The Jon & Marc Podcast

On this episode of the Jon & Marc Podcast, we sit down with Susan Barfield — founder of Case Works and EVP of Culture at Angeion Group — to talk about why culture is the ultimate growth strategy. You’ll learn: Why misalignment kills law firm culture faster than anything else How to hire for cultural fit over resumes The power of recognition, feedback, and transparency in retaining top talent H...

This week on Tort Talks, Joe Fantini joins Jon and Marc to break down the latest developments in mass tort litigation: Uber Sex Assault Trial: The first bellwether case is underway in California state court, with more than 2,600 lawsuits pending. What early rulings could shape the path forward — and is a global settlement on the horizon? Weight-Loss Drugs & Vision Loss: Eli Lilly makes the rar...

The Future of SEO, Branding, and AI for Law Firms & Marketers In this episode of the Jon & Marc Podcast , we sit down with Chima Mmeje — Senior Content Marketing Manager at Moz , founder of the Freelance Coalition for Developing Countries , and a leading voice in SEO & digital marketing. We dive deep into: Why traffic ≠ success (and what metrics law firms should really track) How brand...

This week on Tort Talk, Joe Fantini joins Jon and Marc to cover major updates in mass tort litigation:Paraquat: With the first trial set for October in Philadelphia, recent filings suggest settlements are already underway. What does this mean for plaintiffs and the broader litigation? Sex Abuse Cases: Expanded lookback windows are fueling new waves of litigation against institutions like the Catho...

This week on Tort Talk , Joe Fantini joins Jon and Marc to break down the biggest developments in mass tort litigation: AFFF firefighting foam MDL : Over 15,000 lawsuits filed in just seven days after CMO 35, with filings expected to surge even higher before the September 5th deadline. Depo-Provera MDL : A rare court order requires leadership firms to file all their cases now or risk losing their...

In this episode of the Jon & Marc Podcast , we sit down with Ken Hardison — the “Millionaire Maker for Lawyers” — to uncover the strategies that transform law firms into growth machines. Ken shares his proven methods for: Scaling a law firm without losing your life outside of it Building strong intake systems that actually convert leads into clients Marketing mistakes that keep firms stuck — a...

In this week’s episode of Tort Talk, Joe Fantini joins Jon and Marc to break down the latest developments in mass tort litigation:Uber MDL: Over 2,500 cases consolidated, with the first bellwether trial set for December 2025. We discuss Uber’s defense tactics and the spectrum of claims moving forward. Bard PowerPort: 1,800+ cases pending, with the first bellwether trial expected in early 2026. Key...

AI is rewriting the rules of SEO — and law firms need to pay attention. In this episode of the Jon & Marc Podcast , we break down Eli Schwartz’s article “AI Search Is the Medicine SEO Needs” and explore how AI is transforming search, content quality, and law firm marketing. For years, SEO was the Wild West: keyword stuffing, shady backlinks, and content farms. Now AI is the new sheriff. From G...

Joe talks RoundUp, Paraquat, Depo Provera, and Hair Relaxer in the news this week. Plus a personal announcement from Joe at the end of the episode! #torttalk #jonandmarc #roundup #paraquat #depoprovera #hairrelaxer

Law firm intake is broken—and AI might be the solution. In this episode of the Jon & Marc Podcast, we sit down with Terry Dohrmann, a legal tech veteran who helped scale Salesforce into the legal space with Litify, and now co-leads Lexafide, an AI-powered intake solution for personal injury firms. We break down: Why most firms are losing qualified leads at intake How automation, real-time data...

On the first episode of Tort Talk, Joe, Jon and Marc discuss mass tort litigation for Roundup, PFAS, Talc, Juvenile Detention, and GLP-1 Weight Loss (Ozempic). #jonandmarc #torttalk #roundup #pfas #talcumpowder #ozempic

Today, we sit down with Richard Meadow , former Director of Mass Torts at The Lanier Law Firm and current Managing Partner of The Meadow Law Firm LLC . From his fast-growing team to pioneering ABS structures and tackling new frontiers like video game and social media addiction litigation, Rick is a trailblazer. 🔹 We talk: The evolution of mass torts from pharma to digital harmHow Rick scaled from...

Are law firms focused too much on getting leads and not enough on what happens after? In Episode 2 of The Jon & Marc Podcast, Jon sits down with Ted DeBettencourt of Juvo Leads to unpack the hidden cracks in most law firm intake funnels. From zombie leads and chatbots to SMS automation and Google Business Messages, this episode is all about converting more of the leads you already have with less a...

Legal Conferences Are Broken. Dave Thomas of Law Tigers tells us why. Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, where we present marketing insights from Jon, Marc, and the industry's top tier legal & marketing professionals.