In this episode, Donna Mitchell speaks with Dennis Meador, founder of the Legal Podcast

Network and nationally recognized expert in legal marketing. With over 25 years of

experience, Dennis helps professionals build authority-driven brands through podcasting—

transforming attorneys from commodities in a crowded market into trusted advisors.

Dennis is a "digital interpreter" who bridges the gap between complex technology and busy

professionals who are tired of learning the next thing. His process turns 30 minutes of

conversation into a month's worth of marketing content across podcasts, websites, and

social media.

Key Topics:

• How professionals become commodities in the age of Google and how to break free

• Why "AI isn't here to replace anybody—it's here to multiply the efforts of everybody"

• The digital interpreter approach: simplifying 303 steps into "just show up and talk"

• Building authority through media when you don't have time to learn platforms

• Why podcasters are one of Gen Z's two most trusted sources (alongside TikTok)

• Future of podcasting: production value and entertainment will become king

• Launching Authority Network and Expert Network in Q1 to expand beyond legal

Dennis has built multiple agencies to $3-5 million within 1-3 years and helps attorneys

differentiate in a market with 1 lawyer per 100 people in the US.

Connect with Dennis Meador:

LinkedIn: Dennis Meador

Website: thelegalpodcastnetwork.com

Launching Q1 2025: Authority Network & Expert Network

🌐 Connect: mitchelluniversalnetwork.com

Chapters:

00:00 "Building Personal Brand Online"

06:07 "Trauma, Talent, and Clarity"

07:20 Consumer-Facing Attorneys: Crowded Market

11:04 AI Adoption in Legal Industry

14:35 "Balancing AI and Practical Marketing"

18:08 "AI Tools for Personal Management"

22:37 "The PI Mentor Show"

23:57 Legal Podcast Sponsorship Collaboration

27:29 Production Over Content in Podcasting

31:44 "Podcasts: Trusted Voice of Tomorrow"

34:06 Expert Network: Building Authority Globally