Brian Matlin (@brianthecarcrashguy) was thrown into the fire right out of law school. Asked to start up a satellite office with no previous experience, he brought in $4.5 million in year one. The 28-year-old reveals his steps to success at Matlin Injury Law (@matlininjurylaw). He explains how to nurture relationships with staff, clients, and referral partners. And how to get more Google reviews. When considering marketing strategy, don't dabble. He shares the marketing practices that help his fi...
Dec 29, 2022•27 min
Becoming a millionaire may be easier than you think. Darren Wurz, MSFP, CFP®, explains how to plan for succession from the beginning and structure your investments, and leverage debt to reach financial independence. Sound financial planning can look different to every firm owner. Darren and his family at Wurz Financial Services (@wurzfinancialservice) help chart the path. Links Want to hear more from elite personal injury lawyers and industry-leading marketers? Follow us on social media for more...
Dec 22, 2022•35 min
Managing partner of Jordan Law and President of LegalEase, Jordan Ostroff (@lawyerwithalife), takes the guesswork out of profit projections by cultivating a steady stream of clients. With 90% of his revenue coming from referrals, he shares how automation helps him create personal connections with clients and increase his bottom line. He explains how to get more reviews and how to dial in your marketing by better understanding your clients. Links Want to hear more from elite personal injury lawye...
Dec 15, 2022•31 min
Civil trial lawyer Sean C. Domnick (@dcw_law), a shareholder of Domnick Cunningham & Whalen (@dcw_law), has secured over eight figures for his clients. Recognized as Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for the past two years, he currently serves as President-Elect of the American Association for Justice. Sean worked remotely before it became popular and spent a year traveling the world with his family - all while working. He shares how the client journey should inform branding, ...
Dec 08, 2022•33 min
Eric Gang (@veteransdisabilityinfo), founding partner at Veteran's Disability Lawyer (@veteransdisabilityinfo) is a steward for those of sacrificed for our country. His approach to client care is multifaceted from financial education to physical care. By niching down to handle veterans affairs exclusively, he has come to understand the needs of his clients. As a result, he has grown his firm to eight figures, has won multiple awards, and has become the go-to guy for veterans seeking restitution ...
Dec 01, 2022•31 min
Joe Nazarian (@joe_nazarian) and his firm Pathway Law Firm (@pathwaylawfirm) have recovered over $60 million for his clients. In the process, he has expanded to five offices across the west coast and Texas. From hiring new staff to intake and even marketing, empathy is at the core of every decision Joe makes. To secure cases, your intake team needs to have a high EQ. Joe oversees nearly every hire and never misses an opportunity to improve. He shares with us the inner workings of his intake proc...
Nov 24, 2022•28 min
Over the past ten years, Greg Star (@carvertise), Founding Partner at Carvertise (@carvertise) has done what bus and billboard ads can not - get targeted impressions. His team makes data-informed decisions to increase ROI by meeting the audience where they already are - sporting events, restaurants, conferences, and more. Carvertise takes rideshare vehicles and wraps them in ads. These cars geotag nearby consumers with the right demographics and retarget ads directly to their cell phones. This s...
Nov 17, 2022•26 min
A steward of justice, John Phillips has changed the way that companies and governments operate. He is verified on three social media channels, secured a $495 Million Dollar verdict, won countless awards, and even beaten the president in trial. But john measures success not in accolades, but in the reverence he earns from those he loves. Once "best lawyer in America" John and his firm Phillips and Hunt have represented celebrities and athletes - but spend most of their time helping the injured ge...
Nov 10, 2022•28 min
With over 2 million likes and 70,000 followers on TikToc, social media is a critical element of rainmaking for John DeGasperis. The Partner at Basch & Keegan Personal Injury Attorneys, John also sees it as a tool to build community. He pays for his robust marketing team out of pocket to maintain creative control and solidify his personal brand. Rather than create content, his crew follows him everywhere, documenting his day-to-day. A great trial attorney, John brings each case he takes on to...
Nov 03, 2022•34 min
Building a strong referral network is a critical component to any successful firm. But where do solo attorneys and mid-sized firms begin? Joe Volta, Partner at Chandler Volta Personal Injury Lawyers, fosters connections on social media prior to conferences to help fill out a robust network of trusted referral partners. He explains how anyone can break the ice before meeting in person and how to stay top of mind. He also gets into his social media strategy that keeps followers coming back for mor...
Oct 27, 2022•30 min
To unlock your growth potential through human connection - identify and tap into the "Why" of your story. Chris Vander Kaay is an expert in branding and creative marketing who teaches law firms how to connect. The former screenwriter, author, and professor currently serves as Creative Director for The Brain Trust Legal Group. Today, Chris shares how to make your brand memorable and the mechanics of identifying your "why". We also address the gap of disappointment in marketing and how to get past...
Oct 20, 2022•38 min
West Coast Trial Lawyers leverages three distinct in-house marketing teams - paid, SEO, and social - to accelerate growth. They have grown to 15 offices, 20 attorneys, and over 100 staff. President at West Coast Trial Lawyers, Neama Rahmani has an impressive track record. He's handled thousands of cases resulting in seven and eight-figure settlements and judgments and has helped his clients win more than 1 billion dollars. We sat down for a second interview to dive into how each team plugs into ...
Oct 13, 2022•36 min
After thirty years of practice, William "The Lawman" Umansky is well on his way to an eight-figure firm. From second chances for clients to financial stability for employees, William's "why" is crystal clear - help others. William, owner of the Florida-based Umansky Law Firm, is also host of The Lawman's Lounge podcast. Today, he digs into the power of accountability, why purpose will outlast passion, and why the people make the practice. What's in This Episode Who is William Umansky? Why is Wil...
Oct 06, 2022•37 min
Content that converts needs to do four things: solve existing pain points, be understandable, tell a story, and humanize the brand. Wendy Lieber, co-founder of ContentBacon offers a content subscription service to make your copy sizzle! Today she shares how to get the most from your inbound content to generate quality leads and fill your pipeline. What's In This Episode Who is Wendy Lieber? What are the advantages of hiring dedicated copywriters? What types of content should be used at what stag...
Sep 29, 2022•30 min
Relationships drive business. But how do you identify the connections that will generate more business for your firm? Enter Steve Fretzin. He works with start-up solos to attorneys at large firms - originating over $6 million in billables a year. He is also the host of the Be That Lawyer podcast and a four-time author. Business development - or connecting one-to-one - is based on soft skills that might not come to every attorney naturally. But that's okay. Steve is here to help give you insight ...
Sep 22, 2022•44 min
When thinking of COOs for 8-figure firms - a former artist and elementary teacher is not the first thought. But Nicole Barnett is just that. She took the systems she learned in the classroom and the values honed while pursuing her interests in travel and art to build Case Barnett Law from the ground up. A firm believer in "pursuing that which is you" - her and husband, Case's values infuse every aspect of the business from client care to marketing. Today we cover how fear hinders growth and her ...
Sep 15, 2022•34 min
A top Instagram specialist who learned most of what he knows on his family farm, Joe McCarthy has grown his Instagram to over 300,000 followers. His agency, JEM Social, has helped hundreds of others do the same. Getting to the top of the feed takes more than posting consistently and having a color theme. Instagram has grown into a robust marketing tool that requires A game plan. Today we cover the step-by-step actions to take for explosive growth, how to build impressions and credibility, and ho...
Sep 08, 2022•32 min
Less than 5% of personal injury cases go to trial. And 90% of the cases that do go to trial end up losing. Kyle Newman has been to trial over 75 times - with a near-perfect track record. How? Establishing credibility, being authentic, and using tech to illustrate the case. Today Kyle, Senior Associate at James Newman Law, offers practical advice on how to meet your jury where they are. Drop the legalese - especially if your jury comes from predominantly working-class backgrounds with mostly high...
Sep 01, 2022•38 min
On a mission to build a positive community between attorneys, the Founder of Lawyer Stories, Benny Gold, has captured what it truly means to be a lawyer. Since 2017, he has spoken to thousands, diving into their inspiration, motivation, personal challenges, and their views on the law and life. He is all about networking and creating meaningful, professional relationships through his podcast. Benny discusses organic growth on social media, why a humanizing story is necessary for any personal bran...
Aug 25, 2022•23 min
With over 75 years of combined experience in personal injury settlements, arbitrations awards, and trial verdicts the California-based Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos has customer success down to a science. Partner Ilya Frangos has successfully tried cases to verdict and obtained multiple six and seven-figure settlements. But for Ilya - it's not about the money. He knows that what his clients really want is to feel a little more whole again. It is his commitment to the well-being of his clie...
Aug 18, 2022•32 min
Cases with the lowest cost-per-acquisition come from referrals. But how can a firm get referrals consistently, without manipulating or asking? Stacey Brown Randall has cracked the code - securing over one hundred new clients in her first year - from referrals alone. She has replicated her system for countless businesses AND wrote the book on it - Generating Business Referrals Without Asking. Today we get into building trusted networks, the importance of managing expectations, and what most peopl...
Aug 11, 2022•33 min
Kentucky-based Isaacs & Isaacs has been expertly steered by the legendary Darryl "The Hammer" Isaacs for nearly thirty years. The firm has secured over $2 Billion in compensation and boast over 400 years of combined legal experience. You may recognize him from the iconic Hammer commercials, Superbowl ads, radio spots and now - TikToks. Today, we tap into the mind of this marketing genius who reminds us to step out of our comfort zones and give the audience what they want. We discuss the pers...
Aug 04, 2022•39 min
Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert knows better than most how to scale a firm from scratch. Her firm, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, has been dubbed one of the fastest growing in America, for three years running. But operating four brick-and-mortar offices is just the beginning - this Super Lawyers Rising Star is also a business coach for female entrepreneurs. Today, we discuss how a personal brand will differentiate you and your firm, building digital assets that convert, and what makes a great referra...
Jul 28, 2022•38 min
While the competition clamors for attention, a custom phone number leads clients directly to you. A phone number remembered days or decades later is well worth the investment. Today we catch up with vanity phone number guru and marketing expert Paul Faust. President at RingBoost, Paul offers practical advice on brand consistency across all client-facing assets. And we dive deep into building a fulfilling existence by beefing up your life resume. What's In This Episode? Who is Paul Faust? Why doe...
Jul 21, 2022•32 min
Today, we dig into creating transformative experiences through event marketing, why operations are the foundation of any successful business, and how to hack human behavior with Michael Mogill. The founder of Crisp doesn't do things halfway. He is on a mission to help 1,000 law firms grow their revenue by one million dollars - each. And he is just the man for the job. Crisp has gone From $500 to $40 million in under nine years. The company has evolved, adding marketing and coaching to its initia...
Jul 14, 2022•40 min
Investible law firms are on the not-too-distant horizon - growth is a guarantee. The consumer protection sector alone is expected to explode from $2 Billion to $4 Billion in the next two years. Can your firm handle the growth? On today's episode, I discuss the future of the legal industry with Tighe Wilhelmy, CEO at Velawcity. We get into building a strong foundation of systems to operate with increased velocity and diversification in mass tort cases. At Velawcity, he and his team provide case a...
Jul 07, 2022•36 min
Podcasting has the power to build communities, share your authentic voice and unlock marketing potential. Today's episode is for every attorney who has thought, "I really should start a podcast" but isn't sure how. Robert Ingalls, Chief Podcast Strategist at LawPods, shares with us his passion in hopes that it will help you improve your business and connect with your audience. We discuss how to get the most out of branded content, podcasting best practices, and how extreme ownership can really t...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min
Over-funded whole-life insurance often gets a bad rap. But, for high earners, it is an important piece of a strong wealth creation strategy. Is your firm leaving money on the table? Today, Mark Kull, founder at Capitalis Planning Partners at Northwestern Mutual, explains the benefits of over-funded whole-life policies and "infinite banking" for litigating firms. Mark is an expert at creating security through financial planning. At age 19, he began as an intern at Northwestern Mutual. In a nation...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr
The founder of Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys, Logan Quirk has opened offices across two states with plans to expand into a third. He's an expert at executing vision and pivoting when necessary - he initiated a rebrand amid the uncertainty of COVID - and has seen massive success as a result. Happy clients remain his firm's focus - no matter how large it grows. Today, we cover business development on any budget and how to leverage the resources you do have for maximum return. We also dive ...
Jun 16, 2022•27 min
Brett Sachs, founder at MVP Accident Attorneys, has evaluated thousands of personal injury cases, and recovered millions for his clients. But to win cases - you have to have the right clients. Brett is an expert in human connection and emphasizes the importance of a successful intake system to grow a firm. Named a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, Brett wanted to build a firm larger than the founders. Guided by core values - and a touch of personality - he successfully rebranded Sachs Law ...
Jun 09, 2022•41 min
