Today we’d like to introduce you to Megan Hodgkiss.
Hi Megan, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Sure! My name is Megan Hodgkiss, and I’m the CEO of Hodgkiss Consulting LLC, a strategic communications and content marketing company. I didn’t plan on starting a communications consulting business. About 10 years ago, I was a new law school graduate, looking for a job in First Amendment law. But unfortunately, the bottom had just fallen out of the legal market, and the firms that practiced Communication Law just weren’t hiring. So, it was time for a Plan B. A few of my friends who were solo lawyers or worked for a law firm reached out to me — they knew I was looking for a full-time associate position, but in the meantime, would I be interested in writing their blog or their newsletter? They remembered from our time in law school or working together on legal organizations that I was a good writer. So I started writing one firm’s blogs. And then another firm reached out. And then another. I realized that there was a need here. I formed my company, Hodgkiss Consulting LLC and started working with firms all over Atlanta on their content marketing and strategic communications. Currently, my company works with lawyers and firms across the US on communication projects including web content, blogs, newsletters, social media, conference papers, articles — and so much more.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
When you’re the first person in your family and friend group to launch a business, figuring out the logistics and administrative work can be a challenge. You don’t know what you don’t know. I would say the first several months of Hodgkiss Consulting were a little bit of trial and error (pardon the legal pun), but I quickly figured out what worked — and what needed improvement. One of the best decisions I made was to hire a business coach. She helped me get organized and put processes in place that I continue to use to this day.
We’ve been impressed with Hodgkiss Consulting LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
At Hodgkiss Consulting LLC, we help busy attorneys regularly publish quality written content. This can include blogs, newsletters, or social media posts. We can draft your website content, as well as write presentation papers, articles, employee bios, award nominations, and more. Please reach out to us if you have an upcoming writing project or if your current content needs a little refresh. We’re always happy to help!
What do you like and dislike about your field?
LIKES:
– Learning about new social media platforms, SEO trends, and other communication tips and tricks
– Creative approaches to legal content
– Community engagement
DISLIKES:
– Stale, repetitive, or outdated content
– Inside-the-box thinking
– Broken links!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hodgkissconsulting.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HodgkissConsulting/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hodgkissconsulting
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HodgkissMedia
- Other: https://www.hodgkissconsulting.com/portfolio
Image Credits
Headshots ctsy Rupa Kapoor / Woman Redesigned Graphics ctsy Hodgkiss Consulting LLC
