Everyone's talking about AI, but our guest, Aaron Shechet, is here to explain why it demands a total business model transformation for professionals.
Aaron, a former lawyer and expert witness who now builds custom AI agents, argues that the billable hour is obsolete and intellectual property is losing relevance.
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the strategic shifts professionals—from lawyers to consultants—must make to survive and thrive. Learn how AI is affecting copyrights, the need to move away from time-based pricing, and the five-step plan to redesign your practice toward enduring needs like trust, strategy, and nuance.
If you're ready to scale your value in an automated world, this conversation is your blueprint.
Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashechet/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/opticution/
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Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Jessica Portalatin, founder of Portalatin Business Law Firm and a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Jessica shares her journey of transforming from a successful attorney into a strategic business owner who sells legal services.

We dive deep into the crucial mindset shift required to make this leap, the importance of knowing your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and why comprehensive business planning is non-negotiable for professional service firms looking to scale.

Whether you're an attorney, accountant, or consultant, learn how to move beyond the billable hour, protect your brand, and set your business up for sustainable, long-term success.

Connect with Jessica Portalatin:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaportalatin/

- Facebook/YouTube: @portalatinlawfirm

- Instagram - @portalatinbiz

- Webpage: www.contractlawmiami.comFollow host

Julio Gonzalez on:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opticution/

- Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @opticution

- Webpage: www.opticution.com

Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Most business owners don’t realize how much hidden people risks can stall growth. Gaps in roles, fuzzy decision rights, and unspoken communication breakdowns often go unnoticed until they’re already costing time, money, and momentum.
In this episode, Rachel Platt of PLATTinum Consulting explains how to identify these risks before they escalate, what red flags to watch for, and how small and midsized businesses can put simple systems in place to strengthen trust, speed execution, and create healthier teams.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to map decision-making, identify your culture carriers, and create 90-day check-ins that keep your people—and your business—on track.
Connect with Rachel:
email: rplatt@PLATTinumconsulting.com
Website: https://wwwplattninumconsulting.com
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- All social media: @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Running a fast-growing law firm in today’s environment requires more than legal expertise—it demands the right technology to scale efficiently and deliver value.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, David “DJ” Holt, healthcare attorney and founder of Holt Law, shares the exact tech stack behind his 7-figure boutique multi-state practice. From screening new tech decisions to leveraging AI tools like Google Gemini and NotebookLM, DJ explains how to focus on ROI and value over price when choosing software.
Whether you’re a professional services leader or a small business owner looking to scale, this conversation will show you how practical technology can be the difference between stagnation and rapid growth.
Connect with DJ:
TikTok: @djholtlaw
Instagram: #holthealthcarelaw
Website: https://www.holtlawllc.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@djholtlaw Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGytFY0kRjFzVQBuOI0h5?si=0b80db14a3964b67
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- All social media: @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Conventional wisdom sounds safe—but playing it safe rarely leads to breakthroughs.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Julio Gonzalez sits down with Kim Miller-Hershon, leadership coach and host of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom.
Together, they challenge the clichés that hold leaders back and dig into the bold, messy, and unconventional ways real growth happens.
From celebrating small, unexpected wins to sparking new thinking by breaking routines, Kim shows us why the best leaders don’t follow the rulebook—they rewrite it.
If you’re tired of surface-level advice, this episode is your permission slip to think differently and lead boldly.
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: @kimmhsf
Website: https://www.kimmillerhershon.com
Podcast - https://www.kimmillerhershon.com/podcast/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- All social media: @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

As the year winds down, many business owners feel the pressure to meet or exceed their sales goals.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with sales expert Evan Polin, President of Polin Performance Group and co-author of Selling Professional Services the Sandler Way.
Evan shares practical advice on overcoming sales challenges, the dangers of not having a defined sales plan, how to prospect effectively, and strategies for achieving quick wins that can make a real difference before year-end.
Whether you’re a professional services firm or a small to mid-sized business owner, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately to drive results.
Connect with Evan:
Website: https://www.evanpg.com
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- All social media: @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Most change initiatives don’t fail because of strategy—they fail because leaders underestimate how people naturally react to change. Fear, guilt, nostalgia, even excitement can quietly derail progress and leave organizations struggling with resistance, disengagement, and missed goals.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Dr. Rachel Boehm, organizational behavior expert and founder of RB Strategies, reveals how leaders can shift from simply managing change to truly leading it. We dive into balanced transparency and stage-based communication, explore the emotional reactions leaders should expect to see inside their organizations, and uncover the real causes behind resistance. We’ll also discuss why change management isn’t just for “big events” like M&A or digital transformation—and why it must be part of everyday leadership.
If you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or navigating transformation, this episode will help you turn chaos into clarity.
Connect with Dr. Rachel:
Website: https://www.rachelboehm.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelboehm/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- All social media: @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Trust is more than a value—it’s a measurable business asset. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Maggie Ishak, Certified Business and Executive Coach and former Michelin VP, to explore the Trust Edge framework and its eight pillars.
Maggie shares how leaders can identify trust gaps, avoid common mistakes, and use trust to drive team performance, client loyalty, and business growth. If you want practical, actionable steps to strengthen communication, relationships, and results, this episode is for you.
Connect with Maggie:
Website: https://maggieishak.focalpointcoaching.com/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn: /company/vctogrow/
- Facebook/Instagram: @VCTOConsulting
- YouTube: @WeAreVCTO
- Webpage www.redefinepossible.co
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!