How To Compete With DIY Legal Websites, Part One – LFMM 223
Part 1 of 2. How do lawyers compete with sites like LegalZoom and RocketLawyer who offer templated contracts for users at super cheap costs? It's not feasible at all for you to get your rates lower than what these sites are offering, and it's not what your goal should be. You shouldn't try to compete with these DIY legal websites, and in this episode, Daniel explains why. Read More
Do You Need More Clients… or Better Clients?
When we ask lawyers what they need their marketing to accomplish for them, the most common answer by far is “I need more clients.” But we’d like to challenge that mindset. Do you really need more clients… or do you need better clients? Take a moment and think through the clients you’ve worked with over the past several months. How many of them: Didn’t pay you on time, in full, or maybe didn’t pay at all Read More
The Fundamentals Still Matter – LFMM 222
The legal profession dates all the way back to ancient Athens; it's one of the oldest professions that's still around today. While there have certainly been many many developments that changed how lawyers do their job, the fundamental tools for getting business haven't changed as much as you think. The "Four R's" are still relevant today just like they were in the beginning era of lawyers: Relationships, Referrals, Read More
Your Marketing Portfolio – LFMM 221
In this Law Firm Marketing Minute episode, Daniel outlines the 4 elements that should make up your marketing portfolio, and the purpose of each one, as well as the importance of having them all work together. Read More
More Clients… or Better Quality Clients? – LFMM 219
In this edition of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Daniel challenges the idea of wanting more clients. Click play to hear his take on your client numbers, and why quality trumps quantity. Read More
Becoming Unforgettable in 2018
We’re a week into 2018, and this is a great time to set plans and goals for the New Year. We’d argue that one of your most important goals, from a marketing and business development standpoint, should be to become unforgettable. This means two things - it means building a strong brand that creates credibility and makes you memorable. And it means putting systems in place to stay top-of-mind with your network - Read More
Should I Use Instagram in my Marketing?
There are a lot of social media channels out there, and some are much more popular than others; i.e. Facebook and Twitter. Instagram is also extremely popular, especially among people aged 18-29. As the age increases, their likelihood of being active on the app declines. But the popularity of this platform brings up the valid question: Should Instagram be used in a small law firm’s marketing? The short answer: Read More
Your Brand Identity is More Important Than SEO – LFMM 217
Daniel continues his series on the marketing values that should come before SEO. Brand identity is how prospective clients see you, and its what will persuade them to hire you...or not. Find out how to define your brand and make sure you're putting your best face forward, plus act now to take advantage of a special offer from Spotlight Branding co-founder, Daniel Decker! Read More
Your Relationships Are More Important Than SEO – LFMM 216
On this episode of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Daniel explains why relationships are much more crucial to your business and growth than Search Engine Optimization. Listen to find out ways you can keep relationships with past clients alive and ensure they refer people your way when a need arises. Read More
