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How to Start a YouTube Channel and Grow a Brand: A Step-by-Step Guide for Attorneys with Jeff Hampton

Release Date: 12/02/2024

Lessons From an Advertising Hall of Famer

LAWsome by Consultwebs

“The great lawyers are not just spending money, but they’re putting a digital fence around people and staying in front of them forever.” –Ken Hardison In this LAWsome episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with a legend who was recently inducted into the National Trial Lawyers Advertising Hall of Fame. Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers sit down with the founder and CEO of PILMMA (Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing & Management Association), Ken Hardison, to talk about what trends he sees affecting law firms and share his guidance on legal marketing. Ken speaks about three...

To Sell or Not to Sell: The Financial, Cultural, and Emotional Reality of Private Equity

LAWsome by Consultwebs

Have you ever thought about selling your law firm? In today’s episode of LAWsome, co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers chat with the CEO of Vista Consulting, Tim McKey, about selling a law firm. Tim talks about how you can run an effective, efficient, and valuable firm while preparing for a sale that will fit your needs and those of your family in the long run. Tim started his company with a friend named Chad Dudley, who was the COO of a company Tim was working with. Later, Chad left Vista and opened his own firm. Now, Tim is the CEO of an operational and strategic consulting firm...

Domestic Abuse and Professional Responsibility: A Leadership Conversation

LAWsome by Consultwebs

In this episode of LAWsome, we are discussing one of the most important topics we’ve ever covered on the podcast: domestic abuse. This issue is much more common than people think, even in high achievers, community leaders, and successful individuals. Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers sit down with the Founder and CEO of Lee Consultants, Amanda Lee, to speak about the responsibility leaders have in creating a safe environment where the topic can be discussed. Amanda Lee was a trial attorney for 20 years, working in various areas, including organizations and non-profits that dealt...

What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Case: The Power of Digital Investigation

LAWsome by Consultwebs

Have you ever worked on a case that you thought could be more, but the evidence feels just out of your reach? LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers invite Michael Seely, co-founder of Spear Investigations, to share the advantages of working with a private investigator. Michael was first introduced to the legal industry when he shared information with an attorney friend. He then realized how powerful private investigators can be for law firms and created his business. Michael discusses how private investigators can help lawyers improve their cases by providing more...

From Pressure to Peak Performance: Building Healthier, Higher-Functioning Law Firms

LAWsome by Consultwebs

Running a law firm can be exhausting. Have you found yourself making less time for mental health while running your practice? Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers chat with Lexlee Overton, Trial Lawyer, Executive Coach, and Founder of Mind Over Law, about best practices to create emotional stability in yourself and your firm, as well as increase productivity and morale. Lexlee grew up around the law. Her father was a trial lawyer and practically raised her in the office. Once she graduated from law school, she went straight into the courtroom. Over her 30 years as a lawyer, she has...

Ignorance Isn't Bliss: Facing the Financial Truths in Your Law Firm

LAWsome by Consultwebs

As the owner of your law firm, are you satisfied with how much you make monthly? If the answer is no, would you like to fix that? In today's LAWsome episode, co-host Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers welcome Brooke Lively, author and founder of Cathedral Capital, to talk about the best practices for law firms looking to maximize profit and manage spending. Brooke began her career by managing her family’s law firm. She soon realized that they needed help with the financial side of things and hired an agency to learn how to master their finances. After realizing other attorneys often faced the same...

LAWsome by Consultwebs

Are you getting the most out of your agency? Do you think your agency is the best choice for you? In this episode, LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers sit down with the CEO at Agency Management Institute (aka AMI), Drew McLellan, to chat about the best ways to get the most out of your agency and how to know you have the right one. Drew was approached by his professor at his college and was hired as a contract copywriter for an agency. Later, he opened his own agency but realized he didn’t know how to run it. He hired a consultant, and ten years later, he bought them out and...

Why Most Law Firm Content Falls Short —and What the Top Firms Do Differently

LAWsome by Consultwebs

Are your competitors ranking over you in search, specifically AI overviews? In this episode, co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers chat with David Arato, Founder of Lexicon Legal Content, to explore several strategies and tips that will improve your visibility and make your firm’s content creation more efficient. In 2009, David began writing marketing content, utilizing his background in law to develop impressive strategies. Through his experience, he has found that knowing exactly what your potential clients are looking for will put you a step ahead. David talks about how AI can be...

Smashing Expectations: How The Hammer Built A Successful Law Firm Practice That Hits Hard

LAWsome by Consultwebs

“The most powerful person in the room is the most vulnerable.” This quote showcases Darryl Isaacs’s most valuable technique that can set you apart from your competitors: vulnerability. In this episode, LAWsome hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers invite Darryl Isaacs, the Kentucky Hammer, to discuss how raw emotion and vulnerability can be powerful tools in marketing. Darryl has been invested in marketing strategies since before he got out of law school. No matter where he was, he always knew how to create an instant connection. To this day, he uses strategies...

The Biggest Social Media Branding Mistake Lawyers Keep Making

LAWsome by Consultwebs

People don’t hire a law firm. They hire a lawyer. And what better place to showcase attorney personalities than social media? In this episode, join LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers as they bring Consultwebs Brand Manager, Paige Cook, into the fold to discuss how to balance personality and professionalism on social media. Paige has been working in the social media industry for over a decade and has been with Consultwebs for five years. She says, “Treat your online followers the same way you would if they were walking right through your law firm’s door.” Get in front of the...

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Criminal Defense Attorney and Youtube Influencer, Jeff Hampton shares his secrets with us on how to start a Youtube channel that will bring your law firm cases!

Jeff’s channels see more than 15 million views per month organically (without paid advertising.) In this LAWsome episode he touches on overcoming challenges in content creation, the importance of video marketing in branding, and strategies for monetizing Youtube channels for law firms.

You can connect with Jeff here:

YouTube Channels:

Hampton Law: YouTube Channel
Jeff Hampton: YouTube Channel
YouTube Rainmakers: YouTube Channel

Social Media Handles:

TLDR:

Consistency and patience is key in growing a Youtube channel.
Learn hooks that will help engage your audience and keep them watching.
Your Youtube content should help solve your client’s problem.

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