279 My Journey to The Legalpreneur - Life, Friendship and Entrepreneurship with Guest Host and COO Kayla Bandy

Do you know your Legalpreneur history? Today is a special episode with my best friend and Chief Operating Officer, Kayla Bandy! She has witnessed my ups, downs, and everything in between. Her insight into the inception of The Legalpreneur makes her the perfect host for today’s episode, as she asks me hard-hitting questions about life, love, and entrepreneurship. 

Friendship and business can mix, and I believe our tendency to over-communicate has contributed to the success of The Legalpreneur. Our friendship began in Pikeville, Kentucky, because well before I entered the legal sphere, I was a student-athlete on a bowling scholarship, and Kayla was my coach. Today, Kayla is still coaching me through every haphazard idea I have for The Legalpreneur.

We take a trip down memory lane and laugh about the evolution of my entrepreneurial journey. Looking back at the moments of blind faith and the thrill of starting my own firm. Expect to hear the good, the great, and the best moments of The Legalpreneur's history!

Key Takeaways:

[3:40] Mentoring Andrea as a student-athlete

[5:00] Identifying as an unrepresented minority 

[6:00]  Maxing out student loans 

[9:00] From Poshmark to opening a boutique

[12:00] Starting a firm with a $36 K severance package 

[14:30] Winging it with my first client 

[17:00] Marriage, mistaken miscarriages, and tubes tied

[19:30] The hiring process and creating roles within the firm

[22:00] Hiring Kayla: Balancing friendship and employment 

[26:00] Divorce and the birth of The Legalpreneur membership

[28:30] Overcoming imposter syndrome when teaching attorneys 

[30:00] Communication is the key to success 

[32:00] Less is always more 

[33:30] Lessons from a single entrepreneur

[34:00] Figure it out! It will all come together!

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Legalpreneur Inc 2022