Mastery Group
Our private community for law firm owners.
What is Mastery Group?
Mastery Group is where most of our clients begin their relationship with us. It is private paid membership community for law firm owners who crave accountability and are willing to do the work. With abundant coaching and unwavering support, we guide you through meticulous planning, strategic thinking, and vision crafting.
Establish Crystal Clear Goals
We've designed a facilitated process that guides law firm owners towards clear, achievable near and long term goals.
Plan & Execute Masterfully
Get structured templates and processes that help you plan and implement strategies that support your goals.
Honor Your Plan
The community and our team support you with accountability and tools to stick to your plan, which is the key to reaching the goals you've set for the firm.
Our members are from all over North America
Join a welcoming, hard-working community of law firm owners.
Don’t just take our word for it
Hear from some of our members who are reclaiming their freedom and growing revenue.
The goal setting and strategic planning have been very helpful. I didn't have real goals for the firm prior to joining Mastery Group. The goal was: just bill more hours and make more money. I was focused on the billable hours I was doing each month but now I realize there is more to it than just the number of hours you are billing.
Betsey Lund Ross
Lund Ross Law
I really look forward to the quarterly strategic planning sessions! I wasn't so sure about taking a whole day off from the practice just to plan - but the level of clarity and focus I get from that day drives the rest of the quarter. I will try super hard never to miss one of the QPRs.
Rebecca Deming
ProVet Legal
I didn't have real goals for the firm prior to joining Mastery Group. The goal was: just bill more hours and make more money. Monday Map/Friday Wrap has had a big impact on taking my stress level from a constant 9/10 to a 2/3. I feel like I can handle my week, my day, when I have planned ahead -I am addicted to this now. It is an example of how a little planning goes a long way, not just in productivity but in how I feel about my time being traded for my work.
Drew Hickey
Bolen, Robinson, and Ellis, LLP
It is very helpful to be guided through thoughtful questions to consider about my firm, the direction of my firm, and my thoughts about my firm, setting goals and breaking those down into rocks and breaking my rocks down into action steps, and crunching the numbers to set specific financial goals. Also, hearing other members talk about their businesses and business goals gives me confidence to dream bigger for me and my firm.
Sarah Fisher-Otten
Fisher Law Firm
I never could have dreamt of the success my firm experienced this year prior to joining Mastery Group, but today I’m so proud to say I exceeded my revenue goal for the year! Nothing like down to the wire, but I set that goal and beat it!
Robert Botnick
Botnick Law Firm
Melissa's kindness, and not just Melissa, but the entire Velocity team followed up with me. They checked in on how things were going, if there were any changes or improvements, etc. Even the smallest follow-up meant a lot.
Claudia Revermann
Revermann Law
Membership Benefits
A strong community and personalized support
We blend targeted retreats, regular office hours, in-person gatherings, personalized support and a community of your peers to create the conditions that help you build the firm you've always wanted.
Annual + Quarterly Planning Retreats
At the turn of every quarter, Melissa hosts virtual, 1-day business planning retreats where you’ll complete a comprehensive evaluation of your previous 90 days and design an intentional plan for the next 90 days.
You’ll walk away with goals, rocks, and remarkable clarity – including our custom digital workbooks (that members love to print out and keep top of mind in their firm).
You’ll walk away with goals, rocks, and remarkable clarity – including our custom digital workbooks (that members love to print out and keep top of mind in their firm).
Quarterly Office Hours
Meticulously timed to follow each of our strategic planning retreats, this one-on-one assistance helps you finalize your firm’s 90-day plan.
Utilize this opportunity to begin each quarter prepared and poised for success.
Utilize this opportunity to begin each quarter prepared and poised for success.
Weekly Specialist Coaching Calls
These hour-long, interactive, group coaching calls focus on various areas related to barriers that you run into as you’re working the plans you made.
Topic areas include (but are not limited to): Weekly + Monthly Calendar Planning, Systems, People Management, Numbers + Reporting, Accountability (on your progress), Mindset, etc.
Topic areas include (but are not limited to): Weekly + Monthly Calendar Planning, Systems, People Management, Numbers + Reporting, Accountability (on your progress), Mindset, etc.
Monday Map Power Hour
This facilitated weekly virtual session guides you through the Monday Map process that Velocity Work is known for. During Power Hour, you’ll work independently to execute on your Monday Map for the week ahead. We ensure you stay on track.
You will never regret showing up for the Monday Map Power Hour.
You will never regret showing up for the Monday Map Power Hour.
Two In-Person Events
Included in your membership is an invitation to attend two member-only, in-person workshops each year in Golden, Colorado (with four dates to choose from to account for busy schedules).T
hese events are an opportunity to meet fellow Velocity Work members – law firm owners you share a lot in common with – and to get targeted, personalized advice from our team.
hese events are an opportunity to meet fellow Velocity Work members – law firm owners you share a lot in common with – and to get targeted, personalized advice from our team.
1:1 Workshop(s) with Melissa
(Value of $4000, discounted to $2500 per workshop.)
Your membership includes the opportunity to schedule a private 1:1 workshop with Melissa. This is not available to the public – and it’s available to you at a discounted rate.
This is a 6-hour virtual workshop entirely focused on you – your numbers, your firm, – whatever you’d like to focus on.
Your membership includes the opportunity to schedule a private 1:1 workshop with Melissa. This is not available to the public – and it’s available to you at a discounted rate.
This is a 6-hour virtual workshop entirely focused on you – your numbers, your firm, – whatever you’d like to focus on.
On-Demand Classes + Workshops
Inside the private member area, you will have access to all previous workshops and coaching calls – and their accompanying resources.V
elocity Work’s vault of content – now five years old and growing – is accessible to you for the entirety of your membership.
elocity Work’s vault of content – now five years old and growing – is accessible to you for the entirety of your membership.
Official Toolkit
Also in our private member area, this collection of resources is home base for all the templates and processes that Velocity Work recommends that members integrate into their firms and workflow.
Velocity Work’s Basic Tracking Template, Firm Financial Organizer, and Goal Calculator for practices with payment plans are a few member favorites.
Velocity Work’s Basic Tracking Template, Firm Financial Organizer, and Goal Calculator for practices with payment plans are a few member favorites.
Engaged Community
The magic of this intimate community is unmatched, and that has everything to do with the incredible law firm owners who are members of this program.
We’ve grown slowly with intention to cultivate a culture of accountability, self development, and putting in the work that moves the needle for our member’s firms.
We’ve grown slowly with intention to cultivate a culture of accountability, self development, and putting in the work that moves the needle for our member’s firms.
Bonus Workshops
We’ve been known to host bonus workshops for our members as requests and great ideas arise inside the community.
When you attend these, expect to walk away with actionable intelligence to immediately implement in your firm. Topics vary, covering critical areas of positioning your business and your mind for growth.
When you attend these, expect to walk away with actionable intelligence to immediately implement in your firm. Topics vary, covering critical areas of positioning your business and your mind for growth.
A bit about Melissa
Melissa Shanahan founded Velocity Work after several years at a consulting firm focused on the growth of private practices all across the country.
After coaching over 350 doctors, dentists, and lawyers – she chose to narrow her services to law firms only and started Velocity Work.
The host of The Law Firm Owner podcast and an extremely effective coach for attorneys running their own firms, Melissa brings her A-game to everything she does. Her energy is infectious and the material she’s teaching will forever change how you think.
From mindset to vision, to productivity, to tracking firm data, Velocity Work has helped hundreds of attorneys grow their firm on their terms.
After coaching over 350 doctors, dentists, and lawyers – she chose to narrow her services to law firms only and started Velocity Work.
The host of The Law Firm Owner podcast and an extremely effective coach for attorneys running their own firms, Melissa brings her A-game to everything she does. Her energy is infectious and the material she’s teaching will forever change how you think.
From mindset to vision, to productivity, to tracking firm data, Velocity Work has helped hundreds of attorneys grow their firm on their terms.
Change the way you think
Our members learn tangible, targeted strategies they can implement in their firm to take it to the next level.
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Habit Building
Habits and routines are crucial if you want to operate at your highest level.
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Mental Acuity
Get control of your schedule and manage your mind like a pro to eliminate overwhelm and unproductive stress.
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Goal Focus
We facilitate strategic planning to align you with your goals and hold you accountable to follow through on your plans.
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Time As An Asset
Time is your most precious asset. Together we can transform how you invest the hours you have to work with.
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Eliminate Chaos
Chaos is a state you create. As you build the right habits and master skill sets, chaos and overwhelm fade away for good.
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The Firm You Want
You’ll learn to execute in a way that naturally leads to bigger results for your firm and to more freedom for yourself.
Mastery Group Membership
Simple, transparent pricing
Join a vibrant community of peers supported by an experienced team who will meet you where you are to help you push your firm into the future.
Monthly
$499/month
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3 month minimum
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Annual & Quarterly Firm Planning Retreats
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Two In-Person Events
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1:1 Workshops w/ Melissa
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Office Hours w/ Melissa
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Weekly Specialist Coaching Calls
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Weekly Monday Map Power Hour
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On-Demand Classes + Workshops
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Private Member Site
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The Resource Toolkit
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Engaged Community
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New Member Orientation Call
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Annual
$5,489/year
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Annual & Quarterly Firm Planning Retreats
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Two In-Person Events
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1:1 Workshops w/ Melissa
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Office Hours w/ Melissa
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Weekly Specialist Coaching Calls
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Weekly Monday Map Power Hour
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On-Demand Classes + Workshops
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Private Member Site
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The Resource Toolkit
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Engaged Community
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New Member Orientation Call
Multiple Owner Plan
$799/2 partner
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Access for 2+ Firm Partners
(if 3+ reach out directly)
(if 3+ reach out directly)
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3 month minimum
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Annual & Quarterly Firm Planning Retreats
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Two In-Person Events
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1:1 Workshops w/ Melissa
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Office Hours w/ Melissa
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Weekly Specialist Coaching Calls
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Weekly Monday Map Power Hour
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On-Demand Classes + Workshops
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Private Member Site
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The Resource Toolkit
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Engaged Community
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New Member Orientation Call
Be the first to know when enrollment opens.
This is the beginning of your journey into a future in which you own the firm you've always dreamed about.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions
A few topics of interest that may help you determine if this feels right for you.
Yes! All coaching calls, workshops, and strategic planning sessions are recorded and will be posted in the Member Area within 24 hours.
The weekly Specialist Coaching calls are on Tuesdays at 3:30pm ET / 2:30pm CT / 1:30pm MT / 12:30pm PT.
The Monday Map Power Hour calls are on Fridays at 1pm ET / 12pm CT / 11am MT / 10am PT.
Strategic Planning retreats are held at the turn of every quarter. This means there is one every March, June, September, and December. We plan these retreats far in advance so that you can block off your calendars ahead of time. The next Strategic Planning retreat is on September 20th, 2024.
Though we love for you to attend live, IT IS NOT A PROBLEM IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND LIVE.
Here’s why: You can watch the replay of the retreat, which is posted for members within 24 hours. You will have plenty of support to prepare for this planning retreat. You can attend Office Hours in the days following the retreat to get the support you need to finalize your plans.
Though we love for you to attend live, IT IS NOT A PROBLEM IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND LIVE.
Here’s why: You can watch the replay of the retreat, which is posted for members within 24 hours. You will have plenty of support to prepare for this planning retreat. You can attend Office Hours in the days following the retreat to get the support you need to finalize your plans.
The minimum commitment for Mastery Group if you join on a monthly basis is three (3) months.
No. You’re welcome to cancel at any point in time, and return in the future, but we cannot pause your membership. If rates go up while you’re gone, you’ll be welcomed back at the new monthly rate.
We are currently 30+ members strong!
On average, new members can expect to dedicate approximately 3 hours per week to watching coaching calls, gathering data, and preparing for Strategic Planning sessions.