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May 13
49m 53s

From Teenage Hustler to Legal Podcast CE...

Dave Polykoff
About this episode

Dennis is the CEO of the Legal Podcast Network, where he helps attorneys and legal professionals who struggle with standing out in a crowded marketplace to position themselves as trusted authorities and attract higher-quality clients—all by leveraging impactful authority content and streamlined podcasting.

In this episode, you’ll learn:


→ How to create authority content that pre-sells your audience and distinguishes your brand from competitors

→ Actionable strategies for repurposing long-form content to maximize your reach and save time

→ Systems and tools for scaling your content production without sacrificing quality or your valuable time

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CONNECT WITH DENNIS


🌐 Website: http://www.thelegalpodcastnetwork.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpnlegalpodcastnetwork/

💼 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dennismeador

👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555141202856

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelegalpodcastnetwork_

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🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVE


🌐 Website: DavePolykoff.com

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/davepolykoff

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🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@davepolykoff

👤 Facebook: facebook.com/davidpolykoff

🐦 X/Twitter: x.com/DavePoly

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00:00 Introduction – What is Authority Content and Why Does It Matter?

03:28 The Dangers of Being Commoditized as a Consultant, Coach, or Attorney

08:26 Dennis’s Entrepreneurial Backstory and First Moves into Digital Marketing

16:42 Early Legal Industry Challenges and Shifting to Content Marketing

22:39 How Podcasting Became a Growth Engine for Personal Branding

24:05 Content Repurposing Secrets: From One Podcast to Dozens of Assets

28:22 High-Production Branding: Pre-, During, and Post-Production Essentials

31:10 Content Planning: Interviewing for Authority and SEO Results

34:51 Real Client Transformations: From Invisible to Industry Thought Leader

38:41 Scaling Authority Content: Tools, Team Building, and the AI/Editing Balance

46:23 Key Mindset Shift: Do Only What Only You Can Do

47:17 How to Connect with Dennis + Legal Podcast Network 2.0 Preview

49:06 Closing Thoughts & Subscribe


Whether you’re a legal professional or a coach/consultant eager to 10x your personal brand, this episode is packed with actionable insights to get you seen, trusted, and referred as THE authority in your niche. Remember to subscribe for more strategies to grow your personal brand and your business!

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