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Lead Counsel

Thomas Tona
Succession Planning
Private Equity
Law Firms
Personal Injury
Tonal Law
Linkedin
Referrals
Coaching
Social Media Marketing
Leadership
Personal Injury Law
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Arizona
Scaling Law Firms
Medicare Set-Aside
Cybersecurity
Branding
Legalfenix
Artificial Intelligence
EOS (entrepreneurial Operating System)

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 ... more

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Ryan McKean
Attorney/business leader mentioned as a speaker on growth and mindset
Episode: 160: Essential Traits for Ultimate Self-Improvement and Business Success
Sueann Van Dermaden
Guest discussing pressures on female attorneys and leadership
Episode: 160: Essential Traits for Ultimate Self-Improvement and Business Success
Mark Whitehead
Discusses blue ocean vs red ocean and niche practice expansion
Episode: 160: Essential Traits for Ultimate Self-Improvement and Business Success
Uma Damodaran
Head of Content and Strategy at StoryLeads
StoryLeads
Episode: 158: The Content Engine Behind Lawyer Referrals: Uma Damodaran on StoryLeads, LinkedIn Strategy, and Turning Legal Work Into Stories
Mike Zappone
EOS certified implementer and ProfitWorks coach
ProfitWorks / EOS Implementer
Episode: 157: Scaling the Business of Law with EOS and High Performance Leadership with Guest Mike Zappone
Swann van Dermaden
Powerhouse attorney in California
Episode: 155: Special Segment: The Ultimate Professional Growth Reading List
Valerie Peterson
Special guest
Episode: 153: The Power of Masterminds and Strategic Coaching for Scaling Law Firms
Kellam Parks
Cybersecurity attorney
Parks Zeigler
Episode: 152: Cybersecurity, Ethics, and Risk Management for Law Firms with Kellam Parks
Jacob Molina
Founder of StoryLeads IO, ghostwriter focused on LinkedIn for lawyers
StoryLeads IO
Episode: 151: How Lawyers Build Real Referral Networks on LinkedIn with Jacob Molina of StoryLeads

Host

Tom Tona
Host of Lead Counsel

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great Weekly Listen!

    Really enjoy Tom and his guests’ insights on all that goes into scaling a successful law firm. Especially like that they don’t sugarcoat anything. They keep it real while still keeping it light. Definitely recommend for any legal entrepreneurs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Schenkel VDM
    United Statesa year ago
  • Positive energy, brilliant people

    Tom is fantastic! Great questions and awesome energy. If you’re a law firm owner, this has got to be one of the top shows on your list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharleyMann
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved the ep with Adam!

    Hi Thomas, just want you to know that I loved the ep with Adam! Left you 5-star ratings and reviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mav Dallarte
    Philippines2 years ago
  • A Must Listen if You are Running a Personal Injury Law Firm

    I listen to virtually every episode. His topics are either issues I’m dealing with on a daily basis, brainstorming ideas I need to look at, or new experts that I need to hear.

    Common sense combined with humor and good stories. I have been practicing personal injury law for 40 years and I learn something new from Tom every episode.

    Chuck Boyk. Toledo, Ohio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toledo Fanatic
    United States2 years ago
  • Tom is a star

    I live listening to this podcast. Tom is so authentic and real. I love the guests he has and the witty banter with Jules. This is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    please add me -
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic, no-fluff conversations with real-world takeaways.
High-quality insights for law firm growth and leadership.

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123: The New Succession Planning Part 07 - Q&A | Succession Planning for Law Firms: Exit Strategy, Financing, and Keeping Clients
Q: How should ownership be structured to allow a founder to cap control while enabling an internal successor to buy in over time?
Use voting and non-voting equity so the founder retains control while granting a clear path for successors to earn equity over a defined window, with a strong shareholders/partnership agreement to protect both sides.
123: The New Succession Planning Part 07 - Q&A | Succession Planning for Law Firms: Exit Strategy, Financing, and Keeping Clients
Q: Is there a limit on how many SBA loans one person can line up to buy firms, or must they be done one at a time?
There is a $5 million limit per SBA loan, and while multiple deals can be pursued, each loan comes with its own costs and considerations; plan strategically for how many can be pursued and how they fit into the overall acquisition strategy.
158: The Content Engine Behind Lawyer Referrals: Uma Damodaran on StoryLeads, LinkedIn Strategy, and Turning Legal Work Into Stories
Q: How do you train writers to capture a client's voice and ensure authenticity?
They recruit journalists and experienced writers who can ask sharp follow-up questions, establish a clear voice, and iterate with feedback to maintain the client's tone while crafting compelling stories.
119: Scaling a Law Firm to Eight Figures: Michelle Dellino on Leadership, Risk, and Growth
Q: How do you handle AI and technology adoption with your team?
Treat AI as a tool to enhance human work, roll out changes gradually with change management, align staff with core values, and use data to drive decisions.
119: Scaling a Law Firm to Eight Figures: Michelle Dellino on Leadership, Risk, and Growth
Q: What marketing channel drives the best clients today?
A combination of referrals and SEO; early on the key was 20 referral sources to sustain growth, followed by layered marketing strategies.

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What is Lead Counsel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show center focuses on the intersection of law, business, and leadership, with frequent discussions on scaling law firms, building core systems, and leveraging coaching and mastermind ecosystems to reach seven, eight, and nine-figure outcomes. Guests range from marketing and operations experts to coaching professionals who share practical frameworks for client intake, referrals, branding, and sustainable growth, all while balancing life at the top of a legal practice. A standout angle is the emphasis on disciplined processes, accountability, and mindset shifts, making it particularly valuable for law firm owners, partners, and senior managers aiming to modernize operations and drive high-leverage growth without sacrificing culture or et... more

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1. Ryan McKean
2. Sueann Van Dermaden
3. Mark Whitehead
4. Uma Damodaran
5. Mike Zappone
6. Swann van Dermaden
7. Valerie Peterson
8. Kellam Parks

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