In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Matt Lautz, CEO of Neostella, to discuss how to move from being a software "tenant" to a strategic owner.Matt explains why "maximizing your data" is the only way to successfully scale in the era of AI and hyper-automation. They dive into the "Operational Bug" that holds firms back and why true leadership requires a "Connected Hub" approach where you own the flow of information. If you want to stop the manual chaos and start building a predictable, high-value firm, this conversation is your roadmap.Together, they explore:✅ Data Ownership: Why treating your information as a primary financial asset is the secret to long-term scaling.✅ The "Connected Hub" Strategy: How to ensure your tech stack works together so you maintain full control of your firm’s intelligence.✅ The "1K Treatment": Using hyper-automation to eliminate mundane tasks while providing a high-end, human-first experience for your clients.✅ Beyond "Hope and Pray": Why static SOPs fail and how to integrate your processes directly into your firm’s operating system.✅ The CEO Mindset: Shifting your focus from managing individual files to architecting the future value of your business through data insights.📌 Connect with Matt Lautz: LinkedIn: Matthew LautzWebsite: neostella.comWatch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup💬 Join our Skool Community | Power Hub📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:🚀 Law Firm Retreat: Design Your Future – August 2026: Stop the daily grind and start architecting your next era. Join Ruby in Denver for an intimate, 15-firm-only strategic laboratory.👉 Secure your spot📊 We Love Your Feedback! Help us design the next year of the podcast. Take this 2-minute audience surveyTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit:• Stafi | Filevine | CandleAI | Vonage | Lawbrokr |

We’ve reached a major milestone! For our 100th episode, we are diving deep into a philosophy that challenges everything you’ve been told about growing a law firm.Ruby Powers sits down with Ryan McKeen, founder of Best Era LLC, to discuss why the ultimate success isn't found in having the biggest firm, but in having the most intentional one. Ryan shares his journey from building a 40-person "machine" to finding his "Jerry Maguire moment" and intentionally scaling back to create a practice—and a life—he actually loves.This is a masterclass in professional identity, humanizing the law, and understanding that size is a choice.Together, we explore:✅ The "Eras" Concept: Why your career shouldn't be a straight line, and how to identify which era you are currently in (and which one is next).✅ Intentional Constraints: How saying "No" to more volume and more staff can actually lead to higher profitability and personal freedom.✅ Humanizing Legal Education: Why Ryan is bringing the "Yellow Napkin" exercise to law schools to teach future lawyers about hospitality and business reality.✅ The Founder's Pivot: Recognizing when you are no longer the right person to lead the machine you built, and how to design your "Best Era."📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:🚀 Law Firm Retreat: Design Your Future – August 2026: Are you ready to stop the grind and architect your next era? Join Ruby in Denver for an intimate, 15-firm-only strategic retreat.👉 Secure your spot: powersstrategygroup.com/law-firm-retreat-august-2026/📊 We Love Your Feedback! As we look toward the future of the podcast, we want to hear from you. Help us design our next year of content by taking this 2-minute survey: forms.gle/JvE8Bo1Xg2moD7Kr5📌 Connect with Ryan McKean:🔹 LinkedIn: Ryan McKean🔹 Website: bestera.law📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers. Learn insights from leading legal minds and expert guests on running your firm more effectively.Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup💬 Join our Skool Community: skool.com/powerupyourpracticeTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit:• Stafi• Lawmatics• CandleAI• Vonage• Lawbrokr