Law Firm Finances & Mental Health: How to Reduce Stress and Increase Profit, with Brian Zapf

Running a law firm is stressful—but is financial mismanagement making it worse? In this episode of The Alpha Lawyer Podcast, host Jason Marsh sits down with Brian Zaff, fractional CFO and founder of Flight Financial, to discuss the critical link between law firm financial health and mental well-being.

Lawyers are twice as likely as non-lawyers to experience suicidal thoughts, and 70% report anxiety—often driven by financial uncertainty. Brian breaks down how shifting your mindset from practitioner to CEO can help you build a more stable, profitable firm while reducing stress.

🔹 Why the billable hour model contributes to burnout
🔹 How cash flow issues create financial and mental strain
🔹 The three pillars of a successful law firm: Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow
🔹 Practical steps to create a financially stable, low-stress firm
🔹 The biggest financial mistakes law firm owners make

If you're tired of feeling like you're constantly on a treadmill, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to stop being reactive and start treating your firm like an investment—one that works for you instead of the other way around.

📌 Book a free financial assessment with Brian Zaff: www.flight.financial

📖 What Law Firm Owners Overlook: The Key to Mastering Your Mental Health - Article in Law Practice Today (American Bar Association)

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