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The State of Selling Fractional CMO Services, with John Jantsch– Ep.153

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Last updated Nov 4, 2024

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The State of Selling Fractional CMO Services, with John Jantsch– Ep.153

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About this Episode

On the latest episode of the Agency Profit Podcast, we’re welcoming back a true industry pioneer, John Jantsch, the mastermind behind the Duct Tape Marketing system and author of several influential books. John joins Marcel to dive into the fascinating world of fractional CMOs, a growing trend in marketing leadership. With over 30 years of experience, John shares his journey, insights, and key findings from his recent research on how agencies can position themselves strategically and profitably by offering high-level marketing leadership in a fractional capacity. Whether you’re an agency veteran or new to the game, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on how to stand out and build lasting client relationships by focusing on strategy before tactics. Don’t miss it!

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Points of Interest

00:44 – 01:55 – Evolution of Duct Tape Marketing: John explains how he developed a structured marketing system that focuses on strategy before tactics, addressing the unique challenges of smaller businesses.

02:43 – 03:09 – Growth of the Duct Tape Marketing Ecosystem: John talks about the expansion of his framework, which has now been adopted by over 400 certified agencies and consultants.

03:09 – 04:31 – Research on Fractional CMOs: John introduces his latest research on fractional CMOs and the increasing demand for this part-time, high-level marketing leadership role in the industry.

05:06 – 06:51 – Solo Consultants vs Larger Firms: John and Marcel discuss how fractional CMOs are typically solo consultants but are also being adopted by larger firms that are shifting toward more strategic offerings.

06:51 – 07:46 – Pressure on Agencies: Marcel and John address the challenges agencies face today, including AI-powered competition and offshore services, which force agencies to focus more on strategy and client relationships.

08:43 – 10:12 – Insight from Research: John shares key insights from his research, including how offering fractional CMO services enhances an agency’s strategic position, improves client relationships, and increases pricing power.

11:48 – 14:40 – Breadth vs. Depth of Experience: Marcel and John discuss the benefits of having broad marketing experience across industries versus being narrowly focused on one niche, and how this diversity brings fresh perspectives to clients.

17:20 – 19:09 – The Growing Demand for Fractional CMOs: John highlights how more small and midsized businesses are seeking fractional CMOs for strategic leadership as they recognize the need for high-level marketing guidance.

24:32 – 25:46 – Strategic Leadership Without Execution: Marcel and John explore how agencies can focus on strategy and project management while outsourcing execution, allowing for scalability and maintaining high margins.

30:29 – 32:16 – Growth of the Fractional CMO Role: John cites research showing that the fractional CMO role has grown by 60% in the past five years, predicting that this trend will continue as more businesses seek part-time strategic marketing leadership.

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