Jill Bollwerk is the founder of her own litigation firm with over 33 years of experience. Jill has built her practice from the ground up, starting without money or clients, and has navigated significant changes this year. Join us as we delve into her inspiring journey, discuss the importance of resilience, and learn how she balances her professional life with spoiling her grandkids in her personal life.

0:00 Preview - Positive Mindset

0:57 Introduction

3:07 Get to Know Jill

5:56 Jill’s Background Story

9:47 How Jill Got into Law

11:19 Jill’s First Experience in a Law Office

15:14 Jill’s Family Life

18:27 Jill’s Career Progression

20:50 Winning Cases

22:18 Changing Jobs

24:11 Legal Marketing

25:54 How Jill Started Her Firm

29:27 Leadership

31:55 Client Acquisition

34:14 Positive Mindset

38:59 Free Time and Activities

41:32 Recommended Books

42:37 Wrap Up

Bollwerk & Associates, LLC, is a St. Louis-based personal injury law firm specializing in accidents (car, truck, motorcycle), workplace injuries, nursing home cases, and premises liability. Their attorneys, with over 40 years of combined experience, emphasize a client-friendly approach with modern, welcoming offices and clear communication without legal jargon. They pride themselves on being accessible, prompt with communications, and keeping clients informed throughout their cases. If you are in need of representation in the St. Louis area, be sure to reach out to Jill and her team today.

- Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing
- Jill Bollwerk of Bollwerk & Associates, LLC

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Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices.

Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

John Kormanik is a performance and leadership coach who brings nearly 25 years of legal experience to his coaching practice. He recently authored the book Break The Law: A Story of a Remained Legal Career and a Reclaimed Life, which focuses on helping attorneys break free from the toxic work culture that often leads to burnout. John is passionate about helping lawyers reclaim their lives and thrive without sacrificing their well-being.

0:00 Preview - Success Isn’t Comfortable

1:04 Introduction

3:05 Getting to Know John

6:17 Break the Law With John Kormanik

8:35 John’s Beginnings as a Coach

10:33 Do I Always Need to Be Grinding?

11:54 I’m Not Busy… Am I Being Lazy?

14:12 Do I Always Need to Be Available?

18:40 Will Money Actually Make Me Happy?

21:13 Am I Weak If I Ask For Help?

26:30 Lawyers Think Differently

29:05 Success Isn’t Comfortable

31:10 How John Works With Lawyers

33:25 Wrapping Up

Many lawyers express the same concerns: they’re burnt out, they question themselves, and they aren’t sure of the next step of their career when they go into business for themselves. Coaches are all different, but John Kormanik brings the truth to the table. There are five lies that every lawyer seems to believe, the secret to success (and happiness along the way) is to learn to ignore them and move past with a renewed sense of purpose and life. Understand what you need to know, and what you probably haven’t been told yet, by listening to John Kormanik’s wisdom today!

- Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing
- John Kormanik of John R. Kormanik Coaching

This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing.

Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices.

Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

Alexander Scott has quickly moved through the ranks of Foster Web Marketing. We’re re-releasing this episode to double down on the valuable information he provides for our listeners. At the time of the original recording, Alexander was a Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, but by the time the episode aired he had become our Director of Marketing Services. Now, a little more than a year later, he has earned the title of Chief Business Development Officer! This episode will explain why. Aside from treating his body well, he has treated our clients with the first-class service that has created tremendous growth for all companies that he comes in contact with. Learn more about the different approaches Alexander takes with his many clients in this episode of World of Marketing!

0:00 Preview - The Importance of a Marketing Team

1:04 Introduction

2:12 Alexander’s Fitness Journey

6:11 Presentation: Helping Clients Succeed

6:46 Baseline Digital Marketing

9:22 Visibility + Gated Content = Leads

11:57 Organic & Local SEO

14:39 Marrying Content With Context

22:32 Finding New Marketing Solutions

23:07 On-Page SEO

30:04 The FMW Marketing Services Team

31:13 The Importance of a Marketing Team

32:40 DSS: The Secret Weapon

35:17 Closing Thoughts

No law firm or podiatrist is the same. Each business requires a different approach to marketing and a unique marketing mix. If a marketer tells you a strategy is one-size-fits-all, then it’s time to find another marketer. What works for one practice utilizing its own resources in its specific market is surely different than what works for your mix of reputation, resources, and market size. Your practice’s growth is its own, and it’s time to handle it that way! Absorb how you can approach your marketing by watching or listening to Alexander’s presentation during this episode.

- Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing
- Alexander Scott of Foster Web Marketing

This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing.

Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices.

Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.