August 20, 2024

Sara Stock: Making a Bold Career Pivot

Episode 38
“When people offer to help, you should always say yes.”

Sara Stock: Making a Bold Career Pivot

Episode 38

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As lawyers, we're expected to have all the answers and be right 1000% of the time...Actually, we are humans. We are going to make mistakes. It's actually a beautiful opportunity, when we make a mistake, to show up for our clients in the right way, own those mistakes, and then fix them on our dime. It's really that simple. You actually deepen a relationship.

In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Sara Stock, a dynamic business owner and legal expert who has redefined what it means to balance a thriving career with the demands of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Sara shares her journey from working in a prestigious law firm to venturing out on her own, building successful businesses like Stock Legal and Legal Back Office.

Sara discusses the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, including the importance of finding your purpose, the power of networking, and the value of creating a supportive work culture. She also delves into the unique obstacles women face in business and offers insightful advice on how to overcome them.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone looking to find more balance in life, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on growth, leadership, and resilience.

Show Notes

Introduction and Background (00:00 – 09:33)

  • Podcast focus: Helping women achieve higher success in the workplace
  • Host: Cynthia Kirkpatrick, CPA, CFP, senior financial advisor at Moneta Group
  • Guest: Sarah Stock, serial entrepreneur and lawyer
  • Sarah’s influence on starting the podcast
  • Cynthia’s journey in meeting professional women and learning from them

Sarah’s Career Journey (09:33 – 19:44)

  • Grew up in a family trucking business
  • Decided to become a lawyer to help small-medium sized businesses
  • Worked at a large law firm (Lewis Rice)
  • Left big firm to start her own practice
  • Identified need for sophisticated legal counsel at affordable prices for small-mid sized businesses

Starting Stock Legal (19:44 – 30:14)

  • Launched Stock Legal in January 2017
  • Focused on providing fixed-fee services for various legal needs
  • Built a team of former big firm lawyers
  • Developed efficient processes and systems for legal services

Creation of Legal Back Office (30:14 – 42:42)

  • Identified need for back-office support for small law firms
  • Launched Legal Back Office to provide services like bookkeeping, IT, HR, and consulting
  • Aim to help lawyers focus on practicing law rather than administrative tasks

Challenges and Growth as a Leader (42:42 – 53:55)

  • Learning to manage people effectively
  • Balancing work and family life
  • Importance of delegation and hiring the right team
  • Developing systems and processes to run businesses efficiently

Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success (53:55 – 01:03:31)

  • Dealing with imposter syndrome early in career
  • Building confidence through experience
  • Importance of mentorship and coaching
  • Balancing multiple businesses and motherhood

Work-Life Integration and Support Systems (01:03:32 – 01:13:18)

  • Importance of having a support system at home
  • Delegating household tasks and childcare
  • Teaching children independence and responsibility
  • Giving oneself grace and extending compassion to other women

Professional Tips and Self-Promotion (01:13:18 – 01:23:48)

  • Importance of good communication and integrity in professional settings
  • Taking notes during meetings and following up with clear summaries
  • Challenges with self-promotion and personal branding
  • Sharing knowledge through blog posts and video series

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