Best Fractional CMO for Scaling Brands Podcasts (2025)

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346: 3 Marketing Myths Costing You Millions (Even with AI) 16:42

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. You’ve doubled down on ads, hired every “expert,” and even plugged in AI—yet your marketing still feels like a leaky faucet. In thi…

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Packaging and Pricing: The Key Revenue Strategy Most CEOs Miss 32:57

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"If your team’s still selling features, your packaging is broken. Most CEOs focus on scaling sales, but they overlook pricing and packaging as core revenue levers. When your pricing aligns with the value you deliver, value-based selling becomes second nature, discounting drops, and revenue growth accelerates. You don’t need a new product, you need …

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EP41: Customer research, fast-moving marketing teams & leading vs. managing 50:31

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Welcome back to In Demand! In this episode, Asia and Kim take on three topics founders don’t talk about enough: how to listen for insight during customer research, what it really looks like to run a fast-moving (but focused) marketing team, and the difference between great managers and great leaders. Whether you're hiring your first team, navigatin…

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Marketing in the Age of AI: Why the Funnel is Dead and Content is King with Sara Faatz 51:46

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The customer journey has transformed from a linear path to a chaotic "choose your own adventure" experience as AI becomes increasingly embedded in search processes and content discovery. • Zero-click search has fundamentally disrupted traditional marketing as users get answers without visiting websites • Quality content with unique insights and aut…

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Data Chaos to Clarity: How Smart Marketers Turn Metrics into GTM Momentum 35:36

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"You can’t scale on bad data. If marketers don’t learn to be data stewards and systems thinkers, no amount of AI or automation will save them.” Kim Tran In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled Data Chaos to Clarity: How Smart Marketers Turn Metrics into GTM Momentum, Kerry Curran welcomes back Kim Tran, Head of Marketing and B…

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345: How Successful Companies Fix Broken Marketing Systems 21:31

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. In this episode, I break down exactly why your marketing feels like throwing spaghetti at the wall, and it's probably not what you …

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EP40: When your product takes you in an unexpected direction 31:42

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What happens when the market wants one thing, but you want to build something else? In this episode of the In Demand Podcast, Asia and Kim unpack the emotional tension founders face when their product attracts a different kind of customer than they originally set out to serve. From internal conflict to organizational confusion, they explore how thi…

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From Siloed to Strategic: How Unified Customer Data Fuels Predictive Marketing 27:51

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"Marketers don’t need more data, they need smarter data. When you unify your first-party customer data and layer it with predictive AI, you move from generic messaging to precise, revenue-driving actions. Whether it's suppressing low-propensity audiences, expanding high-value segments, or optimizing media efficiency, organized data is the engine th…

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How CMOs Can Use SEO to Show ROI 25:39

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Send us a text Fractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you …

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Smarter Targeting, Stronger Growth: How ICP + GTM Rigor Unlock Scale 27:47

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"It’s not just about getting a deal closed; it’s about aligning on shared goals, making sure we’re solving the right problem, and ensuring we can actually scale together. That upfront rigor means faster onboarding, better results, and long-term partnerships that last.” Lee AhoIn this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled Smarter Tar…

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344: Fix These 5 Things In Your Digital Marketing If Business Growth Has Stalled 12:55

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. I’ve seen stall growth for established businesses, especially those already investing heavily in marketing. After working with hund…

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Beyond ABM Platforms: How Predictive ICP and GTM Alignment Drive Revenue Results 34:03

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"It’s not about throwing tech or SDRs at the problem. If your teams aren’t aligned, your content isn’t differentiated, and your ICP isn’t predictive, you’ll keep spinning your wheels. ABM has to be a full go-to-market motion not just better targeting.” Kristina Jaramillo In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled Beyond ABM Platf…

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EP39: When does it make sense to bring on a Fractional CMO? 39:31

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When does it make sense to bring on a Fractional CMO, and what should you expect from one? In this episode, Asia and Kim dig into the ins and outs of Fractional CMOs: what they do, when to hire one, how they’re different from heads of marketing or full-time CMOs, and the biggest risks and rewards founders should know. Asia also reflects on her curr…

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Building Effective Funnels: Psychology, Economics, and Technology with Alisha Conlin-Hurd 54:44

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Alisha Conlin-Hurd shares powerful insights on creating effective marketing funnels using psychology, economics, and technology as the foundation for persuasive online marketing. • Understanding that persuasion differs from manipulation when your product genuinely helps people • Recognizing the five levels of awareness in marketing and how they aff…

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Operationalizing Marketing for Revenue Growth: Cut the Drag, Scale the Impact 27:52

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"If people show up to a meeting and they’re just on their laptop the whole time, they probably don’t need to be in that meeting. Let’s call it out and give them permission to opt out.” Matt HeinzIn this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled, Operationalizing GTM for Revenue: Cut the Drag, Scale the Impact, Kerry Curran is joined by …

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The Future of AI in Marketing: How Smart Teams Are Upskilling Now 33:59

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"If you haven’t used AI this week, you don’t really know AI. Things are changing so fast—and the teams that upskill together are the ones unlocking real transformation." Pam BoirosAI isn’t coming, it’s already transforming how marketers work. In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled, The Future of AI in Marketing: How Smart Tea…

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343: From Local SEO Company to Strategic Growth Partner (The Story) 20:14

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on why we rebranded our 14-year agency from Yokel Local to MindShift Digital - and it's no…

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EP38: Troubleshooting growth: What it really means for PLG SaaS 39:23

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Growth isn’t just marketing. And if you’re stuck and growth isn’t happening, you’ll need to look beyond marketing and acquisition. In this episode of the In Demand Podcast, Asia and Kim break down what it means to troubleshoot growth. They explain how growth work goes beyond campaigns and into retention, expansion, pricing, onboarding, and more. Pl…

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Digital Marketing Revolution: Adapting to AI's Takeover with Bill Rice 46:35

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Digital marketing is shifting fast, like the leap from directories to Google. AI is reshaping search, favoring unique, personal content over generic blogs. Traditional SEO fades, while personal brands rise. Human creativity now beats corporate content. Guest contact information: https://billricestrategy.com https://www.youtube.com/@billricestrategy…

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Unlocking SEO Success for SMEs 28:43

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Send us a text Fractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you …

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Beyond Google & Meta: The Future of Search, Media, and Customer Behavior 32:43

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"Marketers are being told to do more with less, so they retreat to what’s safe and attributable Google, Meta, the tried and true. But attribution doesn’t equal impact. If you’re only investing in channels that show direct ROI, you’re ignoring the way today’s buyers actually behave. You’re not capturing demand, you’re just reporting on what’s easy t…

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342: Email Marketing Mistakes That Cost You Sales And How To Avoid Them 14:21

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. In this episode, I reveal the 5 critical email marketing mistakes that are silently killing conversions for most businesses - even …

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EP37: Why SaaS founders shouldn't accept growth problems as unsolvable 57:14

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Most SaaS companies hit growth plateaus, and too many founders assume the problem is either unsolvable or too complex to fix. In reality, that's rarely true. In this episode of In Demand, Asia and Kim unpack how to shift your mindset from "This can't be solved" to "Who's already solved this, and how can I learn from them?" They also introduce CUES,…

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Converting Questions to Leads: The Power of Human Chat with Ted DeBettencourt 39:03

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Ted Ted DeBettencourt from Juvo Leads shares how human-powered chat services capture significantly more leads than AI alternatives for businesses with high-value customers. Data shows that human operators outperform chatbots by at least 200% in converting website visitors to qualified leads, particularly for law firms, elective medicine, home servi…

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Marketing Impact Unlocked: Prove, Scale, and Strengthen Revenue Contribution 30:18

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"We need to stop forcing marketing metrics on the business MQLs, click-through rates, web traffic and start speaking the language of pipeline, bookings, and revenue. When marketers align their reporting with what the executive team actually cares about, they stop defending their existence and start leading the growth conversation.” Leslie Alore, SV…

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341: 7 Digital Marketing Mistakes That Are Slowing Your Business Growth in 2025 17:41

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. You’ve been investing in marketing: website, ads, social media, but the leads still aren’t coming in like they should. Something’s …

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The New Rules of B2B Marketing: How to Win with Differentiation and Value, Not Volume 30:34

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"Deeper ICP understanding solves 99% of your marketing problems including differentiation. Most B2B teams scratch the surface with outdated personas and miss the real insights that drive action. When you truly understand your audience, their pain points, their priorities, and what keeps them up at night you unlock messaging that resonates, content …

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EP36: Why is hiring for marketing so hard? 53:51

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Hiring for marketing is hard, especially when you’re a technical founder. If you’ve never worked closely with marketers, how can you confidently hire one? In this episode of the In Demand Podcast, Asia and Kim break down why marketing hires are so tricky for SaaS founders. They walk through the differences between strategic leaders vs executors, ho…

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Scaling Service Companies Through Data-Driven Marketing with Tyler Dunagin 37:06

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Tyler Dunigan shares how he built a platform of brands providing turnover services to the largest property managers in the US, growing from painting to flooring, bathtub refinishing, and patented products. • Understanding your target audience is critical – Tyler discovered property managers were his key clients, not property owners • Data-driven ma…

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Revenue and Retention: Why Customer Success Is Key to Sustainable Growth 28:29

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"Most companies focus on acquiring new customers, but in recurring revenue businesses, 70–90% of revenue comes from existing customers. If you're not investing in retention and expansion, you're leaving your biggest growth lever untapped.” Roee HartuvIn this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast titled, Revenue and Retention: Why Customer S…

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Got a burning growth or marketing question? Now you can ask us! 2:15

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Hey founders! Asia here Got a burning marketing or growth question you'd like us to unpack on the podcast? Well now you can slide into our voicemail and drop an audio message covering your exact question. Just pop on over to our voicemail app by clicking here and leave us a message or if you'd prefer to write us something, email us at podcast@deman…

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AI + EQ + GTM: The New Growth Equation for B2B Leaders 35:38

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"If done right, AI will actually make us more human. It handles the busy work and surfaces real-time insights—so GTM teams can focus on what really drives revenue: building relationships, solving real problems, and creating long-term customer value." That’s a quote from Roderick Jefferson and a sneak peek at today’s episode. Hi there, I’m Kerry Cur…

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340: How to Build an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy for the Modern Buyer 12:35

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. You might think your marketing is solid because you’re running ads or posting on social, but if it’s not converting, something’s of…

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From SERPs to Subscribers: Mastering YouTube SEO with the Leaf Strategy with Nate Woodbury 44:17

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Nate Woodbury shares his powerful "Leaf Strategy" for YouTube marketing that generates predictable leads and revenue for businesses by targeting specific long-tail search queries. • YouTube is now the #1 way to grow your brand, especially before you're ranking at the top of Google search • Nate pivoted to YouTube after discovering videos getting 50…

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The CEO’s Strategic Growth Edge: A Go-To-Market System That Scales 36:02

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The CEO’s Strategic Growth Edge: A Go-To-Market System That Scales “You don't need more leads—you need clarity. Clarity on where your business can grow the most, the fastest, and at the highest margin. That's what a real go-to-market system delivers. It's not about volume anymore—it's about alignment, focus, and making sure every team—marketing, sa…

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Smarter Tech, Sharper Targeting: Fueling Revenue with AI, Data Quality, and GTM Alignment 27:33

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“AI is only as powerful as the data behind it. If you don’t trust the inputs, you can’t trust the outputs and that’s where most companies get stuck. It’s not enough to have automation or algorithms; you need quality, transparency, and alignment across your go-to-market motion. That’s the difference between tech that looks smart and tech that actual…

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339: How Retargeting and Reactivation Unlock Your Marketing ROI 14:34

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. Are you struggling with marketing ROI? Here's the shocking truth: 96% of visitors to your website are NOT ready to buy today. Most …

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EP35: The value of founder communities 50:34

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Welcome to the new season of In Demand! For this season, Asia is joined by her new co-host Kim Talarczyk the Client Services Manager at DemandMaven! In this first episode of the season, Asia and Kim discuss recent conferences like MicroConf and Indie Founders, highlighting the value of founder communities and the insights from conversations with fo…

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From Strategy to Speed: Building a Modern Marketing Engine with AI 27:40

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“AI can accelerate everything, but if you don't have a clear strategy and alignment across leadership, you're just scaling inefficiency faster. Before you invest in tools or systems, you need to know why they matter, how you'll measure impact, and whether your organization is built to move fast enough to see results.” That's a quote from Mark Golob…

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The New Era of Digital Strategy & AI-Powered Growth with Matt Bertram 27:47

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Digital marketing is undergoing a transformative shift where understanding fundamentals while leveraging AI offers companies unprecedented advantages that may become insurmountable for those who fail to adapt. This golden opportunity period for digital transformation requires immediate action before the landscape dramatically changes in the next 18…

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Your Brand Is Your Future: Scaling B2B Revenue Beyond Playbooks and Tech Stacks 28:10

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"No tech stack, no playbook, no AI prompt is ever going to get you to that ultimate breakthrough that legacy status, that hockey-stick growth. It just won’t. What gets you there is brand: your story, your why, and the emotional connection you build with your buyers. No one buys from you because you’re great at executing a playbook. They buy because…

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338: How To Convert More Website Traffic To Leads With This One Simple Tactic 15:54

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Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session. Are you obsessing over website traffic but still struggling with lead generation and sales? In this eye-opening episode, Darrell Ev…

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How Marketing Improves Valuation Multiples at Exit 25:27

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Send us a text Fractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you …

Fractional CMO For Scaling Brands Podcasts