Welcome to episode 285 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with John Kormanik, Esq., a Certified Professional Coach and former trial lawyer. John brings decades of experience from the courtroom to the coaching space, guiding attorneys to say “no” to burnout and “yes” to a legacy they’re proud of by realizing their potential and optimizing their life. With 20+ years as a practicing attorney including time as a Deputy Attorney General, law firm...
Jun 27, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Welcome to episode 284 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Ilona Anderson, founder of Carpe Diem Law Firm, a legal practice that helps businesses, employers, and employees navigate trademark protection, employment law compliance, and workplace disputes. Ilona is a trademark and employment law attorney. She helps entrepreneurs protect their brands and build compliant, high-integrity teams. With a decade of experience co-leading one of Flo...
Jun 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 284
Welcome to episode 283 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Josh Konigsberg, Co-Founder of Law Firm Marketing Pros, a digital marketing agency that partners with law firms. Josh is a digital marketing expert with over 30 years of experience. He co-founded the first financial search engine on the web in 1996 and now helps law firms generate more qualified leads and grow their revenue through strategic digital marketing. As Partner and Co-F...
Jun 13, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Welcome to episode 282 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq., Risk Manager at ALPS, an attorney’s professional liability insurance carrier. In his tenure with the company, Mark has conducted over 1200 law firm risk management assessment visits, presented over 650 continuing legal education seminars throughout the United States, and written extensively on risk management, ethics, and technology. Mark is a member ...
Jun 06, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Welcome to episode 281 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Gabriel Stiritz, the founder and CEO of Lexamica, the platform powering Plaintiff Law 2.0 – a specialized model for injury law firms. As a legal operations innovator and industry visionary, Gabriel sees trends like marketing firms generating leads at scale, AI-driven case management, and high-value trial specialists shaping the future. With firsthand experience in the traditional...
May 30, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Welcome to episode 280 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down again with Micki Love, President & Chief Client Strategist at cj Advertising. Micki has a long history of using her marketing and management skills to help firms solve operational obstacles and maximize their potential. From implementing cutting-edge intake departments to launching cj Advertising, her insight on strategy and leadership helps guide firms to exceed their own expecta...
May 23, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Welcome to episode 279 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Brooke Birkey, owner of Level Up Law Firm Business Coaching, a consulting firm that helps law firms unlock hidden revenue, safeguard profits, and scale efficiently. With extensive experience in law firm operations, Brooke specializes in optimizing intake systems, streamlining workflows, and enhancing profitability. As a Law Firm Recruiter and Trainer, Brooke helps firms attract a...
May 16, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Welcome to episode 278 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Jeff Zigman, Co-Founder and CTO of TRUEclaims, a groundbreaking platform transforming the way personal injury law firms handle vehicle damage claims. With over 11 years of experience as a CTO and tech entrepreneur and 13 years as a business analyst, Jeff has led the design and development of more than 300 software solutions—16 of which he built entirely solo. A 23-year martial ar...
May 09, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Welcome to episode 277 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Armando Leduc, CEO of Leduc Entertainment, a social media management company to discuss leveraging social media for branding, creating valuable referral partnerships through podcasts, and utilizing a strategic content creation process to enhance online presence. Armando is a multifaceted and driven artist who has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment sector through dete...
May 02, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Welcome to episode 276 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Hamid Kohan, founder of Law Practice AI. Hamid is an experienced entrepreneur with a diverse background in technology and law. He earned his engineering degree at 17 from Chico State University and was quickly recruited to Silicon Valley, working for prominent companies. By 21, he completed an MBA in business marketing, propelling his career in business and technology. Hamid was ...
Apr 25, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Welcome to episode 275 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Lindsey Busfield, Vice President of Optimize My Firm, an SEO and content marketing agency responsible for some of the nation’s most powerful law firm websites. Lindsey works with numerous personal injury attorneys who have been burned by other SEO agencies. She has created a business model that addresses major issues in the industry, such as overpromising, underdelivering, and lo...
Apr 18, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Welcome to episode 274 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Roger R. Foisy, co-founder of Private Footprint®, client social media discovery for plaintiff attorneys. Roger specializes in catastrophic injury and traumatic brain injury cases, advocating fiercely for seriously injured plaintiffs in complex litigation. In 2007, he founded his client-centered law firm to provide personalized, results-driven legal representation. Roger achieved ...
Apr 11, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Welcome to episode 273 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Tanner Jones, Vice President of Business Development at Consultweb and Matt Smyers, Senior Digital Advertising Advisor at Consultweb. Both Tanner and Matt are cohosts of the LAWsome Podcast. Tanner leads business development at Consultwebs, helping law firms achieve their digital marketing goals. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Management from Berea Co...
Apr 04, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Welcome to episode 272 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Italo Robinson, Content Producer with Repeak Media. Italo is a dynamic social media manager based in Hawaii, specializing in creating engaging video content for personal injury law firms with AI & Stock footage to avoid long production timelines. What you’ll learn about in this episode: 1. The Importance of Purpose in Social Media Content: It is essential to define the purpos...
Mar 28, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Welcome to Episode 271 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Rafi Arbel, the founder of Market JD, to dive into the world of SEO strategies for law firms. Since 2000, Rafi Arbel has been helping hundreds of attorneys expand their visibility and build their practices. Working for the largest provider of online marketing and legal research, Rafi built a reputation as a leader in law-firm marketing, strategy and operations. As lawyers began t...
Mar 21, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Welcome to episode 270 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Raquel Gomes, founder and CEO of Stafi, a virtual staffing company revolutionizing law firm operations. As a psychologist and seasoned professional with a background in corporate America and technology, Raquel brings a unique perspective to leadership and business growth. She understands the emotional and professional toll of trying to do it all and has dedicated her career to cr...
Mar 14, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Welcome to episode 269 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Bert Parnall, Owner & Attorney at Parnall Law. Bert grew up mostly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but also spent several years in Africa as a youth. While pursuing a major in history and French at Rice University, he spent a year studying at La Sorbonne in Paris and six months in Laos. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Rice in 1993, Bert attended the University of Me...
Mar 07, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Welcome to episode 268 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Micki Love, President & Chief Client Strategist at cj Advertising. Micki has a long history of using her marketing and management skills to help firms solve operational obstacles and maximize their potential. From implementing cutting-edge intake departments to launching cj Consulting, her insight on strategy and leadership helps guide firms to exceed their own expectations. ...
Feb 28, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Welcome to episode 267 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Jake Soffer, Founder and CEO of FirmPilot. Known for founding FirmPilot, the first AI Marketing Platform for Law Firms that intelligently suggests marketing tactics &generates high-quality content 10x faster to get more cases on auto-pilot. With a background in natural language processing and machine learning, Soffer leveraged his expertise to address the marketing challenges...
Feb 21, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Welcome to episode 266 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Karl Truman, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience advocating for clients in Kentucky and Indiana. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Karl served 28 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His military service instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, leadership, and a commitment to serving those in need. After transitioning to law, Karl founded Karl ...
Feb 14, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Welcome to episode 265 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Greg Crabtree, a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and financial expert who helps entrepreneurs build thriving businesses. Greg founded Crabtree, Rowe, and Berger, which was named to the INC 5000 list in 2019. Following this achievement, the firm merged with Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPA’s and Advisors, a top 20 U.S. accounting firm, where Greg now leads the Simple Numbers Consulting...
Feb 07, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Welcome to episode 264 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Trey Harrell, a personal injury attorney and founder of The Trey Harrell Law Office in Charleston, South Carolina. Trey Harrell is currently focused on helping individuals rebuild their lives after car accidents and personal injuries. Before his role as a Federal Prosecutor, Attorney Trey Harrell gained valuable experience as an associate at a prominent law firm, handling a wide ...
Jan 31, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Welcome to episode 263 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Steve Fretzin, a business development coach. Steve Fretzin is dedicated to helping lawyers grow their practices without the discomfort of traditional sales tactics. Through his coaching, books, and BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve focuses on empowering attorneys to develop sustainable client acquisition strategies and improve time management while maintaining strong client relations...
Jan 24, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Welcome to episode 262 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Russell Adler, founder of Lawyer Better Consulting and host of the Interesting Lawyers Podcast. Russell S. Adler is a Mindset and Performance Coach for Lawyers and an Independent Consultant with a rich background in law and personal development. From 1986 to 2013, he served as a Civil Trial Lawyer, successfully trying over 200 jury trials to verdict in personal injury and various...
Jan 17, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Welcome to episode 261 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Kirk Nielson, the co-founder and marketing leader at Tap In Digital. Tap In Digital specializes in helping brands maximize revenue through innovative, data-driven marketing measurement solutions. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and technology, Kirk is highly skilled in developing strategies that enhance marketing spend efficiency and improve attribution accuracy. Be...
Jan 10, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Welcome to episode 260 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Christian J. Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Yext. Christian J. Ward is focused on expanding data and AI applications in marketing and entrepreneurship. He helps Yext clients identify, value, and structure their knowledge to maximize data value in AI and search. Ward co-authored the Amazon bestseller Data Leverage: Unlocking the Surprising Growth Potentia...
Jan 03, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Welcome to episode 259 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with David Vicknair, a partner at Scott Vicknair, LLC David Vicknair specializes in personal injury, maritime injury, property damage, and casualty loss litigation, representing individuals and small businesses with dedication and tenacity. Early in his career, a pivotal case shaped his meticulous approach to preparation and his understanding of Louisiana litigation. He has argued app...
Dec 27, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 259
Welcome to episode 258 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Ryan Shin, an AI thought leader and founder of SettLiT. SettLiT is a groundbreaking legal risk mitigation tool revolutionizing the legal process with unparalleled access to timely, accurate health data. By leveraging first-to-market technology and AI-powered analytics, he has transformed legal teams’ capabilities, streamlining processes like records collections and injury evaluat...
Dec 20, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 258
Welcome to episode 257 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez is the co-owner and managing attorney at Horton & Mendez Injury Lawyers. A former insurance defense lawyer, Nick uses his insider knowledge to anticipate and counter insurance company strategies. Since founding the firm, he has focused on scaling through data-driven decisions, prioritizing KPIs for marketing and operations. Nick fosters a high-perform...
Dec 13, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 257
Welcome to episode 256 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Luke W Russell, the award-winning host of Lawful Good. Award-winning host of Lawful Good, Luke W. Russell, returns with a new platform: Beautiful Humans. Luke entered the legal world in 2011 and has since managed $30 million in social media ad budgets, driving thousands of personal injury and mass tort cases. Everything began to change when on January 1st, 2021, Luke launched Law...
Dec 06, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 256
