The Firm Report with Zach Hoffman

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Master Law Firm Marketing 🚀 The Firm Report with Zach Hoffman is your go-to podcast for mastering the business side of law. Each episode delivers powerful insights, actionable strategies, and proven marketing techniques designed to help law firms grow, attract clients, and dominate their niche. From building a strong digital presence to leveraging social media, content marketing, and community partnerships, Zach brings expert advice and real-world examples tailored specifically for legal professionals. Alongside special guests and case studies, the show explores how law firms of every size can strengthen their brand, boost visibility, and achieve sustainable growth. Whether you’re an attorney just starting your practice or a seasoned firm looking to scale, this podcast equips you with the tools, mindset, and strategies needed to stay competitive in today’s digital-first world.

  1. 11h ago

    Sterling Eaves: From Family Legacy to National Impact: Lessons in Leadership | The Firm Report

    What does it take to build a law firm that can honor a multigenerational legacy, pursue justice for people nationwide, and adapt when an entirely new area of law emerges? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Sterling Eaves of Eaves Law Firm, a Jackson, Mississippi practice established in 1963. Sterling shares how a chance encounter with college athletes helped the firm enter the rapidly changing world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) litigation—and why the work has become about more than compensation alone. From representing former college athletes who were never paid for the value they brought to their programs to navigating direct actions outside a proposed class settlement, Sterling offers a candid look at the human stories behind NIL claims. He explains why the firm sees many athletes as “modern-day gladiators,” how injury can change the course of a young person’s life, and why pursuing truth and treating every client with dignity must remain at the center of the legal process. The conversation also explores the business lessons behind the legal work: building a family-run law firm across generations, recognizing emerging opportunities, leading with purpose, and refusing to let the financial outcome become the only measure of success. Whether you are a law firm leader, an attorney exploring a new practice area, a business owner building a values-driven organization, or a fan of college sports, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on advocacy, leadership, and long-term impact. About Sterling Eaves Sterling Eaves is an attorney at Eaves Law Firm in Jackson, Mississippi. He continues his family’s longstanding commitment to legal service and advocacy. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi, Sterling and his wife, Lizzie, spent two years serving in campus ministry before he returned to the University of Mississippi for law school. He graduated in 2023 and later clerked for the Honorable Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In This Episode: - A multigenerational legacy - How Eaves Law Firm grew from a Jackson-based family practice into work with national reach. - The path into NIL litigation - The unexpected conversation that introduced the firm to athletes affected by the evolving NIL landscape. - Fair compensation for athletes - Why former college athletes may have claims connected to work, performance, injuries, and opportunities lost before NIL rules changed. - Emerging legal opportunities - What it takes for a law firm to recognize and respond to a rapidly developing practice area. - Class-action alternatives - How the firm evaluates when direct action may better serve a client’s individual claim. - Client-centered advocacy - Why Sterling believes justice, truth, and respect for the individual should guide both legal strategy and business leadership. - Purpose-driven growth - How firms and business owners can measure success beyond immediate financial results. About Eaves Law Firm Eaves Law Firm is a plaintiff-focused law firm established in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1963. The firm represents people and families in injury and accident matters, including automobile, aviation, maritime and offshore, and NCAA/NIL matters. 🔗 Eaves Law Firm: https://www.eaveslaw.com/ 📌 Follow Eaves Law Firm: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaveslawfirm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaveslawfirmms/ 🎧 About The Firm Report Podcast: The Firm Report is brought to you by Exults, a full-service digital marketing agency helping law firms reach new heights. Each episode features candid conversations with legal professionals about strategy, culture, technology, and what it takes to build a successful practice. 🔗 Learn more about Exults: https://www.exults.com/ 📌 Subscribe for new episodes and hit the notification bell so you never miss a conversation with leaders in the legal industry.

  2. Jul 15

    Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley: Why Authentic Leaders Win | The Firm Report

    What separates a memorable professional from someone who simply does the work? According to Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley, it begins with being real. In this episode of The Firm Report, Stanley reflects on decades of trial practice and teaching to explain why clear communication, human connection, and authenticity matter when clients are placing their trust in you. His message is relevant to attorneys across every practice area and to any business owner who must persuade, lead, negotiate, or perform under pressure: people respond to credibility, not unnecessary jargon or a manufactured persona. Stanley also explores the idea that “the case makes the lawyer”—that defining opportunities often reveal a professional’s preparation, courage, and character. For law-firm leaders and business owners, the same principle applies to pivotal clients, difficult decisions, major negotiations, and moments of uncertainty. A lasting reputation is not created by chasing attention; it is earned through consistent service, thoughtful risk-taking, and the willingness to stand behind the people who depend on you. His discussion of courtroom advocacy becomes a broader lesson in leadership: understand your audience, communicate a compelling story, adapt to circumstances you cannot control, and never lose sight of the person you are representing or serving. The episode also challenges the myth of the lone rainmaker or heroic leader. Stanley emphasizes that major results depend on staff, colleagues, clients, and the entire team behind the visible professional. That insight applies equally to law firms, professional-services organizations, and growing companies. From building client trust and strengthening workplace culture to developing an authentic brand and leading through high-stakes moments, this conversation offers practical ideas for professionals who want to grow without losing their purpose. If you are an attorney, managing partner, executive, entrepreneur, or business owner, Stanley’s perspective is a timely reminder: serve people well, invest in your team, and let the quality of your work build the legacy. CONNECT WITH LOWELL “THE HAMMER” STANLEY Law firm Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers: https://theinjurylawyer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowell.thehammer.stanley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowellStanley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lowellstanley8141 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-stanley-a758b118 Subscribe to The Firm Report for more conversations about leadership, legal innovation, business development, client experience, and sustainable firm growth.

  3. Jul 8

    Lisa Lopez & Megan Schmidt: The Rubenstein Law Way | The Firm Report Conversations w/ Randy Jarrin

    What does it take to build a law firm culture so strong that attorneys choose to stay, clients feel genuinely cared for, and the results keep speaking for themselves? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Randy Jarrin sits down with Lisa Lopez and Megan Schmidt — two attorneys at Rubenstein Law, one of South Florida's most recognized personal injury firms. Recorded live at Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP), Lisa and Megan open up about the personal journeys that brought them to law, how Rubenstein Law is embracing AI without losing the human touch, what it means to fight for clients through the grind of mass tort litigation, and the culture that makes "The Rubenstein Law Way" something worth talking about. In this episode: • From a third-grade project on Janet Reno to the courtroom — Lisa's origin story • Megan's full-circle moment: growing up around Rubenstein Law and now practicing there • "If you don't change, you die" — how the firm is using AI to speed up case resolution without replacing the lawyer • Why AI hallucinations are becoming a new obstacle attorneys have to manage with clients • The importance of bilingualism and human connection in Miami's legal market • A verdict that changed a client's life — and why moments like that are what make it all worth it • Fighting on multiple fronts: what mass tort litigation really feels like from the inside • The "sugar in the coffee" — what truly drives results at Rubenstein Law • What it means to work under all-women leadership at a top personal injury firm About Lisa Lopez: Lisa Lopez is an attorney at Rubenstein Law, one of South Florida's leading personal injury law firms. A 305-proud attorney and Marlins season ticket holder, Lisa has built her practice around aggressive client advocacy and a deep commitment to her community. Known for the confidence and support she brings to the attorneys around her, Lisa is a trusted leader and mentor within the firm — championing a culture where young lawyers can grow, ask questions, and develop into strong advocates. About Megan Schmidt: Megan Schmidt is a senior attorney and one of the founding members of Rubenstein Law's in-house mass tort department. She grew up surrounded by the legal profession — her mother, Nympha Schmidt, is the firm's Managing Partner, who herself began her career at Rubenstein Law before becoming one of its top leaders. Now three years into her own legal career, Megan is building a legacy of her own at the firm where her family's story began. About Rubenstein Law: Rubenstein Law is one of South Florida's most recognized personal injury law firms, known for aggressive representation, landmark verdicts, and a client-first culture. Led by founder Robert Rubenstein, CEO Nicole Armstrong, and Managing Partner Nympha Schmidt, the firm handles auto accidents, slip and falls, mass torts, and more. 🔗 Rubenstein Law: https://www.rubensteinlaw.com 📌 Follow Rubenstein Law: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rubenstein-law Facebook: facebook.com/rubensteinlaw Instagram: @rubensteinlaw 🎧 About The Firm Report Podcast:The Firm Report is brought to you by Exults — a full-service digital marketing agency helping law firms reach new heights. Each episode features candid conversations with legal professionals about strategy, culture, technology, and what it really takes to win for clients. 🔗 Learn more about Exults: https://www.exults.com 📌 Subscribe for new episodes and hit the 🔔 notification bell so you never miss a conversation with the legal industry's top minds.

  4. Jul 1

    Chadrick Mance: Chess, Not Checkers — The High-Performance Mindset Behind Winning | The Firm Report

    Are you busy — or are you actually building something that matters? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Chadrick Mance, founder of the Mance Law Firm in Savannah, Georgia. Chadrick is a master trial attorney, former visiting professor at Morehouse College, and a leader who has built his practice around one core belief: precision beats volume every single time.Chadrick shares the mindset, strategy, and operational philosophy that drives his success — and the lessons apply far beyond the courtroom. Whether you run a law firm, a service business, or a growing company, this conversation will challenge the way you think about clients, quality, and what it really means to build something with impact. In This Episode: ✅ Why doing less — but doing it better — produces bigger results in any business ✅ How your intake process (or onboarding process) determines your outcomes before the work even begins ✅ The "sniper vs. shotgun" approach to clients, cases, and business growth ✅ Why every client relationship is unique — and why volume-based thinking leaves money on the table ✅ How one small action can create a ripple effect that changes an entire industry ✅ What Chadrick learned from teaching at Morehouse College at age 27 — and how great leaders never stop learning ✅ The fighter pilot mindset: why there is always something you can do, no matter how bad things get ✅ Why saying no to smaller opportunities is what ultimately unlocks the biggest ones ✅ The single focus that drives Chadrick's results in business and life: continual improvement Whether you're an attorney, law firm owner, entrepreneur, business coach, or professional looking to level up your thinking, this episode delivers the kind of insight that sticks with you long after it's over. 🎙️ Guest: Chadrick Mance, Founder of Mance Law Firm 🌐 https://mancelawfirm.com/ Presented by Exults Digital Marketing. https://www.exults.com

  5. Jun 24

    John F. Romano: Mindset Behind 50 Years of Winning | The Firm Report Conversations w/ Randy Jarrin

    What does it take to build a law firm that lasts 50 years, win jury verdicts across six decades, and still be more fired up today than when you started? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Randy Jarrin sits down with John F. Romano — partner at Romano Law Group, board-certified civil trial advocate, former U.S. Marine Corps Captain, and Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame inductee.John shares the story behind one of Florida's most respected plaintiff firms, his philosophy on technology and AI in legal practice, what it means to run a true family firm, the power of the team approach in litigation, and what he'd say to every young attorney walking into mass torts for the first time.In this episode: • From the Marine Corps to the courtroom — John's origin story • Jury verdicts in six different decades: what that perspective teaches you about technology and AI • Marketing is a race where there is no finish line" — the mindset behind Romano Law Group's growth • Running a family firm with his wife Nancy and sons Eric, Todd, Chad, and Ryan• Why John views every other plaintiff lawyer as a friend, not a competitor • The MTMP community and the culture of mentorship in mass torts •Advice for young attorneys: "Don't go too fast and try to go it alone when you're not ready" About John F. Romano: John F. Romano is a partner at Romano Law Group and a civil trial advocate board-certified by The Florida Bar, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. With nearly 50 years of experience, he has tried almost every type of civil and criminal case to verdict — including personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, insurance litigation, business litigation, and serious criminal matters. He lectures nationally on trial advocacy, tort law, and criminal law, has authored three textbooks, and has published more than 100 articles and papers. A former U.S. Marine Corps Captain and J.A.G. Officer, John received the Jon E. Krupnick Award in 2015 and was inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame in 2016. Romano Law Group is celebrating 35 years in 2025. 🔗 Romano Law Group: https://romanolawgroup.com 🔗 Trial Toolbox (Free Resource for Plaintiff Attorneys ): https://romanolawgroup.com/trialtoolbox/ 🔗 Co-Counsel with Romano Law Group: https://romanolawgroup.com/co-counsel/ 📌 Follow Romano Law Group: LinkedIn: @RomanoLawGroup Facebook: @RomanoLawGroup Instagram: @romanolawgroup 📌 Connect with John F. Romano: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-romano-01371510/

  6. Jun 10

    Jenn Gore: Stop Pouring Money Into a Broken Bucket | The Firm Report

    Are you spending more on law firm marketing but not seeing the growth you expected? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Jenn Gore, founder of Evergreen Business Coaching and former owner of one of the fastest-growing personal injury law firms in the country. Jenn shares the strategies that helped her scale a successful law firm, build a world-class intake operation, and transition into coaching law firm owners nationwide. Jenn breaks down why most law firms don't have a marketing problem—they have an intake problem. From missed calls and abandoned leads to AI-powered intake audits, automated follow-up systems, and conversion tracking, she reveals the operational gaps that cost firms millions in lost revenue. In This Episode: ✅ How to build a high-converting law firm intake system ✅ Why most firms lose leads before they ever become cases ✅ The importance of dedicated intake teams and software ✅ AI tools that improve lead qualification and conversion rates ✅ How to track marketing ROI and intake performance ✅ The power of long-term lead follow-up and chase sequences ✅ Business planning, forecasting, and scaling a law firm ✅ Leadership lessons from growing and selling a successful PI firm ✅ Why networking events like MTMP can accelerate growth Whether you're a personal injury attorney, law firm owner, legal marketer, intake manager, or entrepreneur looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you grow faster and operate smarter. 🎙️ Guest: Jenn Gore, Founder of Evergreen Business Coaching 🌐 https://evergreenbizcoaching.com Presented by Exults Digital Marketing.

  7. Jun 3

    Ben Crump: Always Bring Something to the Table - The Firm Report

    In this powerful episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Ben Crump — Black America's Attorney General — to discuss his New York Times bestselling debut novel Worse Than a Lie, the landmark cases that defined his career, and the mindset that keeps him fighting when the odds are stacked against him. Ben opens up about representing George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Trayvon Martin, and how those experiences shaped a book five years in the making. He shares the wisdom passed down by his grandmother and mother — lessons on preparation, communication, and always bringing value to every room you enter. Whether you are a lawyer, entrepreneur, or leader, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to fight for justice.📖 Get Ben Crump's book Worse Than a Lie:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Worse-than-Lie-Cooper-Novel/dp/0593875702Publisher (Penguin Random House ): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767733/worse-than-a-lie-by-ben-crump/ 🎙️ The Firm Report is presented by Exults — a full-service digital marketing agency helping law firms reach new heights. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes featuring top legal minds and business leaders.

  8. May 26

    #16-Mike Papantonio-You Have To Be All In

    What does it really take to be an extraordinary trial lawyer? According to Mike Papantonio, it's not just about knowing the law — it's about commitment, pushing past the fear of rejection, and having the right kind of anger against bullies. In this episode of The Firm Report, we sat down with the legendary Mike Papantonio to discuss the incredible impact of MTMP, what separates good lawyers from the greats, and the sacrifices trial attorneys make to fight for justice.

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Master Law Firm Marketing 🚀 The Firm Report with Zach Hoffman is your go-to podcast for mastering the business side of law. Each episode delivers powerful insights, actionable strategies, and proven marketing techniques designed to help law firms grow, attract clients, and dominate their niche. From building a strong digital presence to leveraging social media, content marketing, and community partnerships, Zach brings expert advice and real-world examples tailored specifically for legal professionals. Alongside special guests and case studies, the show explores how law firms of every size can strengthen their brand, boost visibility, and achieve sustainable growth. Whether you’re an attorney just starting your practice or a seasoned firm looking to scale, this podcast equips you with the tools, mindset, and strategies needed to stay competitive in today’s digital-first world.

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