A Fractional AI CMO provides senior-level marketing leadership without the $250K+ cost of a full-time executive.
This model combines strategic CMO expertise with AI-powered analytics, automation, and predictive insights to drive faster, data-backed growth.
Businesses typically engage for 10–20 hours per month, getting high-impact strategy without unnecessary overhead.
AI tools improve lead quality, reduce acquisition costs, and clarify attribution by identifying patterns manual analysis misses.
The engagement is flexible and scalable, allowing companies to increase or reduce involvement as needs change.
You need high-level marketing strategy, but hiring a full-time Chief Marketing Officer means $250,000+ in salary, benefits, and overhead. That’s where a fractional AI CMO delivers the expertise you need at a fraction of the cost.
We’ve spent 30+ years building marketing systems for companies that needed executive-level guidance without executive-level expense.
A fractional AI CMO combines proven marketing leadership with artificial intelligence capabilities to drive measurable growth for your business.
Google SGE Optimization is the practice of structuring your content so Google’s AI includes it in generative search responses. When someone asks Google a question, SGE creates an AI-generated answer at the top of results. Your goal is to be one of the 3–5 sources Google’s AI cites.
Traditional SEO focused on ranking your page in the list of blue links. That still matters, but SGE changes the game. Now, Google’s AI reads your content, extracts the most relevant information, and presents it directly to searchers—with attribution links back to your site.
Here’s what makes SGE different from regular search results: Google’s AI evaluates your content for accuracy, depth, and trustworthiness before deciding whether to reference it. You can’t trick the system with keywords. The AI reads your entire page the way a knowledgeable human would.
We’ve analyzed over 2,400 SGE responses across 83 industries. The pattern is clear: Google prioritizes content that demonstrates real experience, answers questions completely, and uses natural language that matches how people actually speak.
You get an experienced marketing leader who’s built campaigns for dozens of companies, not someone learning on your dime. We’ve managed budgets exceeding $10M and know what works across different industries and market conditions.
A full-time CMO costs $250,000-$400,000 annually when you factor in salary, benefits, equity, and overhead. Our fractional model delivers the same strategic thinking for $6,000-$15,000 per month depending on scope and hours needed
We don’t just set strategy and walk away. Our AI capabilities mean we can analyze customer data faster, identify patterns your team would miss, and automate repetitive tasks so your internal team focuses on high-value work.
Start with 10 hours per month and adjust as your needs change. Launching a new product? Scale up. Slower quarter? Scale down. You’re not locked into a rigid employment contract.
Internal marketing teams sometimes get too close to their work. We bring an outside view shaped by solving similar problems for other companies, combined with data-driven insights your competitors aren’t using.
We’re not consultants who hand you a 60-page deck and disappear. We’re operators who roll up our sleeves and build the systems that generate revenue.
Our team holds certifications as a Google Partner, HubSpot Diamond Partner, and maintains active credentials in AI platforms including ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude for Business, and Jasper AI. These aren’t decorative badges. They represent thousands of hours training on the tools we deploy for clients.
We’ve been doing this work since before “fractional CMO” became a common term. Our background includes building marketing departments from scratch, turning around underperforming teams, and scaling companies from $5M to $50M in revenue.
What makes our approach different is the integration of AI into every aspect of the engagement. We use machine learning for customer segmentation, predictive modeling for campaign optimization, and natural language processing for content creation and analysis. This means you get better insights and faster execution than traditional fractional CMOs can deliver.
We operate primarily throughout California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois, though we serve clients nationwide through remote collaboration tools. Our home office is in Austin, Texas, and we maintain active relationships with businesses across North America.
Getting cited in SGE snapshots drives traffic you can’t get any other way. When Google’s AI references your content, you appear above traditional search results. Searchers see your expertise before they even scroll.
We audit your current marketing, interview key stakeholders, analyze your customer data, and build a strategic roadmap. You'll receive a prioritized action plan with specific initiatives, timelines, and expected outcomes. This phase includes competitive analysis using AI tools to identify gaps and opportunities your team hasn't spotted.
We activate the highest-priority initiatives from the roadmap. This typically includes rebuilding your marketing technology stack, creating buyer personas based on actual data patterns, launching new campaigns, and training your team on the systems we implement. The AI components start generating insights you can act on immediately.
We shift into ongoing strategic guidance, performance reviews, and continuous improvement. You'll get regular reporting on what's working, what's not, and where to allocate resources for maximum return. Our AI models refine themselves based on your results, getting smarter about your specific business over time.
Throughout this process, you’re working directly with senior-level talent, not junior associates. We handle strategy sessions, performance reviews, team meetings, and executive presentations. Your internal marketing team gets clear direction and the tools to execute effectively.
Our clients typically see measurable improvements within 90 days. That includes better lead quality, lower customer acquisition costs, and clearer attribution of marketing spend to revenue.
One manufacturing client came to us spending $40,000 monthly on Google Ads with inconsistent results. After implementing our AI-driven approach to keyword targeting and audience segmentation, they reduced ad spend to $28,000 while increasing qualified leads by 67%. The AI identified buying patterns in their CRM data that manual analysis had missed.
A B2B software company hired us to fix their content strategy. Their blog attracted traffic but generated zero pipeline. We used natural language processing to analyze which topics actually correlated with closed deals, then rebuilt their content calendar around those insights. Pipeline from organic search increased 240% in six months.
These aren’t outlier results. They’re what happens when you combine strategic thinking with AI capabilities that turn data into actionable intelligence.
You should expect monthly reporting on key metrics, quarterly strategy reviews, and access to our AI dashboards that show performance in real-time. No waiting for end-of-month reports to know if things are working.
Pricing depends on the scope of work, hours required, and complexity of your business. Most engagements fall into three categories.
$6,000-$8,000 per month for 10-12 hours of strategic guidance. This works for companies with an existing marketing team that needs high-level direction and quarterly planning. You get monthly strategy sessions, performance reviews, and access to our AI tools for basic analytics
$10,000-$15,000 per month for 15-20 hours including hands-on implementation support. We actively manage campaigns, oversee your team, handle vendor relationships, and deploy our full AI technology stack. Most clients start here.
$18,000-$25,000 per month for companies needing near-full-time CMO involvement during rapid growth phases, product launches, or major pivots. This includes unlimited strategic access and our complete suite of AI-powered marketing tools.
What affects the cost? Company size, industry complexity, number of products or services, marketing team size, and technology infrastructure all factor into pricing. A company with established systems needs less hands-on work than one starting from scratch.
We don’t lock clients into long-term contracts. Most engagements run month-to-month after an initial 90-day commitment to ensure we have time to make meaningful impact.
You’re giving someone access to sensitive business data, customer information, and marketing budgets. That requires careful vetting.
We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security, which means independent auditors verify our systems and processes annually. Your customer data stays protected under enterprise-grade security protocols.
All AI tools we use comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements. We don’t train models on your proprietary data, and we don’t share client information across engagements. What we learn about your business stays confidential.
Our contracts include clear performance metrics and exit terms. If we’re not delivering value, you can terminate with 30 days notice. We’ve had clients leave because they grew large enough to hire full-time CMOs. That’s a success story, not a failure.
References are available from current and past clients across multiple industries. We’re happy to connect you with companies similar to yours so you can ask direct questions about working with us.
While we work with companies nationwide, we have particular depth serving businesses in high-growth markets including Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, New York City, Chicago, Phoenix, and Charlotte.
Our team understands regional market differences. What works for lead generation in Texas doesn’t always translate to California. We adjust strategies based on local competition, customer behavior patterns, and market maturity.
We’ve worked extensively with companies in technology, professional services, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and B2B SaaS. Each industry has unique compliance requirements and buyer behaviors that our AI models account for.
For businesses with physical locations, we integrate local SEO strategies with broader digital marketing efforts. Our AI tools can analyze foot traffic patterns, local search trends, and competitive positioning to maximize visibility in your specific market.
Your marketing needs executive leadership, but the full-time hire doesn’t make financial sense yet. Or maybe you’ve tried the full-time CMO route and it didn’t work.
We’ve built this model specifically for companies in that position. You get the strategic thinking and AI-powered execution that drives real business growth without the overhead and risk of a permanent executive hire.
The first step is a 45-minute discovery call where we learn about your business, current marketing situation, and goals. We’ll tell you honestly if fractional CMO services make sense for your situation. If they do, we’ll outline what an engagement would look like.
There’s no obligation and no pressure. We’re evaluating fit just as much as you are.
Our calendar fills 2-3 weeks out, so schedule soon if you want to discuss starting in the next 30 days. We limit how many active clients we take to ensure each one gets the attention they need.
You can also learn more about our approach to marketing strategy consulting, review our client case studies, or read our pricing guide for additional details.
We’re ready to help you build marketing systems that actually generate revenue. The question is whether you’re ready to stop treating marketing as an expense and start treating it as the growth engine it should be.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Fractional AI CMO
Agencies execute tactics you choose. A fractional CMO sets the strategy, decides which tactics to pursue, and holds the agency accountable. We work alongside your existing agency or help you select and manage one. The AI component means we can analyze performance data faster and make optimization decisions based on predictive models rather than gut feeling.
No. We’ve worked with companies that have full marketing departments and companies with zero marketing staff. If you don’t have a team, we help you build one strategically, hiring the right roles at the right time. If you have a team, we provide leadership and direction to make them more effective.
Most clients notice improvements in decision-making quality and team clarity within the first month. Measurable revenue impact typically appears within 90 days, though this varies based on your sales cycle length. B2B companies with 6-month sales cycles take longer to show closed revenue but see pipeline growth much faster.
We deploy a combination of platforms including ChatGPT Enterprise for content creation and analysis, Claude for strategic thinking and complex problem-solving, Jasper for scaled content production, predictive analytics tools for customer behavior modeling, and machine learning platforms for campaign optimization. The specific stack depends on your needs and existing technology infrastructure.
Yes. We integrate with platforms you already use including HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, various ad platforms, email marketing systems, and CRM tools. We don’t force you to switch systems unless they’re genuinely holding you back.
We build in clear metrics during the first month so both parties can evaluate fit. If expectations aren’t aligning, we discuss it directly and either adjust the approach or part ways professionally. Most issues come from misaligned expectations, which is why we spend significant time in the discovery phase ensuring we’re the right fit.
That depends on what you need. Some clients want us in weekly team meetings and Slack channels daily. Others prefer monthly strategic sessions with minimal day-to-day involvement. We adapt to your communication style and organizational culture.
We avoid industries where we have direct conflicts of interest. If we’re working with a competitor in your exact market, we’ll tell you upfront. Beyond that, we’ve successfully served companies across technology, manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, finance, and e-commerce. The strategic principles remain consistent even as tactics vary by industry.
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