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S9:E01: Is It Time for the Analog Shift? Trading Digital Growth for Relationship Marketing

In this high-stakes season premiere of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price reflect on a landmark year before clashing over 2026 growth strategies. Seth reveals that for the first time in firm history, Price Benowitz’s personal...
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S8:E28: The Points Game and the 2026 Blueprint: Redundancy, Revenue, and Relationships

As 2025 draws to a close, Jay Ruane and Seth Price reflect on the lessons of the past year while laying the groundwork for a successful 2026. The episode begins with a deep dive into the "points game." Jay shares...
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S8:E27: The Popularity Trap: Terminating Underperformers and Planning for 2026

In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price engage in a deep-dive "therapy session" on the most uncomfortable parts of firm ownership: the intersection of culture and productivity. Jay presents a pressing dilemma: an...
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S8:E26: Remote Work, Low-Cost Staffing, and the PIP Fight

In this candid discussion about managing modern law firm operations, Jay Ruane and Seth Price unpack the operational and cultural challenges of flexibility. Jay, whose firm is highly remote, is considering a shift to "anchor days" (e.g., once a quarter...
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S8:E25: How to Navigate AI Implementation & the Legal Talent Shortage

In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price dissect the core issues of talent acquisition and technology adoption necessary for firm growth.The conversation starts with the severe labor shortage hitting the criminal and family...
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S8:E24: AI, Intake, and the Hiring Crunch: What’s Really Holding Firms Back

In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price break down the technology and talent issues currently defining law firm growth. The conversation starts with AI in intake. The hosts note that AI intake is...
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S8:E23: How Smart Firms Are Beating the Legal Hiring Drought

In this highly relevant episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price tackle the emotional and financial difficulties of law firm bonuses and incentivization. In this critical discussion on law firm sustainability, hosts Jay Ruane and...
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S8:E22: Bonuses, Incentives, and The AI Threat to Google Dominance

In this highly relevant episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price tackle the emotional and financial difficulties of law firm bonuses and incentivization. The conversation begins by contrasting compensation models: Jay explains his criminal defense...
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S8:E21: The Delegation Struggle: Micromanagement, Trust, and Hiring Your Integrator

Running a law firm is never simple , and in this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price dissect the core operational struggle that stalls growth: delegation. Jay identifies the two primary barriers for lawyers:...
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S8:E20: AI Search, Reviews vs. Links, and Fixing Law Firm Intake

Running a law firm is never simple—and in this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price unpack the struggles and strategies that shape the business side of law. Jay shares a personal story about an...
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