Leadership In Law Podcast

Are you a Law Firm Owner who wants to grow, scale, and find the success you know is possible? Welcome to the Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins! Cut through the noise. Get actionable insights and inspiring stories delivered straight to your ears - your ultimate podcast for navigating the ever-changing world of law firm ownership. In each episode, we dive deep into the critical topics that matter most to you, from unlocking explosive growth to building a thriving team. We connect you with successful law firm leaders and industry experts who share their proven strategies and hard-won wisdom. So, whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey as a law firm owner, the Leadership in Law Podcast is here to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to build a successful and fulfilling legal practice. Your host, Marilyn Jenkins, is a Digital Marketing Strategist who helps Law Firms Grow and Scale using pe

Leadership In Law Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Marilyn Jenkins, with 176 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marilyn Jenkins hosts Leadership In Law Podcast, a business show with 176 episodes published.

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  Episode #167

  S04E167 Three Levels of Connection to Save Your Marriage with Dr. Lee Baucom

  Aug 18, 202635 minS4

  Marriages do not usually fall apart in one dramatic moment. More often, they get quietly put on hold while life feels urgent: building a practice, chasing deadlines, raising kids, paying bills, and keeping everything moving. We sit down with Dr. Lee Baucom, a marriage coach and creator of the Save the Marriage System, to name that pattern clearly: the “pause button marriage” and the slow drift into disconnection that can leave two good people feeling like roommates. We dig into the practical framework Lee uses with thousands of couples worldwide, including the three levels of connection that tend to fade first: physical connection (loving touch beyond sex), emotional connection (feeling seen and supported), and spiritual connection (shared values, hopes, dreams, and fears). Once you can identify what is missing, you have clear targets for rebuilding, without trying to fix everything at once or forcing a big emotional “breakthrough” conversation that the relationship cannot hold yet. The most surprising takeaway is also the most hopeful: you do not need your spouse fully on board to start improving the marriage. Because a marriage is a system, one person can change their steps and shift the dance. We talk about signs the relationship is drifting, how resentment builds from unprocessed hurt, and how to stay motivated using values-based reasons that last longer than fear. Lee also shares simple daily habits, like consistent “one-way” connection texts, that rebuild trust over time. Reach Dr. Lee here: http://UnPauseYourMarriage.com http://SaveTheMarriage.com Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

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  Episode #166

  S04E166 Changes in the Legal Profession in 50+ Years with Mark C. Zauderer

  Aug 10, 202636 minS4

  The fastest way to lose your edge as a lawyer is to shrink your world down to a screen and a timesheet. We sit down with Mark Zauderer, a veteran New York trial and appellate lawyer known for high-stakes business and commercial litigation, to unpack what actually builds a lasting legal career: real training, real relationships, and the courage to bet on yourself. Mark shares the leadership journey behind his book, “Counsel, The Courtroom Is Open,” including the moments that pushed him to finally write it, the formative experiences that shaped his confidence, and the practical reality of starting a boutique litigation firm with no money, no clients, and a whole lot of belief. We talk candidly about business development for lawyers the old-school way: bar associations, CLEs, community visibility, and becoming someone other lawyers trust with referrals. We also dig into the harder questions law firm leaders wrestle with right now: how remote work changes mentorship, why billable hour pressure can warp incentives, and what gets lost when the “profession of law” starts acting like the “business of law.” Mark explains a simple but powerful boundary in legal ethics and client service, where client decisions end and lawyer judgment begins, then zooms out to justice as a human system for resolving conflict through courts, arbitration, and mediation. Reach Mark here: https://www.markczauderer.com/ Book Mentioned: https://amzn.to/4unrLF6 Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

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  Episode #165

  S04E165 Private Aviation as a Strategic Business Tool with Dave Coleman

  Aug 3, 202631 minS4

  Private aviation is often dismissed as a luxury, but Dave Coleman, president of Coleman Jet Solutions and a pilot with 35 years of experience, explains why many law firms view it as a strategic tool. We discuss how private flying can save time, improve productivity, and provide confidentiality while traveling. Dave also breaks down which firms benefit most, covering use cases like trial travel, expanding into new markets, and reaching cities with limited airline access. He explains how different aircraft fit different missions and why choosing the right plane matters financially. We also explore practical decisions like chartering versus ownership, what a proper feasibility study should include, and the common mistakes first-time buyers make. Dave shares why unbiased technical, financial, and regulatory guidance is essential before committing to aircraft access. If you’re curious whether private jet charter or private aircraft ownership fits your firm, listen, share this with a partner, and leave a review so more law firm owners can find it. Reach Dave here: https://www.colemanjets.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-coleman-05730217/ https://twitter.com/ColemanJetSales https://www.facebook.com/Coleman-Jet-Solutions-100400065793228 Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

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  BONUS: The Authority Era: Why AI Is Changing Legal Marketing Forever

  Jul 28, 202629 min

  For more than twenty years, legal marketing has revolved around one question: Where do I rank? But something fundamental has shifted. Your future clients are no longer typing keywords into a search box and choosing from ten blue links. They're opening ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Google AI, and simply asking who they should hire. And here's the uncomfortable truth at the heart of this episode: your firm can have a beautiful website, strong rankings, and thousands of dollars in monthly marketing spend, and still be completely invisible the moment someone asks AI for a recommendation. In this eye-opening takeover episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, Davina hands the mic to Marilyn Jenkins, founder of Law Marketing Zone and a digital strategist who has worked exclusively with law firms since 2018. Marilyn has spent the last year studying exactly how AI decides which firms to recommend, running visibility audits for firms across the country, and testing what actually earns a firm a seat at the table in this new era. What she's discovered should get every law firm owner's attention. In this episode, Marilyn explores: Why AI is not just another search engine — and the critical distinction that explains why so many good firms are struggling to be found The one phrase that captures everything about this shift — and why it changes how you should look at your website starting today Why some of the most successful, established firms in their markets aren't being mentioned by AI even once — and what those firms are missing The difference between publishing content and building authority — and why one compounds while the other quietly expires The concept that Marilyn believes is the single most misunderstood idea in legal marketing right now — and why getting it right can transform your entire marketing ecosystem What happened to one firm's website traffic and AI visibility just weeks after implementing this approach (the numbers are worth hearing) Why the future may belong not to the firms with the biggest budgets — but to the firms willing to become the best teacher in their market The bigger idea: This isn't about chasing another algorithm or learning another marketing hack. Algorithms change. Authority compounds. And the firms that commit to becoming the most trusted resource in their market won't just earn better rankings — they'll become the firms that both Google and AI recommend for years to come. Whether you're building a firm you intend to run for decades or one you hope to sell someday, this conversation reframes your website, your content, and your marketing as something far more valuable than you may have realized: an asset that keeps working long after you've built it. You will not look at your website the same way again. A free resource for listeners: Marilyn has created a practical checklist called "Five Things I Do For My Clients To Improve AI Visibility in Google AI and ChatGPT" — based on the real audits her team performs for law firms across the country. Download it completely free at 5things.lawmarketingzone.com . Ready to build a law firm that's positioned to win — no matter how your clients search? Your marketing is only one part of a truly wealth-generating law firm. To turn visibility into signed clients, and signed clients into a firm that runs and grows without consuming your life, you need the right strategy, systems, and support behind it. Download Marilyn's free guide, "Five Things I Do For My Clients To Improve AI Visibility," at 5things.lawmarketingzone.com . Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

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  Episode #164

  S04E164 Virtual Executive Assistants For Business Growth with Gina Cotner

  Jul 27, 202635 minS4

  Your calendar is packed, your brain is louder than your inbox, and somehow you’re still the one chasing updates. That’s not a workload problem, it’s an ownership problem. Marilyn Jenkins sits down with Gina Cotner, founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services, to unpack what changes when you stop delegating tasks and start delegating responsibility to a high-caliber executive assistant. We dig into the mechanics of accountability, including the simple but often avoided question: “When will that be done?” Gina explains how strong executive assistants help drive accountability, protect a law firm owner’s time, and support better delegation through systems and clear communication. We also discuss practical ways to document repeatable processes using Loom, Zoom recordings, and voice notes, along with how Athena vets and matches virtual executive assistants. Gina shares why trust and partnership matter just as much as admin skills, and how starting with just a few hours a week can create momentum for better follow-through and fewer bottlenecks. Reach Gina here: https://www.athenaexecutiveservices.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/athena-executive-services/ https://www.instagram.com/athena_executive_services/ https://www.facebook.com/AthenaVirtualAssistants Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

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