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Do I Even Want To Be A Fractional CMO? | Live Coaching Call
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- CMO School
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- May 12, 2026
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- 3949
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Summary
So many people start Fractional work then find themselves burnt out, and questioning if this model is even a fit for them. I sat down with one of my Fractional CMO School students, for a live coaching call. Lisa came to me feeling disillusioned with the fractional model after a few client experiences, and wondering what to do next. I helped her see that didn't hate the model, she just wasn’t operating inside the right structure. She had been making the same mistakes I see others make all the time, so I asked her to come on the podcast because I KNEW her experience would be so helpful for many others. In this episode, we break down: The biggest mistake I see CMO’s make when building out strategies (that actually overwhelms your clients too) The most common places where Fractionals end up overdelivering in their role A simple filter you can use to make sure you stay in your lane and only do CMO-level work The driving analogy that helped me step into leadership and totally changed how my clients saw me (you can steal it!) If you're working as a Fractional but you’re buried in your client's Slack, your days are FULL of meetings, and you’re being pulled in a million directions, this episode is for you. Ready to take the next step? If you’re ready to step into the Fractional CMO role but want support as you do it, Fractional CMO School is a 6-month coaching program + community to help you confidently land high-ticket clients and build a 6-figure (and beyond) business as a Fractional CMO. 🎓 Learn More → http://www.fractional-cmo-school.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why Fractional CMO Work Wasn't Working 03:25 Lisa's Background and Why She Made the Shift 08:00 The Strategy Scope Mistake Most Marketers Make 14:00 Why Overdelivering Creates Bigger Problems 22:15 When Fractional CMOs Be…