From frustrated lawyer to building a modern legal empire, Damon Laffin is redefining what it means to run a law firm - and be a present dad in the chaos of entrepreneurship.
Welcome to another unfiltered episode of the Tell Me About It Podcast with me, your host, Caitlin Muir.
This week, I sit down with Damon Laffin, an unconventional lawyer, founder of Odyssey Legal, content king, Muay Thai enthusiast, dad of two, husband, and self-proclaimed wolf lover.
Damon’s path to building a modern law practice wasn't smooth.
His journey started as an 18-year-old paralegal cutting up old files.
Along the way, he’s battled imposter syndrome, worked through depression, and eventually launched his own firm at 29 - with a newborn baby and mounting financial pressure.
Tune in to discover:
✅What it’s really like starting a law firm from scratch at 29
✅Why working from home as a dad is a massive win
✅Mental health, postnatal depression (for dads), and the chaos of parenting toddlers
✅How Damon went from criminal law to launching a dispute resolution powerhouse
✅ChatGPT in law, using AI as a lawyer, and creating content that actually connects
✅Philanthropy, gut health, and why legal prevention beats cleanup every time
This conversation explores the reality of building a business while raising young children, the role of discipline and routine in managing mental health, and why the traditional law firm model is dying.
Key Moments:
00:02:40 Odyssey Legal Journey
00:10:00 Male Postpartum Depression
00:17:00 The Truth About School
00:24:00 Alternative Education
00:29:30 Content Creation Strategy
00:37:20 Legal Strategy
00:43:40 AI &f Law
00:59:20 Damon’s Mafia Connection
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👉Connect with Damon & Odyssey Legal
Damon runs Odyssey Legal from home, helping businesses scale with smart legal protection and dispute resolution.
https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_entrepreneur
https://www.instagram.com/odyssey_legal
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👉Check out Odyssey Legal's template library for affordable legal documents for your business

https://www.odysseylegal.com/templates
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👉Find out more about how we can work together
https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/

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👉Here’s how to connect:
https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcast
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