Grow Your Law Firm

Ken Hardison
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The Grow Your Law Firm podcast deploys the most innovative legal marketing and management tactics available to get more cases and more free time for yourself. Our law firm growth podcast can help scale your firm by 250% growth with less stress and more free time in the week by exploring the hottest topics and trends in legal marketing and management. This law firm podcast will teach you what the Law Schools don't. Start your law firm growth NOW.

  1. 1d ago

    Fix Intake First: Stop Losing Good Cases With Amanda Hankins

    Welcome to episode 353 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Amanda Hankins, founder of Ladies Leading Legal. Amanda brings nearly 30 years of law firm experience, from receptionist and case manager to COO and operations consultant, and now helps firms improve the systems and people behind their operations. The conversation focuses on one of the most important areas of law firm growth: intake. Amanda explains why firms often lose valuable cases because they hire the wrong people, fail to train them properly, respond too slowly, or lack a consistent follow-up process. Ken and Amanda also discuss personality assessments, first-call close rates, intake compensation, lead nurturing, database building, offshore staffing, and how AI can support intake without completely replacing the human connection.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why Intake Should Come Before More Marketing - Why increasing marketing spend does not help if leads are leaking out of the intake process - How stronger intake systems can improve results from the leads a firm already has 2. How to Hire Better Intake Team Members - Why hospitality and sales experience can translate well into legal intake - How personality assessments can help identify communication skills, confidence, empathy, and decision-making ability 3. How to Improve the First-Call Close - Why firms should try to sign qualified cases during the initial conversation - How confidence, objection handling, and access to a closer can prevent good prospects from leaving 4. Why Consistent Follow-Up Matters - How calls, texts, emails, and automated workflows can keep a firm in front of undecided prospects - Why educational follow-up can build trust instead of simply repeating requests to call back 5. How Technology Can Support Better Intake - Why firms need systems for lead tracking, electronic agreements, web forms, and immediate response - How AI, bots, and offshore team members can support intake while preserving human interaction when it matters         Resources:  Website: ladiesleadinglegal.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ladiesleadinglegal Facebook: linkedin.com/in/ladiesleadinglegal Instagram: instagram.com/ladies_leading_legal         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  2. Oct 9

    How Referrals and Leadership Built a Statewide Law Firm With Nick Mendez

    Welcome to episode 352 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Nick Mendez, Founding and Managing Partner of Horton & Mendez. Nick shares how he and his partner started their North Carolina personal injury firm in 2021 with no cases, an office share, and a plan to build something bigger. The conversation focuses on the decisions that helped Horton & Mendez grow into a statewide firm with more than 50 employees, 11 attorneys, and offices across North Carolina. Nick explains how he and his partner divided legal and business responsibilities early, built around core values, invested in SEO and referrals, hired leadership, adopted EOS, and reinvested heavily back into the firm. Ken and Nick also discuss cash flow, referral marketing, case capacity, differentiation, and the leadership mistakes that come with fast growth.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. How Clear Roles Support Growth - Why Nick and his partner separated legal leadership from business leadership early - How clear swim lanes helped the firm scale without both partners trying to do everything 2. Why Referrals Deserve More Attention - How Horton & Mendez invests in current clients, past clients, and referral relationships - Why identifying raving fans can create a more consistent source of high-quality cases 3. How Core Values Shape Culture - Why values like service, growth, humility, hunger, and work ethic guide the firm's decisions - How strong culture helps a firm grow without building on a weak foundation 4. Why Reinvestment Fuels Scale - How reinvesting in people, marketing, systems, and leadership supported fast growth - Why cash reserves, sweep accounts, and lines of credit matter for personal injury firms 5. What Fast-Growing Firms Must Watch Closely - Why hiring ahead, managing attorney caseloads, and promoting the right people are critical - How moving too quickly without clarity can create stress, quality issues, and leadership challenges         Resources: Website: hortonmendez.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nick-mendez-law Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063822039687 Instagram: instagram.com/hortonmendezlaw         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  3. Oct 2

    How to Track Which Marketing Actually Signs Cases With Andrew Orlander

    Welcome to episode 351 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Andrew Orlander Chief Business Officer of Razor Rank. Andrew explains how law firms can use better attribution, first-party data, and case value reporting to understand which marketing channels are actually producing signed cases. The conversation focuses on why traditional attribution has become harder as clients interact with law firms across Google, TV, social media, maps, forms, calls, chats, and other channels. Andrew shares how Razor Rank's Full Circle Attribution platform connects to a firm's systems, tracks signed cases across marketing sources, assigns value to leads, and sends that information back to Google in real time so campaigns can optimize toward better cases. Ken and Andrew also discuss Meta, Google Ads, wasted ad spend, AI-driven search, and why law firms need more personalized content that explains why someone should choose their firm.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why Attribution Is Harder Than Ever - Why clients often interact with multiple marketing channels before calling or filling out a form - How relying only on what clients say can create an incomplete picture of what actually worked 2. How Case Value Data Improves Google Ads - Why Google needs to know which leads became signed clients - How sending real case value data back to Google can help campaigns find better prospects 3. Why Signed Cases Matter More Than Lead Volume - Why a high number of leads does not always mean a campaign is working - How firms can identify which channels, counties, locations, and campaigns are producing real cases 4. How First-Party Data Helps Reduce Waste - Why firms need to connect call tracking, forms, chats, CRM data, and case outcomes - How better reporting helps firms shift money away from low-performing areas and into stronger opportunities 5. Why SEO and Content Are Changing - How AI-driven search is making generic website content less effective - Why law firms need customized content, case results, reviews, testimonials, awards, and clear differentiation to stay part of the conversation         Resources:  Website: razorrank.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrew-orlander-6b66b05/ Facebook: facebook.com/razorrank         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  4. Sep 25

    How to Build a Better Offshore Legal Team With Raquel Gomes

    Welcome to episode 350 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken welcomes back Raquel Gomes from Stafi. Raquel explains how law firms can use offshore staffing successfully by hiring the right people, defining roles clearly, and treating offshore team members as a true part of the firm. The conversation focuses on the common myths and mistakes law firms make when hiring offshore talent. Raquel discusses why client-facing offshore roles can work when candidates are properly vetted, why firms should not hire based on likability alone, and how assessments, onboarding, integration, communication, coaching, and mentoring all affect long-term success. Ken and Raquel also discuss daily huddles, remote culture, AI in intake, and why law firms need to invest in offshore team members the same way they would invest in local employees. What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why Offshore Staffing Can Work for Client-Facing Roles - Why strong English, communication ability, and role-specific screening matter - How proper vetting can help firms find offshore talent suited for intake and client service 2. Why Role Definition Comes First - Why firms need to define the tasks and responsibilities before hiring - How unclear roles lead to frustration, poor performance, and failed offshore placements 3. How to Hire the Right Person for the Right Role - Why firms should not rely only on interviews or likability - How assessments help evaluate personality, attention to detail, urgency, and role fit 4. Why Onboarding and Integration Matter - Why offshore hires need clear expectations, SOPs, training, and documentation - How including remote team members in meetings, chats, huddles, and culture-building activities increases loyalty and performance 5. Why Ongoing Investment Improves Retention - How coaching, mentoring, and mindset support can reduce turnover - Why law firms should continue developing offshore talent after the initial hire         Resources:  Website: www.stafi.cc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raquel-gomesstafi Facebook: facebook.com/GetStafi Instagram: instagram.com/getstafi         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  5. Sep 18

    How to Get More Cases From Past Clients With Tom St. Louis

    Welcome to episode 349 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Tom St. Louis of SmartLawyer Marketing. Tom shares why referrals from past clients can become one of the most profitable and sustainable sources of new cases for personal injury firms. The conversation focuses on how law firms can create better client experiences that lead to more referrals without simply asking for them. Tom explains why intake and disbursement are two of the most important moments in the client relationship, how firms can frame referrals around helping people get looked after, and why the way a firm acknowledges and strengthens those relationships can lead to repeat referrals over time. Ken and Tom also discuss how past clients can become a powerful advantage as advertising costs rise and larger firms spend more aggressively on marketing.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why Referrals Are So Valuable - Why referred clients often convert better and require less selling than cold leads - How past clients can become a long-term source of profitable case growth 2. Why Asking for Referrals Can Backfire - Why the word referral may not connect with clients the way lawyers think it does - How firms can reframe the conversation around helping people get looked after 3. How Intake Sets the Referral Foundation - Why the referral relationship should begin early in the client experience - How authority, trust, and client care shape whether people think of your firm later 4. Why Disbursement Is a Major Opportunity - How the end of a case can either close the relationship or extend it - Why a strong connection conversation can deepen trust and create future advocacy 5. How to Build a Referral System That Lasts - Why firms need consistent practices, messaging, client follow-up, and relationship-building - How referrals can help firms compete without relying only on expensive advertising         Resources:  Website: smartlawyermarketing.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomstlouis         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  6. Sep 11

    How to Use Lead Generation Without Wasting Money With Anthony Bux

    Welcome to episode 348 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Anthony Bux, VP, Legal Solutions at Sanguine Strategic Advisors. Anthony explains how Sanguine helps personal injury law firms evaluate lead generation vendors, avoid costly marketing mistakes, and make smarter decisions about client acquisition. The conversation focuses on when lead generation makes sense, what law firms need to have in place before buying leads, and why internal intake infrastructure is often the difference between wasted spend and profitable case acquisition. Anthony shares how Sanguine vets providers, monitors quality, helps firms understand cost per case, and protects lawyers from vendors that may create performance, compliance, or ethics risks. Ken and Anthony also discuss market saturation, rising acquisition costs, legal advertising rules, and why firms need to keep their pipelines full while continuing to build their own brands.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. When Lead Generation Makes Sense - Why lead generation helps firms fill the gap while longer-term marketing strategies develop - How firms can use outside lead sources without abandoning brand-building efforts 2. Why Intake Infrastructure Comes First - Why buying leads does not work if your firm cannot respond quickly and consistently - How dedicated intake, fast follow-up, and lead nurturing affect conversion rates 3. How to Evaluate Lead Quality - Why the cheapest case is not always the best case - How firms should think about cost per acquisition, case quality, and average fee value 4. Why Vendor Vetting Matters - How Sanguine tests and monitors lead providers before recommending them to law firms - Why having an advisor can give firms more leverage when vendor performance changes 5. How Ethics and Compliance Affect Lead Buying - Why firms need to understand how lead providers generate and advertise cases - How changes in legal advertising rules, including California's SB 37, may affect lead generation strategies         Resources:  Website: sanguinesa.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonybux Facebook: facebook.com/sanguinetoday Instagram: instagram.com/sanguinetoday         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  7. Sep 4

    How Better Medical Data Helps Firms Validate Cases Faster With James Bateman

    Welcome to episode 347 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with James Bateman, Founder and CEO of SettLiT. James explains how SettLiT helps law firms access digital health data so they can evaluate cases earlier, reduce blind spots, and make better decisions throughout the life of a file. The conversation focuses on the shift from document-based medical record retrieval to structured digital health data. James explains how law firms can use digital health data at intake, before depositions, and during record retrieval to identify prior providers, prior injuries, gaps in care, comorbidities, pharmacy history, lab history, and other important case signals. Ken and James also discuss compliance, AI adoption, early case validation, and why better data can help firms avoid bad cases, strengthen good cases, and prepare more effectively for settlement or litigation.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why Medical Data Is the Foundation of Case Strategy - Why personal injury firms often make early case decisions with incomplete information - How digital health data can surface prior providers, injuries, and gaps in care 2. How Digital Health Data Changes Intake - Why firms can use database searches to validate cases earlier in the process - How provider lists and health data can help firms ask better questions during intake 3. How Better Data Helps Firms Avoid Surprises - Why plaintiff firms can get blindsided when defense finds records they missed - How digital data can help firms prepare for depositions and uncover information earlier 4. Why Compliance Matters With Health Data - Why firms need identity verification, client authorization, and secure vendor processes - How vendor diligence and compliance standards can help protect client information 5. Why Law Firms Need to Move From Documents to Data - Why AI is only as useful as the information it receives - How structured health data can support better AI tools, faster case validation, and more informed settlement decisions         Resources:  Website: www.settlit.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/settlit Facebook: facebook.com/settlit.legal         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

  8. Aug 28

    How Real Delegation Helps Law Firms Scale With Matt Dubin

    Welcome to episode 346 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Matthew Dubin, Founder and CEO of Dubin Law Group. Matthew shares how he grew his Seattle-based personal injury firm from a solo practice into a 90-person operation with a fully developed leadership structure. The conversation focuses on the mindset, systems, delegation, marketing, and operational discipline required to scale a law firm beyond the founder. Matthew explains why early growth requires hustle, referrals, community visibility, and a clear firm identity, while later-stage growth requires documented systems, real executive authority, financial discipline, and the ability to step out of the operator role. Ken and Matthew also discuss AI adoption, leadership structure, and why law firm owners must learn to trust the people and systems they build.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why Early Growth Requires Hustle - How networking and community involvement can help firms generate cases without a major ad budget - Why small firms need to use the founder's time and relationships as their greatest early resource 2. How Identity Shapes Growth - Why law firm owners need to understand their values, message, and client experience - How gratitude, empathy, and compassion became central to their culture and brand 3. Why Systems Beat Heroics - Why growth cannot depend on the founder personally solving every problem - How documented processes and clear ownership help a firm scale more consistently 4. How to Delegate Real Authority - Why titles alone do not create a true leadership team - How Matthew built a C-suite structure with clear ownership, escalation rules, and accountability 5. Why AI and Operations Matter for the Next Stage - How AI can improve efficiency across marketing, intake, case management, and client communication - Why firms need guidelines, secure tools, and a proactive strategy so they are not left behind         Resources:  Website: dubinlawoffice.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewdubin1 Facebook: facebook.com/dubinlawoffice Instagram: instagram.com/dubinlaw         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

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The Grow Your Law Firm podcast deploys the most innovative legal marketing and management tactics available to get more cases and more free time for yourself. Our law firm growth podcast can help scale your firm by 250% growth with less stress and more free time in the week by exploring the hottest topics and trends in legal marketing and management. This law firm podcast will teach you what the Law Schools don't. Start your law firm growth NOW.

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  • Creator
    Ken Hardison
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    352
  • Rating
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  • Show Website
    Grow Your Law Firm

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