Ep 139 | Reclaiming Your Time as a Law Firm CEOβ¦without letting the firm fall apart with Carol Schultz
Wed Feb 04 2026
Unlocking CEO Potential with Carol Schultz: Reclaiming Time and Overcoming Founder Syndrome In this episode, Kelley Brubaker talks with Carol Schultz, CEO of Vertical Elevation and columnist for Inc. Magazine. Carol, an experienced recruiter and executive coach, discusses her Chief of Staff Scaffold System, a comprehensive nine-step program designed to help CEOs delegate, manage time effectively, and focus on growth. They explore common challenges law firm owners face, such as founder syndrome and becoming 'hostages' of their own companies. Carol emphasizes the importance of strategy blocks, effective delegation, and the crucial role of a Chief of Staff. Tune in to learn practical advice for transforming from a doer to a leader and the significant benefits of leveraging fractional executives.Connect with Carol:Website: https://verticalelevation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolbschultz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growgreatteams/ Sign up for my free 90 day challenge designed to improve your law firm with one baby step every day for 90 days: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/profitstrong-90 Do you receive my newsletter? Sign up and enjoy access to free templates and checklists that support each podcast episode. Only those who are on the newsletter distribution list will receive this bonus content. Sign up now: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/newsletter-sign-up π Grab my newest book for free (PDF format) here: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/plugging-the-leaks-10-ways-lawyers-waste-money-and-simple-fixes OR buy the Kindle or paperback format here: https://www.amazon.com/Plugging-Leaks-Lawyers-Waste-Simple-ebook/dp/B0FHGCPB6P π« Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today β The first month is FREE (and no credit card required!). Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm π Check out my free resources here β Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio π― Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits π° scaled growth π± & thriving lives π? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here β Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact π£οΈ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits
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Unlocking CEO Potential with Carol Schultz: Reclaiming Time and Overcoming Founder Syndrome In this episode, Kelley Brubaker talks with Carol Schultz, CEO of Vertical Elevation and columnist for Inc. Magazine. Carol, an experienced recruiter and executive coach, discusses her Chief of Staff Scaffold System, a comprehensive nine-step program designed to help CEOs delegate, manage time effectively, and focus on growth. They explore common challenges law firm owners face, such as founder syndrome and becoming 'hostages' of their own companies. Carol emphasizes the importance of strategy blocks, effective delegation, and the crucial role of a Chief of Staff. Tune in to learn practical advice for transforming from a doer to a leader and the significant benefits of leveraging fractional executives.Connect with Carol:Website: https://verticalelevation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolbschultz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growgreatteams/ Sign up for my free 90 day challenge designed to improve your law firm with one baby step every day for 90 days: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/profitstrong-90 Do you receive my newsletter? Sign up and enjoy access to free templates and checklists that support each podcast episode. Only those who are on the newsletter distribution list will receive this bonus content. Sign up now: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/newsletter-sign-up π Grab my newest book for free (PDF format) here: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/plugging-the-leaks-10-ways-lawyers-waste-money-and-simple-fixes OR buy the Kindle or paperback format here: https://www.amazon.com/Plugging-Leaks-Lawyers-Waste-Simple-ebook/dp/B0FHGCPB6P π« Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today β The first month is FREE (and no credit card required!). Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm π Check out my free resources here β Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio π― Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits π° scaled growth π± & thriving lives π? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here β Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact π£οΈ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits