Growing Your Business by Treating People Right with Tom Ashenden

For more than 30 years, Thomas J. Ashenden has dedicated his career to representing injured people who have been the victims of negligence. Founded 24 years ago, Ashenden & Associates handles catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from negligence involving automobiles, premises liability, medical negligence, hotel and apartment security negligence, and Workers’ Compensation claims. Mr. Ashenden was named to the Georgia Super Lawyers list for 10 consecutive years. He was also honored to become certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum based in Santa Cruz, CA, in 2000. Other honors include: • Named to Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in America • The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, certified member • “Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America, The Law Dragon 3000″, Member Peoples Law School, Past Chairman • AV Rating • Named to Georgia Super Lawyers List, 2014 – 2023 Show Notes: In this episode, Super Lawyer, Vistage member, and SBM coaching client Tom Ashenden shares the secret to success as a business owner and founding partner in a personal injury law firm. Tom credits his 23 years in business to humility and a commitment to ethics and treating people right. As a result, referrals continue to be his firm’s largest new client generator. Episode Highlights: • What Matters to Small Business [0:2:55] • Entry into Personal Injury Law [0:04:05] • A Typical Engagement [0:04:33] • Secrets of Long Term Success [0:06:13] • Role as Leader [0:07:19] • Professional Training and Growth [0:10:17] • Ethics as a Differentiator [0:12:10] • Preparedness is Everything [0:13:23] • Changes in the Past 30 Years [0:13:59] • There are No Shortcuts [0:15:17] • Advice for Young Attorneys [0:16:11] • Working on Cases as the Owner [0:17:34] • Standout Cases [0:18:28] • Rapid Fire [0:22:51] • Contact Information [0:24:18] • Takeaways [0:24:58] • SBM Announcements [0:26:07]