CREATIVE
PRICING+ENGAGEMENT
I don't sell one-off tactics or disconnected deliverables. This isn't a "lead gen" service with a work-for-free guarantee. Every engagement is designed around clarity first, execution second, and accountability throughout.
Some clients need strategic direction. Others need embedded leadership. Many need both. Pricing reflects scope, complexity, and level of involvement, not a preset package.
This page outlines the most common ways engagements are structured.
Clear engagement models for businesses that value focus, judgment, and momentum.
How It Works
Engagement Models
Each engagement model is designed for a specific situation. Most clients start with one and evolve into another as their needs change.
Fractional CMO Leadership
Ongoing Engagement
Who This Is For: Growing businesses that need senior marketing leadership without hiring a full-time CMO.
What This Typically Includes:
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Ongoing strategic marketing leadership
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Decision-making support for founders and executives
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Alignment across messaging, channels, and execution
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Oversight of internal teams or external vendors
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Regular check-ins focused on outcomes, not activity
Pricing: $5,000 – $9,000 per month
Engagements are typically 3–6 months minimum.
When This Works Best: This model works best during growth, transition, or when marketing investment needs clearer direction and accountability.
What's NOT Included:
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Paid media budget (ad spend separate)
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Full-time employee availability
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Vendor/agency fees (managed separately)
Strategic Planning & Advisory
Project-Based Engagement
Who This Is For: Businesses that need clarity before spending more money or time on marketing.
What This Typically Includes:
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Marketing strategy and prioritization
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Messaging and positioning guidance
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Channel and campaign direction
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Clear next steps your team can execute
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90-day action plan with defined priorities
Pricing: $3,500 – $7,500 depending on scope
Timeline: Typically 2–4 weeks from kickoff to delivery.
When This Works Best: This is often the right starting point when marketing feels busy, unfocused, or reactive. It's also ideal before launching a major campaign or entering a new market.
What's NOT Included:
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Ongoing execution support
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Campaign management
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Creative production
Embedded Marketing Leadership
Flexible Scope Engagement
Who This Is For: Organizations with marketing teams (1-3 people) but no VP or senior leadership in place. Often led by a marketing manager who needs strategic guidance and decision-making support.
What This Typically Includes:
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Strategic direction for existing marketing team
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Weekly or bi-weekly team meetings
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Campaign review and approval authority
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Vendor evaluation and oversight
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Performance analysis and course correction
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Mentorship for marketing manager/team leads
Pricing: Scoped separately based on team size, complexity, and level of involvement.
Typically $5,000 – $12,000/month depending on engagement depth.
When This Works Best: This model works when marketing is already in motion but outcomes aren't clear, priorities shift constantly, or the team needs senior-level decision-making without hiring a full-time VP.
What's NOT Included:
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Day-to-day execution (that's your team's role)
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Full-time availability (structured meeting cadence)
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Individual contributor work