People who go to law school are some of the most driven, hard working people, but often end up struggling the most financially. Attorneys go through a crazy journey—years of intense study, grueling exams, and relentless hours—only to enter a field where financial stability isn’t always guaranteed. The financial aspect of law can be overwhelming, whether it's managing student debt, setting up a firm, or handling the unpredictable income of legal practice.

If trained professionals struggle to navigate these challenges, how well-prepared are you when legal trouble comes knocking?

That’s where Jess Bailey’s journey comes in. Jess, a lawyer who’s battled through the financial ups and downs of the legal world, knows exactly what it takes to safeguard yourself—both legally and financially. Through her experiences, she’s learned that the best way to stay ahead is to "lawyer yourself up" before trouble arises.

How would you navigate the financial complexities of your own legal journey? Have you ever felt unprepared when facing legal matters? What’s your next move to ensure you’re protected legally?

In this episode, Managing Attorney of the Bailey Law Firm Jess Bailey joins me to talk about the crazy journey attorneys go through, why it's so important to “lawyer up” as well as the financial aspect of law.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-Raising money privately

Privately raising money requires building trust, networking with investors, and presenting a compelling opportunity. What strategies can you use to establish trust with potential investors when raising money privately?

-The importance of KPIs

Tracking your business’s KPIs helps measure success and identify areas for improvement. How can tracking the right KPIs reveal hidden strengths or weaknesses in your business?

-The true financials

Having resources on hand doesn't guarantee financial stability. How can we ensure that available resources are backed by actual financial strength in our business?

Guest Bio

Jess is the Managing Attorney of the Bailey Law Firm. Jess focuses her practice on business and real estate transactional law, as well as finance-specific compliance and transactional deals. Her representation has covered transactions in a variety of projects, from straightforward mergers and acquisitions to complicated deals riddled with compliance and regulatory matters. Having previously worked in real estate, mortgage and property management, banking, finance, and environmental consulting, Jess developed extensive experience with a diversity of contracts and negotiations, most of which businesses encounter daily. This experience also provided her with greater insight into the many operational issues that companies face every day. Jess has built a reputation for being an informative, knowledgeable, charismatic, and passionate counsel. She understands the real-world challenges and pragmatic decisions facing numerous industries. Irrespective of the project Jess works on, she considers all positive and negative factors that may affect the deal and the client’s business.

Visit https://baileylawfirm.com/

Find Jess on LinkedIn @Jess Bailey

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

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Lawyering Up: How to Secure Financial Stability in an Unpredictable Field w/Jess Bailey