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Did you know there is a conference specifically for criminal defense lawyers? Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers have invited Ron Sheetz and Greg McCullom to discuss their upcoming Prosper at Law conference and allow them to share their knowledge on the business side of law firms. Ron is the Vice President of RJ Media Magic Inc. He is a legal tech guru, and in this episode, he shares the number-one must-use method in legal tech.  Greg is the founder of Complete Legal Defense Team. Greg shares what he has learned from experience as a criminal defense lawyer and working with other lawyers. Ron and Greg chat about a common lawyer mindset that could be holding most firms back. They also discuss how lawyers can build trust on a digital platform in the age of AI. To benefit from their pool of information that lawyers might be missing, or learn about their upcoming conference for criminal defense lawyers, listen to the latest LAWsome episode today. Connect with them online!  Ron Sheetz - Website, LinkedIn Greg McCullom - Website, LinkedIn TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about Key mindsets that lawyers could use to improve their practice Legal tech and practices that will build trust in your community and potential clients  The upcoming Prosper at Law conference for criminal defense attorneys

Have you encountered the AI version of the armchair quarterback client yet? Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers invite Brian Glass to chat about how AI-informed clients are affecting intake and how your law firm can navigate this shift.  Brian has been working at multiple law firms since he graduated in 2008, ranging from general practice to his preferred personal injury. He highlights just how quickly AI changed the way attorneys perform intake and shares changes he is personally making with his intake director to equip them better to handle building trust with ChatGPT clients.  Brian shares the number one change he made that has helped his law firm grow. Learn it by listening to the latest LAWsome episode today! You can connect with Brian on his Website and on his LinkedIn. TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about How intake is changing with AI becoming a household tool Ways to be prepared for ChatGPT clients How lawyers can gain more trust with their more hesitant clients

"Podcasting has been considered the most trusted form of media for the past three generations.  50% to 60% of adults listen to podcasts." –Dennis Meador  Love podcasts, but just aren't sure where to start? Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers chat with the founder of the Legal Podcast Network, Dennis Meador. He discusses how to choose topics, tips for hosting, and frequency of posting in our latest LAWsome episode. At a young age, Dennis had a fascination with marketing, working in many niches. In that time, he discovered his passion for working with attorneys. The way their attitude was logic-based and open to discussion inspired him to create The Legal Podcast Network. In this episode, Dennis speaks about the role podcasts play in law firms' marketing strategies. He mentions that one of his clients guested on a podcast and received approximately two quality leads per year since the appearance. After realizing the impact podcasts can make, they began their own in-house. To learn more about how podcasts can increase your reach and the quality of your leads, tune in to the latest LAWsome episode now.  You can connect with Dennis on his Website and on his LinkedIn. TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about The role podcasts play in law firm marketing How to launch your own podcast How to build strong relationships with listeners

"Marketing is like painting a moving train. Everything is always changing." –Tanner Jones, Consultwebs VP of Business Development Lawsome's very own Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers invite the CEO of Lawyer.com, Colleen Joyce, to discuss how Lawyer.com and other similar platforms can help law firms grow, the challenges they face, and how to adapt in this new age. Colleen started working for Pop Star in 2009 and later launched Lawyer.com to help consumers easily connect with legal representation. Reflecting on how swiftly technology has evolved the sector, she frequently shares her insights on modern industry shifts, misconceptions, and the challenges lawyers face today. To stand out in a crowded market, Colleen details the strategic growth steps she took—most notably hiring a high-profile celebrity spokesperson—and explains how that partnership propelled the business forward. To learn more, tune in to the latest LAWsome episode.  You can connect with Colleen on her Website and on his LinkedIn. TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about How to adapt your law firm to the fast-paced evolution of legal technology Creative growth strategies to differentiate your business and beat the competition How to navigate the unique challenges and misconceptions facing modern lawyers

"The great lawyers are not just spending money, but they're putting a digital fence around people and staying in front of them forever." –Ken Hardison In this LAWsome episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with a legend who was recently inducted into the National Trial Lawyers Advertising Hall of Fame. Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers sit down with the founder and CEO of PILMMA (Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing & Management Association), Ken Hardison, to talk about what trends he sees affecting law firms and share his guidance on legal marketing. Ken speaks about three major trends impacting law firms in 2026: AI Integration Private Equity and MSOs The Need for Trial Lawyers Tap in to Ken's fountain of knowledge by tuning in. You can connect with Ken on his Website and on his LinkedIn. TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about The different trends and directions 2026 is going for the legal field How to stand apart from the big box law firms Techniques that help draw the attention of potential clients