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        "name": "Tyler Willis Intelligence",
        "url": "https://tylerewillis.com/intelligence/benchmarks/professional-services-medical-dental-legal-small-us",
        "author": "Tyler Willis",
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        "citation": "Tyler Willis. \"Professional Services Agencies · Small (6-20) · US.\" tylerewillis.com/intelligence. Accessed 2026-06-12. https://tylerewillis.com/intelligence/benchmarks/professional-services-medical-dental-legal-small-us",
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