In this live Q&A episode, Casey answers real questions from people building fractional CMO practices—some just getting started, others already charging $30K/month. The group digs into team structure, niche selection, pricing, dealing with messy client situations, and what it actually takes to transition from implementation work to strategic leadership. This isn't theory. These are the tactical questions people ask when they're in the trenches: How do I find good talent? What if the client's team sucks? Can I really charge $10K without a CMO title? Casey brings the same direct, no-BS energy—fire people when you need to, stop giving away strategy, and become the person clients actually want. Key Topics Covered:

-Clients pay for implementation teams exclusively

-Choose an industry niche you actually want to work in

-You don't need perfect credentials to start landing clients

-Implementation work is the kid's table with no upside

-Fire inadequate team members and build a skunk works

-Quality hiring requires making candidates jump through hoops

-Real relationships beat AI-powered outreach

-Agency owners can charge for strategy and implementation separately

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📚 Master the Game with These Must-Read Books 📚

Want to go deeper and build a high-impact marketing career on your terms? These two books from Casey Stanton are your blueprint.

The Fractional CMO Method

Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller. Learn how to attract, convert, and serve high-paying clients while staying focused on strategy and leadership.

👉 CMOx.com/book

Find Your CMO

Hiring a CMO? This guide helps CEOs and founders understand what great marketing leadership looks like—and how to find the right fit.

👉 CMOx.com/find-your-cmo

Start reading and take control of your marketing future.

Connect with Casey Stanton:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseystanton/

Website: https://caseystanton.com/

The State of the Fractional CMO Union - Part 2