LinkedIn is a goldmine for professional referrals. Think of it as a 24-hour networking event that runs 365 days a year. You can "attend" asynchronously and easily generate new referrals without spending a lot of time "working the room.”

In this episode, you will hear:

24/7 receptionist and chatbot services
Unlocking LinkedIn's potential
Crafting effective taglines for lawyers
Optimizing LinkedIn profile for SEO
Leveraging linkedin for networking success

Show Notes

My LinkedIn page
My LinkedIn post about "Most lawyers won't like this"
Justin Welsh's LinkedIn page
Justin Welsh's LinkedIn course ($150 or $97)
Justin Welsh's free post about LinkedIn strategy
Canva image-creating tool (to make LinkedIn banner)

General Resources

The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter)
The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)

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Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Colin Walsh, CEO and Co-Founder of Varo Money