305. John Morgan — Luck, Hustle, and the Art of Disruption: Building America's Largest Law Firm [Encore Edition]

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

Welcome to The Game Changing Attorney Podcast’s exclusive "Road to the Summit" mini-series! As we count down to the 2024 Game Changers Summit — the #1 Law Firm Growth Conference on Earth — we’re bringing you the most impactful conversations from past events and episodes featuring the powerhouse speakers you’ll see this year.

In this electrifying conversation, we’re diving into the mindset, strategies, and lessons from none other than John Morgan — a true legal titan and one of the most successful attorneys in the world. From building the largest personal injury firm in America to redefining legal marketing, John shares how he scaled his empire with grit, vision, and relentless ambition.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How John’s “teacup” strategy helped him dominate new markets and scale nationally
• Why recognizing the role of luck can shape your success
• The key to long-term growth through relationships and integrity

If you’re ready to get fired up and take your firm to the next level, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. The Road to the Summit starts here!

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Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction

02:00 – The Role of Luck in John Morgan’s Success

05:26 – A Life-Changing Case: Financial Independence from a Paraplegic Case

07:28 – How John Morgan Defines Success

08:43 – Facing Animosity and Competition in the Legal Market

11:22 – The Importance of Giving Without Expectation

19:33 – Knowing Yourself: Self-Examination for Success

27:30 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Links & Resources

• You Can’t Teach Hungry: Creating the Multimillion Dollar Law Firm by John Morgan
• Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow
• Litify
• Give and Take by Adam Grant
• Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points That Challenge Every Company by Andrew S. Grove
• You Can’t Teach Vision: The Twenty-First Century Law Firm by John Morgan
• The Second Half of Life by Angeles Arrien

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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