77. Redefining Success: John Brock on Hustle, Family & Taking Risks

Being Different with Liz Durham · Mar 27, 2025 · 1h 10m

This week, I’m sitting down with John Brock—my husband Luke’s boss and business partner—who also happens to be one of the most unexpected, unconventional lawyers you’ll ever meet.

John didn’t take the typical path to success. As a kid, he struggled in school, barely knew how to read in elementary, and had to fight for every win. Now? He’s running one of the most forward-thinking law firms in Knoxville. We talk about what it took to get here, the hustle (he’s a 4 a.m. workout guy, y’all), and how he and his wife Stacy built a life and marriage that could handle the chaos of it all.

But John’s…