Best Zach Loop Podcasts (2025)

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377. Best PIMoments Replay: PI Marketing + Talent | Parag Amin 14:49

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9h ago14:49

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Parag Amin is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Parag L. Amin, P.C. (LawPLA), a Los Angeles-based boutique litigation firm. With practice areas spanning personal injury, business litigation, and consumer class actions, Parag has built a reputation for selectivity, complex case handling, and high-touch service. A former startup…

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376. Best PIMoments Replay: 3 Pillars of Trucking | David Craig 12:47

5d ago12:47

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David Craig is the co-founder and managing partner of Craig, Kelley & Faultless, one of the nation’s leading trucking law firms. With over 25 years of experience, David has become a nationally recognized authority in truck accident litigation. He is one of fewer than 80 Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorneys in the country, a distinction that set…

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375. Best PIMoments Replay: Reach 10K PI Clients, AI + Marketing | Josh Schmerling 18:56

7d ago18:56

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Josh Schmerling is the managing partner at Zerkin Schmerling Law, and the co-founder of LawPro.ai—an AI-powered platform that streamlines medical records, demand letters, and case summaries for personal injury law firms nationwide. In today’s PIMoment, Josh shares his journey from frustration to innovation—and how his path can help you unlock your …

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Unlocking Ancillary Revenue While Supporting Housing Affordability, with Airbnb Head of Marketing for Real Estate Eliza Lochner 36:38

11d ago36:38

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Eliza Lochner is a seasoned marketing leader with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. She leads global marketing for Airbnb’s real estate development partnerships and new supply initiatives, including the Airbnb Friendly Apartments program, which helps renters earn supplemental income while giving property owners tra…

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374. Case Cost Crisis: How to Survive the PE Squeeze w/ Jon Walner 34:22

12d ago34:22

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Private equity is reshaping auto PI, driving case costs up and crowding every channel with firms spending millions each month. Jon Walner has lived through TV’s rise, a full rebrand from his father’s household-name firm, and now a market where acquiring a case costs more than ever. In this episode, he breaks down what he’s seeing today — the PE squ…

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#56 - A Mount of the Holy Cross Loopy Loop 51:23

9d ago51:23

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A 14er AND a Centennial? Say Hello to Mt of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Ridge and Halo Ridge, where the guys review their epic (and apparently unique) journey around the northern Sawatch!By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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373. Understand the Legal Tech Boom: A VC’s Guide to Winning the Future of PI w/ Zach Posner 32:57

13d ago32:57

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The legal tech boom isn’t coming. It’s here. And while most PI firms are still comparing case management systems, venture capitalists like Zach Posner are quietly backing the tools and “Law Firm 2.0” models that will define the next decade of plaintiff practice. In this episode, Zach – Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund, the firs…

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372. Profit Focused: Bootstrapped, Battle-Tested, and Winning in PI w/ Matt Aulsbrook 33:42

19d ago33:42

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When Matt Aulsbrook moved to Fort Worth, he was riding the bus to DWI classes and sleeping on a blow-up mattress. No license. No law degree. No safety net. Today, his firm is one of the most active trial teams in Tarrant County, with an eight-figure practice built on profit discipline, not vanity metrics. In this episode, Matt breaks down how he bo…

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371. AI Feedback Loop: New Rules for LLM Visibility (Webinar Replay) 34:20

22d ago34:20

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AI can’t recommend what it can’t see – or trust. Today’s large language models lean hard on third-party proof: legal directories, reviews, awards, and case results that signal who’s actually “the best” in your market. In this webinar replay, Rankings.io experts Shawn Denney and Logan Mosby unpack the AI feedback loop for law firms: how Super Lawyer…

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370. 90% Referrals: Be the Lawyer Other Lawyers Call w/ Devin Janosov 14:47

26d ago14:47

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When most lawyers see a case with messy facts, impossible notice deadlines, or municipal negligence—they pass. Devin Janosov doesn’t. And that reputation alone now drives over 90% of his new clients. Janosov, of Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers shares the overlooked details that turn “unwinnable” files into viable cases… and why other attorneys c…

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From Chipotle to Soho: RTL’s Ken Hochhauser on Data, Signals, & Why Retail Is Back 43:36

27d ago43:36

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Kenneth Hochhauser is Partner and Head of Data and Analytics at RTL. His background includes roles as a retail executive at Macy’s and GNC and as a small business and economic development officer for the City of New York. He has advised both tenants and landlords on site selection, trade area analysis, and retail strategy, including introducing Chi…

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#55 - The Best Holiday Gear Review You Can Find! 50:57

25d ago50:57

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Zach and Eric review some of their favorite gear from the past year, and add some things to their holiday wishlist!By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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369. Why Your Clients Call So Much and How To Fix It w/ Manny Griffiths, Hona 13:16

28d ago13:16

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When a client feels in the dark, your team pays for it. Missed updates turn into surprise calls, disrupted workflows, and demands that lack the real story of treatment. Hona Co-Founder & CEO Manny Griffiths breaks down why client uncertainty is an invisible cost center, and how structured updates, pain journaling, and consistent communication can p…

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368. Nick Rowley: Trial Prep, Mindset, and Mastery in the Courtroom 21:00

1M ago21:00

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Some lawyers wait for the perfect case. Nick Rowley never did. With more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements, he walks through what it really takes to show up in the courtroom over and over. From trying 10 to 15 cases a year for more than a decade to treating every trial as “life or death.” Rowley explains how he turns fear into fuel, press…

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The Future of Real Estate Data Management, with Cherre's Global Head of Alliances & CorpDev. Kevin Shtofman 52:14

1M ago52:14

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Kevin Shtofman is the Global Head of Alliances and Corporate Development at Cherre, a real estate data platform powering over $3.3 trillion in AUM. With 20+ years of experience across real estate, finance, and consulting, Kevin leads global initiatives to integrate and contextualize data from systems, third parties, and JV partners, helping investo…

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367. Toolkit: Close Cases 30% Faster: How AI Fixes Case Bottlenecks w/ Saam Mashhad, EvenUp 20:39

1M ago20:39

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Operational lag is the silent profit killer. Every idle demand bleeds momentum, margin, and client trust. Saam Mashhad, Co-Founder & Chief of Product & Legal Operations at EvenUp, breaks down how AI-driven workflows turn stalled files into speed, accuracy, and higher outcomes. From knowledge-graph extraction to litigation continuity, learn how to r…

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Does contempt for Trump voters help Trump? Are we in a feedback loop? 37:43

1M ago37:43

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For many people, Trump represents a uniquely dangerous figure in American history. But what if the contemptuous, maximally pessimistic ways many people talk about Trump and Republicans help put more "wind in the sails" of polarized, polarizing leaders like Trump? Are we in a self-reinforcing feedback loop of contempt and anger? In this talk for Ric…

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5 Questions with UrbanMix CEO & Co-founder Sharon Yavo Ayalon at Blueprint Vegas 6:54

1M ago6:54

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Sharon Ayalon is the co-founder and CEO of UrbanMix, a next-gen platform using AI and 3D to streamline real estate operations. An architect by training, she previously taught at Columbia GSAPP and led advanced housing simulations at Cornell Tech. Sharon pioneered Roosevelt Island’s Digital Twin and XR transit experience. Her Ph.D. was awarded the P…

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366. How Winning Big Builds Your Case Pipeline w/ Jon Davidi of Panish Shea Ravipudi 18:34

1M ago18:34

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Verdicts aren’t the finish line, they’re leverage for future cases. Jon Davidi of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP explains how elite trial lawyers turn results into reputation and trust into a pipeline of major cases. From asking for $50 million without losing the jury to using data to shape the right number, Jon breaks down how confidence, preparation, a…

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#54: A Jovial (Informative?) 14er Q&A 41:34

1M ago41:34

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The guys tackle some listener-submitted 14er-related questions, and perhaps even perform a miracle in the process!By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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The Orgasmic Meditation story: Origins and psychology of OneTaste and Nicole Daedone 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

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I talk with journalist Ellen Huet, whose new book Empire of Orgasm digs into the strange origins and evolution of Nicole Daedone and OneTaste, and goes into more detail than the Netflix doc titled Orgasm Inc. We talk about where OneTaste’s orgasmic meditation practices actually came from, how Daedone built a movement around it, and how that movemen…

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365. Toolkit: Why Clients Drop Before Intake w/ Daniel Steinberg 11:58

1M ago11:58

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Your ad dollars are working — your intake isn’t. Most clients fall through the cracks before your team ever calls them back. Daniel Steinberg built Lawbrokr to fix that, replacing generic contact forms with guided, personalized funnels that educate, prequalify, and convert. The result: higher trust, better data, and more signed clients from the sam…

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Can behavior clusters help determine a lie? Tim Levine on deception detection science 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Many people think there are telltale signs of lying — shifty eyes, nervous fidgeting, maybe a quick smile — that can give someone away to trained observers. But according to decades of research, that’s a myth. Still, some scientists push back on that consensus. A recent paper by well-known researcher David Matsumoto (of the company Humintell) argue…

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364. Ross Cellino, The Godfather of Legal Marketing: PIMCON Keynote 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Before SEO. Before TV. Even before yellowpage ads — there was Ross Cellino. In this live episode from PIMCon 2025, the “Godfather of Legal Marketing” unpacks how he built one of the most recognizable law brands in history. From his pioneering marketing strategies to jingle-driven dominance, Cellino shares the decisions, instincts, and creative risk…

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From In The Loop by LoopNet: Green is the New Gold Standard, with Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein 41:10

2M ago41:10

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This week, we're introducing Tangent listeners to another podcast in the commercial real estate ecosystem: In The Loop from LoopNet. How can workplaces endure ecologically, financially, and socially? In this episode of In the Loop, Jordan Goldstein, co-CEO of Gensler, explores the future of sustainable and resilient office design. From global desig…

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363. BONUS: The AI Feedback Loop: How Search Engines Learn Who You Are (Webinar Replay) 42:43

2M ago42:43

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AI won’t recommend what it can’t read. Schema, speed, and site structure are the signals that teach search engines (and LLMs) who you are. In this webinar replay, Rankings.io’s technical SEO specialists Nikolai Hernandez and Eric Thedy show how clean subfolders, purposeful internal links, Core Web Vitals, and precise schema markup create an AI-frie…

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362. Big Verdicts + Billion-Dollar Brand: NIL, Intake, and Trucking Trials w/ Digger Earles 31:46

2M ago31:46

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Big verdicts grab headlines—but they don’t build billion-dollar brands. Digger Earles reveals how discipline, data, and brand strategy power Laborde Earles’ growth across Louisiana. From leveraging NIL partnerships for instant credibility to intake systems that close 95% of wanted leads, every move connects trial results to market dominance. You’ll…

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#53: A Possible New 14er, and Centennial Corner: Mt. Oklahoma 50:03

2M ago50:03

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Is there a new 14er on the horizon? Zach and Eric discuss, along with Zach's walk-through of Sawatch Centennial 13er Mt. Oklahoma!By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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361. Toolkit: Lead Leaks in PI Firms: Where They Start and How to Fix Them 16:50

2M ago16:50

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Every firm loses good cases, they just don’t know it. David Haskins, president of SPEED AI, reveals where those hidden “lead leaks” start and how to fix them before opportunity slips away. From bias at the intake desk to systems that never catch mistakes, David explains what the best firms are doing to convert more of the leads they already have. Y…

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360. Trial Lawyer’s Guide to Building a National Firm w/ Michael Burg 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Michael Burg lays out how a personal injury law firm built on specialization, selectivity, and courtroom readiness expanded to multiple states and crossed $2B in results without sacrificing quality or purpose. You’ll learn: The case selection rules that protect brand, margins, and outcomes Why trial readiness wins better settlements—and how to sign…

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Tracking people over terrain: What's real, what's fiction? 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Have you ever wondered how tracking people actually works? You’ve probably seen a lot of Hollywood depictions of how law enforcement track people over external terrain, and maybe you’ve wondered what’s real and what’s exaggerated. I talk with Rob Speiden, an instructor in what’s called “sign cutting." Rob breaks down real search-and-rescue, law-enf…

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359. Growth Levers for PI Firms: Get Maximum Value Out of Every Case w/ Ramin Montakab 16:18

2M ago16:18

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Small details often decide how much a client truly recovers. Ramin Montakab shows how five simple shifts—brand, channels, audits, team, and compounding value—can add thousands to every case. From intake built on empathy to home visits that uncover overlooked damages, he highlights the overlooked strategies that change case outcomes. You’ll learn: T…

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#52: The Second Annual Greens-And-Blues-iversary Extravaganza! 54:46

2M ago54:46

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Come celebrate the 2nd annual Greens and Blues-iversary! Zach and Eric reminisce about the fun year that was, and share some year-end awards that we just made up!By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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358. Toolkit: Break into Mass Torts. Partner Smart. Scale Fast. w/ Cason Carter 17:30

2M ago17:30

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Mass torts don’t have to mean new hires, new overhead, or taking on risk alone. Cason Carter, CEO of Broughton Partners, pulls back the curtain on how firms are entering mass torts without ballooning overhead. From co-counsel structures to vendor oversight and budget discipline, he highlights the hidden pitfalls that trip up most firms — and the st…

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NLP pseudoscience and its use by Chase Hughes and other con artists and deceptive faux-gurus 2:21:10

2M ago2:21:10

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You’ve probably heard of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). It’s a popular thing. It’s the foundation for the work of popular life/business coach Tony Robbins, and there are many other popular trainers and “gurus” who have used NLP ideas as the basis for their work. The con artist Chase Hughes, whose lies and unethical behaviors I’ve examined on t…

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357. Inside a $1B Legacy PI Firm: How Innovation Keeps You on Top w/ Michele Mirman 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Building a PI firm that lasts takes more than verdicts — it takes vision. Michele Mirman, founder of Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., has led her firm to over $1B in recoveries while staying at the cutting edge of marketing, tech, and trial strategy. She shares the overlooked moves that kept her firm at the top: from marketing plays most lawyers i…

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Is the internet a methamphetamine of the masses? 38:37

3M ago38:37

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Is it possible that internet communication, by speeding up and distorting our interactions, is agitating us and deranging us? Is it possible that by putting human interactions “on speed,” the internet amplifies some of the darker aspects of our social psychology? Are we being driven crazy by this technology? If the internet is deranging and dividin…

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356. BONUS: AI-Power Your Law Firm’s Reputation on Google, Yelp, AVVO, and more (Webinar Replay) 34:51

3M ago34:51

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AI is already shaping how clients find (and judge) your firm across Google, Yelp, Facebook, and more. In this webinar replay, Rankings.io experts Sean Denny and John Panino unpack where LLMs pull signals, why steady multi-platform reviews matter, and the concrete steps that strengthen how your reputation is read online. Learn: Which review platform…

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5 Questions with Crexi’s Head of Product Ryan Sawchuk at Blueprint Vegas 6:38

3M ago6:38

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Ryan Sawchuk is the VP of Product at Crexi, where he leads cross-functional teams to build advanced, data-rich tools aimed at transforming the commercial real estate workflow. With more than 15 years in product leadership, Ryan specializes in crafting AI-enabled, scalable solutions that boost transaction velocity, improve user experience, and integ…

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355. The Attorney’s Quick Start Guide to PI: Marketing and Talent w/ Parag Amin 23:01

3M ago23:01

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Breaking into personal injury isn’t about luck — it’s about trust, strategy, and talent. Parag Amin, founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Parag L. Amin, P.C. (LawPLA), reveals how he turned a single client request into nationally recognized PI results, and what most firms overlook when they try to add injury work. From building a per…

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#51: Centennial Corner - The Mighty Stewart Peak 45:15

3M ago45:15

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By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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"They're the violent, crazy ones!": How polarization warps our views of our political opponents 20:40

3M ago20:40

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By Zachary Elwood

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354. 10 Steps to Explosive PI Firm Growth (From an Inc. 5000 Firm Owner) w/ Brandon Dawson, The Thumbs Up Guys 29:43

3M ago29:43

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Brandon Dawson, founding partner of Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward — better known as the Thumbs Up Guys — shares the 10 steps that took his South Carolina firm from a four-partner startup to an Inc. 5000 honoree with 279% growth in just three years You’ll learn: How to create a brand clients remember Why dominating one channel beats spreading thin Th…

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353.10 Candid PI Marketing Lessons w/ Chris Dreyer & Gary Sarner 30:27

3M ago30:27

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PI advertising is full of hard choices — TV or radio, streaming or podcasts, brand or direct response. Gary Sarner of ROI360+ goes through what’s working now, what’s overrated, and how to know if your dollars are actually driving cases. You’ll learn: Why TV may not be the crown jewel for PI firms How radio stacks up against streaming for cost and r…

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Are you and I (and everyone) the same person? A talk on Open Individualism with Joe Kern 1:36:03

3M ago1:36:03

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What if your sense of existence, your self-awareness, isn’t unique at all—but the very same “I” that exists in everyone, everywhere? What if you and I—and everyone—are essentially the same person? In this episode, I talk with Joe Kern, author of “The Odds of You Existing,” about Open Individualism: the radical view that there is only a single subje…

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How Homeowners & Investors Can Save Money on Property Taxes, with Ownwell Co-founder & CEO Colton Pace 29:27

3M ago29:27

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Colton Pace is a founder and currently the CEO of Ownwell, a Proptech company dedicated to democratizing access to real estate expertise and reducing the hidden costs of homeownership. Under his leadership, Ownwell helps homeowners and property owners identify and appeal overvalued property taxes, reduce insurance and utility costs, and manage othe…

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352. 4 Steps to Your First $10M Year w/ Jim Hurley 19:20

3M ago19:20

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What does it take to grow from solo to a $13M firm? Jim Hurley, Managing Partner at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, reveals the four-part system that got him his first $10M year. You’ll learn: Why every firm needs in-house marketing, no matter the size How intake can make or break your revenue The referral system that generates over 50% of new cases …

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#50: Our Top 10 Non-Peak Hikes 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

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The guys put together a Top 10 list of their favorite hikes that don't involve a mountain (although there are lots of honorable mentions and a few mountains that sneak their way in!).By Zach Simpson and Eric Frederickson

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351. Stop Coasting. Start Creating. It’s Never Too Late. w/ Manny Ibay 35:29

3M ago35:29

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Coasting is comfortable — until it isn’t. After nearly three decades in practice, Manny Ibay realized he was stuck on autopilot. One spark reignited his passion and gave birth to Superhero Lawyer — a brand clients can’t ignore. This episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent, stand out, and fall back in love with your practice. We d…

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350. BONUS: Local AI SEO — How to Stay Visible as Search Shifts (Webinar Replay) 45:31

4M ago45:31

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AI is rewriting the rules of local search. Google is no longer the only gatekeeper—chatbots, Bing, and AI-driven directories are now deciding who shows up when injury victims search for help. In this webinar replay, Rankings.io experts break down what personal injury firms must do today to stay visible tomorrow. Learn: How AI pulls (and misreads) y…