Chad Person
CMO

Chad Person
CMO
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
ChadĀ is an accomplished B2B marketing executive with 20+ years of experienceĀ leading marketing and sales initiatives for B2B enterprises with a special emphasis on professional services.Ā Ā
Meet Chad
Chad is an accomplished B2B marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience leading marketing and sales initiatives for professional services firms. He brings deep expertise in helping complex, advisory-driven organizations translate strategy into measurable growth.Ā
His experience spans accounting and financial advisory, legal services, HR consulting, education and training, process improvement, technology development, and cybersecurity. Chadās strategic focus includes marketing transformation, go-to-market execution, demand generation, sales enablement, and brand positioning for firms seeking scalable, sustainable growth.Ā
As the founder of AccountingCMO.com and host of the Accounting for Growth podcast, Chad partners with accounting and professional services leaders to bridge the gap between strategy and executionāhelping firms move from chasing clients to attracting them through clarity, discipline, and data-driven marketing systems.Ā
How Chad has helped clientsā¦
Chad has served as marketing leader for B2B organizations ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion in revenue. A few highlights include:Ā
For CPA and Advisory Firms:Ā
- Doubled firm revenue (from $50M to $100M+) through strategic repositioning and scalable demand-generation systems.
- Increased marketing-qualified lead volume by 230% and exceeded awareness goals by 160% within six months of launching the firmās first B2B marketing program.
- Boosted the firmās pipeline by 300% year-over-year through marketing and sales alignment and Martech investment.Ā
- Grew advisory service revenue by more than $10M within two years through improved cross-selling and client retention initiatives.Ā
- Established the firmās first dedicated marketing department and led a major rebrand after more than two decades.Ā
For HR Consulting and Training Organizations:Ā
- Generated $3.1M in sales pipeline through an integrated multi-channel marketing strategy.Ā
- Achieved a 300% increase in SQLs and a 230% increase in inbound leads within one year.Ā
For Technology and Security Firms:Ā
- Launched three new service lines that collectively grew to $4M in annual revenue within 24 months.Ā
- Increased new business pipeline by $3M through data-driven content and paid advertising.Ā
- Boosted web-generated sales leads by 200% through a full digital rebrand and strategic content activation.Ā
Industry Expertise:

CPA & Advisory

HR Consulting
IT Services

Legal Services

Professional Services

Cybersecurity

Education & Training
Specialties
- Go-to-Market StrategyĀ
- Demand & Lead GenerationĀ
- Client Experience DesignĀ
- Brand Positioning & MessagingĀ
- Sales EnablementĀ
- Marketing & Sales AlignmentĀ
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Strategic PlanningĀ
- Leadership Coaching for Executives & Marketing TeamsĀ
- Staff Development & MentoringĀ
Featured Content:
Videos
Published Works

8 Signs Your B2B Marketing Needs an Overhaul
When B2B organizations face a gap in strategic marketing leadership there are clear signs. Learn how to identify them and take action.

Unlock the Power of Differentiation for Professional Services Firms
Discover how to craft an irresistible value proposition to stand out and attract your ideal clients with a unique and compelling offer.

Mastering Client-Centric Growth: Strategies that Really Work
Discover how a client-first approach can revolutionize your business and set you on a path to unparalleled success

Maximizing Capacity and Profitability: How Marketing Transforms CPA Firms
For CPA firms, the most significant barrier to growth lies not in attracting new business but in having the people and resources to deliver their...

Growing Your Accounting Firm’s Consulting Services: Expert Strategies for Staying Ahead
Learn how to grow your accounting firm’s consulting services with actionable strategies. Define services, build a specialized team, target the right market, develop a marketing plan, leverage your client base, offer value-based pricing, and seek expert assistance.

The Power of Outside-In Thinking in Professional Services Firms
Learn how adopting a customer-centric approach can drive differentiation, capture new market opportunities, and increase client satisfaction. Unlock success with outside-in thinking for your firm.
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