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Fractional CMO

Serve as part-time marketing executive for several companies.

Startup cost
$0–$300
Time to revenue
1-3 months
Difficulty
4/5
Income range
$15,000 - $75,000/mo

Overview

Fractional CMOs lead marketing strategy for 2-5 companies on monthly retainers of $5k-$15k each.

How it works

Build a fractional offer (strategy + light execution), target seed/Series A startups, deliver 8-15 hrs/wk per client, retain via results.

Startup requirements

  • LinkedIn presence
  • Case studies
  • Network
Estimated startup cost
$0 – $300
Time commitment
20–40 hrs / week
Income potential
$15,000 - $75,000/mo

Advantages

  • Very high income
  • Strategic, not execution
  • Leverage across clients

Disadvantages

  • Senior experience required
  • Client management
  • Sales is hard

Who this opportunity is best for

    Senior marketers

By the numbers

Scalability3/5
Passive income potential1/5
Difficulty4/5
Risk level2/5
Skill level
Advanced
Weekly hours
20–40 hrs
Content required
No
Client work
Yes