9 offices 01:11 – Why Sam chose probate and divorce law 01:38 – Exploring different law fields before finding her path 02:15 – Landing her first probate internship against all odds 02:47 – How family law naturally became part of her practice 03:12 – The emotional complexity of probate vs. family law 03:30 – Balancing heavy cases while raising two young children 03:47 – Winning Inc. 5000 three years in a row 04:00 – Starting the firm with zero business knowledge 04:31 – Overcoming money-mindset challenges from childhood 05:22 – The reality behind “cheesy” motivational quotes 06:21 – How mindset shapes business growth 06:51 – Sam’s first steps in launching her firm 07:44 – Building the essentials: branding, systems, networking 08:22 – Running a firm with minimal overhead in the early days 09:17 – Networking as the lifeline of a new business 09:56 – When Sam realized it was time to hire help 11:02 – Buying a law firm only 18 months in 12:26 – The risks, negotiations, and ultimate payoff of acquisition 13:42 – Delegation struggles for Type-A founders 15:45 – Implementing EOS and stepping into the CEO role 17:19 – Moving from practitioner to full-time firm leader 20:26 – Building a team through culture, structure, and transparency 22:07 – Creating a workplace without anxiety or toxicity 23:05 – Government-level benefits and why they matter 24:53 – Supporting women, parents, and work-from-home culture 26:47 – Accountability, dashboards, and performance systems 29:10 – Becoming an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company 36:10 – How estate planning prevents probate chaos 38:20 – Why probate litigation destroys families 40:58 – Breaking down the essentials of estate planning 42:14 – Cultural fears around talking about death & planning 43:41 – Divorce realities: cases, counseling, and early planning 47:06 – When to call a family law attorney 50:32 – Paternity, prenups, postnups & blended family planning 53:04 – How to choose the right attorney for your case 54:05 – The best business advice Sam has ever received 56:02 – Speed, mistakes, masterminds & learning from others