What if you could take around 200 days off in a year without your firm collapsing and actually become more profitable in the process?

That's exactly what Arizona probate, trust, and estate litigator Attorney Kent Berk has done. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Kent joins Steve to share how he went from overwhelmed and burned out, ready to get out of his practice, to leading a focused, profitable firm he has no intention of leaving. You will hear how coaching, accountability, and a few key mindset shifts helped him redefine his role, protect his time, and reduce stress while his firm's net profit increased.

Steve and Kent walk through the operational side of that transformation: revamping human resources, building an in-house training engine with AI-driven modules and real assessments, and aligning compensation with clear KPIs. With support from Practice Advisor Daniel Struna and the Atticus team, Kent and his firm redesigned how work gets done so his team can train, make decisions, and move cases forward even when he is out of the office.

From rethinking compensation and productivity metrics to embracing healthy conflict as a leadership tool, Kent's story is a practical guide for any attorney who wants to step into a more intentional role, whether that is CEO, marketing director, or true firm leader. He shows how grit, resilience, clear boundaries, and a culture of trust can create exceptional client experiences and a life you actually enjoy living.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or simply ready for your practice to support a better life, this episode offers concrete strategies and real hope for meaningful change.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Kent Berk's transition from burnout to a balanced, profitable legal practice
• Strategies for reducing stress through delegation, in-house training, and AI-enhanced operations
• The importance of a growth-oriented mindset and redefining roles within a law firm
• Enhancing firm efficiency by refining human resources, aligning compensation with performance, and leveraging technology
• How to connect traditional pricing models with clear productivity metrics to improve financial performance
• Embracing conflict and mistakes as opportunities for team growth and improvement
• The benefits of taking significant time off to enhance creativity, focus, and firm profitability

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Supporting Resources:

• Kent Berk: berklawgroup.com/team/kent-berk
• Berk Law Group: berklawgroup.com
• Daniel Struna, Esq., Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/daniel-struna
• Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/coaching
• Team Leader Certification Program: atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification
• The Berk Brief (YouTube Series): www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HbIYjUOpFG9W1JbnMlqBZ3M8YkwMxb_
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
• Blog "Why Law Firms Lose Top Talent (And How to Fix It)": atticusadvantage.com/blog/why-law-firms-lose-top-talent
• Onboarding Guide: atticusadvantage.com/worksheets/new-hire-onboarding-guide

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