RAREFIED AIR is a music-driven podcast focusing on unique, vintage, and otherwise entertaining tracks culled from the archives of some of the film and television industry’s premiere production music libraries. The show primarily focuses on vintage production library music that was created for films and television programs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
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From the days of the Koch administration to Mayor Adams stepping into City Hall, New York City has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to solve the city’s housing problem. Yet from sky-high rents to crumbling public housing to rising rates of homelessness, the problem persists. Join housing experts Rafael Cestero and Kirk Goodrich, as they look at how New York City’s housing problem has evolved during their combined 60 years in the industry and wrangle with the most daunting challen ...
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I’m here to totally disrupt the legal industry and how lawyers exit their law firms. I want to crush the old notion that you can’t sell your law firm or that it is not worth anything. You absolutely can and … There is a Better, Much more profitable way.
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A down to earth podcast aimed to communicate with small communities about inequality issues within America and the history that formed it. Interviewing Homegrown Heroes about their experiences within society today and discuss how we can form a more equal future.
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Frankely Judaic: Explorations in Jewish Studies
University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
A Jewish Studies podcast series featuring the research of Frankel Institute fellows at the University of Michigan.
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Letting Go: The Hardest Part of Selling a Law Firm
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In this episode, we discuss the emotional challenges of letting go with our host, Victoria Collier. Victoria shares her personal experience of selling her law firm and the profound sense of identity loss that followed. She highlights the importance of understanding the grief and emotional process involved in selling a law firm. This episode aims to…
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Shaping Positive Money Behavior with Guest Jonathan Blau
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Are you confident in your financial plan for retirement? Join Victoria Collier and Jonathan Blau, founder of Fusion Family Wealth, as they uncover the secrets to effective financial planning tailored for lawyers. From understanding the critical role of insurance to interviewing financial advisors and exploring the intricate link between money and h…
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LIFE AFTER LAW: It Starts with STYLE
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In this episode of our “Life After Law” series, host Victoria Collier explores the world of style and self-expression with Estelle Winsett, an attorney turned personal stylist for female lawyers. Estelle shares her inspiring journey from the legal profession to empowering women attorneys to show up as their most authentic selves through fashion. Li…
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New Tax Strategies for Small Business Owners with Guest Adam Williams
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Adam Williams, founder of Pennywise Tax Strategies, as we dive into the world of proactive tax planning and business strategy. Discover how understanding and leveraging tax laws can significantly impact your financial health and business success. Key Takeaways: 1. Proactive Tax Planning: Learn why continu…
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Doing Things Differently Makes All the Difference
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In this episode, you will discover, alongside our host, Victoria Collier, the power of remote work and the importance of technological advancements in law firms. Drawing from her own experiences and industry knowledge, she provides actionable advice on leveraging global talent, maintaining control with virtual teams, and overcoming resistance to ch…
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S3 E12. THP LIVE / SEASON 3 FINALE
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Rafael and Kirk get together with the Urban Land Institute NY's Young Leaders Group to discuss the housing deal struck between Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, recount their own housing journeys, and share some perspective on making it through the housing crisis of the 70s.
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Power Up Your Practice with Guest Ruby Powers
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In this episode, host Victoria Collier sits down with Ruby Powers, a trailblazing immigration attorney and the visionary founder of Powers Law Group. Ruby brings over 15 years of experience in law practice management and is a respected author in the legal community. In this episode, we explore the critical elements of building a sustainable and sel…
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LIFE AFTER LAW: Ditch Your Soul Sucking Job
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In this episode of our series "Life After Law", from the Smart Lawyers Position to Transition podcast, host Victoria Collier sits down with Sarah Cottrell, founder of Former Lawyer LLC and host of the Former Lawyer podcast. Sarah shares her journey from practicing law to helping other lawyers transition out of the legal profession. They discuss the…
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Rafael and Kirk talk to former Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen about the de Blasio administration's housing legacy, the evolution of NYC's housing policy over the last 30 years, and what the Adams administration is getting right/what it's getting wrong. The founder and managing principal of M Squared also discusses the Gateway Project, asylum seekers, and…
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Technology Transforms Law Firm Growth and Value with Maya Markovich
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In this episode of Smart Lawyers Position to Transition, Victoria Collier sits down with Maya Markovich, Executive Director of the Justice Technology Association, to discuss how technology is revolutionizing law firms, transforming them into valuable businesses, and enhancing client service. Maya shares insights from her extensive experience in leg…
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WOMEN: WAKE UP!! THIS IS FOR YOU
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In this episode of the Smart Lawyers Position to Transition podcast, host Victoria Collier sits down with Autumn Noble, the inspiring founder of the Lawyer Life Collective. Autumn, an attorney, speaker, author, and coach, shares her insights on the unique challenges women face in the legal profession. With a focus on navigating firm politics, achie…
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S3 E10. SECRETARY SHAUN DONOVAN
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Rafael and Kirk talk to former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan about catastrophe as a driver of solutions to the housing problem, touching on Superstorm Sandy, the subprime mortgage crisis, and the decline of public housing. Also, are housing abundance and resilience in conflict or compatible?
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Step-by-Step Actions To Grow Your Law Firm with Guest Steve Fretzin
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In this episode of the Smart Lawyers Position to Transition podcast, host Victoria Collier sits down with Steve Fretzin, the president of Fretzin, Inc. and a seasoned expert in legal business development. Together, they delve into the step-by-step actions necessary to grow a successful law firm, exploring practical strategies and proven methods tha…
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Julia Cohen & Devi Mays, "Global Threads: An Alternative History of Fin-de-Siecle Parisian Fashion"
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The history of European fashion typically focuses on singular, Christian European geniuses who conjured bold designs and created cutting-edge garments. But in Paris in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jews from the Middle East and North Africa played important roles in shaping European tastes in fashion.In this episode, Devi Mays, an associa…
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Explode the Value of Your Law Firm with Digital Marketing
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Digital marketing isn't just for tech companies. Discover how law firms are leveraging the power of digital marketing to increase their value. In this episode, our host, Victoria, sits down with Seth Price, CEO of BluShark Digital. Together, they explore the transformative impact of digital marketing on growing and scaling a law firm. Tune in to le…
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Rafael and Kirk talk to Vishaan Chakrabarti, founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, about supply and demand denialism, the weaponization of Jane Jacobs' legacy, and how to add housing when a city is "full."
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LIFE AFTER LAW: Thriving Personally and Professionally with Sarah-Nell Walsh
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In this episode of our podcast series, “Life After Law,” host Victoria Collier interviews Sarah- Nell Walsh, CEO and founder of Wayfinders LLC, about thriving personally and professionally after leaving the legal profession. Sarah-Nell, a former litigation partner turned professional certified coach, shares insights into finding fulfillment and bal…
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Are Business Brokers Really Working for You?
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In this episode, host Victoria Collier shares her expertise in the world of business brokers and their practices, sharing her recent experience attending a two-day training on becoming a business broker while highlighting the surprising revelations she encountered. Key Takeaways: 1. Insight into Broker Practices: The podcast provides valuable ins…
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Rafael and Kirk talk to NFL safety turned real estate developer Jamar Adams - founder and managing principal of Essence Development - about his journey from the gridiron to the board room and the challenge of breaking into the development world as a person of color. Also, public-private partnerships as a tool for improving public housing, pragmatis…
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Poverty Mindset: How it Creeps in and Holds You Back (and how to break free from it
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In this episode, our host Victoria Collier, sits down with seasoned expert in legal marketing and mindset transformation, Jennifer Goddard, to explore the pervasive issue of the poverty mindset within law firms and the strategies to overcome it. Identifying the Scarcity Mindset: • Jennifer shares personal anecdotes and highlights symptoms of the …
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Buying and Selling a Law Firm with the SBA Pre-Qualification Process
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In this episode, host Victoria Collier sits down with special guest, Steve Piatkowski from Live Oak Bank. Together, they explore the intricacies of financing law firm acquisitions, while shedding light on the various challenges and opportunities in the process. Key Takeaways: • Challenges in Law Firm Acquisitions: The podcast highlights some comm…
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Rafael and Kirk talk to Gregg Colburn, PhD - author and professor of housing and urban development at the University of Washington - about his book "Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Problems Explain U.S. Patterns," NYC's right to shelter, and why homelessness rates are actually lower where poverty rates are higher.…
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LIFE AFTER LAW: Storytelling for Success in Life and Law With Kyla Denanyoh
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In this episode of our special series, “Life After Law,” our host Victoria Collier sits down with Kyla Denanyoh, founder of KD Creative, to explore the role of storytelling in life and business. Kyla shares with us her journey from law school to podcasting, highlighting the importance of embracing creativity and taking risks. Through her own experi…
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Super Successful Solo Practitioner Tips with Lauren Lester
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In this episode, our host Victoria Collier sits down with Lauren Lester, a solo practitioner who offers guidance and support to lawyers looking to optimize their practices for both profit and enjoyment. Throughout this conversation, they highlight the potential for solo practitioners to build valuable, sellable law firms by embracing innovation, sy…
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On the eve of a potential long-awaited housing deal between New York's Governor and Legislature, Rafael and Kirk talk to Jeff Blau, chief executive of Related Companies, about some of the most fiercely debated housing policies, including tax incentives for developers and tenant protections. Also, can market-rate housing and office buildings help ad…
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Building a Saleable Law Firm through Subscription Services with Mathew Kerbis
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In this episode of Smart Lawyers Position to Transition, our host, Victoria Collier, sits down with guest Mathew Kerbis to discuss his subscription-based law firm and the departure from the traditional billable hour model. Discover why this model not only enhances access to justice but also attracts a larger clientele and boosts revenue for law fir…
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How to Be an Entrepreneur Lawyer with Josh Fitch
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In this episode, Victoria Collier hosts a conversation with Josh Fitch, co-founder of Troxel Fitch LLC, a multi faceted law firm built to support today's business owners and entrepreneurs. Together they discuss the transformation of law practices into businesses, the challenges and benefits of partnerships, and the importance of setting clear expec…
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It doesn't add up. Rafael and Kirk talk to Eric Enderlin, president of the NYC Housing Development Corporation, about the brutal math of building affordable housing. Plus, public housing, the lopsided financial benefits of homeownership, single-room occupancy (SRO) units, and the obstacles to filling vacant housing.…
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LIFE AFTER LAW: From Stress to Success with Robert Ingalls
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In this episode of the "Life After Law" series, Victoria Collier has a conversation with Robert Ingalls, the founder and CEO of LawPods. Robert shares his journey from practicing law to venturing into the world of podcast entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights into the transition and the role of podcasting in law firms. He emphasizes the impo…
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When is an Offer Really and Offer?
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In this episode, host Victoria Collier explores the complexities of determining when an offer truly becomes binding in the context of law firm sales. She explores the distinctions that exist between a letter of intent and an actual offer to purchase, shedding light on the nuances and practical implications for both buyers and sellers. Through anecd…
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Madam Speaker. Rafael and Kirk have a wide-ranging discussion with New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams about her approach to getting her members to yes on rezonings, her Fair Housing Framework, rental assistance vouchers, homeownership, accessory dwelling units, and Jamaica, Queens as a laboratory for solutions to the housing problem.…
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Hands Off / Hands On Law Firm Management with Zaira Solano
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In a world where the traditional boundaries of office space and geography are increasingly blurred, law firm owners face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Here the question of hands-on versus hands-off management takes on new dimensions, particularly in the legal profession. Today, we explore a paradigm-shifting approach to leadership: be…
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Zoya Brumberg-Kraus, "Ethnic Identity in California’s Architectural Vernacular"
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From Gold Mountain to Tinseltown: Ethnic Identity in California’s Architectural VernacularIt’s well known that millions of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe immigrated across the Atlantic to the United States, settling mostly in New York and other large cities. But some Jewish immigrants crossed the Pacific and settled on the West Coast of the …
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Why Earnouts Suck for Everyone Involved
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In this episode, Victoria explores the concept of earnouts in relation to the sales of law firms while also drawing attention to the various pitfalls associated with these types of transactions. Throughout the discussion, she also examines alternative approaches to earnouts when looking to buy or sell a law firm. Key Takeaways: Defining Earnouts: V…
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The canary in the coalmine. Rafael and Kirk talk to Nolan Gray - author and research director at CA YIMBY - about California's efforts to tackle the housing problem, the growing YIMBY movement, accessory dwelling units, missing middle housing, and his book Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It.…
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Claiming the Lawyer Lifestyle with Laura Cowan
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In this episode of "Smart Lawyers Position to Transition," host Victoria Collier engages in a conversation with Laura Cowan, an award-winning estate planning attorney in New York. Together, they explore the concept of the lifestyle lawyer and how attorneys can achieve a better work-life balance while still running successful law practices. With a k…
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Would You Rather? Celebrating 100 Episodes
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In this special 100th episode of the "Smart Lawyers Position to Transition" podcast, we're shaking things up with a thrilling game of "Would You Rather?" Host Victoria Collier is joined by her dynamic producer, Jen Edds, for a fun and insightful conversation that will leave you laughing, pondering, and on the edge of your seat! Dive into the excite…
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Is New York a City of Yes? Rafael and Kirk talk to NYC Director of City Planning Dan Garodnick about saving StuyTown, gentrification, member deference, and the Adams Administration's plan to address the housing problem.
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Profiting from Podcasts with Jen Edds
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In this podcast, Victoria Collier and her podcast producer, Jen Edds, discuss how lawyers can build law firm assets through podcasting. Victoria talks about her experience utilizing a podcast in her elder care law firm and emphasizes the importance of podcasting as a marketing and branding decision. She explains why having a quality podcast also al…
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Books for Business Success with Elise Buie
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In this episode, Victoria Collier and guest Elise Buie discuss books for business success and scaling a law firm. Elise Buie is an attorney, business owner, an avid reader, and coach for other lawyers. They delve into Elise's background, from practicing law in New Orleans to starting her family law firm in Minnesota and later moving to Seattle. Eli…
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S3 E1. SECRETARY JULIÁN CASTRO
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Rafael and Kirk kick off season 3 by talking to the former Mayor-turned-Cabinet Secretary about his journey from San Antonio, Texas to Washington, DC. Secretary Castro shares his national perspective on the housing problem and lessons learned from cities and towns across the country.
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In this episode, our host Victoria Collier discusses the complexities of selling a law firm when you have multiple partners that decide to exit simultaneously. Victoria gives examples of various partnership scenarios, from traditional law partners to spouses or key employees who act as partners. She emphasizes the challenges that may arise from the…
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Life After Law: What's Next for my Career with guest Sonya Sigler
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In this new installment of “Life After Law,” our host, Victoria Collier, engages in a conversation with the founder of PractiGal, Sonya Sigler. Sonya takes us on her personal journey, transitioning from being an IP lawyer to a successful business founder. Together, they examine the most common challenges lawyers often confront, including the strugg…
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In this episode, Victoria Collier delves into the critical factor of timing when it comes to selling a law firm. Drawing on real-world experiences and success stories, she discusses the multi-phased process of preparing and selling a law firm, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach and dispelling common misconceptions. About Victoria Collier…
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Profit First with Guest Rocky Lalvani
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In this episode, host Victoria Collier sits down with Rocky Lalvani, a certified profit first professional and host of the Profit Answer Man podcast. Together, they explore the crucial topic of prioritizing profits in your business. The podcast delves into the challenges lawyers face in managing their practices, including issues related to pricing,…
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Adam Lowenstein, The Jewish Horror Film: Taboo and Redemption
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Jews are no strangers to horror. They’ve encountered and dealt with horrifying events throughout their history - exile, destruction of two temples, expulsion, blood libels, ghettoization, genocide, terrorism. The list goes on and on. And so, it’s perhaps not surprising that Jewish critics and filmmakers have done some really interesting work in the…
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Closing the GAP and Getting the Law Firm Sold
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In this episode of Smart Lawyers Position to Transition, your host, Victoria Collier, takes a deep dive into the intricate process of closing the gap and orchestrating a successful sale of a law firm. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Victoria unravels the layers of complexity surrounding this pivotal aspect of the legal business landsca…
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