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Fractional CMO & Authentic Growth® Guide Sean Syring

Minneapolis, MN

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In Sean’s Words

I love helping companies figure out what they’re really capable of and then making it happen. Over the years, I’ve learned that the best results come from building teams that actually want to work together, people who move fast, stay close to customers, and aren’t afraid to try new things.

I’ve spent most of my career in manufacturing, dealing with all kinds of messy situations: acquisitions that need to make sense, brands that have lost their way, strategies that look great on paper but fall apart in reality. What I’ve figured out is that sustainable growth isn’t about doing everything as quickly as possible. It’s about being smart, being strategic, and building something that actually lasts.

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Sean’s Leadership Experience

Business Models

  • Business-to-Business
  • Business-to-Consumer
  • Channel Partnerships / Alliance
  • Distribution / Network
  • Ecommerce
  • Regulated Industry
  • Retail / Brick-and-Mortar

Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Consumer Goods & Services
  • Energy / Environmental / Sustainability
  • Engineering / Architecture / Construction
  • Manufacturing / Distribution
  • Software / SaaS / High Tech

Scenarios

  • Companies Running On EOS
  • Employee Owned Companies
  • Family Owned Businesses
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Privately Held Companies
  • Publicly Owned
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Strategic Specialties

  • Brand & Product Portfolio Strategy
  • Customer Intimacy & Experience Mapping
  • Strategic Planning & Operating Frameworks
  • Pricing Strategy & Revenue Optimization
  • Organizational Development & Culture Transformation
  • CRM & Lead Generation Systems Implementation
  • Product Management and Strategy

Stage & Scale Proficiency

  • Growth-Stage Mid-Market
  • Mature Private Companies
  • Post-Merger Integration
  • Global Expansion Initiatives
  • Executive Team Leadership at PE-Owned Firms
  • Acquisition

Cultural Strengths

  • Collaborative, Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Decentralized Decision-Making Champion
  • High Accountability + Low-Ego Execution Style
  • Operations-Minded Strategic Thinker
  • Culture Builder During Turnaround & M&A Events
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What Our Clients Say About Sean

  • “We know where we want to go. Authentic is helping us chart a strategic path to get there — and lead with confidence.”

    Chase Rasmussen
    President, KLN Family Brands

  • “[Our Authentic Fractional CMO] has helped us to understand where we are, crafted a plan of where to go, and helped us take the steps to get there.”

    Phil Jones
    President, Rada Manufacturing

  • “[Our Authentic CMO] has been incredible — he’s listening, he’s asking the right questions, and most importantly, he’s building the internal marketing credibility needed to lead.”

    Chase Rasemussen
    President, KLN Family Brands

  • “For a lot of small and medium-sized businesses, it can be scary to ask for help. But, I’d recommend people do because the best case scenario is that you’ll have a mountain guide that goes on the entire journey with you, guiding you, giving you support, and helping you reach the next level.”

    Phil Jones
    President, Rada Manufacturing

  • “[Our fractional CMO] was really invaluable in helping us define the product development paths that we have for the different parts of our business. He was also understanding of the fact that at times we may need to prioritize projects because we’re just not a big enough company to be doing everything at once.”

    Ryan Dahnert
    CEO, Plymold

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Case Studies Featuring Sean’s Work

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Featured Media From Sean

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