Finding Your People: Peer Groups and Coaching That Actually Work

Solo practice can be lonely, and so can running a small firm where you are the one making the calls. Loneliness quietly slows growth. Gregory Nakamura-Boyd joins the show to discuss how a small peer group, and later a coach, changed how he thinks about pricing, boundaries, and ambition.

Gregory shares how he found his first group, what made the early meetings awkward, and the ground rules that made them valuable. He also offers honest thoughts on when paid coaching is worth it and when a free peer circle is plenty.

In this episode

• Why accountability beats motivation for most solo and small-firm lawyers
• How to start a peer group with just three or four people
• A simple agenda for a productive monthly meeting
• Questions to ask before paying for any coaching program
• How community helped him raise his fees with confidence
• Setting boundaries that protect your time and your clients

Gregory points out that the best groups share numbers openly and celebrate small wins. He recommends committing to one specific action after every meeting and reporting back at the next. If you have been going it alone, this episode offers a low-cost first step toward building a circle of trusted peers.

Resources mentioned

• Community and coaching resources
• Take the firm growth scorecard
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