You built the practice. You earned the success. So why does it feel like the firm is running you instead of the other way around? If you are quietly wondering whether you have become the bottleneck inside the business you created, this conversation will hit a nerve.
In this episode, Gary sits down with Raquel Gomes, founder and CEO of Stafi, to talk honestly about what it actually takes to grow a law firm without losing yourself in the process. From her early lessons in Brazil to the breaking point that launched her company, Raquel offers a clear-eyed look at delegation, team building, and what freedom actually looks like for a high-achieving attorney.
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About the Guest:Raquel Gomes is the founder and CEO of Stafi, a virtual staffing company that has helped over 420 law firms reduce attorney burnout through skilled remote support from Latin America. With a background in psychology and an International Business MBA, she brings a rare blend of human insight and operational rigor to the conversation about modern law firm management.
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[00:00] — Buried by the firm you built
[02:26] — Lessons from a Brazilian entrepreneur
[06:03] — The breaking point that built Stafi
[08:05] — Confronting the limiting beliefs
[11:05] — Growth partner, not staffing provider
[14:34] — The psychology behind a good hire
[17:24] — What 420 law firms keep discovering
[21:17] — Where remote talent is heading next
[26:20] — Advice for the lawyer who feels off
[28:19] — What freedom actually looks like
[32:27] — One step to take tomorrow morning
Raquel Gomes is the founder and CEO of Stafi, a virtual staffing company that helps law firms reclaim their billable hours through skilled remote professionals based in Latin America. She serves attorneys and firm owners who want to grow without sacrificing their personal lives, offering an integrated model that includes assessment, onboarding, and ongoing coaching for every team member placed. With a background in psychology and an International Business MBA, Raquel has built Stafi into a company supporting more than 420 law firms with over 600 team members worldwide. A Brazilian immigrant, mother, and entrepreneur, she built Stafi to prove that career success and a fulfilling personal life are not competing forces.
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