

Spill the Ink
The Reputation Ink Podcast
Reputation Ink’s Principal & President Michelle Calcote King interviews consultants and experts, discussing ways law firms, AEC firms and other professional services firms can grow through thought leadership-fueled marketing and public relations.

Ending the Standoff: AEC Marketers vs. Technical Experts
Reputation Ink | Aug. 7, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
In this episode of “Spill the Ink,” Michelle Calcote King sits down with Gabe Lett, Chief Marketing Officer at Prairie…
The MIT Program: How Strong Habits Drove 82% New Business Growth at One Law Firm
Reputation Ink | Jul. 17, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
Many law firms invest in excellent business development coaching, see fantastic initial results, then watch…
The Legal Marketer’s Blind Spot: Start Treating Lawyers as Clients
Reputation Ink | Jul. 7, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
You can’t sell a product effectively without understanding it. In law firms, that product is…
Challenging AEC’s Myth That “Anyone Can Do Marketing”
Reputation Ink | Jun. 11, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
The misconception that “anyone can do marketing” creates barriers that relegate AEC marketers to tactical roles rather than strategic business…
Beyond Business Cards: Authentic Networking for New Law Firm Partners
Reputation Ink | May. 27, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
In this episode, Michelle Calcote King sits down with Megan Senese, co-founder and principal at…
AEC Strategy Driven by True Connection, Not Transactional Relationships
Reputation Ink | May. 5, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
Technical expertise is merely table stakes in the AEC industry. How firms approach their relationship-building…
Giving Up Carbon-Copy Market Entry Tactics in AEC Firms
Reputation Ink | Apr. 22, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
“We didn’t want to be somebody that just came in and it was about the bottom line and the revenue….
Attorney Work-Life Balance: Managing Boundaries and Client Relations
Reputation Ink | Apr. 10, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
In this episode of “Spill the Ink,” Michelle Calcote King speaks with Amanda Waesch, who…
Turning Data into Decisions: Research-Driven Strategies for AEC Firms
Reputation Ink | Mar. 26, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
Most AEC firms recognize research’s potential and understand they can’t rely on assumptions or gut…
The Rewards When DEI Drives Innovation in Law Firms
Reputation Ink | Mar. 10, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
Law firms are often seen as slow to change, but diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be powerful drivers of…
Exploring Mentorship Outside Traditional Channels as AEC Marketers
Reputation Ink | Mar. 5, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
Professional growth can come from the most unexpected relationships. Reagan Branham, Chief Marketing Officer at…
Breaking Misconceptions: How Legal Marketers Are Innovating and Advancing the Field
Reputation Ink | Feb. 5, 2025 | Spill The Ink Podcast
In this episode, John Byrne, the Chief Marketing Officer at Gould & Ratner and the…