222. Jason Melton, Whittel and Melton — Overcome the Plateau: Ignite Growth
Nov 16, 2023
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Jason Melton, a Florida-based lawyer with niche marketing expertise, shares insights on leveraging social media, niche marketing, and relationship building to amplify your professional presence. He discusses his success on social media, embracing authenticity, pricing arbitrage in marketing, representing motorcycle injury cases, evolution of marketing strategies, and building authenticity and niche networking.
Authenticity on social media attracts a dedicated following and makes content creation easier.
Connecting with niche communities enhances legal practice and leads to valuable networking opportunities.
Deep dives
Being Authentic and Embracing Social Media
Jason Melton emphasizes the importance of being authentic on social media. He advises lawyers to pick a social media platform and commit to posting consistently. Jason shares his personal experience of using social media, particularly Instagram, to showcase his interests and travels. Despite initial reservations, he found success by being himself and creating content that resonated with his audience. He believes that being authentic makes content creation easier and attracts a dedicated following. Furthermore, Jason highlights the value of virtual assistance through his co-founded company, Regent Remote Services, which provides staffing solutions for law firms.
Building Trust within Niche Communities
Jason Melton discusses how he became involved with the motorcycle community despite not being a rider himself. He joined organizations like the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers to expand his knowledge and provide better representation to motorcycle accident victims. Jason emphasizes the importance of authenticity in connecting with niche communities. He shares the fascinating history of motorcycle culture and demonstrates the need to understand and appreciate the unique challenges faced by bikers. Jason explains that being part of these communities has not only enhanced his legal practice but has also led to valuable networking opportunities and referrals.
Networking and Growing a Law Firm
Jason Melton highlights the value of networking and collaborating within legal mastermind groups. He credits his involvement in groups like PILMA and NAML for expanding his network of lawyers nationwide. By connecting with other lawyers in his specialty area, Jason has been able to share expertise, collaborate on cases, and receive referrals. He encourages lawyers to be proactive in building relationships and providing value to others in the legal community. Additionally, Jason discusses the evolution of his law firm over time, focusing on the importance of case selection and the challenges posed by unethical advertising practices, specifically highlighting his dissatisfaction with Google's Local Service Ads (LSA) and the negative impact they have on the legal industry.
Over the past twenty years, Jason Melton (@jasonmeltonesquire) has built his Florida-based law firm, Whittel and Melton (@whittelandmelton), into a thriving practice. With a dedicated team of 12 attorneys, the firm has become a powerful force in the legal industry. Jason's strategic leadership and niche marketing expertise have earned him recognition as a Top 100 High Stakes Litigator and Top 20 Motorcycle Injury Lawyer nationwide. Though not a rider himself, Jason's unique ability to connect with specific client markets propelled his rise to president of the prestigious National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers (NAML). Jason generously shares his insights on leveraging social media, niche marketing, and relationship building to amplify your professional presence. His proven strategies demonstrate that with dedication and planning, remarkable achievements are possible even in slower growth periods. Jason's career is a testament to the rewards of strategic growth and client focus.
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Past Guests
Past guests on Personal Injury Mastermind: Brent Sibley, Sam Glover, Larry Nussbaum, Michael Mogill, Brian Chase, Jay Kelley, Alvaro Arauz, Eric Chaffin, Brian Panish, John Gomez, Sol Weiss, Matthew Dolman, Gabriel Levin, Seth Godin, David Craig, Pete Strom, John Ruhlin, Andrew Finkelstein, Harry Morton, Shay Rowbottom, Maria Monroy, Dave Thomas, Marc Anidjar, Bob Simon, Seth Price, John Gomez, Megan Hargroder, Brandon Yosha, Mike Mandell, Brett Sachs, Paul Faust, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert