It’s no secret that we can all benefit from having a fresh set of eyes on our businesses to offer an external, unbiased perspective. But what if that fresh set of eyes also came with a wealth of professional experience in marketing, sales, business development, finance, operations, and business management? That’s what a well-rounded Fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) brings to the table.

What does a Fractional CMO do?

Fractional CMOs typically work with a business for three to six months to help them scale. During the engagement, the Fractional CMO devotes at least a quarter of their time to that business, providing strategic guidance while overseeing and participating in marketing operations and growth strategies. This requires a lot of meetings and hands-on work so the Fractional CMO may take a seat in the office for a portion of their time helping that business.

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Here are some specific tasks Fractional CMOs assist with:

  • Making goals
  • Uncovering new opportunities
  • Identifying challenges
  • Assessing, training, and empowering teams
  • Reviewing and streamlining current systems and processes
  • Understanding the buyer’s journey
  • Defining ideal customer personas
  • Developing brand strategies
  • Managing campaigns
  • Creating content
  • Analyzing data
  • Aligning sales and marketing
  • Solving problems strategically

What are the benefits of hiring a Fractional CMO?

Fractional CMOs do more than bring new skills to your team. If a business does not have appropriate marketing leadership at the executive level, they can step in to fill that void.

Here are some specific tasks Fractional CMOs assist with:

  • A flexible way to jumpstart growth for businesses of any size
  • A fraction of the cost of a full-time CMO
  • A strategic approach that aligns all your tactics
  • A system for generating and nurturing qualified leads
  • A collection of resulting data that provides insights
  • A method for working toward your long-term goals
  • A plan that can carry you indefinitely into the future
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Should you hire a Fractional CMO?

To make this decision, you must consider what you need from a marketing leader. Each business is unique and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution that can be applied.

Think about your current situation and ask yourself
these questions:

  • Do your growth objectives require a high-level marketing strategy?
  • Are there gaps in your marketing that only executive leadership can fill?
  • Are you still trying to solidify your ideal customer personas?
  • Do you need to increase awareness or lead generation?
  • Is your budget too small to hire a full-time CMO?

If you answered yes to any of the above, this Fractional CMO business model could benefit you.

Would you like to learn more?

Click here to schedule a discovery call with Fractional CMO Dan Evans. He would be happy to walk you through any questions you may have. Let's figure out the best marketing solution for you!