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How much does a fractional CMO cost?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv2rVT0pO0Q Video Transcription How much does a fractional CMO cost? It's a question being asked by more growing businesses than ever as organizations explore ways to bring senior level leadership to the helm sooner and more cost effectively. Hi, I'm Jennifer Zick, founder and CEO of Authentic®. We are a community of fractional CMOs that work with growing businesses to help them Overcome Random Acts of Marketing® and confidently take the next right step toward healthy growth. There's an obvious value proposition in working with a fractional leader. You get the wisdom of an experienced executive at a fraction of…

Griffin Concierge Medical: Client Story

Griffin Concierge Medical hires Authentic to solidify a strategic marketing foundation and accelerate the practice’s growth. “Our Authentic fractional CMO helped us build a solid marketing foundation and educate us on what we needed long term to grow our company and leadership team further.” Kelly Hood, COO, Griffin Concierge Medical Griffin Concierge Medical at a glance Company size: 20 employeesBusiness type: Membership-based primary care practiceCategory: B2CHeadquarters: Tampa, FLKey initiatives: Marketing fundamentals, brand messaging, customer journey, content strategy, marketing technology, metrics & reporting, marketing resourcing The challenge Griffin Concierge Medical, a membership-based primary care practice, had a lot of good things…

What is a Fractional CMO?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfdcUbmiliI Video Transcription What is a fractional CMO? And how do you know if that's a great solution for your business? Hi, I'm Jennifer Zick, founder and CEO of Authentic®. We are a community of fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) who work with growing businesses to help them Overcome Random Acts of Marketing® and confidently take the next right step in pursuing healthy growth for their company. When I first started this business in 2017, the category of fractional CMO was still relatively new. What is a Fractional CMO? So let me start by defining what a fractional CMO is.…

What Makes Authentic Unique?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5ldaxam6w Video Transcription In a growing sea of fractional CMOs, it's important to understand the differences as you consider strategic marketing leadership for your business. And while you might know Authentic as a pioneer in the fractional CMO space, you may not be familiar with the three uniques that make us truly different from any other fractional CMO provider or team. So allow me to share those three uniques with you. They are: Marketers + Methodology + Mindshare. And here is what they mean. Together in combination, they provide a lower risk, faster to impact solution for fractional CMO services…

How Private Equity is Embracing AI with Steven Horwitz

Our inaugural episode of the What’s Your Deal? podcast features Steven Horwitz, Founder and Managing Partner of Orchid Black. Steven is a hands-on, performance-driven leader and strategist with over 30 years of executive leadership and venture capital consulting experience across software and technology-enabled service organizations. His experience spans high growth environments and turnaround situations ranging from early stage, venture-backed software startups through Fortune 100 companies. Steven sat down for a conversation with our Chief Development Officer, Mark Coronna, to discuss how private equity firms are embracing AI to foster healthy growth and some key considerations for businesses looking to begin…

Considering a Fractional CMO For Your Business?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Katw0MM-YV4 Video Transcription Are you considering a fractional CMO as a possible solution for your business? If so, I want to share with you some tips to make sure you're really sizing up the right fit with the right firm or the right individual. Hi, I'm Jennifer Zick, founder and CEO of Authentic®. We are a team of fractional CMOs that work with growing businesses, all across the US and beyond, to help them Overcome Random Acts of Marketing® and confidently take the next right step in healthy growth. As we've been building our business over the past several years,…

Overcome Random Acts of Marketing: Marketing Essentials for SMBs

Most entrepreneurial businesses will struggle with "random acts of marketing" as they shift from a founder-led, sales-driven business to a more strategic growth organization. Getting from random to predictable results requires marketing maturity - which starts with a strong brand foundation. In a LinkedIn Live event with Sales Xceleration, Authentic Founder & CEO Jennifer Zick discusses the essential ingredients that every growing business needs for fueling a strong, high-performing, revenue-generating marketing engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nB37HlKwr8 Key Takeaways Modern marketing requires agility due to the diversity of tools and strategies available today compared to decades ago. Small businesses must be resourceful in how…

Objective Investment Banking & Valuation: Client Story

Investment banking and valuation firm Objective hires Authentic to infuse its marketing program with strategic rigor and create a thoughtful roadmap. "Having our fractional CMO step in to provide strategic guidance, leadership, and a clear roadmap was transformative for us. Witnessing the leads start to trickle in was our 'aha' moment, proving the strategy's effectiveness. It's incredibly exciting!" Mandy Woods, COO, Objective (more…)