Personal Injury Mastermind 266. Bart Benton, Benton and Benton — Battle Ready: A Trial First Philosophy for Max Case Value
Success isn't just about winning cases - it's about delivering life-changing results for your clients. Few firms have cracked the code quite like Benton & Benton. Bartlett Benton (@Be_smart_call_bart) has a track record of six and seven-figure settlements and a reputation for fearless litigation. The Monroe, Georgia based firm has proven that you don't need to be based in a big city to deliver big results. What sets this firm apart isn't just their success in the courtroom - it's their unwavering commitment to preparing every single case for trial.
In this episode, we dive deep into the three key principles that have become the bedrock of Benton and Benton's success:
- Stay battle-ready: why preparing every case for trial is the ultimate competitive advantage
- Mix it up: how to diversify your lead generation strategy and build a robust referral network
- Fund the war chest: the pros and cons of cash reserves vs. lines of credit, and how to make the right financial moves for your firm.
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What’s in This Episode:
- Who is Bart Benton?
- What intake should look like for a trial first firm.
- How being based in a smaller city like Monroe, Georgia, impacts the firm's practice and client base.
- How Bart's experience working on the defense side for insurance companies shaped his approach to plaintiff's work.
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
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