The Essential Skills for a Successful Fractional CMO

Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) are essential for any successful marketing organization. Learn about the skills needed to become a successful fractional CMO and how Authentic Brand can help.

The Essential Skills for a Successful Fractional CMO

Fractional CMOs are the driving force behind the entire marketing organization. As C-level marketers, they must be leaders with excellent management skills and the ability to make quick decisions in times of crisis. To be successful, fractional CMOs must possess a range of skills, from active and collaborative learning to effective prioritization of objectives for better time management. Trust is an important factor when it comes to hiring a fractional CMO.

Despite only being present for a limited period of time, good fractional CMOs can advise teams and improve existing workflows and processes. Companies should take advantage of the leadership lessons of their fractional CMO and use the approach across departments. Fractional CMO services are also great for traditional marketing teams that want to learn more about current trends. A fractional CMO views barriers to success differently from those who already have established beliefs about the company.

As an agency owner and director of fractional marketing, I'm not presumptuous enough to just go to the table with answers. The main benefit of having a fractional CMO is having a strong leader who guides your marketing efforts and achieves better results. Finding a fractional CMO that meets the requirements can be a challenge, but getting the right leader to fill the position is essential to success. Especially for companies that may have a tight budget, hiring a fractional CMO also reduces the costs associated with finding the right candidate. Authentic Brand facilitates this process by helping you find the best fractional CMO that best fits your culture and needs, and connects you with an experienced leader who will help your company achieve higher growth.

With a built-in fractional CMO, you'll be working with a professional who can help you create a unified strategy for your marketing efforts in the future.

Mike Volkin
Mike Volkin

Fractional CMO, author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur