Fractional CMO

Senior marketing leadership, without the $200K salary.

OperativeGrowth runs your marketing function end-to-end — strategy, channels, analytics, and execution — for a fraction of a full-time CMO.

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Strategy you can actually run

A real 90-day marketing roadmap with channels, budgets, and KPIs — not a 40-page deck.

Hands-on execution

We don't just advise. We ship the site, the campaigns, the analytics, and the content.

One operator, one bill

Replace 3–4 specialist freelancers and a $15K/mo agency retainer with one accountable partner.

Built for small business economics

Flat monthly pricing, no annual lock-in, and we cancel ourselves once you can hire in-house.

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Frequently asked

What is a fractional CMO?+

A senior marketing leader who runs your marketing part-time — strategy, channels, hiring, and reporting — for a fraction of a full-time CMO salary ($200K+/yr).

How is this different from an agency?+

An agency executes tactics. A fractional CMO owns the entire growth function: strategy, vendor selection, analytics, and team building. We do both — strategy and execution under one roof.

Who is this for?+

Small businesses doing $250K–$5M/yr who need senior marketing leadership but can't justify a full-time hire yet.

How long are engagements?+

Month-to-month after a 90-day kickoff. Most clients stay 9–18 months, then transition us out as they hire internally.

What does it cost?+

Engagements start at $3,500/mo. We scope the exact number on the strategy call after we understand your stage and goals.

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