388. Choosing Your Law Firm Name with Alexandra Watkins

388. Choosing Your Law Firm Name with Alexandra Watkins

Author: My Legal Academy October 16, 2023 Duration: 39:26

Today, my guest is Alexandra Watkins. Alexandra has a company based around her website, EatMyWords.com - which you'll understand once you listen to the podcast - she is a naming specialist, that nuanced and niched aspect of copywriting where people come up with names for companies, services, and products (you ever heard of the Baconator from Wendy's? Well, Alexandra is the one who named it). We have a delightful conversation, talking about brand names that she's developed for law firms. As we think about branding, or even rebranding our law firms, it's never really been easier to do that if you're so inclined. This is an important topic to cover, and Alexandra shares some great information.

In this episode, Neil and Alexandra discuss:

  • Naming and branding your law firm.
  • Creating a marketable and sellable brand for your firm.
  • How SMILE and SCRATCH can help you select the best name for your firm.
  • Creative strategies for making your name pop.

Key Takeaways:

  • If your name is difficult, you may not want to name your firm after yourself - it can be hard for potential clients to find you if they can’t spell it.
  • If a name makes you scratch your head, scratch it off your list.
  • People remember words and names that they have an association with.
  • If you’re buying a domain with a difficultly spelled word, buy the common misspellings as well and have them redirect to your correct website.

"Your name shouldn’t be ambiguous. Nothing about your business should be ambiguous." — Alexandra Watkins

Get in touch with Alexandra Watkins:

Website: https://eatmywords.com/

Book: https://eatmywords.com/brand-names-book/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatmywords

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawatkins/


Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Ruby Receptionist - Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time - to learn more, go to https://get.ruby.com/TLE or call 844.311.7829
  • The Net Profit CFO - Ryan Kimler works with attorneys who want to enjoy higher net profits without working longer or harder. With just 9 Simple Numbers, Ryan will help you drive more profit to your bottom line-and he won't confuse you with all the details! Connect with Ryan at www.netprofitcfo.com.


Get in touch with Neil:

Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/


Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms...


Navigating the legal landscape while trying to build a sustainable business is a unique challenge, one that The Law Entrepreneur tackles head-on. This isn't just about legal theory; it's a practical guide for anyone who sees their legal expertise as the foundation for a thriving enterprise. Each episode feels like a candid conversation, pulling back the curtain on the real-world business of law. You'll hear from the podcast host and guests about building a brand, implementing efficient systems, and finding clients in a modern market, all while maintaining the rigorous standards of the profession. The discussions go beyond typical career advice, delving into the mindset shifts required to transition from practitioner to owner. Whether it's marketing, technology, leadership, or niche development, this series provides actionable insights for the journey. Brought to you by My Legal Academy, this podcast serves as an essential resource for lawyers, paralegals, and legal consultants ready to architect their own success. Tune in for honest stories of setbacks and breakthroughs, all focused on creating a law practice that is as innovative as it is compliant.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Law Entrepreneur
Podcast Episodes
438. The Ultimate Intake Conversion Checklist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:33
Most Law Firms Are Losing Clients at Intake—Are You? 97% of law firms are leaving money on the table by failing at one crucial step: intake conversion. If you’re not responding to leads in under 1 minute, following up 12…
437. The Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:19
Most lawyers are stuck in feast-or-famine mode, relying on outdated marketing and manual processes. But what if your law firm could sign more clients, automate intake, and scale effortlessly?In this episode, Sam Mollaei…
436. Best ChatGPT GPTs For Lawyers (AI) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:33
Mastering Law Firm Intake Was a Game-Changer—Here’s What You MissedOur latest training revealed the exact intake system that top law firms use to sign 1,000+ clients per month—without chasing more leads or hiring more s…
435. Law Firm Growth Strategies For 2025 (AI) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
Most lawyers think intake is just a formality—what if it’s the one thing holding your firm back from explosive growth?Kick-off 2025 by mastering the client intake process and transforming your law firm. Join Sam Mollaei,…
434. The Secrets Behind Signing 1,000 Clients a Month [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:35
The Intake Crisis No Lawyer Talks About (But Every Firm Faces)Sam and Eamon will unpack INTAKE best practices law firm owners can apply immediately at the upcoming live virtual event “Mastering Law Firm Intake: The Secre…
433. How I Would 2X an Immigration Law Firm in 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:38
The Hidden Tools Transforming Law Firms: Exclusive AI Mastery EventGet insider access to how AI is revolutionizing the legal profession, learn actionable strategies to scale your law firm effortlessly, and see real tools…
432. How I Would 2X an Estate Planning Law Firm in 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:31
What if doubling your revenue in just one year wasn’t a dream—but a step-by-step process you could start today? In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra pull back the curtain to reveal the exact blueprint to 2X your es…
431. Law Firm Marketing Secrets with Charley Mann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
Are you ready to take your law firm to unprecedented heights? In this high-energy episode of the My Legal Academy podcast, Sam Mollaei teams up with Charley Mann, founder of Law Firm Alchemy, to unveil the marketing and…
430. 5 Secrets To Scaling Your Law Firm Faster Than Ever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:38
The Biggest Mistake Keeping Your Law Firm Small? Not Scaling Smarter—Here’s How to Fix It.Struggling to grow your law firm in today’s competitive landscape? Episode 430 of The Law Entrepreneur reveals the exact strategie…
429. Should Lawyers Have Side Hustles? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:37
Could your side hustle be costing you more than it’s worth?Uncover the hidden pitfalls of side gigs and learn why focusing on your law practice may be the smarter path to growth. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyr…