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176 - “Ask Michael and Malorie Anything” - Demonstrations and Reenactments
March 31, 2025

"Seeing is believing. When people actually see something rather than just hearing someone talk about it, it makes a huge difference," host Michael Cowen says of the impact of live demonstrations in personal injury cases. In this segment of “Ask Michael an

175 - Harlan Schillinger – Why Your Marketing Isn't Working
March 15, 2025

In 1977, when attorney advertising became legal through the Bates decision, Harlan Schillinger spotted an opportunity that would pioneer an entire industry. In this episode, the self-described "grandfather of legal marketing" shares insights from his near

174 - Amy Hall – Elevating Your Case with Visual Trial Strategy
February 28, 2025

Host Michael Cowen welcomes back visual trial strategist Amy Hall for a discussion about her work helping lawyers connect with juries through visual displays. As she explains, people remember more of what they see than what they just hear – which makes vi

173 - Malorie Peacock - You Asked. We Answered. 8 Burning Listener Questions
February 15, 2025

In the first installment of their new Ask Malorie and Michael Anything feature, host Michael Cowen and colleague Malorie Peacock tackle eight questions from listeners. They offer strategies and tips on topics ranging from launching a career as a persona

172 - Brian Glass – Leveraging Accountability, Delegation, and Data to Steer a Firm
January 31, 2025

Brian Glass started his career at a firm that competed with his fathers, Ben Glass Law. Today, hes a partner at the firm, where he and his father have carved out their own practices and roles.Brian visits with host Michael Cowen to share insights about

171 - Jason Hennessey – You Can’t Control Google’s Algorithm; You Can Master Digital Marketing
January 15, 2025

When it came time to name his book, Jason Hennessey left nothing to chance. Anyone searching for law firm SEO would find his agency, videos, and his book: Law Firm SEO. I'm dominating that keyword, and it's all by design.With host Michael Cowen, Jas

170 - Dirk Derrick – Leveraging the Transformative Power of Focus Groups
December 31, 2024

South Carolina PI attorney Dirk Derrick joins host Michael Cowen for an in-depth discussion about Dirks innovative approach to focus groups. By prioritizing truth-seeking and empowering clients through data-driven decisions, Dirks team uses focus groups

169 - Sonia Rodriguez – Life Happens; Past Injuries Aren’t Fatal to PI Clients’ Claims
December 15, 2024

Rarely does a personal injury client walk in the door with a clean medical history. Aches, pains, complaints, chiropractic visits its just the reality of life, says Sonia Rodriguez, host Michael Cowens colleague at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock.In this co

168 - Mike Alder – Why Lawyers Need Discipline, Consistency, and a Spiked Meditation Mat
November 30, 2024

Three decades as a trial lawyer; 30 trials; more than $3 billion in verdicts and settlements; thriving practices: Ask Mike Alder how he does it, and his answer is simple. Take a cold shower and make your bed.Make your bed, every day, because it tea

167 - Malorie Peacock – The Law Firm Manager’s Guide to Ditching Drama, Accentuating Accountability
November 15, 2024

If youre a lawyer listening to this podcast and you manage anybody, says Malorie Peacock, I think you can find some value in some of the stuff that were going to talk about.What Malorie and host Michael Cowen talk about is effective law firm leaders