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Connect with your clients (and referral sources) by using their industries’ jargon in your thought leadership marketing. When it comes to attorneys’ content marketing and thought leadership marketing efforts, their...more
Building a thriving practice often hinges on one crucial factor: referrals. Referrals not only bring in new clients but also serve as a testament to your credibility and expertise. Developing a robust referral network is a...more
As technology continually reshapes…everything…law firms are under mounting pressure to adapt. This adaptation is not only necessitated by advancements in technology like A.I., but also by an evolving workforce and, as always,...more
Effective referral marketing content for plaintiffs’ firms does more than tout gaudy numbers. When plaintiffs’ attorneys and their firms publish content—including thought leadership content—aimed at their referral sources...more
Law firms should use educational email campaigns to nurture “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients, to convert them into clients. Some lawyers get frustrated by “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients who are not...more
Keeping your thought leadership short gives you more opportunities to get in front of your target audiences while still allowing you to show off your knowledge and wisdom. Lawyers and other professional services providers...more
If you’re contemplating expanding, niching, or otherwise changing your legal practice, craft thought leadership content that leads the way. While promoting his October 1977 album “Heroes,” the late David Bowie said,...more
The content arms race among lawyers and law firms isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Here’s how to stay ahead of the pack. Today, there is a fair amount of would-be buyers of legal services and would-be referral sources...more
If you think your content is only competing with your competitors’ content for your clients’ and referral sources’ attention, you don’t understand the game. Lawyers and law firms often forget that their content, including...more
Despite what anyone might tell you, sweat the small stuff when it comes to the accuracy of the content you create. I recently heard on a podcast what might have been the worst legal content marketing advice I ever heard. ...more
When writing thought-leadership content regarding developments in the law, attorneys should prioritize value and substance over speed. When attorneys decide to write a blog post, bylined article, or client alert regarding...more
What better way to show your clients and referrals sources that you are an authority regarding the area of law you practice or the industry you serve than to share your thoughts looking back at the previous year and looking...more
Contrary to what many lawyers and in-house legal marketers believe, thought leadership is a process, not a product. A process-driven thought leadership program is a successful thought leadership program....more
Use your conversations and your matters as inspiration for your legal thought-leadership marketing and business development content....more
We’ve heard throughout our lives that we can’t win a game if we aren’t on the field. We’ve most likely heard this in connection with sports, but figuratively speaking, this concept applies to many other areas of our lives....more
Clients come from many sources. Most of our practices deal with clients who are having problems with the IRS. These problems can range from a simple audit to serious criminal problems. The first two things that come to...more
JW Way Fundamental #21: Invest in Relationships "Get to know clients, co-workers, and peers on a personal level. Understand others and what is important to them. Strong relationships are beneficial to all parties."...more
I thought that the best way to develop relationships with plan providers around the country and get referrals for ERISA work for plan sponsors was to develop free content that these providers could use for their clients and...more
Advice For 401(k) Plan Providers On Hosting Events. Just two cents on my experience. One of the most important marketing tools that a plan provider can use to some success is the use of events to make connections to...more
I referred work to an accountant I knew for a retirement plan audit. He did a terrible job and there are issues regarding his registration to do the work. Making a lousy referral is even worse than doing poor work of your own...more