289. John Morgan — Grow or Die: The Mindset of a Champion [Encore Edition]

Ever wonder what separates the lions from the sloths in the legal jungle? In this special encore edition of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, we revisit an electrifying conversation with John Morgan, the CEO of America's largest injury firm, recorded live at the EVOLVE Virtual Summit. John’s journey from humble beginnings to leading a billion-dollar empire is nothing short of inspirational. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and hard-earned wisdom that can transform your approach to business and life. Tune in and learn: The importance of having a relentless vision and ignoring the naysayers  Why hard work trumps intelligence Strategies for growing your firm geographically and vertically   ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction  02:32 – Day Two of the EVOLVE Summit 03:11 – John Morgan's Pandemic Experience 04:08 – Running a Law Firm from an iPad 04:39 – The Lion and the Sloth: A Story of Drive 04:51 – The Role of Luck in Success 06:23 – The Paper Boy Phenomenon 09:15 – The Insatiable Appetite for Success 11:16 – The Vision Behind Morgan & Morgan 11:19 – Overcoming Adversity: John Morgan's Childhood 13:51 – The Growth of Morgan & Morgan 15:44 – The Paranoia of Success 17:16 – The Scale of Morgan & Morgan's Operations 19:43 – Family in Business: A Personal Perspective 20:26 – Family Dynamics and Personal Reflections 21:52 – Diversifying Beyond Law: The Attraction Business 24:37 – Hobbies and Unique Ventures 28:23 – Political Views and Social Causes 32:14 – Overcoming Resistance and Business Strategies 36:38 – Reflections on Success and Gratitude 40:11 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts ---- Links & Resources The EVOLVE Virtual Summit Morgan & Morgan 12 Angry Men WonderWorks Alcatraz East Roy Disney The Millionaire Next Door Fulgencio Batista Sam Walton Ben Franklin (business) Litify Salesforce Andrew Yang ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- 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. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: #1 John Morgan – Building the Google Law Firm & Why You Can’t Teach Hungry #69 Brian Panish – Champions Compete With Themselves #243 AMMA – Success Without Safety Nets: The Entrepreneurial Journey

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