Stephen Smith | Mass Tort Strategist

@BernieSanders Those men own the largest companies in America, if their stocks in their company went down it would be devastating not only for the country but millions of Americans who’s also invested in those same companies. Are you saying Bernie if you were president you’d tank our country?

Since Trump was elected: Mark Zuckerberg got $25 billion richer Jeff Bezos got $36 billion richer Larry Ellison got $78 billion richer Elon Musk got $187 billion richer Meanwhile, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, food & housing costs soar and AI is killing jobs.

President Trump secures massive EU trade deal!! $750B in U.S. purchases, $600B investment, and major wins on trade, defense, and tariffs.

@GovPressOffice Newscum you’re not Trump sole trying to be.

JOE ROGAN IS A SNACK-SIZED PODCASTER WHO CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT ME (OBSESSED! "CRUSH?" NO THANK YOU!) BUT IS TOO SCARED TO HAVE ME ON AND LET HIS AUDIENCE HEAR THE TRUTH. JUST LIKE DOZY DON HE OFTEN “CHICKENS OUT”. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE GUY AND WISH THE MINI HOST THE BEST IN LIFE! I’LL COME ON AND WILL HELP SAVE THE SHOW AND ITS PLUMMETING RATINGS! — GCN

@GavinNewsom Oh stop Newscum you have more illegals in California than that

Donald Trump is keeping the government closed so he can kick 600,000 Californians off their health insurance.

@ML3democrats Eeeeeeee

As of today, how would you rate your level of support for Governor Gavin Newsom? He stands up to Trump in a remarkable way. He terrifies Trump A. Very Strong Support (100%) B. Strong Support (75%) C. Moderate Support (50%) D. Limited Support (25%) E. No Support (0%)

@Reform_West @GavinNewsom Say your dumb without saying your dumb

Maybe it’s because they shut down the government.

Obama if anyone is responsible for destroying americas health care it’s you. All I ever see is you lie to the American people with no consequences. Our goverment will shut down because the democrats want to use the American tax paying dollars for everything but the American people. You are a disgrace.

Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

@GavinNewsom Gavin, is your political strategy accusing your opponents of doing what you are doing and have been doing. We should call you governor gaslighting

Wake up, America. Stephen Miller has already publicly labeled the Democratic Party as a terrorist organization. This isn’t about crime and safety. It’s about dismantling our democratic institutions. We cannot allow acts of political violence to be weaponized and used to threaten tens of millions of Americans.

Since Obama and the use of Social media and allowing media to lie to American people (which Obama did). There are powers that want to distort our great nation and the best way is to divide us and get American people to voluntarily give up their god given rights. Just look at anyone today on the left and how kids think that communism is better?

Before Trump, there wasn't constant talk of a civil war, there was no "national divorce" idea, we weren't obsessed with red states vs blue states. Think back to Bush Sr, Bush Jr. Obama, Bill Clinton, and every other president. When did us vs them explode? Who was the 1st POTUS to viciously curse their opponents in every debate and every post? He lit the fire. And it will take us years to put it out.

Oh cool I can do that too. Red states with ZERO Dem house seats: Oklahoma Arkansas Iowa Utah Nebraska Idaho Montana West Virginia Alaska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Red states with just ONE Dem house seat: Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Kansas Should I keep going?

@GavinNewsom Don’t California our America Newscum

Two can play this game.

Chasing perfection poisons your practice. Balance fuels real ethical wins. Obsession isn’t the enemy if you point it at what truly matters. 🧵 Legal marketing loves to sell “perfection or bust," but that mindset weighs you down. Ever sacrifice family time or your gut for the next “sure bet” lead source? I learned this juggling health obsessions and donut runs. The trick isn’t avoiding contradictions. It’s building simple routines you can hold, even on chaotic days. Here’s how it works for legal growth: Rigid, all-or-nothing thinking? Burnout. Tiny pivots, like switching that sugar-packed coffee for black, create compound gains. You don’t have to overhaul your process overnight. Audit one partner. Drop one outdated vendor. Small, sincere steps stack up over time. Want to restore trust? Build systems around what you stand for. Then give yourself space for splurges and off-days. Balance creates sustainable progress. Obsession with ethics, not shortcuts, guards your reputation and keeps the leads real. Guilt and rigidity only wear you down faster. The best firms aren’t flawless. They check in, course-correct, and stay real with their teams and partners. That’s how trust grows beyond just numbers. Every daily win, choosing honesty over hype, checking one small metric, carving time for family, protects your vision long after the vendor pitches fade. What “imperfection” actually keeps your practice grounded? Where have you chosen balance over burnout? Drop your honest shift below. #legalmarketing #ethics

@EastEndJoe You want to know the difference, they would all proudly fight for our nation instead of want to see its destruction

I support this idea!

What if integrity... real, stubborn integrity... is the hidden edge every law firm claims to value but few are willing to use? Growing up in South Florida, I watched the opioid crisis take down families. Dealers went to prison, but the big companies walked away richer. It was hard not to feel like justice left the room. Then I saw a handful of law firms fighting back for victims: mass torts. The spark was lit. I started helping connect those victims with the attorneys who could help. But then came another punch: most legal marketers chasing quick wins and ignoring ethics, misleading firms and clients alike. I couldn’t look away. That’s the real reason this business started. One honest solution to each hard problem, one step at a time. Is your commitment to ethics costing you, or could it be the thing that finally sets your practice apart? #legalethics #masstorts

Chasing ROI is a trap! Disciplined ethics and capital strategy are what actually set you free. Most lawyers believe you have to spend big to stand out. I used to think the exact same way. Staring up at endless billboards and flashy ads, it felt like drowning—my brand always just beneath the surface. But here’s what experience forced me to learn, sometimes the hard way. • Discipline with money will outlast any marketing blitz. • Ethics cannot be swapped for clicks or quick leads. No exceptions. • Saying “no” to shortcuts builds the trust that keeps your firm afloat. • Clarity beats cleverness. If an offer feels shady, walk away. • Growth that costs your values isn’t growth at all. Once I stopped measuring success by how much I spent and started focusing on doing things right, I saw more than business growth. I found a calmer mind and stronger relationships, at work and home. I choose restraint. I choose ethics, even if it takes longer. If you’ve felt torn between fast wins and doing the right thing, you’re not alone. Discipline is hard but it’s what lets you sleep at night... and build something you can be proud of. How do you balance growth and integrity in your own practice? #legalmarketing #lawfirm

If you still think mass torts are ‘out of your league,’ you’re sabotaging your own practice. I used to buy into the myth that only the biggest firms could take on giants like Pfizer. Years ago, I watched smart, ethical lawyers freeze, letting fear and doubt close off real growth. Here’s what shapes how I do business and how I lead: – Stay honest, no matter who’s watching. – Build trust before asking for trust. – People over profits, always. – Refuse shortcuts; choose the long, proven path. – Never let fear write the rules. – Education beats ignoring what you don’t know. – Work with partners who show up with transparency. I remember the first time I sat down with a team stuck on the fence about mass torts. Their nerves were obvious. But after breaking it down, you could see the nervousness change to relief, realizing growth was possible without burning bridges or budgets. That’s why I lead with patience and facts. I know how hard it is to trust, especially when stakes are high. But facing change, ethically and with clarity, opened doors for them that staying “safe” never could. If you believe integrity and growth can go together, I want to hear your story. What fear is holding you back from the next step? #masstort #legalmarketing

@ChrisDJackson Seriously? Him taking time to get red light therapy makes you sick? It’s refreshing to see someone in charge of our health doing things good for his health and a lot better than Biden asleep at the beach while our country fell apart.

Imagine if someone in the Biden Administration got caught doing this. It would be headlines for days. The double standard is off the charts.

Nothing like the head of Health and Human Services clocking out midday to hit the tanning bed. Totally normal behavior during a national crisis, right? Unbelievable. You can’t make this stuff up.

Would you give a million-dollar check to someone who doesn’t stand out in a crowd? I ask myself this every time I walk into a room packed with lawyers and vendors. Each one promising trust, ethics, and results. Funny thing is, you only know who really means it when the stakes get high. Early in my career, I watched vendors trade their reputations for a few laughs and a drink at the bar. One careless joke. One slurred story. That’s all it takes for credibility to slip through your fingers. I decided I’d take a different path—even if it meant being the only one in a suit when everyone else loosened up. Here’s what that looks like in my world: I show up prepared. No matter the hour, audience, or venue. I treat every first impression like it could decide everything, because sometimes it does. I answer hard questions with honesty, not spin. Especially when someone’s putting real money on the line. I work harder than anyone to prove I deserve the trust clients give me. I hold my word, even when no one’s watching. I walk away from the easy shortcut, every single time. I reflect on my actions daily: Would I trust me if I were on the other side of the table? Law firms don’t hand out second chances when cases and lives are at stake. Their trust is earned by how you act, when you think no one’s looking, and even more when everyone is. Why does this matter? Because partnership means carrying each other’s reputations and livelihoods. I want people to know: if you bet your firm’s future on me, I show up at my best. Every conversation, every handshake, every late-night email. This philosophy shapes my leadership. My team feels it. Our clients see it. Would you give a million-dollar check to someone who doesn’t stand out in a crowd? I ask myself this every time I walk into a conference or sit across from a law firm staking their reputation and budget on their next move. Here’s my philosophy: Outwork everyone. I research harder. I show up earlier. I know my facts—so I can answer every tough question with clarity, not guesswork. Protect your word. If I say I’ll do something, I follow through, no shortcuts, no excuses. Hold the line, even when everyone else lets loose. I’ve watched vendors blow trust for a few drinks and cheap laughs. I stick to my standards—because respect isn’t built in the good times, it’s built when the stakes are high. Dress for the weight of the responsibility. If someone hands me a million dollars, I want them to know they made the right decision before I say a word. How you show up shows what you value. Never forget who’s watching. Every moment—at networking events, late nights, or high-pressure meetings—is a first impression to someone. I can’t afford to fall short, and neither can my clients. I learned this the hard way early on. I watched seasoned professionals lose ground over one careless night. I made the choice to be the most reliable person in the room, no matter what. That approach shapes how I lead. My team knows: We’re trusted first because we act like stewards, not opportunists. Clients can relax, knowing someone is guarding their interests—even when no one’s looking. If you had to hand over everything you’ve worked for to someone else, what would you need to see in them first? Let’s talk standards—where do you draw your line? #legalmarketing #lawfirmgrowth #masstorts If you had to bet your future on one handshake, who would you trust? Let’s talk about it—what’s the line you refuse to cross? Drop your story below. #business #network #reputation

Balance isn’t boring. It’s my act of rebellion against an ‘all or nothing’ world. People see my obsession with fitness and health and try to fit me in a box. But the truth is, I don’t fit anyone’s mold. Not as a founder, a dad, or a friend. Here’s what I believe,both in business and in life: Compassion matters more than perfection. I care deeply. About my daughter’s giggle, my wife’s coffee order, and my team’s sense of purpose. I don’t care for the look of “flawless.” Obsession isn’t a flaw. The world says obsession is unhealthy, but focus is how I find connection. I go all in on what I love, be it mass tort strategy, bird training, or savoring the perfect donut. Discipline doesn’t mean denying joy. You’ll find me championing clean routines... and also going all-out at Shipley’s Donuts or with a McDonald’s value meal. The trick is knowing when to tighten the reins and when to let go. Tiny habits create freedom. When I gave up sugar and cream in my coffee, I didn’t just swap a drink. I proved to myself that small wins stack up. Each compound change makes it easier to choose the hard right over the easy wrong. Vulnerability drives progress. My daughters tiny feet remind me that time rushes forward, whether I want it to or not. If I’m not present, if I hide behind work or ego, I miss the magic. The real reason I do all this. Chaos can be calm. Scuba diving below the surface, I find peace where most see risk. Leading in a volatile market? Same deal. I don’t run from the mess. I look for the pattern beneath the noise. Why does it matter? Because I believe law should serve people, not profit. I believe a successful life includes the donut and the discipline. And I believe there’s no shame in loving the mess, whether you find that in business, at home, or somewhere in between. If you value balance and realness over the illusion of perfection, let’s talk. What’s your “unhealthy” habit that keeps you grounded? I want to hear the truth. #legalmarketing #lawfirmgrowth #masstorts

Justice should never bow to profit. Here’s why I refuse to play by the industry’s dirty rules. I grew up watching billion-dollar companies sell pain and walk away untouched. The same suits who pushed opioids into my community made fortunes while families fell apart, while small-time dealers got life in prison. That picture of imbalance never left me. But then I met a group of attorneys willing to fight back. The real ones (the stubborn, relentless kind) waging war against corporate negligence in mass torts. That’s when something clicked for me: justice isn’t passive. It takes grit, and it takes people who won’t bend to shortcuts or sell out for a quick win. So here’s what I stand for no matter how tough it gets: People always come first, even if that means turning down the “easy” money. Ending the cycle of deception. No false promises, no bait and switch, ever. Never selling out a single victim for higher margins. There’s no victory in that. If information can save or empower, it’s my duty to put it in their hands, not gatekeep the truth. When I see a broken system, I don’t blame. I get to work and fix what’s missing, even if that means building something nobody’s seen before. Ethics are not a marketing gimmick. They’re what keeps us human when the pressure’s on. Leadership is about unyielding transparency. Every step, every decision, everything above board. That’s not philosophy for philosophy’s sake. I lived it the hard way. When I left my first law firm role, I saw firsthand how shady advertisers and broken systems blocked real victims from getting help and pushed good lawyers into a corner. I couldn’t stomach watching people be lied to, again and again, just for someone else’s gain. That pain built my compass. I led our team to solve every problem as it surfaced. If the truth was hidden, we pulled it into the light. If a client was left in the dark, we stood with them. When the market said, ‘Take the shortcut,’ we chose the long route. Every. Single. Time. That’s how I lead. And it’s the only way we get real win-win progress for law firms and the people counting on them. If you share these beliefs, I want to hear your story. How do you defend your values when the stakes are high? Drop your hardest battle below. Let’s see what standing up really looks like. #legalmarketing #lawfirm #masstorts