The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 259. David Craig — How to Build a Law Firm That Stands the Test of Time [Encore Edition]
Today, the influence of a dedicated attorney extends far beyond the courtroom — and David Craig is seizing this opportunity. As one of the nation's top trucking lawyers, David has diversified his impact through hosting a podcast, authoring his debut book, and crafting future plans to transform his clients' lives.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, David and Michael Mogill delve into:
- The significance of sharing expertise, fostering trust, and generating demand
- The pivotal role of empathy and respect in achieving greatness
- Insights into becoming a leading figure in trucking law
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Show Notes:
02:46 – David’s humble beginnings
06:53 – Why David almost didn’t go to college (or law school)
09:26 – How David played to his strengths and found his passion as a trial lawyer
11:26 – Why David chose to switch sides (from defending corporations to representing plaintiffs)
14:39 – How David took the leap and started his own law firm
17:29 – How to go build a multi-million dollar trucking law practice
21:18 – Why David wrote his book, Semi-Truck Wreck and the significance of this practice area
24:35 – The skill sets and capabilities required to be an effective entrepreneurial law firm owner
28:10 – David’s pivotal cancer diagnosis and the shift in his perspective and business strategy
33:13 – Why obsession can be a great trait and how to surround yourself with supporters
36:18 – How to be grateful, but not complacent
38:05 – What it takes to sustain growth as a trucking lawyer
39:54 – How to attract and retain a team of legal A-players
41:35 – What being a game changer means to David
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Links & Resources
- After the Crash Podcast
- Craig, Kelley & Faultless
- Joe Fried
- ATAA
- Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their Families by David Craig
- Crisp
- CrispX
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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