The 15-Minute Phone Call That Could Save Your Business w/ Matthew Korn

The 15-Minute Phone Call That Could Save Your Business w/ Matthew Korn

May 13, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 289

About this episode

Matthew Korn discusses the hidden employment risks business owners face and the importance of community for lawyer dads.

"I didn't know" is not a legal defense. But it's the most common thing lawyer Matthew Korn hears from business owners who find themselves in trouble. In this episode, you'll learn the employment risks most business owners don't realize are threatening their business and what you can do to minimize your risk. Plus, Matthew sheds light on the mental side of law and fatherhood and how his community, Dad Esq., is helping lawyers build a meaningful career without giving up the life they want. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Entrepreneurship and his career in employment law (01:38) The biggest risk business owners don't see (06:37) One policy change that you should make right now (09:01) Why compliance alone doesn't prevent lawsuits (11:17) Founding the Dad Esq. community (12:27) Why lawyer dads need their own network (21:24) The biggest myth about being a successful lawyer and father (23:58) Advice for young and aspiring lawyers (27:45) What brought you JOY today? (31:19) If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors…

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