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Fractional CMO & Authentic Growth® Guide Kim Leistikow

Minneapolis, MN

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In Kim’s Words

I spent years in marketing and brand strategy at a Fortune 100 business driving growth through new business models, learning how to launch products at scale and build marketing operations that actually work. Now, I bring that enterprise-level discipline to growing businesses that need to move fast without breaking things.

My expertise is in the complex stuff, launching into new markets, building omnichannel customer experiences, developing new business lines, and taking a brand national when it’s  only been regional. I know how to build the systems and processes that let smaller teams punch above their weight.

What drives me is taking everything I learned from building new businesses within larger organizations and making it work for businesses that don’t have endless budgets or massive teams. Leaders count on me because I’ve done this before at scale. Teams trust me because I understand that good strategy means nothing if people can’t execute it.

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Kim’s Leadership Experience

Business Models

  • Business-to-Business
  • Business-to-Consumer
  • Partner / Provider-Led
  • Regulated Industry
  • Retail / Brick-and-Mortar
  • SaaS / Subscription

Industries

  • Consumer Goods & Services
  • Education
  • Energy / Environmental / Sustainability
  • Health / Medical / Pharmaceutical
  • Professional Services / Consulting
  • Software / SaaS / High Tech
  • Telecommunications

Scenarios

  • Family Owned Businesses
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Privately Held Companies
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Strategic Specialties

  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Omnichannel Marketing
  • Customer Experience Transformation
  • Brand Portfolio Architecture
  • Digital Marketing & eCommerce
  • Partnership & Channel Marketing
  • Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

Stage & Scale Proficiency

  • Fortune 100 Corporate Innovation
  • Mid-Market Business Unit Growth
  • Healthcare Product Launches
  • Retail Format & Experience Strategy
  • Post-M&A Brand Integration

Cultural Strengths

  • Empathetic, Strategic Communicator
  • Cross-Functional Influencer
  • Builder of Marketing Operations & Talent
  • Equally Comfortable in Boardroom and Field
  • Champion of Brand-Driven Growth
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What Our Clients Say About Kim

  • “Working with Authentic has been extremely beneficial. The flexibility that you have to the value that you bring has been exceptional.”

    Katie Michels
    VP of Sales, Marketing, Client Services, Pet Poison Helpline

  • “Authentic provided leadership, operational support and structure as well as a deeper look into the effectiveness of our customer engagement.”

    Steve Jensen
    Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer, Theisen’s

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Case Studies Featuring Kim’s Work

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Featured Media from Kim

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Interested in Working With Kim?

Our CMOs’ availability is dynamic and based on current client engagements.

Contact Authentic to inquire about availability and explore a potential match.

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