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In our latest episode, LAWsome host Tanner Jones sits down with the Co-Founder of Juvo Leads, Ted DeBettencourt. Ted's background in marketing and product development has led him to creating innovative solutions for lead conversion and tracking.  Tanner and Ted discuss conversion elements, tracking methodologies, demographic trends for communication,  and the debate between automation and human interaction.  Ted dishes out advice on the importance of speedy responses for chat inquiries, phone calls, and form submissions your law firm receives. He also touches on which questions are the right questions to ask potential clients, and highlights that firms do not want to make people feel like they are only asking “gimme questions.”  Connect with Ted on his LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoremdebettencourt/ and by visiting https://juvoleads.com/  TLDR:  Learn how to show trust and demonstrate the ability to solve your potential client’s problem.  Is your intake team asking the right questions?

Setting money on fire is easier than you think it is when it comes to SEO. That’s why it’s crucial to understand key performance indicators for SEO success.   Matt Wetherington, Owner of Wetherington Law Firm, shares his passion for SEO with LAWsome host, Tanner Jones.   In this episode, the pair discuss Matt’s predictions on how SEO will evolve, budgeting, vetting SEO companies, and understanding their bandwidth. Matt speaks on how the volume of competition in your local area can help you determine what impressive metrics for your SEO campaign may look like and more.   You can connect with Matt by checking out his LinkedIn profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/getthew/    TLDR: Learn how to measure your SEO campaign success in this episode.  

Is personal injury too broad of a niche?    In this episode of LAWsome, Tanner Jones and Rankings.io CEO, Chris Dreyer, drill down on how to set your personal injury law firm apart in an oversaturated market.   Learn about the art of narrowing the case types your law firm takes on without shrinking your audience size too much.   You can connect with Chris on Rankings.io or by checking out his LinkedIn profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco/    Rankings.io even Pimcon.org  September 15th-17th $200 Discount Code: PIMCW   TLDR:  Personal Injury Law is a broad spectrum. It’s important to maintain a marketing presence for general PI, but focusing on a specific niche can also help your law firm stand out to potential clients.  

Kerry Barrett, an on-camera coach, shares insights on mastering on-camera presence for lawyers. She emphasizes the importance of balancing content and delivery, as well as the power of storytelling and credibility. Barrett discusses how lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership. She also addresses the need for lawyers to adopt a performance mindset and overcome misconceptions about on-camera presence. Barrett provides practical suggestions for lawyers to improve their on-camera skills, such as practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of energy and engagement in on-camera communication.   Key Takeaways: Balancing content and delivery is crucial for effective on-camera presence.  Storytelling and credibility are powerful tools for lawyers to engage their audience. Lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership. Adopting a performance mindset and ove

Exploring how AI is reshaping law practice, from case management to ethical challenges.   Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.   In this episode, Tanner Jones interviews Tom Askeroth, a trial lawyer specializing in workers' compensation and personal injury, about the intersection of technology and law. They discuss how AI is transforming the legal landscape and the ethical considerations that come with it. Tom highlights how AI tools aid in case management, litigation, and the analysis of complex documents like scientific articles and public records. He emphasizes the need for attorneys to stay current with AI advancements to enhance their practices and remain competitive. The conversation also covers the potential risks of automation in areas such as document review and legal research, while stressing the importance of interpersonal skills and ethical considerations in using AI. Tom advocates

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.   In this episode of the podcast, Tanner Jones sits down with Luis A. Sosa, a personal injury attorney renowned for his expertise in optimizing workers' compensation claims. They dive into the critical aspects of streamlining the intake process at personal injury law firms and discuss the strategic use of digital marketing to attract the right clients. Luis shares invaluable insights into the challenges law firms face with workers' compensation cases and highlights effective strategies for building client trust through direct attorney involvement in intake processes.   Key Takeaways: Understanding both workers' compensation and personal injury law is crucial for optimizing workers' compensation cases. Law firms face significant challenges due to the complex nature of workers' compensation law, necessitating dedicated teams. Direct involvement of attorn

Exploring AI’s Role in Legal Research, Data Analysis, and Client Management Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In this episode, he is joined by Karl Seelbach, an attorney, founder of Scribd, and expert in legal marketing. They discuss the evolution of AI in the legal field and how AI tools have transformed legal research, data analysis, and legal marketing. Karl shares his experiences with different AI tools and the challenges of implementing them. They also explore the role of AI in decision-making, client management, and running a law firm. Karl provides insights on how to get started with AI in the legal field and emphasizes the importance of testing and evaluating different tools. Key Takeaways: AI tools have revolutionized legal research, enhancing efficiency and enabling natural language interactions with software. Implementing AI tools in the legal field can present challenges, suc

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Janet Falk, the Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professional at Falk Communications and Research. Janet has over three decades of experience in her field. Her expertise spans various domains, including law firms, Wall Street, and the business and nonprofit sectors.  With her strategic insights, Janet offers guidance to attorneys, business owners, and consultants, focusing on achieving media coverage and boosting revenue growth. Join us for an insightful session as Janet walks us through 'The Top 25 Tips to Prepare for Your Next Conference’ Janet will draw from her years of expertise and best insights as a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professional.   Key Takeaways: 00:26 - Introduction  00:27 - Journey as a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professional 1:39 - Why attendin

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Grant Brott, the Director of Strategy at Consultwebs, one of the best and leading marketing agencies for law firms. Grant excels at digital marketing strategy, team leadership, and innovation and has over a decade of experience.  He specializes in SEO management, multi-channel campaigns, and business visibility strategies. With Grant's focus on AI, Consultwebs has been able to streamline content outline workflow, saving between 40 and 150 hours of work. Join us for an insightful session as Grant walks us through his insightful ways of illustrating 'How Lawyers will stay ahead of the digital curve in 2024,’ Grant will draw from his vast expertise and best insights as the Director of Strategy at Consultwebs.    Key Takeaways: 00:23 - Introduction  1:11 - Journey as Director of Strategy at Consultwebs 1:41 - Navigate

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Josh Sanford, attorney and the owner of Lexamica, a company that manages and tracks referrals for law firms. With Lexamica, Josh aims to simplify updating referrals and referring In addition, the company promotes tracking referrals as a consistent revenue generator for law firms. Besides working with Lexamica, Josh is also the Managing Member of the Sanford Law Firm, PLLC. He oversees a group of passionate attorneys and legal staff who work on various cases. Join us for an insightful session as Josh walks us through the innovative ways of proactive referral tracking strategies for law firms. He will share invaluable advice on how to apply passive networking to referrals, tracking referrals and referring strategy that will enhance a firm’s ROI.    Key Takeaways: 00:26 - Introduction  1:00 - Journey as an attorney

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Todd Franklin,  a Partner at MASSIVE and a medical and subrogation specialist. His expertise lies in identifying problems and providing solutions and resources to assist attorneys in removing liability and resolving complex medical lien issues. As an entrepreneur, he founded two companies in the area of personal injury. In his most recent work, he pioneered MASSIVE's proprietary software system that helps manage and settle medical lien claims. Join us for an exciting session as Todd shares his insights into managing time through the process of settlement and disbursement while securing the law firm’s profit and success.    Key Takeaways: 00:26 - Introduction  1:10 - A legal professionals multidisciplinary journey  1:17 - The red and green flags of a firm’s financial health 3:27 - Effective benchmarks in assessing

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Martin Aragon,  the digital advertising advisor at Consultwebs, one of the nation’s top digital marketing agencies for law firms. He is the main point of contact for Consultwebs' digital ads clients. In addition to identifying sales opportunities for expanding and growing the company's paid advertising portfolio, Martin reports campaign results and guides top-level marketing strategies. As a result of his expertise, he managed a client portfolio with a $250,000 monthly budget while providing ongoing maintenance. Join us for an insightful session as he walks us through the innovative ways of leveraging an Agile digital advertising agency to boost a law firm's business. Martin will provide invaluable tips on how to manage, apply, and boost a law firm’s success by going all in on Agile.    Key Takeaways: 00:26 - Intr

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Elise Holtzman, the CEO of The Lawyer’s Edge, a former practicing lawyer, and professional coach and trainer.  Elise hosts  The Lawyer’s Edge Podcast and regularly speaks for bar associations and law firms. She is also the founder of The Lawyers Making Rain Program and the Ignite Women’s Business Development Accelerator. Prior to founding The Lawyer’s Edge, Elise practiced law in New York City with AmLaw 100 firms Fried Frank and Lewis. In addition to her impressive work, she also joined some of the most prestigious firms in the country and has coached thousands of lawyers from small to big firms. Join us for a captivating session as Elise walks us through her best insights and experiences. Drawing from her expertise, she'll provide knowledge on how to build effective connections in the legal field.   Key Takeaway

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Paige York, a creative force and social media manager at Consultwebs, a leading law firm marketing agency. Paige spent a decade mastering social media management to help businesses thrive and succeed online. She helps the Consultwebs team through strategic and innovative approaches. With her guidance, the team can create high-quality, engaging social media content that connects law firms with audiences and strengthens their brand image and online visibility.  Today’s topic, the future of law firm social media, captures this essence. Let’s dive in!    Key Takeaways: 00:17 - Introduction  1:40 - Tips to leverage AI tools across different systems ethically  3:59 - Different AI tools for law firms  4:30 - How to craft the tone of your firm’s social image  6:22 - AI 2024 social media predictions  8:32 - Ce

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Mitch Jackson, an author, trial lawyer, legal technology innovator, and private mediator who has been helping personal injury clients for the past 35 years.  Mitch's outstanding legal skills made him receive the award as the California Litigation Lawyer of the Year (2013) and Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year (2009). He is the author of the book, The Mediator’s Handbook: Turning Conflict Into Collaborations. Join us for one of the most talked about topics in all industries today, including law – AI. Let us gain insights into current trends and learn how AI shapes modern legal practice.    Key Takeaways: 00:26 - Introduction  00:30 - Journey as a mediator 2:17 - How AI is  useful in the law 7:38 - How AI is a time saver 10:42- Tips On How to Leverage AI  13:33 - Staying ethical with AI in the legal field 24:23

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Charlène Gisèle Bourliout, a former BigLaw lawyer, now certified coach-consultant, specializing in burnout prevention and sustainable high-performance. Her career as a burnout prevention advisor started after her health was negatively affected by her job as a high-performing lawyer. Her health deteriorated due to burnout, and that’s why she developed a sustainable, high-performance blueprint. Now, she works with top executives and businesses to maximize their performance and overall wellness. Join us for an insightful and timely session as she navigates the ins and outs of sustainable personal and professional success. Drawing from her own expertise, she provides insights on how to manage your health and legal career properly.   Key Takeaways: 00:22 - Introduction  1:06-  Advocacy for burnout prevention  1:25 - T

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Chris Earley, the Founding Attorney of Earley Law Group and the host of The Earley Show podcast.  In addition, Chris is also an attorney coach, columnist, ABA-published author, and entrepreneur. Chris is a passionate advocate for his injured clients, and with nearly twenty years of experience, he has built a reputable law practice that prioritizes the rights of injured clients.  Besides that, he’s committed to providing educational content, specifically on social media. This not only allows him to connect to his audience but also sets him apart from other lawyers in his area. This brings us to today’s topic: the role of social media in law.    Key Takeaways: 0:18 - Introduction  1:11 - The start of a law firm practice  2:30 - Challenges in law firm branding  4:07 - How law firms can add value to their soc

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Mary Adkins, an author and writing coach at The Book Incubator and the owner of Mary Adkins Company. Mary is also an online writing coach assisting new and established writers. Her books have gained international recognition and have been published in 13 countries. Her essays were also featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and Slate. Join us in this exciting episode as Mary shares her insights and personal experiences on how to balance your work-life and actively practice self-care despite having a tight schedule.    Key Takeaways: 00:21 - Introduction  55:00 - Journey as a seasoned online writing coach 1:26 -  Work-life balance for legal professionals 5:14 - Tips to set boundaries  7:11- The art of delegating in the legal world 12:47 -Maintaining good communication within a team 15:39 - Why outsourcing ma

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Nathan Miller, the founder and CEO of Miller Ink. Executives from various businesses, government, and non-profit sectors seek Nathan for his expertise as a communications strategist. He has helped hundreds of organizations enhance communication processes and complex global hurdles and crises.  Before Nathan founded Miller Ink in 2013, he was the Director of Speechwriting for Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. He serves as a senior communications adviser and the chief speechwriter for Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor. Join us for an insightful session as he leads us to the intricate topic of today–Overcoming Crisis Communication in The Legal Field.  Key Takeaways: 00:21 - Introduction  1:21 - Journey as a founder and CEO 1:46 -  How effective communication is pivotal in any industry 7:45 - How to commun

Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs. In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Isaac Marcushamer, a partner at DGIM Law.  Before Issac founded DGIM Law, he was first the chief innovation partner at Berger Singerman, that introduces new technologies to enhanced client services. These innovations are currently fundamental to DGIM Law's modern approach. Additionally, Isaac is also well-versed about the FTC's concerns with startups and sought AI specifically designed for lawyers. Tune in and discover helpful insights on how the FTC’s investigation into OpenAI is the beginning of trying to tame the “wild west that is AI,” and most importantly, how law firms can use AI intelligently.    Key Takeaways: 00:22 - Introduction  1:32 - Journey as a partner and an expert 3:56 - FTC’s investigation about AI 7:28 - What Legal SOP was established after the FTC investigation 13:58 - How to apply AI to everyd