The marketing managers from LegalMatch that I have worked with have been great partners. But I think the best part of LegalMatch is the ease of the technology. I also love that the technology keeps developing.
I started my firm at ground zero. I believed that entrepreneurs and small businesses needed my expertise, but I didn't know how to market myself. I didn't have a clue how to reach those potential clients, and LegalMatch came to me literally just a few months after I launched my firm. It was just synchronous. The marketing managers from LegalMatch taught me how to market my firm to potential LegalMatch clients. They helped me with best practices to cultivate relationships from first interaction to being hired. Now, even though I've created my own methodologies, LegalMatch is still there as a partner.
My business only launched when COVID hit, so I'll never really know whether I would've been as successful or not without the impact of Covid . What happened during the pandemic was amazing. There were so many regular, everyday people who had never invented anything before, who came up with these cool ideas, literally just to do their jobs . Those same people didn’t know how to find an attorney to protect their invention(s), and so they came to LegalMatch.
During the pandemic, especially in the first six months, I found these fantastic people coming to me who knew they had something, but didn't know the first thing about inventions or patenting. Then they found LegalMatch. They would never have found me without LegalMatch, and I got the opportunity to work with them.
The marketing managers from LegalMatch that I have worked with have been great partners. But I think the best part of LegalMatch is the ease of the technology. I also love that the technology keeps developing. I have LegalMatch on my cell phone and my computer, and I get notifications immediately if a new client or potential client comes in. Then I can readily decide whether to reply; send responses, and schedule meetings. LegalMatch has made an effortless and efficient way to work.
Also, LegalMatch helps me with getting very good at knowing if this is a lead for me. Even if they're in my arena, my specialty doesn't mean that I'm the right attorney for them.
I know there are other competitors, but I've never used a lead generation service other than LegalMatch. My consistency in reaching out to clients has grown my business. LegalMatch gives me clients that I wouldn't find otherwise. I think that's the key because clients tend to come to LegalMatch, especially if they don't know where to start. LegalMatch truly is a matchmaker.
A Worthy Marketing Investment
The hardest part when you own a business, especially if you are a solo practitioner like me, is justifying the cost of marketing. I struggled with the decision to spend the money for LegalMatch while still working to increase my profitability. Thankfully, LegalMatch consistently brings more income to my office versus what I'm spending every month. For me, it's totally worth it.
I'd advise those who are thinking of subscribing to LegalMatch to be open and flexible because clients from LegalMatch may need a little more time than a 30-minute free consultation. By being patient and providing clear guidance, you can turn them into long term clients who trust your expertise.