The Lawyer Who Rocks Podcast - May, 2020

After decades of climbing up the ranks of corporate law, a visit to Walla Walla, Washington convinced Mike Martin there was more to life than being a lawyer. A wine connoisseur, Mike was always fascinated with wine and food culture. After his trip, Mike knew he found the perfect place for a career pivot and he opened his vineyard, The Walls. Through his amazing journey with The Walls, as well as his restaurant, Passatempo Taverno Italiana, Mike’s story proves that following your heart can pay off.

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Rand Fishkin started his career on a bold note: Instead of finishing college, he dropped out and launched his very first business, SEOmoz. His journey as a serial entrepreneur since has been a rollercoaster, and Rand has come out a total business badass. From working with family, to choosing mental health over status, Rand’s story is exemplary to every entrepreneur. On this episode of TLWR, Rand tells all about his newly released book, Lost and Founder, and about the success of his newest venture, SparkToro.

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Andrew Joslyn was just a kid with a violin who wanted to play rock music. A composer, orchestrator, and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew’s passion for collaboration led him to work with a remarkably diverse group of world-class artists. From touring the world, co-writing and arranging music for the last three Macklemore albums (including the 4-time Grammy winning The Heist) to composing scores for films to releasing his own music, he has learned the importance and intricacies of the business side of the music. Combining business with art, Andrew became a truly diversified musician, which he believes is the key to success in the difficult music industry today.

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TLWR’s very first guest, Megan McNally, is back for a special bonus interview! Joleen and Megan catch up on F-Bomb business and talk about the hardships small businesses are facing during the COVID-19 crisis. Megan tells the touching story of her own failed business and how she was able to pivot and start over. 

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