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Lead Counsel
What happens when law, business & life collide? What if you could hang out with law firm owners and accomplished business leaders earning seven, eight, and nine figures a year, and gain insights that propel legal cases, and businesses forward exponentially? The Lead Counsel podcast, hosted by Thomas Tona, is a weekly show that delves into the world of law, the business of law, life, and where the three intersect. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with industry insiders and…
Episodes
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116: The New Succession Planning Part 01: Why Most Lawyers Fail at Succession Planning and How to Avoid It
Why Most Lawyers Fail at Succession Planning and How to Avoid It Episode Description: In this high-impact debut episode of The New Succession Planning Series…
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115: Scaling the Wall: Trauma, Self-Awareness, and the Fight to Lead — A Conversation with Chris Earley
In this powerful episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona sits down with Boston personal injury attorney and author Chris Earley for a raw, unfiltered…
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114: From $30K to $100M: Building a Trial Firm That Wins Big with Ryan McKeen
In this powerhouse episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Ryan McKeen, co-founder of the Connecticut Trial Firm and founder of Best…
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113: Built Different: John Uustal on Redefining Trial Law with Courage, Vision, and Results
In this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with legendary trial attorney John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal, known nationwide…
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112: From Mats to Mindset: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shaped a Legal Leader
In this transformative episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney of Tonalaw, sits down with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and…
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111: Let Go to Gain Control: Law, Leadership, and Life Lessons from Portugal
In this powerful takeover episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona hands the mic to returning guest and Florida criminal defense attorney Adam…
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110: From Solo to Scale: Jenn Gore on Building a Legacy Law Firm and the Power of Strategic Mergers
The discussion in this episode brings together highlights from our three past episodes featuring powerhouse personal injury attorney, business coach, and…
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109: Behind the Briefs: Mastering Law Firm Operations for Sustainable Growth
In this insightful solo episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney at Tonalaw, takes listeners behind the scenes of what…
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108: Mastermind Magic: It's all in the prep
In this solo episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona shares a behind-the-scenes look into his intensive preparation and participation in a legal…
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107: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: Q&A!
Welcome to another powerful installment of the Lead Counsel Podcast, hosted by Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney at TonaLaw. In this collaborative…
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106: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: Hiring!
In this powerhouse episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, Tom Tona of Tonalaw is joined by Charley Mann of They Don't Teach This in Law School, for a candid…
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105: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: Time Management!
In this high-impact collaboration between The Lead Counsel Podcast and They Don't Teach This in Law School, hosts Tom Tona and Charley Mann tackle a…
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104: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: Q&A, Part 2!
Episode 8 of the Lead Counsel podcast, in collaboration with They Don't Teach This in Law School, delivers a masterclass in growing a law firm that lasts…
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103: From Bankruptcy to Building an Eight-Figure Legal Empire: How Ali Katz Redefined Success for Lawyers
In this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona, CEO and founding attorney at TonaLaw, welcomes trailblazing legal entrepreneur Ali Katz to unpack the raw truth…
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102: From Local Powerhouse to National Player: Jennifer Gore on Growth, Mergers, and Mindset
Jenn Gore has done something most lawyers will never do, monetized her law practice via an equity sale. In this game-changing episode of the Lead Counsel…
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101: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: The Future!
In this powerful episode of Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona of TonaLaw and co-host Charley Mann of Law Firm Alchemy tackle the future of the legal…
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100: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: Leadership!
What does it really take to lead a successful law firm? In Episode 4 of our special series collaboration between the Lead Counsel Podcast and They Don't Teach…
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099: Lead Counsel x They Don't Teach This in Law School Collab: Money!
In this must-listen second installment of the collaborative podcast series between Lead Counsel and They Don't Teach This in Law School, hosts Tom Tona and…
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098: Building to Sell Your Law Firm with Tom Lenfestey
In this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona, Founder and CEO of TonaLaw, is joined by Tom Lenfestey, Founder and CEO of The Law Practice Exchange, to…
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097: Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury: Navigating Complex Intersecting Claims with Mary Ellen O'Connor
On this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona welcomes Mary Ellen O'Connor, founder of O'Connor Law PLLC, a premier New York workers' compensation and Social…
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096: Building Bridges After the Exit: Leadership, Loss, and Legacy in Law with Bill Umansky
In this powerful and deeply introspective episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney at Tonalaw, sits down with his long-time friend…
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095:Mastering Lien Resolution and Settlement Planning with Jason Lazarus
On this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona dives deep into one of the most complex and overlooked aspects of personal injury law: lien…
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094: Mastering Law Firm Growth and Leadership with Atticus CEO Valerie Peterson
What does it take to build a thriving law practice while maintaining a great life? In this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona, founder of Tonalaw, sits…
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093: Ask Me Anything with Robert Austrian
How do you build a successful legal career, grow a law firm, and balance life all at once? In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode, Lead Counsel host Tom…
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092: Mastering Truck Accident Litigation and AI in Law with Tim Semelroth
In this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona sits down with Tim Semelroth, a board-certified trucking accident attorney and trial advocacy professor, to…
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091:The Art of People-First Recruiting with Tiffany Grosskreutz
In this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Tiffany Grosskreutz, a top recruiter at Titus Talent Strategies, to uncover the…
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090: Building the Future of Criminal Defense through Internship and Mentorship with Adam Rossen
What does it take to shape the next generation of criminal defense lawyers? In this special episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona sits down with Adam Rossen…
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089: AI, Law Firm Growth, and the Future of Legal Tech with Michael McCready
How can AI transform your law firm's efficiency, client success, and overall profitability? In this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona, founder of TonaLaw…
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088: Saturday with Seth Price. What is going on with Google Reviews and your law firm GMB?
Overnight Google removed legitimate reviews from law firm GMB pages across the country. Dozens upon dozens at a clip from some. Was this an AI glitch? Was it…
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087: Scaling a Law Firm with Purpose & Intention featuring Christopher Nicolaysen
In this episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona sits down with Christopher Nicolaysen, owner and CEO of Springs Law Group, to discuss law firm leadership…
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086: Masterminds Explained: Finding Solutions and Your Tribe
Join us for the last episode of Season 1 of the Lead Counsel podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of masterminds. Whether…
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085: Up and to the Right: Empowering Growth & Innovation with Sara Frasca
Welcome back to another episode of Lead Counsel! We're thrilled to sit down with Sara Frasca, CEO of Point NorthEast and Trasca & Co Eatery, and a powerhouse…
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084: Finding Balance: Life Lessons from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Welcome back to another episode of the Lead Counsel podcast where we dive into lessons from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, discussing its impact on maintaining…
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083: The Stoic Law Leader: Ego Is The Enemy
Welcome to the third part of our Stoic book series, where we dive into Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. In this episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, we…
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082: The Stoic Law Leader: Stillness Is The Key
Welcome to the second part of our Stoic book series, where we dive into Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. In this episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, we…
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081: Navigating Settlement Planning: Protecting Clients and Firms with Michele Fuller
Welcome back to another episode of Lead Counsel, join us as we sit down with settlement planning expert Michele Fuller, founder of Michigan Law Center and…
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080: Mastering Law Firm Success with Mark Powers, President of Atticus
In this episode of Lead Counsel, we sit down with Mark Powers, the founder of Atticus, a pioneering law firm coaching company. With over 35 years of experience…
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079: The Stoic Law Leader: The Obstacle is the Way
Welcome back to another episode of the Lead Counsel podcast where we discuss the power of doing difficult things and why it matters in both personal and…
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078: Building Success through Authenticity with Real Estate Broker Allen Boulos
In this episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, we sit down with special guest Allen Boulos, founder of Evernest CRE. Allen shares his journey from the restaurant…
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077: The Partnership Track: Empowering Women to Lead in Law Firms with Molly Hough
Welcome back to Lead Counsel! This week, we are joined by returning guest Molly Hough, an expert in attorney career development. Molly introduces her newest…
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076: Genuine Curiosity in Networking
In this week's episode of Lead Counsel, we dive into the importance of authentic networking. It's easy to fall into the trap of seeing people as just another…
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075: Entrepreneurial Q&A: Mastery, Mentorship & Meditation
Join us for this new episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, where we dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship. In this Q&A style episode, we explore…
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074: Relationship-Based Sales vs. Cold Selling
In this episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, we dive deep into the world of sales, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over traditional sales…
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073: Built Different with John J. Uustal
In this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, we sit down with renowned trial lawyer John J. Uustal to explore the high-stakes world of personal injury…
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072: Extreme Ownership & Accountability
Welcome back to the Lead Counsel podcast! This week we dive deep into the critical concept of extreme accountability in leadership and business management…
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071: Authenticity in Action: Jen Talley's Journey in Real Estate
In this candid episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, we delve into the remarkable transformation of Jen Talley from a homemaker to a leading luxury real estate…
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070: The Jimmy Buffett Fantasy
In this candid episode of Lead Counsel, we tackle the pervasive myth of the "Jimmy Buffett fantasy" for lawyers and business owners. Many in the legal…
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069: Enter Your Best Era with Ryan McKeen
Welcome back to The Lead Counsel Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Ryan McKeen, the co-founder of Best Era, LLC. Ryan shares his journey from being a…
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068: Lawyers, Leaders, and Personality Quirks with Adam Rossen
Join us for this week's Lead Counsel podcast as we take a different spin and dive into the personalities of host and co-host, Tom & Juliet. We're excited to…
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067: From a Broken Desk to Business Mastery: Insights from Legal Entrepreneur and Criminal Attorney Jay Ruane
In this episode of Lead Counsel, we sit down with Jay Ruane, a serial legal entrepreneur and managing partner with over 20 years of experience. Jay shares his…
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066: Breaking Barriers and Building Success with Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Lead Counsel podcast and to part 2 of our episode with Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert! Let's pick up where we left off. Jennifer shares her…
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065: Breaking Barriers and Building Success with Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert (Part 1)
Join us for the first part of this new episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, where we sit down with Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, the dynamic founder of Atlanta…
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064: Can't Compete with Care with Brian Glass
In this episode of Lead Counsel, we sit down with Brian Glass, a remarkable personal injury lawyer and the president of Great Legal Marketing. Brian shares his…
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063: Peek Behind The Curtain with Millionaire Maker Ken Hardison
In this episode of Lead Counsel, we sit down with the legendary Ken Hardison, a personal injury lawyer with over 35 years of experience, founder of PILMMA, and…
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062: Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey with Charley Mann
In this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, we dive deep into the world of law firm entrepreneurship with Charley Mann, the dynamic founder of Law Firm…
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061: From Stress to Success: Prioritizing Mental Health with Terry Devito
In this week's episode of the Lead Counsel podcast as they welcome Terry Devita, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to discuss the crucial role of mental…
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060: Live From PILMMA with Herb Auger
Join us live from the PILMMA Summit 2024 in vibrant New Orleans! In this episode, we dive into our key takeaways from the first day of the summit. We share…
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059: Serial Entrepreneurship with 8 Figure Attorney Jeff Hughes
In this episode of the Lead Council podcast, we sit down with Jeff Hughes, the founder of Sterling Lawyers, to uncover the secrets behind his remarkable…
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058: The Power Of Silence
In this episode of the Lead Counsel podcast, we delve into the profound impact of silence and measured speech. Reflecting on Dan Lyons' book, STFU: The Power…
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057: Be Impatient With Actions, Patient With Results, with Molly Hough
Join us in this compelling episode as Molly Hough, a dynamic figure reshaping the legal landscape, shares her insights and strategies on empowering female…