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In this episode, Marcus Ohanesian joins me to teach lawyers and law firms how to reduce the visual strain of cluttered websites.Meet Marcus, the proud owner of Perfect Evolution, a seasoned branding and web designer who's equally passionate about sipping craft beer, savoring coffee, and relishing sandwiches. With extensive experience in the realm of visual design and project management, Marcus specializes in crafting polished, captivating, and informative design journeys tailored for small enterprises.Marcus possesses the unique skill of transforming your ideas into reality, working in close partnership with you to encapsulate your distinct visual identity. Every project undertaken by Perfect Evolution reflects the culmination of Marcus's creative prowess and technical finesse, honed over two decades of immersion in the world of visual marketing.This rich experience empowers their clients to shine through arresting design, garnering attention from a wider audience of potential customers.Marcus gives listeners actionable tips on: [0:00] Intro [2:25] Biggest problem visually that people do with their website [6:10] What is the happening in the mind of the user when you overload your website [8:45] How to communicate with your customer without overly using legal jargon [12:40] Directing a conversation with an overwhelmed potential client that may not understand legal terms [15:50] Website design best practices [18:00] Developing baseline analytics  [19:55] Tips for evaluating your website [22:40] Problematic aspects on a website [25:00] Why ‘white space’ is so important [30:15] Tips for branding your website, including logos and fonts [36:45] How branding impacts website conversions [38:10] Tracking clicks, CTAS, and understanding where traffic comes from [42:50] Marcus’ book review [47:35] One key takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode:Stories that Stick by Kindra HallConnect with Marcus here: https://www.instagram.com/perfectevodesign/ https://www.twitter.com/perfevolution https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-evolution/ https://www.perfectevolution.xyz/ Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been 563 days, but we’re finally back in the Playroom with musical guest Mark Oblinger. Mark holds the double distinction of being an Emmy-winning/Grammy-nominated musician AND having a longtime connection with this very podcast! Tune in for Jared and Mark’s chat about his colorful career in music and audio. Mark highlights his time playing with bands like Firefall and Pure Prairie League, his successful stint in the tv-music world, and his current budding career as a solo artist.And then, the good stuff! Mark performs two of his songs live, including his slightly darker, melancholy version of the classic hit “Amie” by Pure Prairie League.Learn more about Mark and his upcoming tours and projects at: https://markoblinger.com/-----Mark's done us the kindness of putting together an absolutely stellar playlist for our enjoyment. Check out some of the songs that inspire his work and maybe become inspired as well.-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing track is Little Bird from Mark's 2019 album High Water Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With primaries set to start in spring of 2024, an upcoming presidential election, and a number of federal & state indictments against former President Trump, including the January 6th indictment, section 3 of the 14th amendment has taken center stage. It reads "no person who has taken an oath as an officer of the United States can hold office if they “have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof”. So, will Section 3 of the 14th Amendment actually impact the presidential election and eliminate Donald Trump from the running?  In this episode, host Craig Williams is joined by guest Ron Fein, the Legal Director for Free Speech For People. as they spotlight Section 3 and what this could mean for the upcoming presidential election.Mentioned in this Episode:The Sweep and Force of Section 3 by William Baude and Michael Stokes PaulsenThe Constitution Prohibits Trump From Ever Being President Again by J. Michael Luttig and Laurence H. Tribe Conservative Case Emerges to Disqualify Trump for Role on Jan. 6 by Adam LiptakThe 14Point3 CampaignTrump is Disqualified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Sale from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses the investigations of crane-related accidents and the impact on claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business owners often hear the advice: “hire help and delegate!” In this episode, Stephanie talks with entrepreneur Dan Martell about why you should hire to buy back your time. Learn how small shifts in how you think as a business owner can make big impacts on your business—and your happiness! To start, Dan shares why it’s time for lawyers to let go of their inboxes and calendars. We know why you think that is impossible but listen to hear why it is essential. Links from the episode:  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Postali & LawPay for sponsoring this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little Broadway for this week's title.-----Law firm productivity is down, but are we really worried about that? It's a traditional harbinger of layoffs, though something about this market feels a bit different. Meanwhile, a right-wing advocacy group has sued a pair of Biglaw firms for offering fellowship programs aimed at improving diversity -- offering a lesson in forum shopping along the way. Finally, former ASS Law professor Joshua Wright brought a defamation suit against former students for harming his professional reputation. He admits that, as a married professor, he was sleeping with multiple students simultaneously but seems to think that's NOT the part that ruins his reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you apologize for moving a meeting or asking a legitimate question? Apologizing can be a knee jerk reaction that implies a weak position, or it can be a powerful tool to get what you want. We’ll discuss when it’s appropriate to apologize and how to do it without diminishing your self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The corporate rep depo is a powerful tool to expand discovery and solidify facts in your case. Today’s discussion covers what information you should seek in a corporate rep depo, effective ways to organize comprehensive topics and questions, and how to address common objections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matthew Stafford joins me to talk about SEO, and we dig deep to uncover how it works beyond traffic.Matthew Stafford is the CEO and Owner of Build Grow Scale and the mad scientist behind the data and development of BGS’s Revenue Optimization TM system. He has a keen eye for impediments in the customer journey, is excellent at interpreting data to find diamonds in the rough, and can see things from a business owner’s perspective, having run his own companies for the past 27 years. Although he won’t tell you himself, he is known as the top Shopify optimization expert in the game, with nearly a billion dollars worth of data over the last ten years alone. He spends a ton of time turning people away. But we are excited to have him here to share the wins and, more importantly, some of the losses from all this data. Matthew gives listeners actionable tips on: [0:00] Intro [2:05] The most important metrics to pay attention to [4:20] How to streamline your website for better conversions without expending extra energy [9:30] Tips to optimize your call to action buttons [12:20] What to track and pay attention to in terms of analytics [16:40] Prioritizing optimization [18:40] How local search plays into higher conversion rates [26:50] SEO know, like and trust factors [28:30] Creating your authentic voice and personality with AI [30:55] Matthew’s book recommendation [33:35] One big takeaway from this episode [35:20] Optimizing your website for mobile Resources mentioned in this episode:10x is Easier than 2x by Dan SullivanConnect with Matthew here: https://www.instagram.com/matthewstafford815/ https://twitter.com/BuildGrowScale https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstafforddotcom/ https://www.facebook.com/matthewjacobstafford https://buildgrowscale.com/   Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After almost 40 years on the bench, Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has sued her chief, two judge colleagues and the Federal Circuit Judicial Council, following a court committee interview and a medical records request, which she denied, and a suggestion that she should be suspended from work for one year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices