hiring, positioning, or systems<\/a>.<\/p>\nProgram: Agency Masterminds or Accelerators<\/p>\n
What to Expect: Includes coaching, mastermind calls, strategic playbooks, and live events. Emphasis is on scaling operations, team, and leadership \u2013 not tactics.<\/p>\n
Investment: ~$10,000\u2013$50,000\/year. May require travel and 12-month commitment.<\/p>\n
Pros: Offers mentorship and peer accountability. Helps fast-track decisions and avoid trial-and-error.<\/p>\n
Cons: Requires time, money, and focus to implement. Fit depends on group quality and stage alignment.<\/p>\n
Takeaway: For established agencies ready to scale, a mastermind or accelerator provides the strategic support and peer insight needed to grow faster and smarter.<\/p>\n
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Marketing Leadership as a Service (MLaaS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Goal: \u201cI want to become a fractional CMO with a few high-ticket clients.\u201d<\/h3>\n
Scenario: You want to serve a small number of clients in a part-time, high-level strategic role \u2013 without managing a big team.<\/p>\n
Program: Fractional CMO Coaching or Strategy Certification<\/p>\n
What to Expect: Focus on packaging your offer, pricing retainer engagements, and leading strategy. Delivered via coaching, peer groups, or system-based certifications.<\/p>\n
Investment: ~$5,000\u2013$15,000 for certifications; ~$800\u2013$1,000\/month for coaching programs.<\/p>\n
Pros: Helps position and sell premium strategic services. Often includes support, templates, and community.<\/p>\n
Cons: Not easily scalable beyond your time. May require personal brand building and network leverage.<\/p>\n
Takeaway: If your goal is fewer, higher-paying clients and deep strategic work, a focused program will help you build and sell a compelling fractional CMO offer.<\/p>\n
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