In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded Opening Remarks from Madeline Pumariega, the President of Miami Dade College, during our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. Madeline shed light on the connections between education and leadership in our ever-evolving world. Her relatable perspectives struck a positive chord, leaving the audience inspired and with a sense of purpose. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

Meet Donna DiMaggio Berger, a lawyer specializing in community association law.  She discusses with Brett and Jeff the challenges and nuance required to represent associations and boards.   She talks about changes in the industry since the Surfside collapse, the problem of "green banana" owners, the need for proactivity, the new Florida condo requirements, and why some fiscally irresponsible boards may be a thing of the past. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

Meet Addison Adams, the founder of Adams Corporate Law.   Addison is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions for California-based businesses, but he did not always practice corporate law.  Addison discusses with Brett and Jeffhis journey from class action litigation to corporate law, growing a firm and starting over, finding balance in your practice, and the challenges of delegation.  He also discusses his role as a deal quarterback, why every business should have a corporate lawyer, and when to bring a lawyer into a deal.   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

Dan Lansman is an entrepreneur in the truest sense.  He has started, built, and sold businesses multiple times for multiple millions.  He discusses with Brett and Jeff his entrepreneurial journey, how he ultimately learned to keep the main thing the main thing, why the second sale is easier, and whether you really need to have all the answers before you start the business (spoiler - you don’t!)   He also shares some personal experiences about hiring lawyers and other professionals.   So, if you have any entrepreneurial inclinations or you are a professional who works with business owners, you do not want to miss this informative and entertaining episode.   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

On this episode, meet Seth Freeman, a Managing Director at B. Riley Advisory Services.  Seth explains his role as a Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor and a Certified Turnaround Professional. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his unusual path to the world of insolvency and restructuring, the overblown issues facing his hometown of San Francisco, and the peculiar human conditions that lead some notorious fraudsters down the Ponzi path.  This is a must-listen for anyone involved in restructuring, insolvency, or fraud investigations.If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

On this episode, meet Dr. Jean Oursler.  With a Ph.D. in Business Psychology, Dr. Jean is one of the country’s top business consultants, a top-rated speaker, a world-class business performance coach, a serial entrepreneur, and the creator of the Caveman Brain Business Growth System.  She discusses with Brett and Jeff the importance of outcome-focused thinking, getting alignment in an organization, Z to A thinking, and why you need to put the right people in the right seats.   She even shares some sleep tips!  This is an important episode for lawyers and business leaders who are looking for results now.    If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

Matthew Krayton is the visionary behind Publitics, a public affairs, political, PR, and strategy consultancy. With extensive experience advising campaigns, candidates, executives, and brands, Matt possesses a unique perspective that blends politics with emerging technology.He discusses with Brett and Jeff his unusual path to starting a political consultancy, his unplanned entrepreneurship, the importance of fighting what you believe in, and the necessity of strategy in branding and messaging.   They also discuss how random acts go viral, including President Biden’s “We Just Did” hat.  Enjoy this episode!If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

Meet Scott Dimond, Jeffrey Kaplan, and David Rothstein, the founding members of Miami litigation boutique Dimond Kaplan and Rothstein  PA.   The three partners discuss with Jeff and Brett the birth of their successful law firm, the keys to a healthy 20-year partnership, the way to leave a law firm on good terms, how to incentivize  behaviors in lawyers, and how to balance risk, accept loss, and find exit ramps.   They also discuss the differences between advocacy and counseling, managing clients with unrealistic expectations, and the importance of being honest with clients.  This episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom and lessons for anyone in a business partnership.If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

On this episode, meet experienced bankruptcy paralegal Jorge Miranda.  Jorge shares with Brett and Jeff his path to becoming a paralegal, why his career fits with his desire to help people, the value of empathy in the workplace, why showing you care makes a difference and the importance of trust and connections in the office.  If you are thinking of a career in the law but are not sure law school is for you, listen to this episode!If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

On this episode, meet Lauren Sobel, an attorney, editor, speaker, and podcast host based in New York City. Lauren discusses with Brett and Jeff her leap from litigation to legal technology, some trends in legal technology, how generative AI will enhance the law practice, and some cautions about social media for fifth graders and adults alike!   Lauren is proof that being a lawyer is not limited to The Practice of law.If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.