This popcorn episode is a curated highlight reel from our earlier full-length conversation with Craig Goldenfarb, the founder and CEO of Gold Law and the visionary behind the Seven Figure Attorney Summit. In this rapid-fire format, we revisit Craig's most powerful insights on law firm growth, leadership, marketing, and mindset — condensed for maximum impact.

Host Tom Tona of Tonalaw guides listeners through some of the most valuable takeaways from Craig's journey to building an eight-figure legal business. If you're a law firm owner looking to grow, systematize, and lead with purpose, this episode is your blueprint.

You'll hear Craig break down:

• The decision between staying a practitioner or becoming a true CEO

• Why middle management is a law firm's hidden growth engine

• Delegation as a strategic imperative, not a luxury

• The importance of a CEO-focused job description to scale effectively

• Craig's 10 percent rule for personal growth, inspired by top performers

• His data-driven approach to digital marketing and client acquisition

• The five KPIs he considers mission-critical for business decisions

• Client retention strategies that convert happy clients into referral sources

• How to push past fear and embrace the next stage of growth

Whether you missed the original episode or want a concentrated dose of wisdom, this popcorn edition delivers the goods.

Featured Guests:

Craig Goldenfarb

Website: 
GOLDLAW Personal Injury Lawyers
Seven Figure Attorney Summit

LinkedIn: Craig Goldenfarb

Your Host:

Tom Tona
Founder & Managing Attorney, Tonalaw
Website: https://www.tonalaw.com
LinkedIn: Tom Tona
X: @NYPITrialGuy

This podcast is sponsored by TonaLaw.

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