Services Offered
As your Fractional CMO or marketing consultant, I bring expert-level marketing leadership to my clients without the full-time commitment
Fractional CMO Services
John provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for marketing teams, without the overhead of a full-time hire, as well as interim CMO services during leadership transitions, including strategy realignment and execution oversight.
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
Market positioning & differentiation
How can we position the brand to stand out in a crowded market?
Ideal customer profile (ICP) & audience segmentation
Who are our best-fit customers, and how can we effectively reach them?
Product launch strategy
What steps should we take to successfully introduce a new product or service?
Sales channel strategy
Should we focus on DTC, marketplaces, wholesale, or a mix?
Pricing & value proposition optimization
What pricing model will maximize both sales and profitability?
Messaging & brand storytelling
How can we craft a compelling brand narrative that drives engagement and conversion?
Marketing Strategy & Planning
Digital marketing strategy development
What combination of marketing channels will drive the most efficient growth for this business?
Growth roadmap for eCommerce businesses
What are the short-term and long-term steps needed to scale sales profitably?
Competitive analysis & benchmarking
What are competitors doing successfully, and where are the gaps we can exploit?
Omni-channel marketing integration
How can we create a seamless customer experience across all digital touchpoints?
Pricing & value proposition optimization
What pricing model will maximize both sales and profitability?
Traffic Generation & Acquisition
SEO strategy & optimization (technical, on-page, off-page)
What keywords and content strategy will drive the most qualified organic traffic?
Paid search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
How can we structure and optimize ad campaigns to maximize ROAS?
Paid social (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc.)
Which social media platforms will yield the best customer acquisition cost (CAC)?
Influencer & affiliate marketing strategy
What partnerships can drive cost-effective, high- intent traffic?
Email list building & audience segmentation
How can we grow an engaged email list that converts?
Marketplace expansion (Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, etc.)
Should we expand to third-party marketplaces, and if so, which ones?
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
UX & customer journey audits
Where are users dropping off in the funnel, and how can we improve their experience?
A/B testing strategy & execution
What changes to headlines, CTAs, or layouts will drive more conversions?
Checkout process optimization
What friction points are causing cart abandonment, and how can we fix them?
Personalized marketing automation
How can we use customer behavior data to tailor messaging and increase conversions?
Landing page & funnel optimization
What elements of our landing pages need improvement to reduce bounce rates?
Trust signals & social proof implementation
What credibility-boosting elements (e.g., reviews, trust badges) will increase conversions?
Retention & Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) Optimization
Email & SMS marketing strategy
What automated flows (e.g., welcome, abandoned cart) will drive higher repeat purchases?
Loyalty & referral program consulting
How can we encourage customers to become repeat buyers and advocates?
Subscription & membership model optimization
Would a subscription model work for this business, and how can we maximize retention?
Post-purchase experience improvements
What follow-up actions will increase customer satisfaction and reorders?
Re-engagement & win-back campaigns
How can we bring back lapsed customers and improve retention rates?
Marketing Technology (Martech) & Data Strategy
Martech stack selection & implementation
What tools do we need to support our growth and integrate marketing efforts?
Customer data platform (CDP) consulting
How can we unify customer data to improve personalization and targeting?
CRM & email marketing platform selection
Which CRM or email platform will best support our segmentation and automation needs?
Analytics & attribution model setup
How can we accurately track conversions and attribute revenue to marketing efforts?
Marketing automation strategy (e.g., HubSpot, Klaviyo)
What workflows can we automate to save time and increase efficiency?
Advertising & Media Buying Optimization
Ad budget allocation & ROI analysis
What is the ideal budget distribution across channels to maximize profitability?
Advanced audience targeting & retargeting
How can we refine audience segments to improve ad efficiency?
Creative & messaging testing for ads
What ad variations (images, copy, video) resonate most with our audience?
Ad campaign audits & optimization
Which ad elements need improvement to lower CAC and boost ROAS?
Analytics, Reporting & Performance Measurement
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) setup & optimization
How can we configure GA4 to track key user behaviors accurately?
Custom dashboard creation (Google Data Studio, Looker, etc.)
What KPIs should we monitor daily, weekly, and monthly?
Conversion tracking & attribution modeling
Are we crediting the right channels for sales, and how can we improve tracking accuracy?
Customer segmentation & cohort analysis
Which customer segments have the highest lifetime value and retention?
Performance audits & KPI benchmarking
How do our conversion rates, AOV, and CAC compare to industry standards?