EP071: The Entrepreneurial Attorney Jason Melton – Founder of Regents Remote and Whittle & Melton

In this episode, Jason Melton, a Florida-based personal injury lawyer and Founder of legal outsource company Regents Remote shares insights from his challenging legal career. He discusses the power of mastermind problem-solving and offers strategies for legal and entrepreneurial success in a conversation with host, Jay Berkowitz. Whether you’re navigating the complexity of difficult legal challenges or in search of entrepreneurial advice, this conversation offers real-world experiences and strategic insights that serve as a guide for professionals seeking advice in legal or entrepreneurial worlds. Tune in now!

Timestamps:

• 00:04 - Introduction to Ten Golden Rules podcast
• 00:26 - Guest introduction: Attorney Jason Melton
• 00:44 - A look into Jason’s background: 20-year recap & lessons learned
• 02:49 - Challenges in Miami’s legal scene, advocating applicable lawyer experience, & additional background
• 06:46 - Legal shifts post-pandemic
• 07:34 - The Whittel & Melton Law Firm’s story
• 10:25 - The $47,000 case turned $4.7 million brain injury case with direct client impact
• 11:40 - The client experience: understanding and empathizing in challenging situations
• 12:55 - Setting up for success + key annual planning strategies for a law firm: building purchases, tax reduction, SBA funding, labor quality & productivity frustration and inspiration
• 20:31 - The evolution of learning to an entrepreneurial initiative: Regents Remote Services
• 23:54 - “Masterminds” - mastermind meetings and the power behind the mind of an attorney: competition, networking, BNI groups, PILMMA, National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers
• 26:44 - Jay’s mastermind and network experience: The Seven-Figure Agency
• 27:37 - Real-world advice from mastermind experiences/therapeutic effects
• 28:27 - Mastermind webinar to come with Ken Hardison and Ben Glass - early 2024
• 28:56 - Jason’s apps & techniques for personal productivity: Pipedrive (CRM)
• 30:03 - Jason’s consumption recommendations for the industry: The Wall Street Journal, Instagram Lawyers
• 30:30 - Diversification of Jason’s client base through Instagram - video, content creation, daily posts
• 31:18 - Best content practices & why: authenticity is key
• 33:06 - Blog, Podcast, YouTube Recommendations - Lawyer Dad (LA Lawyer Links, Instagram, TikTok), Kyle Newman (NY Lawyer Link, Instagram)
• 34:40 - Outro: contact at Whittell and Melton: thefllawfirm.com, regentsrs.com, Instagram at @jasonmeltonesquire

Content Recommendations:

• Lawyer Dad (Los Angeles Lawyer Links, Instagram, TikTok)
• Kyle Newman (New York Lawyer Link, Instagram)

Mentioned Resources:

• Check out SBA funding to assist your law firm
• Check out Regents Remote Services for outsourcing of work
• For networking/educational resources, check out groups such as BNI groups, PILMMA, The Seven-Figure Agency, Ken Hardison & National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers
• Pipedrive (CRM) is recommended as a great personal and professional tool to make you more efficient
• Contact Whittell and Melton for personal injury lawyer legal needs
• Follow Jason on Instagram
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to Ten Golden Rules on YouTube 
• Connect with Ten Golden Rules on LinkedIn
• Follow Ten Golden Rules on Facebook
• Connect with Jay Berkowitz on LinkedIn

About Jason Melton:

Throughout his career, Jason Melton has earned his reputation for developing and executing on individually tailored strategies for difficult and tragic personal injury and wrongful death clients in Florida. Jason started his career fighting for victims in Florida's criminal courtrooms and has continued that drive for equity and accountability in the civil arena against insurance companies and some of the countries largest corporate entities. He is a life member of both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Jason has also earned an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been listed among Florida's Super Lawyers. He is a founding member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers and was named Top 20 Motorcycle Injury Lawyer in the United States in 2020. To top off his grand list of achievements, Jason was named among the top 100 High Stakes Litigators for his experience in cases worth over $2,000,000– less than one-half percent (0.5%) of litigators in the United States are qualified for this distinction.

About Jay Berkowitz:

Jay Berkowitz is a digital marketing strategist with decades of experience in the industry. As the CEO of Ten Golden Rules, he has helped countless law firms and businesses harness the power of the internet to achieve remarkable growth and visibility. Jay is also a renowned keynote speaker and author, sharing his expertise at various industry events and in publications worldwide.

About the Ten Golden Rules Internet Marketing for Law Firms Podcast

Join host Jay Berkowitz on an innovative journey through the world of digital marketing for the legal industry. With his expertise and passion, and world-class guests, Jay empowers legal professionals to thrive in the digital age. Explore topics like Search Engine Optimization, Google advertising, Artificial intelligence, intake strategies, content marketing, and other law firm growth strategies. Jay’s practical advice and industry expertise equip legal professionals to navigate the online world. This podcast is your invaluable resource for unlocking your law firm’s full potential. Get ready for an extraordinary adventure with Jay Berkowitz as your guide in the ever-changing realm of internet marketing for law firms. Your success story begins here!

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