Joel is a William and Mary Law School Graduate and works as an Attorney at Ankney Law and as a Consultant at River Guide ESQ. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Joel—a story of resilience, an abundance mindset, and an unquenchable thirst for learning. Our conversation began just before Joel entered William and Mary Law School, following his gap year of exploration and decision-making that ultimately led him down the path of law.
Joel opens up about the “wake-up call” of his first year in law school—a trial by fire that was equal parts challenging and transformative. Despite feeling initially underprepared, he tapped into a strong support network and quickly leveled up, catching pace with his classmates through sheer grit and adaptability.
Fast-forward to post-graduation, where Joel reflects on his early career experiences, discerning what he truly wanted to pursue in law—and what he didn’t. These pivotal years clarified his passion for SMB and commercial transactional work, leading him to the work that energizes him most.
We also cover Joel’s leap into solo practice, where he navigated the complex waters of building his firm. He shares hard-won insights on networking, personal branding, and developing a book of business that sustains growth and credibility.
Finally, we dig into Joel’s latest contributions to the legal field, including his two recent books and his latest release, Rain Catcher: A Lawyer’s Marketing Memoir. Joel shares highlights from the book, unpacking essentials like the abundance mindset, the art of giving generously, and the ROI of strategic moves in business.
Tune in for Joel’s seasoned wisdom and check out Rain Catcher: A Lawyer’s Marketing Memoir linked below to explore his powerful playbook for legal professionals looking to blaze their trails.
Joel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelankney
Joel’s Substack: https://joelsolo.substack.com/
Rain Catcher: A Lawyer’s Marketing Memoir: https://a.co/d/2rIujYu
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