The 7 Fastest Ways to Grow Your Practice in 2026 with Susan Guthrie on the Practice Playbook Podcast #558

Most professionals are busy, capable, doing good work and yet the practice is not growing the way they expected. The issue is not effort. The issue is usually strategy, or lack thereof. Because most professionals are focused on what feels productive, not what actually drives growth.

In this solo episode, Susan Guthrie walks through the seven fastest ways to grow your practice in 2026 and beyond. These are not trends. These are patterns, the things she sees consistently with professionals whose practices are growing, whose calendars are full, and who are being sought out rather than chasing work.

One important note before diving in: you do not need to do all seven. You should pick one from the list and do it consistently. Work through the episode, refer to the companion download, and  find the one strategy that resonates. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Every successful practice is built on three things: positioning, visibility, and trust. If your practice is not growing, at least one of those is off.
• The market does not reward general capability. It rewards clear positioning. You can do many things, but you must be known for one.
• You do not need more visibility. You need the right visibility, showing up where your referral sources already gather.
• Stop asking how to find more clients. Start asking who already works with your clients and build real relationships with those people.
• Thought leadership is what turns visibility into demand. It is not about being louder. It is about being clearer.

Related Resources

• Companion Worksheet: Download and refer back to it as you listen to the episode! 
• The Business Planning Playbook
• The Flat Fee Playbook
• The Thought Leadership Playbook

Meet Our Creator and Host: Susan Guthrie

Susan E. Guthrie is one of the most respected voices in mediation and conflict resolution today. A nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator for 35 years, she is now a top professional coach and consultant helping dispute resolution and legal professionals build thriving, modern practices.

Susan recently appeared on The Oprah Daily Podcast, expanding her reach to an even broader audience and highlighting her role as a trusted expert in divorce, communication, and modern conflict resolution. She is also the creator and host of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, ranked in the top 1% worldwide, with millions of listeners and a global following.

As Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan continues to shape the future of the profession while training and mentoring practitioners around the world.

Susan Guthrie

Immediate Past Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan E. Guthrie is a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of legal innovation, dispute resolution, and entrepreneurial practice-building. With over three decades of experience as an attorney and mediator, Susan now dedicates her work to helping professionals build future-proof,… MORE