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Lawyer Video Marketing: A Remarkable Voicemail

Gerry Oginski — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:49 +0000

Last night I received a memorable voicemail from a woman who wanted to speak to me. Something about a catheter being left inside of her when she had her surgery. She left her name, phone number and best time to call her.

So what’s the big deal? Not what she said in her voice mail, but what she didn’t say. Importantly, it’s what I heard in between what she was saying that was amazing.

It sounded almost like background noise. Listening carefully, I noticed something familiar about what was being said in the background. Then I heard my name. I realized she was calling me while watching one of my educational videos.

How cool is that? She liked what I was telling her in my video and decided to call to ask questions. That fact confirms what I teach attorneys about how video can be used to convert online viewers into callers.

Ideally, you want your viewers to click on your video, watch it fully and then call you to ask questions. It’s really cool when they call while watching your video.

Want to learn what will convert your online viewers into callers? Come join me in the only video coaching group for lawyers anywhere in the country.

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How You Can Use Breaking News in Your Video Marketing

Gerry Oginski — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:00:18 +0000

If you have video equipment and know how to use it effectively;
If you know how to edit your videos;
If you know how to tweak the sound and add graphics;
If you know how to compress the video, then compress it again to get the settings just right for the internet then you should not have a problem creating quick video that addresses breaking news.

Here’s one way I created a breaking news video just hours after receiving a $1.5 million verdict for podiatric medical malpractice case here in New York. Watch the video to learn more.

After leaving court, I could have kicked myself for not bringing my video camera with me. It would’ve been the ideal time to capture a client testimonial after achieving this remarkable verdict. On the other hand, had the verdict gone the other way, I would definitely have kept the video camera locked in my briefcase to be used for another day. In any event, upon returning to my office, I immediately set up my equipment and created a quick and dirty summary about the case while it was still fresh in my mind.

I shot this video using my new Canon dSLR and even though the lighting and color settings are not perfect, they are more than adequate to get the job done. Content will always trump post-production technique.

So how can you use this in your own practice? Simple.

If there is breaking news in your field of law that your clients or potential clients could benefit from, then you owe it to yourself to create video that will help your viewers understand why this information is important to them. If you do not have the ability to create the video yourself and upload it to your website and video sharing sites, then it is vital that you have an experienced video production team who can get this done for you, without you having to learn anything technical.

That’s exactly why lawyers who participate in my total online video solution love what I offer, since they don’t have to learn anything technical in order to get their videos online. In addition to having their videos professionally done, if they choose the option to purchase the video equipment, then those lawyers have the ability to turn on their equipment at any time of day or night and create fresh new videos that will help their potential clients get fast breaking news. How do we do that? Simple.

After creating five new video clips you simply send us the memory card in a prepaid FedEx mailer and in a very short time you receive an e-mail from us telling you that your videos have been uploaded to your website and to the video sharing sites. That’s it. That’s why participating in this program is so simple, fun and easy. In addition, I offer the only mastermind coaching call for attorneys in order to help you create your content for your video.

To learn more about the total online video solution for lawyers, I encourage you to click here. If you have questions about how my video solution can help you, I urge you to pick up the phone and schedule a phone consultation with me. I welcome your call or e-mail. You can reach me at 516-487-8207 or by e-mail at Gerry@lawyersvideostudio.com.

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“How are you different from an ordinary video expert?”

Gerry Oginski — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:14 +0000

Gerry Oginski's Total Online Video Solution

I was asked this question recently by an attorney who was considering hiring me to create his video. He lived in a large college town and was considering hiring some college students who were learning about video and TV production. He asked a good question: “Can’t I just go to these people and have them shoot my video?”

The answer is, “Of course you could.”

They may know how to create quality video and post it online, but those folks are not experienced trial attorneys. They don’t know what an online viewer is looking for when searching for a lawyer. They won’t know who your ideal client is. If your video producer doesn’t know who your ideal client is and what types of legal problems they have, how can they help you create great content that will compel an online viewer to pick up the phone and call you?

That’s the problem that I see with the majority of attorney video online today. The quality of the actual video is fine. That’s not the problem. It’s the content that is sorely lacking. You are hiring a video producer to help guide you to create not just good content, but great content that will get you noticed online.

Do you really think that college kid who’s a whiz with uploading videos to YouTube will know what you can and can’t say in your video? Will he (or she) know how to enter the conversation going on in the minds of your viewer? If they have no experience as an attorney, how can they possibly figure out what you should be talking about that will convert online viewers into callers?

Sure they can copy other attorneys online and use formats that they think is right. But that’s the same yellow pages mentality that attorneys have used for many years. “If my competitor is doing it, and he’s spending money, then he must be doing something right.” Wrong.

You need to stand out from the crowd. You need to be different and stay within the ethical boundaries of your state’s rules. Can your college kid do that? Will the video producer you hire be able to do that?

I’m different, and it shows.

I am the only veteran medical malpractice trial lawyer who is also an experienced video producer. I am the only trial lawyer who is actively helping other lawyers get onto video to market themselves in the best way possible; using video. My program, The Total Online Video Solution for Lawyers is the only program in the country where we make it simple, easy and fun to create six months worth of video content in one day. Nobody else does this.

I know what online viewers are looking for. I get calls and emails every day from people who have watched my videos and ask for more information. I’m different, and it shows.

Come join me on this great video journey. I want to help you and show you that it can work for you.

Call me at 516-487-8207 or send me an email, Gerry@lawyersvideostudio.com

I welcome your call.

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Fairfax Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer, Ben Glass, says, “Gerry Oginski is the master of online video. He’s done more videos than any lawyer out there. The big edge that Gerry has over his competition is that his videos allow consumers to get to ‘know’ him before they even pick up the phone. His use of video on his website and his video blog is amazing.” Ben Glass, Esq., BenGlassLaw.com, Fairfax, Virginia, 703-591-9829

Mark Merenda

Mark Merenda, CEO of SmartMarketing for attorneys says “My clients love the fact that he’s a lawyer and not just some wedding photographer with a video camera.” Gerry’s videos are great! Aside from turning out technically superb pictures, he understands the legal marketing field, the right questions to ask, and the concerns attorneys have about their professional image. I highly recommend Gerry’s services to any lawyer who wants to create an instant bond with potential clients. Mark Merenda, CEO SmartMarketingNow.com Naples, Florida 239-403-7755

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog!

Gerry

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Lawyer Uses Canon T2i to Shoot 938 photos and 35 videos on Vacation

Gerry Oginski — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:00:42 +0000

“What kind of wacko takes 938 pictures on vacation?”

Canon T2i dSLR camera

That’s exactly what my brother asked me when I returned from vacation from the Caribbean after having just purchased the Canon T2i camera with an 18-55mm lens and a 55mm-250mm zoom lens. I was super excited when my camera was delivered the day before we were leaving. I had just sold my previous Sony Cyber Shot DSC F828 camera and had bought the Canon dSLR primarily to shoot video. I am a medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer in New York and have created a business where I help lawyers produce educational video to market themselves online. I had been using my Canon Vixia HF S10 video camera to create excellent quality video up until that point.

When the reviews came out about this Canon digital SLR I was fascinated with the fact that it took full high definition video, and importantly had an external microphone input that would allow me to connect my wireless lavalier microphone. This was the perfect opportunity for me to try out the camera’s functions, quality and importantly, video capability.

Another dolphin to swim with

The primary reason for buying this particular camera is that it allows me to create depth of field when shooting video. Standard video cameras keep everything in focus. This dSLR allowed you to have your video image crystal clear in the front, and had your background blurred to create depth of field. The difference is remarkable and is comparable to watching daytime soap opera or watching a feature length movie.

This camera has a super-fast high speed shutter and high-speed exposure, up to a maximum of 3200 ISO. It shoots 3.7 frames per second in continuous shooting mode. The camera comes with a very smart booklet on photography that provides a quick read that explains what the different settings are on the camera. Importantly, it shows you how you can utilize those settings with actual photo results.

Swimming with the dolphins

We were away for five days and I was actually stunned by the quality of the 18 megapixel photographs that were showing up on the 3 inch LCD screen on camera. The low light capability was incredible. We were in a steak restaurant for my mother-in-law’s birthday, and the lighting was very dim. The pictures I took that evening in the restaurant were among the most memorable.

We took the kids to swim with the dolphins one morning and I’m extremely pleased that this camera had the ability to shoot high speed photos and take great action shots. My wife was getting frustrated since she has a small point and shoot camera and every time the dolphin would jump in the air and do tricks she would miss the shot since her camera took too long to compose the picture, autofocus, and then take the picture. My camera was able to take beautiful, crystal-clear photos and video of action shots showing the dolphin in midair and interacting with my kids.

Swimming with the dolphins

The 18 mm-55 mm lens produced great quality photo and video images. There was abundant light generated from this lens that I was really happy with. The zoom lens worked perfectly. It was a perfect complement to the smaller lens.

The settings are easy to learn, and even my eight-year-old became very proficient at shooting great quality photos and video with this camera. Each of my kids had a chance to play around with the camera and each of them said “Dad, this camera is great and takes great pictures.”

Don’t worry, I won’t show you all of my vacation photos…only some of them

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog.

Gerry

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Guaranteed Marketing Failures for Attorneys

Gerry Oginski — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:42 +0000

Let your yellow pages rep design your ad. Why? Because the same design group designed all of the attorney ads. These folks clearly never learned about direct response marketing and individualistic marketing. Most attorneys are finally realizing that the yellow pages are becoming less and less relevant today.
Create a newsletter and send it to your list one time, proclaiming it doesn’t work.
Create a video directed and shot by your 9 year old who posts it to YouTube without editing.
Copy another attorney’s display ads, thinking that if they’re spending money on display ads in a newspaper or magazine, that it must be working.
Put your display ads into a newspaper once or twice.
Compete on price and claim that you are the lowest-priced attorney in town.
Go to CLE lectures where you only interact with the same colleagues in your specialty.
Participate in networking programs where you are required to make quid-pro-quo referrals regardless of the quality of that person’s service or business.
Put up a billboard sign with you smiling and a 1-800 vanity number. I know I’ll get flak from this one, but think about how many people you can expect to call from your billboard. In other words, what is your return on investment with a billboard? Most people passing by a billboard see it for a few seconds at a time. Do you really think you’ll get great name recognition from your billboard? Do you think someone needing your service six months from now will remember your fancy vanity number or your name?
Create a 15 second radio message and have it played 5 times on different stations at different times.

Why does attorney video do so well online and convert online viewers into callers?

For the very specific reason that people with legal problems go online to get information. When they search for information about their problem, you have an opportunity to educate them about their problem. You have the chance to enter the conversation going on in their mind with a video. You can’t do that with traditional forms of attorney advertising.

To learn more about how you can benefit from creating educational attorney video, explore my blog here, and my Total Online Video Solution for Lawyers.

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Here’s a really nice comment from Alex Valencia, marketing director of We Do Web Content. Here’s what he had to say after hearing me speak at Ben Glass’ Great Legal Marketing super conference in Virginia in June 2010…

“You are super passionate about what you do…You stole the show! I felt inspired after hearing you talk.”

Alex Valencia

“Gerry,

I watched your videos on LinkedIn and Foster Web Marketing’s website; however, I didn’t think your presentation would be as funny, inspiring and informative as it was. A pleasant surprise! You are super passionate about what you do and it’s infectious. I was especially appreciative that you were so willing to discuss your marketing successes. You stole the show! You were witty, well-prepared, and consistent. I felt inspired after hearing you talk.

You made video seem fun and simple. It’s a way to laugh at yourself and allow for others to see you as a person and not just a company. Your success gave us the push we needed to take action.

After listening to your presentation, we began outlining topics for our company’s videos and immediately created a YouTube page. Like you, we understand the value of content. We also understand that by educating our potential clients you can more easily win their trust and hopefully their business. Nowadays content is your sales person and you’ve got to be out there. Videos can be the next big thing to meeting in person. Thanks so much!”

Alex Valencia

Director of Sales

We Do Web Content

Fort Lauderdale, FL

O. 954-617-2148

C. 954.648.0565

E. alex@wedowebcontent.com

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3 Video Marketing Articles Attorneys Need to Read

Gerry Oginski — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:00:02 +0000

1. Video Marketing Tip for Attorneys – Offer Honest, Useful Information

This article appears in the online website REELSEO, an incredible resource for all things dealing with online video. I highly recommend subscribing to this site. If you want to learn all about the latest online video advances, then this is the site to get your information.

FYI- I wrote this article a few months ago, and Mark Robertson, the head of REELSEO just posted it last week. It’s my second attorney video article for REELSEO. (The first one I did for them was in 2008).

Click here for the article.

2. The Risks of Using a TelePrompTer in Your Law Firm Video

This is a critique of an attorney video that I did for Technolawyer Blog that used to be called “YouLaw” which was a play on words with YouTube and the Law. My video critique is now published under the blog feature called Smalllaw. Editor Neil Squillante describes Smalllaw as “Small firm, big dreams. SmallLaw provides you with a mix of practical advice that you can use today, and insight about what it will take for small law firms like yours to thrive in the future.”(FYI, fellow attorney and blogger Lee Rosen of North Carolina is also a featured writer for Smalllaw.)

Click here to read the article.

3. What lawyers can learn from Gary Vaynerchuk

If you don’t know who Gary Vaynerchuk is, I daresay you are living under a rock. He’s the guy who created a web tv show about wine. He’s developed a massive following and has leveraged that momentum into a marketing empire. This article from Imperius Legal Websites looks at what Vaynerchuk, author of “Crushing It,” has done in order to achieve extraordinary success. His story is remarkable and every attorney would do well to learn from him and study what he has accomplished and how he’s done it.

I am pleased to say that the author, Kelly Spradley, mentions me in the article along with two other remarkable attorneys.

“If you don’t believe that this strategy can be used by lawyers, take a look at Gerry Oginski, Carolyn Elefant, and Lee Rosen. Gerry Oginski is passionate about medical malpractice and accidents. He has created his personal brand online with videos. Carolyn Elefant is passionate about Small Law. She has been blogging on MyShingle.com since 2002. Lee Rosen has developed his personal brand through online videos, blogs, and podcasts.”

Read the full article to learn more about Gary Vaynerchuk and how you can learn tons from everyone mentioned in the article.

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog, and have a great day!

Gerry

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The John Burns Effect

Gerry Oginski — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:00:27 +0000

-You Can't Find This Newspaper Anywhere But Here-

Do you know what the Ken Burns effect is? If you’re a photo buff, you will. It’s where your photo editing program magically takes a still photo and creates movement to make it appear as if it’s a moving image. It’s really cool to see during a slide show. Ok, now you know what a Ken Burns effect is, but what is the John Burns effect?

I’m glad you asked. It’s when a really smart attorney recognizes that the only person to create video for him is a veteran trial lawyer who’s also an experienced video producer. The John Burns effect is where a lawyer realizes that it’s so important to create video with a producer who ‘gets it’ that he (or she) is willing to fly across the entire country just to create their educational video. That’s the John Burns effect.

To give you an idea of who John Burns is, here’s a photo of him in the Lawyers Video Studio creating tons of useful content.

Attorney John Burns

We’re shooting video with a green chroma-key background. You can see the video camera and wireless microphone sitting on a tripod. Notice the lights all around him? Illumination is the key.

Once you recognize that your video producer is the key to creating compelling content, you too will understand the John Burns effect.

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog.

Gerry

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How Much To Create a Martindale-Hubble Attorney Video?

Gerry Oginski — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:00:23 +0000

I am always looking on the web for video production companies that offer good value for your money.

I came upon Martindale-Hubbel’s video service and thought you’d want to know what they charge for creating video. Then you can compare it to what I offer and ask yourself which has a better value.

To create a 1 minute video, they charge $3,000. Yes, you read that correctly. A one-minute video. $3,000. Don’t believe me? Click here to see for yourself.

What do I offer?

With my Total Online Video Solution for Attorneys, we make video simple, fun and profitable.

Here’s how I do it.

I PLAN YOUR CONTENT

First, I conduct a personal strategy session with you. During that time I formulate a plan for producing your video content that draws on my 21 years as a medical malpractice trial attorney in addition to my expertise as a nationally recognized expert on Attorney Video Marketing and online video producer.

WE SHOOT YOUR VIDEO

My video crew will then shoot your video content based on our Strategy Session using hi-definition video equipment, professional lighting and microphone, acquiring enough content to make 33 video clips, 2-3 minutes in length each! Yes, you read that correctly. I said “33” video clips. Not 1 or 2 or 5 or even 7, but 33 whopping video clips. Most other video companies want you to create video between 45 seconds to 2 minutes- not us.

Once you’re done creating your video, you’re done! Now, sit back, relax and wait for the videos.

WE DO THE REST

What exactly is “The Rest?” I’m glad you asked, because this is where our unique 10 STEP PROCESS provides much more value than any other Attorney Video Marketing Solution gives you for your money.

THE REST

STEP 1- We start by creating a personalized, custom HD video channel, in essence, your own Branded YouTube for you or your Firm. This allows you to display all your videos in one central location. When viewers want to watch more of your videos, they don’t have to leave your video channel. All your videos are contained right there.

STEP 2- We then integrate your video channel right into your existing website so it looks and feels like it’s part of it.

STEP 3- My Post-Production Specialists professionally edit each of your videos using the latest HD editing software, with each video branded with graphics, intro and tag, with music intro and exit. We also balance audio levels and color correct if needed.

STEP 4- We then encode to the latest specifications and upload your videos directly to your video channel which will become the showcase of your website.

STEP 5- We upload your videos to all the major video sharing sites for mass distribution.

Is that all?

No. That’s just half of the story!

WE GIVE YOU YOUR OWN VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND TEACH YOU TO USE IT LIKE A PRO!

STEP 6- We give you the brand-new HD video equipment we just used to shoot your videos AND we teach you how to use it!

No other video company does this.

We give you a top-of-the line hi-def video camera, soft-box lighting, wireless lavalier microphone and tripod.

Why would we do this? Simple.

So you can create multiple videos any time of day or night. So you can be in the forefront of the online legal world any time there’s breaking news. So you don’t have to wait for a video crew to get to you to shoot your video. Being on the cusp of current legal events and commenting on them will make you stand out. The more videos you create, the better your chances of having your videos watched. That’s the goal, isn’t it? To make your phone ring?

My goal is to make it so simple and easy for you to create video.

When a new decision comes down, just turn on your camera to talk about it. When a popular drug is taken off the market, you’ll be one of the first to comment on it. Want to comment on an article, blog post or a particular type of case? Just turn on your equipment and start talking. After you’ve done 5 or more video clips, send us the memory card in the mail and we do all the rest!

This way you get the benefit of having 33 videos shot professionally and you also get the benefit of creating more video on your own schedule, any time you like.

STEP 7- You send us your memory card in our prepaid FedEX Envelope and once again my Post-Production Specialists professionally edit your video clips just like before, so each of your videos maintains a consistent and professional look and feel.

WE CRITIQUE YOUR VIDEO BEFORE UPLOADING

STEP 8- Before your own videos are finalized and uploaded, I personally review and critique each one. Where else can you get this personal interaction with one of the best known and well-recognized attorney video guru’s? Nowhere else.

STEP 9- We upload your brand-new videos to your video channel that we created for you.

STEP 10- We upload your brand-new videos to the major video sharing sites and optimize those videos with relevant keywords and descriptions to make them attractive for the video search engines.

Is that all? No. What’s next?

Just like on a shampoo bottle: “Wash, rinse & repeat.”

“Shoot more video, send us your memory card & repeat.”

Does it work?

You bet it does. I’M LIVING PROOF AND HERE’S WHY-

Video forms a bond and trust with your viewer. Video differentiates you from everyone else. Video establishes you as an expert without you ever having to say you’re an expert.

There is no other online video solution for attorneys that is created by a trial lawyer whose entire goal is to help other attorneys get onto video. There is no one offering a program like this at any price and certainly no video producer with over 300 videos online and almost 300,000 combined views.

WE’RE DIFFERENT and that’s really good.

Being different means that we stand out. Being different means that we offer more value for your marketing dollars. Being different means we help you stand out from the crowd and get noticed. That’s the goal, isn’t it? To be noticed; To create content that your viewer wants, that compels them to pick up the phone to ask you for more information.

To see what a smart investment our total online video solution is, I encourage you to call me now at 516-487-8207 or send me an email to: gerry@lawyersvideostudio.com. I welcome your call.

Creating video will be the best return on investment you can make, and I’m living proof of that.

To your success!

Gerry

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Airline Pilot turned Trial Attorney Shoots Video with NY Video Marketing Expert Gerry Oginski

Gerry Oginski — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:00:47 +0000

Ask yourself what type of person would fly from California to Long Island, New York just to shoot video with me?

The answer is, a really smart personal injury trial lawyer who recognizes how important it is to have a trial lawyer as your video producer.

John Burns was an airline pilot flying wide-bodied jets before he decided to become a personal injury trial lawyer in Southern California. When he decided to create educational video to market his law practice he recognized that there were no video production companies that had a trial lawyer who he could connect with, that understood the type of law he practiced. Until he found me.

He found what I offered so compelling that rather than have him shoot video with a videographer that I personally trained, he decided to fly across the entire country and come to my office so I could direct and produce his videos. Talk about an ego boost! What he learned during our video shoot confirmed his belief that it was vitally important to have a trial lawyer as his video producer. In a few weeks, you’re going to hear John, in his own words on video, describe why he flew cross-country to shoot video with me in the Lawyers Video Studio here on Long Island.

During one of John’s videos he mentioned an area of law that I felt needed to be changed. I stopped him and he corrected the important point he was making. He immediately told me that if this was being done with a regular videographer, there was no way this important nuance would have been picked up, and would likely have been misinterpreted by someone listening to it.

We shot over 40 video clips in one day. A long and very productive day. Congratulations to John Burns and watch for previews of his videos and behind the scenes photos- one of which is posted here.

If you’re interested in the only video coaching group for lawyers in the country, then click here to learn more. If you want to start creating compelling video that will convert online viewers into callers, like John did today, I encourage you to click here to learn more.

Gerry

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An exciting presentation at Great Legal Marketing superconference in Virginia

Gerry Oginski — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:42 +0000

I was speaking to over 250 attorneys on June 11, 2010 at the Hyatt in Fairfax, Virginia. The room was packed. Ben Glass had just finished talking about ethics in attorney advertising. 5:00 pm arrived and I had my wireless microphone all set; my laptop was ready to go and my wireless pointer was plugged in. I walked up on stage and the first question I asked the crowd after introducing myself was “How is it that a solo practitioner like myself is able to compete with the biggest law firms in Manhattan with the biggest marketing budgets?”

The answer explored five keywords and the number of websites that compete for those very competitive search terms. The search terms were “New York medical malpractice lawyer.” Google shows that 5 million websites vie for those search terms. “Do know which website consistently comes up in the #1 organic search results?” My New York Medical Malpractice Trial attorney website does.

The crowd got very quiet and their eyes opened wide, eager for more.

Later, I asked “What if you could own the first page of YouTube?”

Technically, you can’t ‘own’ the first page of YouTube, but in a practical sense you can. “How?” you ask? By having all twenty of your videos show up on the first page results of your search terms on YouTube. That’s how you can ‘own’ the real estate on the first page of YouTube. I then showed the group how I “own” the first page of YouTube for specific search terms.

Then I asked, “What if you could also own the second page of YouTube as well?” I then told them that for those specific search terms I own the second page too. Now, I really had everyone’s attention.

The important question I asked was “What do you think an online viewer would think if they did a search for their particular legal problem and they came upon a YouTube page where every single video on the page (except for the paid videos at the top) was yours?” Who do you think a viewer is going to call after seeing all of your videos; you or your competitor who only has a static website?

I had a blast talking to this group of smart, energetic and eager attorneys willing to learn how to market themselves in ethical, out-of-the box ways. I was glad I had a chance to talk with many brilliant attorneys who are blowing away their competition using so many different marketing methods. It was nice to actually meet a lot of attorneys I communicate with on Facebook and Twitter but had never actually met in person.

The feedback I received from the attorneys were amazing.

Attorney John Fisher said “Awesome job, Gerry! You gave the best presentation of the seminar.”

Laura Lee Sparks said “Gerry it was great meeting you at the GLM Conference, your presentation was rockin! I’ve already sent several of my clients and collegues in your direction to get them moving on video!!”

Attorney Andrew Garcia said “Gerry – I have to say, your presentation was top notch! You gave us so much value and information (and inspiration) in just one short hour. Useful information?” How about INVALUABLE information. Great presentation and thanks a million!”

Attorney Rob McKinney said “Powerful presentation.Thanks again.”

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P.S. By the way, if you need a speaker to talk to your group of attorneys about how video can help convert online viewers into callers and why attorneys need to create video now, pick up the phone and call me 516-487-8207 or send me an email to Gerry@lawyersvideostudio.com. I welcome your call.

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