Hire your MVP marketing team before the basement floods: When to hire, when to scale
Early marketing isn’t optional plumbing—it’s the sump pump that protects growth. Learn when to hire your first full-stack marketer, why $10M ARR signals time for specialists, and how orchestrating scale at $50M ARR turns a lean crew into a revenue symphony.
Is your customer’s voice missing from your messaging?
If your messaging sounds sharp to your internal team but doesn’t resonate with your customers, there’s a disconnect—and it’s costing you. In this post, we explore why your customer’s voice should be at the heart of your messaging and positioning, how to gather the insights that matter, and how to gut-check whether your message is clear, compelling, and actually working.
If you have to explain it twice, it’s not working: How to know when your messaging needs a refresh
If your prospects seem confused, your team is rewriting decks, or your leads aren’t converting, your messaging might be the culprit. In this post, we break down five clear signs your positioning isn’t working—and how to evaluate whether it’s time for a strategic refresh that actually connects with your audience.
Is it time to hire a fractional CMO? 6 signs founders shouldn’t ignore
Not sure if you need a fractional CMO? If your startup’s growth is stalling, your marketing feels reactive, or your messaging isn’t landing, it might be time. This post breaks down six signs founders shouldn’t ignore—and how a fractional CMO can bring clarity, focus, and results without the full-time cost.