Episode 78 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we’re speaking with Joshua Hodges, Partner at Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers.

In this episode, Joshua and host Nick Werker discuss how embracing your background and leaning into your strengths can shape a powerful law firm brand, why authentic community engagement can be a more effective marketing strategy than traditional tactics and how mastering client intake and phone handling can ultimately make or break a firm’s ability to grow.

About our guest:

As the managing partner of Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers, Joshua Hodges has personally handled hundreds of personal injury cases while managing a team that has successfully handled over 1,000 personal injury cases. His team has obtained great success collecting over 10 million dollars for injured people in 2025 alone.

He is a sought-after speaker, often appearing on national legal podcasts as well as speaking at several conferences where he teaches lawyers how to make more of an impact on their local community and build a stronger law firm.

Learn more about Joshua's firm here: https://thehometownlawyers.com/attorneys/josh-hodges/

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