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Fractional CMO Show

Fractional CMO Show

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. Career Success Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Punching Up to the Next Level

    Punching Up to the Next Level
    Jul 15 2025
    In this episode of The Fractional CMO Show, Casey Stanton delivers a powerful mindset shift: if you want to earn more, you have to play bigger. This episode tackles the real reason so many talented marketers struggle to land high-paying fractional CMO clients—and it’s not a lack of skill. Casey breaks down how a scarcity mindset, fear of rejection, and clinging to meritocracy are holding you back. He shows you how to shed outdated beliefs, stop targeting underfunded clients, and confidently “punch up” to work with bigger businesses that solve for speed, not cost. Packed with real-world examples, Casey shares why talking to strangers is the #1 growth skill, how to raise your rates with conviction, and how to position yourself as the kind of marketing leader companies are eager to invest in. This episode is your invitation to stop crawling up the ladder and start climbing the mountain. Key Topics Covered: -The mindset trap of "earning your way up" and why it’s costing you money -Why marketers must punch up to win bigger, better clients -The power of solving for speed over cost in today’s market -How to stop undervaluing yourself—and start charging premium rates -Why volume outreach is still king (and how to do it right) -How to build trust fast and become the obvious hire -The critical difference between being a technician vs. a marketing leader -Why smaller companies often can’t afford you (and how to spot the right ones) -Structuring client deals for upside—including getting a cut of the exit The new playbook for fractional CMOs: productized services, confident sales, and category ownership 🌟 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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    27 mins
  • Why Great Marketers Are Not Getting Fractional CMO Clients

    Why Great Marketers Are Not Getting Fractional CMO Clients
    Jul 1 2025

    In this solo episode of The Fractional CMO Show, Casey Stanton confronts a harsh truth: being a great marketer isn’t enough.

    If you’re wondering why you’re not getting clients as a fractional CMO—even though you’re highly skilled—this episode is the wake-up call you need. Casey unpacks why talent doesn’t always translate to traction, how giving away strategy is costing you money, and why volume, niche depth, and positioning are everything.

    He also lays out how to shed desperation, own your value, and charge premium rates that reflect the problems you solve—not just the tasks you complete. This episode is your tactical reset if you’re ready to be seen as a true marketing leader (not just another hired hand).

    Key Topics Covered:

    -Why great marketers still struggle to get clients (and what to do instead)
    -The #1 reason you're not winning fractional CMO deals: low volume
    -How to talk to strangers and turn outreach into opportunity
    -The danger of giving away too much strategy during sales calls
    -Why desperation energy is sabotaging your close rate
    -How to charge based on the value of the problem you solve
    -The importance of becoming “the best” in your niche
    -How AI and cheap labor are reshaping what clients value
    -What it really means to be a leader clients want to follow
    -How to stop chasing scraps and start dominating your category

    🌟 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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    28 mins
  • Live Coaching with Casey

    Live Coaching with Casey
    Jun 25 2025

    In this live coaching episode of The Fractional CMO Show, Casey Stanton breaks down the realities of building a thriving career as a fractional CMO—without burning out or undercharging. Casey dives deep into how to pitch your services with confidence, avoid giving away strategy for free, and structure your offers around leadership and long-term value—not short-lived tactics. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this episode is a masterclass in positioning, pricing, and prospecting in today’s changing marketing landscape.

    Key Topics Covered:

    -Why your job isn’t to convince—it’s to qualify (and walk away if needed)

    -What to say when prospects push back on pricing or ask for implementation

    -How to pitch $140k/year value while selling at a fractional $3.5K/month rate

    -The danger of giving away too much strategy in the sales process

    -The difference between leadership, strategy, and implementation—and what you should actually be selling

    -Why the market being “flooded with fractionals” doesn’t matter

    -How to respond to clients asking for performance-based pay or equity

    -Using variable upside (e.g. revenue share) only after hitting consistent income

    -How to build freedom and scale through the CMOx model—and avoid scope creep



    🌟 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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    1 hr and 8 mins

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