ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting Is Here: A Practical, Ethical Launch Plan for Busy Lawyers 🎙️⚖️

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I’m excited to share! The wait is over! The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting is officially released. 🎉🎙️ This book is built for lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals who want a clear, practical path to launching a podcast—without needing to be “techy” to get it right.

Podcasting has become one of the most effective ways to build trust at scale. People want more than ads. They want a real voice. They want context. They want clarity. A podcast lets you educate, connect, and show your professional judgment in a way a website cannot. It also gives prospective clients a low-pressure way to get to know you before they ever call. 📈🤝

This guide covers the full podcast lifecycle in plain language. You will learn how to pick a topic that fits your goals and schedule. You will learn the most useful show formats for legal audiences, including solo episodes, interviews, storytelling, and educational series. You will also learn what to buy (and what to skip) when building your gear setup. That includes microphones, headphones, webcams, lighting, and basic acoustic improvements that matter in real offices. 🎧🎥💡

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Software matters too. In this book, I explain beginner and pro options for recording and editing. It also covers remote recording tools and simple video workflows for YouTube and modern platforms. You will get a clear explanation of podcast hosting and distribution, including how RSS feeds deliver your episodes to directories like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 📲🌍

A major focus of this book is professional responsibility. Lawyers must avoid accidental legal advice. Lawyers must avoid creating unintended attorney-client relationships. Lawyers must also watch multi-jurisdictional issues and advertising rules. This guide addresses those risks directly and gives practical guardrails you can use in real episodes. 🛡️📜

You will also learn how to use AI efficiently and ethically. AI can save time on transcripts, show notes, clips, and repurposed content. It can also create risk if you feed it sensitive data or publish unverified output. The book offers a workflow-first approach that protects confidentiality and supports accuracy. ✅🤖

The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting is part of the Lawyers Tech Guide (LTG) series from Michael D.J. Eisenberg, creator of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page. The mission is simple: use technology to communicate clearly, serve people better, and reclaim time. ⏳✨

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🎙️ Ep. 129, Why Lawyers Should Podcast in the Age of AI: Live Roundtable from Podfest 2026 🎙️⚖️

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In this special episode, recorded live from Podfest 2026 in Orlando, FL at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel near SeaWorld, I was able to gather several attendees who are in the legal world—lawyers and legal industry marketers—to talk about why lawyers should podcast and more! 🎙️ Our roundtable features Dennis “DM” Meador (Legal Podcast Network), Louis Goodman (Love Thy Lawyer), Robert Ingalls (Lawpods), Wendi Weiner (The Writing Guru), and Elizabeth Gearhart (Passage to Profit / Gearhart Law), each bringing deep experience in podcasting, legal marketing, and personal branding for lawyers.

We discuss practical, no-fluff insights about how lawyers can use podcasting to build authority, strengthen SEO, show up in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, and connect more authentically with clients and referral sources. Whether you are tech-curious, tech-comfortable, or completely new to podcasting, this episode will help you decide if starting a podcast makes strategic sense for your practice or business.

QUESTIONS WE DISCUSS 🎯

Join Dennis, Louis, Robert, Wendi, Elizabeth, and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

  1. Why should lawyers be podcasting in 2026 and beyond, especially with Gen Z and Gen Alpha getting so much of their trusted information from podcasts and social platforms?

  2. What is one of the first concrete steps a lawyer should take if they are seriously considering launching a podcast of their own?

  3. What is one of the biggest mistakes lawyers should watch out for when launching a podcast, and how can they avoid becoming a “zombie podcast” that dies after a few episodes? 🧟‍♂️

Additional themes we explore include:

  • How podcasting acts as an “electronic resume” and trust-building tool for lawyers.

  • How podcasts can drive SEO, get you discovered in LLMs like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude, and generate traffic to your law firm website.

  • Why your podcast does not always need to be “about the law” to be effective for your legal brand.

  • How to balance authenticity (including salty language) with your professional brand and ethics rules.

TIME-STAMPED EPISODE GUIDE ⏱️

In our conversation, we cover the following:

  • 00:00 – Welcome & guest introductions
    Live from Podfest 2026: intros from Dennis “DM” Meador (Legal Podcast Network), Louis Goodman (Love Thy Lawyer), Robert Ingalls (Lawpods), Wendi Weiner (The Writing Guru), and Elizabeth Gearhart (Passage to Profit / Gearhart Law).

  • 02:00 – Why should lawyers be podcasting?

    • Gen Z and Gen Alpha treat podcasts as a top trusted media source. 📲

    • Podcasting vs TikTok for lawyers who don’t want to dance but still want reach.

    • Podcast as “electronic resume” and branding vehicle for lawyers and judges.

  • 04:30 – Is podcasting right for every lawyer?

    • Robert on why not every lawyer should podcast, and why goals matter.

    • How a podcast helps potential clients decide if you are “their” lawyer—or not.

  • 06:30 – Personality, language, and fit

    • The Tampa PI lawyer who refuses to bleep swear words to attract the right clients and repel the wrong ones. 🤬

    • Why authenticity can be a powerful qualification tool, not a liability.

  • 08:00 – Podcasting as a marketing engine

    • Turning a 30–60 minute recording into video clips, written content, and evergreen assets.

    • How podcast content keeps working for you long after the recording session.

  • 09:30 – Personal branding and storytelling for lawyers

    • Wendi on using podcasts to develop a personal brand, tell your story, and highlight your “superpower” as a lawyer.

    • Why sharing your career pivots and non-traditional path resonates deeply with listeners.

  • 12:00 – Getting discovered in ChatGPT and other LLMs

    • Elizabeth on using a podcast and transcripts to improve visibility in ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude. 🤖

    • How regular podcasting and transcript optimization sustained and improved hits from LLMs to Gearhart Law’s website.

  • 15:30 – Future-proofing and “language-based internet”

    • DM explains why we’re moving from a page-based to a language-based internet and why early podcast adopters will win—similar to early website and SEO adopters.

    • Podcasting as both “future-proofing” and “present-proofing” your practice.

  • 18:00 – Hobby vs business podcast

    • Louis on starting his podcast as a social hobby and discovering the SEO and networking upside.

    • How a niche local legal podcast can drive referrals and reputation even without direct monetization.

  • 21:00 – How personal is too personal?

    • Robert’s own experience evolving his podcast from estate planning to broader personal topics.

    • Balancing sharing about yourself with focusing on the listener’s problem (StoryBrand “guide vs hero” concept).

  • 25:00 – Beyond law: topic flexibility

    • Why your legal podcast can focus on tech, politics, entrepreneurship, or hobbies while still supporting your legal brand.

    • Examples of lawyers podcasting about politics and broader societal issues to grow recognition.

  • 28:30 – Helping lawyers find their story

    • Wendi’s process: asking about upbringing, first-generation experiences, career pivots, athletic feats, and long-term goals to unlock unique stories.

    • How those stories fuel compelling podcast episodes and stronger interviews.

  • 34:00 – Thinking beyond your current role

    • Using podcasting and personal branding to position yourself for boards, politics, and second careers outside traditional law practice.

  • 37:00 – AI hallucinations & validating LLM output

    • Elizabeth’s workflow for cross-checking answers across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Grok.

    • Why LLMs “love” natural, conversational podcast transcripts as training material.

  • 40:00 – Networking power of “you should be on my podcast”

    • How inviting people as guests changes the dynamic at networking events. 🤝

    • Using podcast guest outreach on LinkedIn and pod-match style platforms.

  • 43:00 – Content, authority, and algorithm signals

    • DM on why consistent, custom content will always outperform gimmicks in SEO and algorithm changes.

    • How podcasts support authority, trust, and long-term discoverability in search and LLMs.

  • 48:00 – Question #2: First steps for lawyers considering a podcast

    • Robert and DM: “Know your why” and who your ideal listener/client really is.

    • Are you using the show for lead nurturing, referral education, or brand visibility?

  • 52:00 – Political/legal shows and indirect monetization

    • Discussion of political/legal commentary podcasts that soft-sell the firm.

    • Why they can work—but why expectations and time horizon matter.

  • 56:00 – Brand consistency before you launch

    • Wendi on auditing your website, LinkedIn, business page, and social handles for consistent branding (e.g., “The Writing Guru”).

    • Using CTAs and data capture to turn podcast listeners into contacts.

  • 59:00 – Knowing your deeper “why”

    • Elizabeth’s “peel the onion” exercise: repeatedly asking why until you reach the core motivation, often helping people out of “impossible situations.”

  • 1:03:00 – Solo vs agency vs studio

    • Pros and cons of DIY gear and production vs working with podcast agencies or studios.

    • Why time value, ethics, and avoiding scams all matter for lawyers.

  • 1:08:00 – Ethics, multi-jurisdiction practice, and global reach

    • How legal ethics, multistate audiences, and global distribution impact what lawyers can say on their podcasts.

  • 1:12:00 – Question #3: Biggest mistakes lawyers make launching a podcast

    • Elizabeth: ethics, off-the-cuff comments, and aligning tone (including swearing) with your brand and practice area.

    • Wendi: perfectionism vs progress—accepting that early episodes will be imperfect but valuable.

    • Robert: no long-term plan and no content strategy, leading to inconsistency and podfade.

    • Louis: underestimating time; a solid 30 minutes of content may require several hours early on.

    • DM: expecting immediate impact and treating podcasting like a short-term campaign instead of a long-term asset.

  • 1:22:00 – Test-driving podcasting as a guest first

    • Why appearing as a guest on other shows (via Podmatch and similar platforms) is a smart “trial run” before launching your own.

  • 1:25:00 – Where to find today’s guests & closing

    • Each guest shares their preferred platforms, emails, and websites so you can connect and learn more.

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MTC: Why Lawyers Should Podcast in 2026: Human Connection, Authority Building, and Tech-Smart Growth for Your Law Practice 🎙️⚖️

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For nearly six years, podcasting has been more than a business development tool to me; it has been a way to talk about topics that matter, in a format that feels natural, conversational, and—even for lawyers—fun. 🎧 Podcasting lets the public, and potential clients, get to know you as a person instead of just a name on a website or a face on a billboard, and that human connection is rapidly becoming the real differentiator in a crowded legal marketplace.

podcasting can be a key to a lawyer’s marketing strategy and maybe allow lawyers to have a little fun too!

At PODFEST EXPO 2026 in Orlando, I sat down with a remarkable panel of lawyers, former lawyers, and legal professionals for a “pop‑up” roundtable on why lawyers should podcast. My guests included Dennis “DM” Meador of The Legal Podcast Network, Louis Goodman of Love Thy Lawyer, previous podcast guest Robert Ingalls of LawPods, personal‑branding expert Wendi Weiner of The Writing Guru, and Elizabeth Gearhart of Passage to Profit. Together, we explored not just why lawyers should podcast, but how podcasting can support branding, authenticity, and even your visibility in search engines and large language models (LLMs).

Several themes emerged. First, podcasting is now a trusted medium for younger generations; DM noted that for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, podcasts and short-form video are top information sources, and if you “don’t want to dance on TikTok, get a podcast.” Second, a show can function as an “electronic résumé,” as Louis described, demonstrating your consistency, curiosity, and staying power far better than a static bio ever will. Third, a podcast is a powerful filter: by sharing your real voice—salty language and all, if that is true to you—your audience quickly learns whether you are “their” lawyer or not, which matters in multi‑year relationships such as injury or family law matters.

Podcasting is also a networking and authority engine. Elizabeth emphasized how Passage to Profit has grown from a radio show into a nationally syndicated podcast that not only builds trust with human listeners but also increases her firm’s presence in tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. By repurposing podcast transcripts and show notes intelligently, she has observed measurable traffic from LLMs to the Gerhardt Law website—proof that conversational content can improve your visibility in the emerging “language-based internet.” Wendi highlighted that podcasting dovetails perfectly with personal branding: it is a scalable way to tell your story, show your “superpower,” and convey your unique value beyond the four corners of a résumé.

Lawyers can gain invaluable insights from podcasting conferences like Podfest, enhancing their firms’ marketing, online visibility, and overall digital presence.

Of course, podcasting is not only about business. For many of us, it began as a hobby or a creative outlet that happened to support SEO, referrals, and professional relationships along the way. The lawyers on the panel repeatedly stressed that you do not have to talk exclusively about black‑letter law: you can focus on entrepreneurship, technology, careers, politics, or any niche that authentically reflects who you are and the clients you want to serve.

That balance between enjoyment and strategy is exactly why The Lawyer’s Tech Guide: The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting exists. 📘 This new book, just released today, breaks down the who, what, why, where, and how of podcasting for lawyers—from equipment and workflow to ethics, marketing, and monetization—so you can launch a show that is both sustainable and aligned with your practice and values. You can grab your copy on Amazon and start turning your expertise and personality into a discoverable, binge‑worthy asset for your clients, colleagues, and community.

📢 Stay tuned! The roundtable episode from Podfest 2026 drops tomorrow. You will hear directly from DM, Louis, Robert, Wendi, and Elizabeth as they share the candid, practical advice that every tech‑curious lawyer thinking about podcasting needs to hear. 🎙️

ANNOUNCEMENT (BOOK RELEASE): The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting: The Simple, Ethics-Aware Playbook to Launch a Professional Podcast (Release mid-January, 2026)

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Anticipated release is mid-january 2026.

🎙️📘 Podcasting is still one of the fastest ways to build trust. It works for lawyers, legal professionals, and any expert who needs to explain complex topics in plain language.

On January 19, 2026, I’m releasing The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting. This book is designed for busy professionals who want a podcast that sounds credible, protects confidentiality, and fits into a real workflow. No studio required. No tech overwhelm.

✅ Inside the book, you’ll learn:

  • How to pick a podcast format that matches your goals 🎯

  • The “minimum viable setup” that sounds professional 🎤

  • Recording workflows that reduce editing time ⏱️

  • Practical ethics and risk habits for public content 🔐

  • Repurposing steps so one episode becomes a week of marketing ♻️

📩 Get the release link: Email Admin@TheTechSavvyLawyer.Page with the subject line “Podcasting Book Link” and I’ll send the link as soon as the book is released. 📩🎙️