287. Beyond Leads: How Social Media Built an Inc. 5000 Law Empire

Jen Gore and Alexa Levantis from Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group to reveal their award-winning social media strategy. Learn how they transformed from posting basic content to building a social empire with over 164,000 followers, making their firm one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies three years running. Dominate your market today. Grab a copy of Chris’ latest book, Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT.  In today’s episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, get actionable insights on building your personal brand, choosing the right platforms, and creating engaging content that attracts not just clients but opportunities across the legal industry. We discuss: Why creating a personal brand alongside your law firm brand can exponentially increase engagement How to choose the right social media platforms for your law firm The importance of consistent posting (5 static posts + 1 video daily) Why weekend and holiday posts see higher engagement Strategic benefits of LinkedIn for attorney recruitment and referrals How to build an in-house marketing team Geofencing strategies for targeted hospital marketing Guest Details Jen Gore is the founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree known for building a powerhouse social media presence with over 164,000 followers. Under her leadership, the firm has been recognized as one of Inc. magazine's fastest-growing law firms for three consecutive years, with their innovative social media strategy winning "Best Social Media in PI Space" at National Trial Lawyers. Jen Gore: LinkedIn, Instagram Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group: Website, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok Alexa Levantis is the Director of Marketing at Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, where she architects the firm's comprehensive digital marketing strategy. As the mastermind behind their award-winning social media presence, she has helped transform the firm's digital footprint from basic content to a sophisticated multi-platform strategy that generates consistent engagement and opportunities. Alexa Levantis: Website Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite legal digital marketing agency.  Rankings: Website, Instagram, Twitter Chris Dreyer: Website, Instagram Newsletters: The Dreyer Sheet  Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize Work with Rankings: Connect Resources Mentioned PIM Episode 281:Law Firm SEO Checklist: Win Better Cases, Dominate Local Search Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:35 Social Media as an Opportunity Magnet 01:57 Jen Gore's Growth Journey 03:30 Social Strategy Evolution 2021-2024 04:30 Becoming a Digital "Entity" 06:00 Strategic Post Timing 07:02 Platform Statistics & User Behavior 08:13 LinkedIn Strategy Deep Dive 10:00 Personal vs Law Firm Branding 11:30 Setting Up a Public Figure Profile 12:00 Building Your Marketing Team 14:00 Getting Comfortable on Camera 15:52 Award-Winning Results & Metrics 16:39 Geofencing & Ad Targeting 18:00 Final Thoughts: Being an Industry Leader 18:34 Episode Wrap-Up & Resources Additional Episodes You Might Enjoy 80. Mike Papantonio, Levin, Papantonio, & Rafferty — Doing Well by Doing Good 84. Glen Lerner, Lerner and Rowe – A Steady Hand in a Shifting Industry 101. Pratik Shah, EsquireTek — Discovering the Power of Automation 134. Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs — The Hammer: Insights from a Marketing Legend