Episode 67 - Chad Dudley

What you will hear: Law Firm Growth, Marketing, and OperationsIf your law firm isn’t improving, it’s falling behind: A conversation featuring Chad Dudley & Jason Lazarus is now live!In this Trial Lawyer View episode, Jason Lazarus sits down with Chad Dudley—law firm partner, consultant and CEO of CJ Advertising. Chad shares his experiences as a consultant to personal injury firms for over 15 years working with over 200 firms across the country, helping them grow their practices. He is considered an industry expert in the field of law firm management and building firms that get great results for their clients.“Know who you are as a firm.”What you’ll learn: How to use data analytics to drive smarter client acquisition Why obsessing over intake is the key to consistent firm growth How to align marketing strategy with firm vision and business goals What streamlining case management really looks like Why simplifying operations and improving client communication are non-negotiablesWhether you're leading a growing practice or rethinking your strategy, this episode gives you the playbook for modern law firm management.Listen now → https://triallawyerview.com/podcast/chad-dudley/Subscribe to the Peak Practice LinkedIn Newsletter for more content like this. What’s one operational shift that’s had the biggest ROI at your firm?03:08 - Chad's Unique Journey 06:17 - Lessons from Experience 10:10 - Consulting in Personal Injury Firms 12:22 - Top Challenges for PI Firms 15:12 - Identifying Firm Strengths 16:06 - The Importance of Intake & Simplifying Case Management 18:22 - Administrative Burdens 20:44 - Client Experience Matters 23:15 - Marketing Alignment with Strategy & Understanding Marketing Channels 28:06 - Partnering for Success 30:02 - Data-Driven Marketing 35:04 - Adapting to Industry Changes 39:45 - Leveraging Technology 40:58 - Firm Growth and Client Care

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Trial Lawyer View is a podcast for personal injury lawyers and legal professionals who believe that great verdicts are only part of the equation.

Hosted by Jason Lazarus, the show focuses on what happens behind the scenes of elite trial firms. Each episode features conversations with trial lawyers, firm leaders, and industry experts who have lived the work of building, operating, and scaling successful personal injury practices.

We go beyond marketing tactics and courtroom strategy to examine leadership, operations, and the decisions that protect outcomes after settlement. This is practical, peer-driven insight for firm owners who want to build stronger operations, lead with clarity, and deliver better results for both clients and teams.

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