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Fractional CMO & Authentic Growth® Guide Kristi Gloppen

Minneapolis, MN

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In Kristi’s Words

Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of intentional, insight-driven strategy, executed by empowered teams. I love helping organizations cut through complexity, clarify their market position, and design marketing engines that deliver real business value. Whether modernizing tech stacks, launching new brands, or transforming go-to-market plans, I bring a bias for action, a passion for measurement, and a knack for building teams that get it done.

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Kristi’s Leadership Experience

Business Models

  • Business-to-Business
  • Channel Partnerships / Alliance
  • Distribution / Network
  • Ecommerce

Industries

  • Engineering / Architecture / Construction
  • Manufacturing / Distribution
  • Professional Services / Consulting
  • Software / SaaS / High Tech

Scenarios

  • Companies Running On EOS
  • Family Owned Businesses
  • Privately Held Companies
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Strategic Specialties

  • Demand Generation & Growth Strategy
  • Martech Modernization & Digital Transformation
  • Go-To-Market Planning & Execution
  • Sales Enablement & CRM Strategy
  • Brand Positioning & Messaging
  • Pricing Strategy & New Product Commercialization
  • Voice of Customer & Customer Journey Design
  • KPI Dashboards & Executive Reporting
  • Process Optimization and Documentation
  • Market Research & Segmentation
  • Executive Communications and Visibility
  • Budget Management and Strategic Planning
  • Agile for Marketing & Ecommerce Teams
  • Partner and Agency Management
  • Team Coaching and Mentoring
  • Business Process Improvement (BPI) 
  • Marketing & Sales Alignment
  • Business Development
  • Crisis Communications
  • Customer Advisory Boards

Stage & Scale Proficiency

  • Mid-Market Growth Companies
  • Distribution & Channel-Driven Models
  • Digital Modernization within Traditional Industries
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Assimilation
  • Marketing Team Buildout & Leadership
  • Executive Collaboration with Board/C-Suite

Cultural Strengths

  • Direct, Decisive Leadership with Empathy
  • Builder of High-Trust, High-Performing Teams
  • Fluent in EOS, Agile & BPI Methodologies
  • Calm Under Pressure, Comfortable in Ambiguity
  • Collaborative Partner to Sales & Ops Leadership
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