#519: How to Build a Brand Beyond the Courtroom, with Jordan Marsh
Aug 22, 2024
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Jordan Marsh, a civil rights and personal injury attorney and author of 'Try Your Own Case,' shares innovative strategies for building a law brand beyond the courtroom. He discusses turning legal expertise into profitable online courses and resources for pro se litigants. The importance of social media for brand credibility is highlighted, along with effective content creation for enhancing practice growth. Jordan encourages law professionals to embrace self-publishing and coaching as pathways to personal and professional development.
Lawyers can enhance their practice by monetizing their expertise through products like online courses and books.
Effective marketing strategies should evaluate diverse activities collectively to understand their overall impact on client acquisition.
Creating supportive resources for self-represented litigants fosters access to justice and empowers individuals navigating the legal system independently.
Deep dives
The Power of Productizing Legal Knowledge
Lawyers often struggle to recognize the value of their expertise beyond traditional legal practice. The discussion emphasizes that there are opportunities for legal professionals to productize their knowledge through avenues like books, online courses, and membership models. For instance, the creation of an online course following the publication of a book serves as a way to monetize legal skills while providing guidance to clients. This innovative approach not only creates additional revenue streams but also enhances client experiences by making legal knowledge more accessible.
Navigating Marketing Plans for Law Firms
Effective marketing plans are essential for law firms to reach potential clients and track the success of their efforts. Marketing should be viewed as a comprehensive strategy, where diverse activities are evaluated in relation to their overall impact rather than in isolation. The conversation highlights that various marketing tactics, such as digital ads or community involvement, serve different functions and should be measured accordingly. For example, while Google ads can directly lead to client acquisition, community events may build brand reputation over time, illustrating the need for nuanced evaluation of marketing efforts.
The Role of Self-Publishing in Legal Education
Self-publishing has emerged as a viable option for lawyers looking to share their expertise and connect with clients. By writing a book on litigation, a lawyer can provide valuable resources for self-represented litigants who may not have access to legal assistance. The book's conversational and accessible tone makes it a practical resource that helps demystify complex legal processes. This transformation into an author not only establishes credibility but also creates new networking opportunities and enhances the lawyer's position within the legal community.
Creating a Supportive Community for Pro Se Litigants
Addressing the needs of pro se litigants is vital in ensuring access to justice for individuals without legal representation. There exists a significant number of individuals navigating the legal system on their own due to financial constraints or lack of representation opportunities. Platforms that provide resources and community support empower these self-represented litigants, giving them better tools to understand and engage with the legal system. The creation of a website dedicated to this purpose and offering guidance can foster a supportive network, ultimately benefiting the entire legal ecosystem.
Embracing the Challenges of Entrepreneurship in Law
Launching a new business model within a law practice, like creating legal resources or educational content, is not without its challenges. Lawyers must navigate the complexities of self-publishing, marketing, and community engagement while maintaining their existing caseloads. However, approaching these challenges with creativity and perseverance can lead to substantial rewards, both personally and professionally. Ultimately, the endeavor to create scalable and impactful legal resources allows lawyers to not only diversify their income but also fulfill a larger purpose in their practice.
In this episode, Lawyerist Lab Coach Sara Muender chats with Jordan Marsh, a civil rights and personal injury attorney and the author of Try Your Own Case. Jordan shares how he’s expanding his 100% contingency-based law firm by developing the Try Your Own Case brand into a new revenue stream.
Learn about Jordan’s innovative plans for an online course and get tips on turning your legal skills into profit. This must-listen episode is perfect for law firm owners looking to diversify their income and boost their practice.