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Ep. 232 - 8 Steps To An 8-Figure Verdict

From Hostage To Hero - October 20, 2023 09:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Want your 8-figure verdict? In today’s episode of the FHTH Podcast, I’ll tell you how to get it. Need I say more? Get your notepad and listen now! Xo Sari Mentioned in this episode:   The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks https://a...

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Ep. 231 - Hard Work Won't Get You Where You Want to Go

From Hostage To Hero - October 13, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
“Putting a lot of energy into an activity.”  ☝️That’s the actual meaning of hard work.  And I LOVE it.  According to that definition, I work very hard because I put a fuck ton of energy into what I do.  But y'all tend to be more familiar with a few other definitions of hard work, like… “...

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Ep. 230 - The Surprising Reason Why You Worry

From Hostage To Hero - October 06, 2023 09:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you know me at all, you know I fucking hate surprises because I’m a NORMAL PERSON.  In today’s episode of the FHTH Podcast, I’m delving into the psychology of why we worry, which is (surprise!) to avoid being surprised. 🤯 If you worry too much (chances are you do worry too much btw), I wa...

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H2H Playground Panel Discussion

From Hostage To Hero - October 03, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
“We’re all making each other better. It feels like a family.” “I didn’t know I needed this community until I was here.” “We don’t have to look anymore.” In today’s special episode, I sat down with some of my Crew to hear more about their H2H Playground experience.  I created this thing i...

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Ep. 229 - The Danger of Focus Groups

From Hostage To Hero - September 29, 2023 09:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
*** ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR THE H2H PLAYGROUND™ *** JOIN THE CREW AND NEVER WORRY ABOUT WINNING AGAIN This is the time to get in the H2H Playground™ where you can be part of the best online working group and community of civil plaintiff & criminal defense attorneys. Get all the info & enrol...

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Ep. 228 - Why Jurors Aren't As Outraged As You Think They Should Be

From Hostage To Hero - September 22, 2023 09:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If your jurors aren’t as outraged about the details of your case as you think they should be, I have a question for you: Did you give them evidence, information, and facts? Or did you give them passion?  Because if you spoke about the horrific details of your case without any inkling of emot...

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Ep. 227 - The Sneaky Way Defense Points Show Up In Your Funnels

From Hostage To Hero - September 15, 2023 09:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
The last thing you want in your funnel is a defense point.   But they can sneak in there very innocently. In today’s episode of the FHTH Podcast, I’m going to address this issue so that you’re only funneling plaintiff points.  And, as a bonus, you’ll learn how to make sure your principles ...

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Ep. 226 - The Three Scariest Words for Trial Attorneys

From Hostage To Hero - September 08, 2023 09:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
There are three little words that NEVER fail to strike fear into the hearts of plaintiff attorneys. And if you think I’m going to say, “We the jury…” or, “Objection, your honor!” you’re wrong.  The three scariest words I can say to y’all are: YOU ARE AMAZING! Seriously.  Do you have an...

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Special Encore Episode - Good Questions + Bad Sequencing = F*cked Voir Dire

From Hostage To Hero - September 01, 2023 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
You can have the best questions in the world, but if you don’t sequence your funnels correctly, you run the risk of totally fucking yourself in voir dire.    That’s obviously NOT what we want, so I’m gonna help you out in today’s podcast.   You’ll want to grab a notepad and pen for this ...

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Ep. 225 - How to Practice When You're Not in Trial (Or even if you are.)

From Hostage To Hero - August 25, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you’re not in trial very often—which is true for many of y’all—that doesn’t mean you lack opportunities to practice your craft.  Sure, the practice you get in court is important. But you shouldn’t stop there. (Aren’t you happy that surgeons don’t only practice on the job?) There are lot...

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Ep.224 - How to Apply the H2H Method to Criminal Cases

From Hostage To Hero - August 18, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Y’all know I have a big ‘ol crush on plaintiff trial attorneys. That’s my area of expertise and the focus of all things H2H.  However, the H2H Method can be (and has been) successfully applied in criminal defense cases, too.  That’s what I’m talking about in today’s episode of the FHTH Podca...

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Ep. 223 - How to Never Worry About Winning Again

From Hostage To Hero - August 11, 2023 09:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Is winning your holy grail?  Do you beat yourself up if you lose?  Believe your job is to win at trial?  Well… how would you like to NEVER worry about winning again?  Check out today’s episode of the FHTH podcast because imma tell you how.  Love, Sari Mentioned in this episode:  O...

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Ep. 222 - How To Decide Your “Number” In Rural Jurisdictions

From Hostage To Hero - August 04, 2023 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If your case involves a brain injury or the death of a human, you should be asking for seven figures, right off the bat… if not eight or nine.  I don’t care if you’re in a rural jurisdiction or not.  A brain is a brain, and a life is a life.  As long as your case has good facts and you’re ...

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Ep. 221 - Preponderance & Preemptory Challenges: Why You Don’t Need Either One

From Hostage To Hero - July 28, 2023 09:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Did you know that Arizona no longer has preemptory challenges? That means the only way for an attorney in Arizona to get someone off the jury is to go in for a cause challenge.  I know this because I was working with some Arizonan clients a couple months ago and the topic came up…  What we...

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Ep. #220 - Stop Doing THIS at Trial (Unless You Want to Tank Your Case)

From Hostage To Hero - July 21, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you’re primarily talking about money in voir dire, you’re essentially telling the jury that’s what your case is about.  And here’s the problem with that… Your case is N-E-V-E-R about money.   Someone has got to start changing this conversation because what you’re doing has zero to do wi...

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Ep. 219 - How to Incorporate More Play Into Your Practice

From Hostage To Hero - July 14, 2023 09:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
I love y’all, but you sure take yourself too damn seriously sometimes. (*cough* most of the time) Yes, I know your work is heavy, and you deal with tough fucking shit on the daily. I am not making light of that.          But, I am strongly suggesting that you practice getting out of your hea...

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Ep. 218 - How To Design An Alliance With Anyone

From Hostage To Hero - July 07, 2023 09:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you’ve experienced the power of Designed Alliance in voir dire, wait ‘til you try it in your everyday life.  That’s right, my friend. Once you learn the incredible skill of “design,” don’t save it for jury selection! Use that shit everywhere and anywhere you want buy-in and/or a win-win o...

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Ep. 217 - The Secret Hack to Motivation

From Hostage To Hero - June 30, 2023 09:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you’re relying on willpower to make changes in your life, that’s probably why you’re not seeing results. That’s because human beings don’t have an unlimited amount of willpower, so we shouldn’t depend on it to motivate us when we’re trying to create lasting change.  Guess what? Rewards do...

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Ep. 216 - Never, Ever, Ever, Ever Do This In Trial

From Hostage To Hero - June 23, 2023 09:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you missed our first ever live recording of the FHTH podcast last month, this is your lucky day. The episode is now ready for your listening pleasure.  Tune in to learn what I NEVER want you doing at trial, why I don’t want you doing it, and what to do instead. (Plus I talk about my love ...

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Ep. 215 - When It’s Good To Feel Bad

From Hostage To Hero - June 16, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Today, I’m clearing up a common misconception about mindset training.  See… I believe many of y’all have the idea that if you work on your mindset, you’ll never experience bad feelings again. And THAT, my friend, is very much NOT the case. #SariNotSorry Tune in to today’s episode of the FH...

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Ep. 214 - The Trial Dialogue: How Voir Dire and Opening Work in Tandem

From Hostage To Hero - June 09, 2023 09:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
I can’t believe this is Episode 214 and that until now I haven’t done a podcast about trial dialogue.   How is this possible? I fucking LOVE trial dialogue!    So. That’s the topic for this week’s FHTH podcast.   Don’t know what the hell trial dialogue is?    It’s all about the c...

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Ep. 213 - The New H2H Method

From Hostage To Hero - June 02, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
“What IS the actual H2H Method?” I’ve struggled for YEARS to answer that question, y’all.  Mainly because I don’t want anyone to think I claim to have THE one and only method for winning. But the day has come, my friends. I’m ready to own the shit out of the H2H Method.  And when you tun...

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Ep. 212 - How to Find Your MAGA Jurors (And Other Worthless Pursuits)

From Hostage To Hero - May 26, 2023 09:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
“What’s the best question to ask to ferret out a MAGA juror?” I have LOTS to say about demographic questions, y’all. So, when I was asked that question recently, I decided it would make a great topic for a podcast episode. And today’s the day. In this episode of the FHTH podcast, I’m tal...

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Ep. 211 - You’re Probably Going To Lose (And That’s A Good Thing)

From Hostage To Hero - May 19, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Statistically speaking, plaintiff attorneys are more likely to lose.  It’s just a fact. (At least until H2H changes things, and I believe it will.) So… if you’re obsessed with winning, you’re in for a shit ton of disappointment because the odds are literally against you.  Sure, you want to...

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Ep. 210 - The Power of Reflection

From Hostage To Hero - May 12, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
I turn 51 on Monday. And on my birthday, I take more time than usual to reflect on where I am in relation to my goals.  In today’s episode, I’m talking about the power of reflection, why you should join me in this practice, and how.  Like, starting now.  Enjoy! -Sari   Mentioned in t...

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Ep.209 - The One Emotion You're Misreading

From Hostage To Hero - May 05, 2023 09:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you’re human, you’re going to experience fear. It’s just part of the deal. Fear helps keep us alive, so that’s cool. But it can also prevent us from making positive changes in our lives.  In today’s episode of the FHTH podcast, you’re going to learn how to live with your fear and how to u...

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Ep. 208 - Three Reasons You're Not Getting Your Verdict

From Hostage To Hero - April 28, 2023 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
There are three reasons why you think you’re not getting your verdict and then there are the real reasons you’re not getting your verdict.  In today’s episode of the FHTH podcast, I tell you exactly what those reasons are, so you can win more cases and change the world.  Get your pen and pap...

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Ep. 207 - Missed Connections (Juror Edition)

From Hostage To Hero - April 21, 2023 09:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
If you’re spending too much time in your head or trying to stick to a script, you’re probably missing a ton of perfect opportunities to connect with your jurors.  In today’s episode of the FHTH podcast, I’m diving into connection THROUGH content, which is going to help you become an absolute v...

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Ep.206 - Stop Talking So Damn Much

From Hostage To Hero - April 14, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Today’s podcast is about why I want y’all to do less talking if you want to win cases. So. I have nothing more to say. 🤐 You’ll hear everything when you tune in. -Sari   Quote "It's not about you. It's about the jurors and it's about the information. Take yourself out of the equation...

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Ep.205 Good Questions + Bad Sequencing = F**ked Voir Dire

From Hostage To Hero - April 07, 2023 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
You can have the best questions in the world, but if you don’t sequence your funnels correctly, you run the risk of totally fucking yourself in voir dire.  That’s obviously NOT what we want, so I’m gonna help you out in today’s podcast. You’ll want to grab a notepad and pen for this one beca...

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