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Fractional CMO Show

Fractional CMO Show

Written by: Casey Stanton
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 Marketers of the world! Why do we work hard to solve small problems? Why do we reinvent ourselves and our clients over and over, and why are we giving away marketing strategy for free? With advancements in AI, we're all seeing the marketing department shrink from the bottom-up and companies need YOU to serve them as their Fractional Chief Marketing Officer. It's time to solve bigger problems and bring home bigger paychecks. It's time to create the lifestyle we deserve, and to make a greater impact. This is the Fractional CMO Show and I'm Casey Stanton. Join me as we explore this growing industry and learn to Solve Bigger Problems as marketing leaders The Fractional CMO Show is sponsored by CMOx, the number one company to teach you how to attract, convert and serve high-paying Fractional CMO clients on your terms.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Success
Episodes
  • A Roundtable of Women, Succeeding as Fractional CMOs: Part 1

    A Roundtable of Women, Succeeding as Fractional CMOs: Part 1
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of The Fractional CMO Show, a dozen women from the CMOx accelerator boardroom come together to share their real experiences building successful fractional CMO practices. This is part one of a two-part series that started when member Courtney challenged Casey's solo episode—pointing out there was a whole perspective he couldn't see. These aren't theoretical success stories. These are women pulling in $10K+ per month in recurring revenue, with at least two hitting $50,000 months in November. They come from wildly different backgrounds: automotive, financial services, SaaS, climate tech, life sciences, and consumer brands. The group dig into what it's actually like—the double standards, the over-apologizing, the tendency to work above contract and undercharge, the corporate conditioning that taught them to fight for a seat at the table and then second-guess everything once they got there. But this isn't a grievance session. It's about what's possible on the other side: no politics, choosing your clients, charging what you're worth, and showing up as the expert you always were without making yourself smaller. Key Topics Covered: Why women undercharge and go "far above and beyond" contracts—and the conditioning behind it -The "too direct" double bind: male colleagues say it, they're leaders—you say it, you're a bitch -Your ideas get ignored until a guy repeats them five minutes later -Why clients let fractionals challenge them but shut down internal employees saying the exact same thing -The confidence gap: men apply at 30%, women wait for 90%—time to close it -Stop apologizing for things that aren't yours -As a fractional, you get to fire bad clients and set real boundaries—something full-time never allowed 🌟 Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx 🌟 Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction. 📅 Schedule your call today: 👉 CMOx.com/call We'll make sure this is the most productive (and effortless) decision you've made for your business. Let's talk about strategy and success! 🤝 Join the Fractional CMO Community 🤝 Want to continue the conversation and get access to exclusive resources? Join our free Facebook group for fractional CMOs and marketing leaders! Inside, you'll find discussions, insights, and tools to help you grow your business and maximize your impact. 👉 CMOx.com/community Looking forward to seeing you inside! 🚀 🎙️ Stay Ahead with the Fractional CMO Show 🎙️ Want to unlock the secrets of marketing success? Subscribe to the podcast and gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts! 👉 CMOx.com/podcast Got questions? We'd love to hear them! Submit your questions for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode: 👉 FractionalCMOShow.com Subscribe today and start leveling up your marketing game! 📚 Master the Game with These Must-Read Books 📚 Want to go deeper and build a high-impact marketing career on your terms? These two books from Casey Stanton are your blueprint. The Fractional CMO Method Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller. Learn how to attract, convert, and serve high-paying clients while staying focused on strategy and leadership. 👉 CMOx.com/book Find Your CMO Hiring a CMO? This guide helps CEOs and founders understand what great marketing leadership looks like—and how to find the right fit. 👉 CMOx.com/find-your-cmo Start reading and take control of your marketing future. Connect with… Courtney Joaquin: https://www.toomuchconsulting.com/ Stacie Dauffenbach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciedauffenbach/ Lisa Ortscheid: https://www.driving4ward.com/ Mandy MacPhee: ca.linkedin.com/in/mandymacphee Laura Bassett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralbassett/ Christy Poulos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinepoulos/ Lisa Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaperrymarketing/ Brandi Tindall: https://www.branditindall.com/ Jessie Peters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-peters/ Erin McMahon: https://erin-mcmahon.mykajabi.com/ Lauren Howard: https://www.laurenmhoward.work/ Kim Snell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimsnell-ceo Connect with Casey Stanton: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseystanton/ Website: https://caseystanton.com/
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The REAL Reason You Didn't Close That Fractional CMO Client

    The REAL Reason You Didn't Close That Fractional CMO Client
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode of The Fractional CMO Show, Casey Stanton breaks down exactly why deals fall apart—and why most of the time, it's not about you. Drawing from Eugene Schwartz's Breakthrough Advertising, Casey walks through the stages of prospect awareness and reveals the harsh truth: 20% of deals will never close, 20% are laydowns, and 60% require serious follow-up. He shares real stories from the field—prospects who ghosted after great calls, a doctor who chose a $500 AI tool over a fractional CMO, and deals that stalled despite perfect chemistry.

    Casey gets into the psychology of the sale: problem awareness, motivation, timing, and budget—and how to know when a "no" has nothing to do with your skills. He shares his own low points, like selling his car the day before a payment was due while rebuilding his business, and explains how staying steady and relentless—even when desperate—is what separates fractional CMOs who thrive from those who struggle.

    Key Topics Covered:


    -The stages of prospect awareness and why deals die before you pitch

    -Problem-aware but unmotivated prospects—and when to let them go

    -Why your pricing conversation should end with "that makes sense"

    -Getting to yes or no: why "maybe" and ghosting kill your pipeline

    -Staying steady and relentless even when you need the sale​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



    🌟 Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx 🌟

    Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction.

    📅 Schedule your call today:

    👉 CMOx.com/call

    We'll make sure this is the most productive (and effortless) decision you've made for your business. Let's talk about strategy and success!



    🤝 Join the Fractional CMO Community 🤝

    Want to continue the conversation and get access to exclusive resources? Join our free Facebook group for fractional CMOs and marketing leaders! Inside, you'll find discussions, insights, and tools to help you grow your business and maximize your impact.

    👉 CMOx.com/community

    Looking forward to seeing you inside! 🚀



    🎙️ Stay Ahead with the Fractional CMO Show 🎙️

    Want to unlock the secrets of marketing success? Subscribe to the podcast and gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts!

    👉 CMOx.com/podcast

    Got questions? We'd love to hear them! Submit your questions for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode:

    👉 FractionalCMOShow.com

    Subscribe today and start leveling up your marketing game!



    📚 Master the Game with These Must-Read Books 📚

    Want to go deeper and build a high-impact marketing career on your terms? These two books from Casey Stanton are your blueprint.

    The Fractional CMO Method

    Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller. Learn how to attract, convert, and serve high-paying clients while staying focused on strategy and leadership.

    👉 CMOx.com/book

    Find Your CMO

    Hiring a CMO? This guide helps CEOs and founders understand what great marketing leadership looks like—and how to find the right fit.

    👉 CMOx.com/find-your-cmo

    Start reading and take control of your marketing future.



    Connect with Casey Stanton:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseystanton/

    Website: https://caseystanton.com/
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    47 mins
  • What Implementation Work a Fractional CMO Should Do

    What Implementation Work a Fractional CMO Should Do
    Nov 25 2025

    In this episode of The Fractional CMO Show, Casey Stanton dives into what it really means to work as a fractional CMO—and why sometimes that means rolling up your sleeves and doing the work yourself. He's pulling from years of real client experience, from managing multi-million-dollar launches to helping clients navigate gaps in their teams, and he's calling out the patterns he sees: overextending yourself, letting scope creep happen, and trying to do everything instead of delegating strategically.

    Casey shares straight-up stories from his work—like stepping in when a key team member's paternity leave threatened a project, or designing a custom data workflow to connect a client's CRM systems. These examples show the fine line between having fun, experimenting, and solving problems that only you can solve as a CMO.

    Key Topics Covered:


    -How to handle scope creep without burning out

    -When it makes sense to roll up your sleeves—and when to delegate

    -Building systems and teams to work smarter, not harder

    -Using curiosity and play to maintain an edge and stay sharp

    -Leading through hard times, not just easy wins

    -Structuring fractional CMO engagements for maximum impact

    -Why fewer clients and bigger problems equal better outcomes and higher fees



    🌟 Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx 🌟

    Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction.

    📅 Schedule your call today:

    👉 CMOx.com/call

    We'll make sure this is the most productive (and effortless) decision you've made for your business. Let's talk about strategy and success!



    🤝 Join the Fractional CMO Community 🤝

    Want to continue the conversation and get access to exclusive resources? Join our free Facebook group for fractional CMOs and marketing leaders! Inside, you'll find discussions, insights, and tools to help you grow your business and maximize your impact.

    👉 CMOx.com/community

    Looking forward to seeing you inside! 🚀



    🎙️ Stay Ahead with the Fractional CMO Show 🎙️

    Want to unlock the secrets of marketing success? Subscribe to the podcast and gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts!

    👉 CMOx.com/podcast

    Got questions? We'd love to hear them! Submit your questions for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode:

    👉 FractionalCMOShow.com

    Subscribe today and start leveling up your marketing game!



    📚 Master the Game with These Must-Read Books 📚

    Want to go deeper and build a high-impact marketing career on your terms? These two books from Casey Stanton are your blueprint.

    The Fractional CMO Method

    Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller. Learn how to attract, convert, and serve high-paying clients while staying focused on strategy and leadership.

    👉 CMOx.com/book

    Find Your CMO

    Hiring a CMO? This guide helps CEOs and founders understand what great marketing leadership looks like—and how to find the right fit.

    👉 CMOx.com/find-your-cmo

    Start reading and take control of your marketing future.



    Connect with Casey Stanton:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseystanton/

    Website: https://caseystanton.com/
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    38 mins
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