What happens when a lawyer decides that the traditional legal model isn’t working for the people who need it most, and chooses to build something different?
In this episode of the bizval podcast, Graham Stephen sits down with Karen Holden, solicitor and Founder of Allin1 Advisory, to discuss entrepreneurship, building a law firm, and what founders need to understand before taking their businesses to the next level.
Karen shares her journey from growing up on a council estate to studying at Cambridge and establishing her own law firm in the City of London. She discusses the thinking behind Allin1 Advisory, why she chose to build a practice around entrepreneurs and SMEs, and how her own experience as a founder shapes the advice she gives her clients.
The conversation also explores:
- Building a successful law firm from the ground up.
- Why traditional legal models don’t always serve founders.
- Fixed fees, client relationships and running a sustainable practice.
- Preparing a business for investment and international expansion.
- The legal mistakes founders make that can become costly when selling or raising capital.
- The realities of entrepreneurship, including lessons learned the hard way.
- Supporting and creating opportunities for women in business.
A candid conversation about building a business, challenging traditional thinking and helping founders create companies that are ready for growth, investment and eventual exit.
Connect with Karen:
Website: https://allin1advisory.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holdenkaren/