Is this a full-time CMO replacement?

No. This is monthly guidance. We review your marketing strategy, help you prioritize, and keep you accountable. You execute. Think of it as a fractional CMO model.

What happens in each month?

One call per month. You walk us through your metrics and strategy. We give you feedback and a list of priorities for the next month.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Month-to-month commitment. No long-term lock. If it's not working, you can stop.

What if I need more than monthly guidance?

We can add Slack support for extra guidance. Or step into a full retainer if your needs grow. But the base is monthly calls only.

Do you handle the execution?

No. We guide and prioritize. You or your team execute. If you need execution support, that's a different model.

I need a CMO but I can't afford one on my budget.

You're bootstrapped or early stage. You don't have budget for a full-time marketing hire. But you need strategy-level guidance. You need someone who can prioritize what matters and cut through the noise.

A monthly diagnostic retainer gives you CMO-level strategy without the full-time hire. One call per month. You walk us through your metrics, we give you feedback and priorities. You execute. No overhead. Month-to-month. $1,500 per month.

Recognition

You don't need 40 hours of marketing work per week. You need 4 hours of CMO-level guidance.

Why This Matters

Bootstrapped founders spend too much time executing and not enough time strategizing. You're running tactics. You're not running strategy.

A part-time CMO hire costs at least $80K per year. A full-time hire costs $150K. You can't afford either. But you can afford guidance.

A monthly retainer model lets you get strategic feedback without the overhead. You keep your execution costs low. You get guidance when you need it. You stay accountable because you have to report each month.

What Changes

One: You have a monthly thinking partner. Someone who reviews your strategy and holds you accountable to it.
Two: Your prioritization gets clearer. You know what to do next because someone is helping you cut through options.
Three: Your execution becomes more focused. Instead of doing everything, you're doing the things that matter.

The Lite Diagnostic Retainer. $1,500 per month.

One strategic call per month. You get feedback, priorities, and accountability. No long-term lock. Cancel anytime.

Questions

What if I need more than one call per month?

We can add Slack support or more calls. But the base model is one monthly call. If you need more, we'll talk about scaling it.

Do you do the marketing execution?

No. We guide and prioritize. You or your team executes. If you need hands-on execution, that's a different conversation.

How long should I do this retainer?

Depends. Usually 3-6 months to feel the impact. Some founders stay on for a year. It's month-to-month, so you control the timeline.

What happens if I grow and need more help?

We can scale to a full retainer model. Or add execution support. Or keep it as-is. You control the evolution.

What if I want to try it for one month?

Perfect. Book one month. See if it works. If it doesn't, you're done. No penalty. No lock.

Ready to get CMO-level guidance without the hire?

Start a monthly retainer. $1,500/month. One strategic call. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.