our mission is to help creatives and entrepreneurs cut through confusion, get better deals, and make smarter decisions.

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ROLoDEX

■ ROLODEX is a STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY BASED OUT OF CHICAGO and speCializes working with CREATIVES, FOUNDERS, AND INNOVATIVE BRANDS.

WE PROVIDE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE to mobilize your IDEAs and SECURE BETTER DEALS so you can grow with confidence. DRIVEN BY A ferocious COMMITMENT TO CREATIVITY, WE craft SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY VISION and design.

SERVICES INDEX ▼

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■ LEGAL + RISK MANAGEMENT

YOUR IDEAS NEED protection. STRATEGIC planning IS HOW IT HAPPENS. I PROVIDE CLEAR, PRACTICAL insight so you UNDERSTAND AND confront potential RISKS TO YOUR CREATIVE WORK, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, or LICENSING AGREEMENTS.

WHETHER SPOTTING POTENTIAL ISSUES IN PARTNERSHIPS, CLARIFYING contractual terms, OR identifying options TO SAFEGUARD YOUR PROJECTS, Our GOAL IS TO give YOU the knowledge to MAKE CONFIDENT + INFORMED DECISIONS.

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■ BUSINESS GROWTH

CREATIVE MOMENTUM ONLY GETs YOU SO FAR. LASTING SUCCESS COMES FROM SMART, WELL-TIMED DECISIONS. That's why we HELP YOU EVALUATE OPPORTUNITIES, REFINE YOUR POSITIONING, AND PURSUE GROWTH THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR purpose AND GOALS.

WHETHER YOU'RE EXPLORING NEW MARKETS, NEGOTIATING COLLABORATIONS, OR finessing HOW YOU SHOW UP IN THE WORLD, we BRING STRATEGY, STRUCTURE, AND INSIGHT so you GROW WITH INTENTION + IMPACt.

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■ strategy + EXECUTION

Ideas alone aren't enough. we help you implement them Through direct operational support, confidential strategic guidance, and project execution. Whether coordinating logistics, managing timelines for productions, or overseeing project launches, we ensure your vision becomes a smoothly executed reality.

we give you the tools and hands-on support to achieve lasting creative + business success.

ABOUT US

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JOSEF JON, FOUNDER

■ OUR STORY

Rolodex was built for people with vision. Founded by a former prosecutor and international negotiator, our work bridges law, business, and creative strategy to help bold thinkers move with clarity and power.

Aside from litigating complex cases, josef spent time supporting media and regulatory issues from inside some of the most influential cultural institutions, including nbcuniversal and national public radio.

Rolodex combines real-world legal experience with deep industry knowledge to support artists, founders, and creative businesses as they navigate risk, negotiate better deals, and grow with intention.