By now, you’ve likely heard people talking about shows like Serial or S-Town. Perhaps you are even subscribed and listen to these podcasts. Have you considered one for your law firm? No, you likely won’t have millions of listeners, but you also don’t have millions of website visitors – and you don’t need that many, either.
Podcasting can be a great marketing and branding tool for your law firm. This blog outlines 4 reasons why:
1) They are actually pretty easy to create
Technology is moving fast these days and you might feel like undertaking a podcast project requires you to learn a bunch of new software, but that’s not necessarily true. A podcast is only as complicated as you make it.
While the most polished shows include music beds with intros, outros, and segment breaks, you don’t necessarily have to do that if it doesn’t fit the format of the show you want to create. Maybe your show is a few minutes long and covers a legal concept. If it’s longer, you can easily hire a creative freelancer to create short interludes for you.
All you need is a microphone and a computer. From there, you can upload your episode to a host like Libsyn, which syndicates it to podcast platforms like iTunes and Stitcher. From there, you just spread the word.
2) It helps build your credibility
You know you’re well-versed in the law, but does your community know that? A podcast is a great way to show off your expertise. You don’t need to tell someone how to represent themselves in court, but you can break down the pros and cons of different business entities (if you’re a business lawyer) or explain the various custody options available in your state (if you’re a family lawyer).
Also, I know all of you lawyers are perfectionists, but you don’t need to have a polished show that is free of errors. A podcast is a live show with natural conversations. If you stumble a little bit, that’s okay! Keep going, because it actually makes the listener feel more connected to you as if you’re talking directly to them. I promise no one will think you’re unprepared or don’t know what you’re talking about.
3) It’s a solid alternative to video
Not all of us are professionals in front of a camera. If you’re not comfortable on video or you’re self-conscious about your appearance, a podcast is a great alternative! You can cover the same legal concepts on a podcast just as you do in a video. You could arguably expand more in a podcast since most people listen to podcasts while driving, working out, or sitting at their desks doing other things. A video, on the other hand, usually requires someone’s full attention.
4) It can improve your speaking skills
If a lot of your casework involves litigation, you may already be a seasoned speaker. But for attorneys who do a lot of transactional work, there is value in having your own podcast. As you build your reputation and your credibility, other opportunities could arise, such as being asked to speak at an event. If you have several episodes of a podcast under your belt, you could feel more comfortable getting in front of a group of people.
Podcasting can be a great marketing and branding tool for your law firm. If you’d like to talk about what a podcast might look like for your firm, or if you need some additional direction on how to get started, we’re happy to help! If you’d like to see an example of how to pull this off, check out our podcast the Law Firm Marketing Minute.
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