They Bought Their Agency Client… Then Scaled It Into an Industry Standard

Chad DudleyChad Dudley is the CEO of cj Advertising, a full-service marketing agency for personal injury law firms. He is also the Founding Partner of Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, a prominent personal injury law firm. With decades of experience in legal marketing, Chad has consulted with over 200 law firms across the US. 

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [3:09] How Chad Dudley’s experience in law led him to build databases and transition into consulting law firms 
  • [7:55] Chad talks about how cj Advertising evolved into a strategic partner offering operational guidance
  • [11:20] How leadership was critical to selling cj Advertising
  • [19:51] The importance of trust, relationships, and team alignment when choosing a buyer and structuring a deal 
  • [27:00] Lessons from the transaction process at cj Advertising

In this episode…

What does it take to grow a professional services business beyond its core offering? When the time comes, how do you know it’s the right moment to sell?

Chad Dudley, CEO of cj Advertising and Founding Partner of Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, discusses scaling a law firm and marketing agency simultaneously. With host Todd Taskey, Chad shares how consulting led to acquiring cj Advertising, why a holistic growth approach transformed client results, and how trust and team alignment shaped a successful exit.

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