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Work with a Fractional Executive Leader

If you're seeking the expertise of a tenured executive leader but don't need to onboard an expensive full-time hire, you've come to the right place.

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What is Fractional Executive Leadership?

Fractional executive leadership provides companies with experienced, skill-level appropriate talent on a part-time or project basis, giving access to high-level expertise without the full-time commitment. These leaders bring strategic insight and guidance to help businesses navigate growth, challenges, or transitions while allowing flexibility and cost efficiency.

They work closely with internal teams to drive initiatives, improve processes, and achieve critical goals. By engaging fractional executives, companies can scale their leadership according to their specific needs, ensuring they have the right resources in place at the right time. This solution is ideal for startups, mid-sized businesses, or companies in transition seeking expert leadership without the overhead.

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What is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)?

A fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a seasoned marketing executive who works with businesses on a part-time or project basis, providing strategic direction, campaign oversight, and marketing expertise without the full-time expense. They bring deep knowledge of market trends, branding, and customer acquisition strategies. Whether you're a startup in need of leadership or an established business looking to enhance your marketing, a fractional CMO delivers tailored strategies and actionable insights.

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What is a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)?

A fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is a highly skilled executive who focuses on driving revenue growth and optimizing sales, marketing, and customer success efforts. They work with your business on a part-time or project basis to create and implement strategies that boost top-line performance. By overseeing key revenue-generating functions, they ensure that your business is aligned with market opportunities and customer needs, helping to unlock new avenues for sustainable growth.

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What is a Fractional Chief Operations Officer (COO)?

A fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an experienced operational leader who works with businesses on a part-time or project basis to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance overall performance. They focus on optimizing daily operations, ensuring that every part of the organization runs smoothly and effectively. Whether managing growth or refining systems, a fractional COO provides the guidance needed to strengthen your business’s core functions without the expense of a full-time executive.

The Benefits of Hiring Fractional Leadership

At Market Rising, we believe hiring fractional leadership is a smart move for businesses that need strategic results without incurring full-time costs. By hiring a fractional leader, you receive access to experienced executives who know how to scale companies, optimize processes, and uncover growth opportunities. 

Fractional leaders bring fresh perspectives and specialized expertise, jumping in quickly to solve problems, guide strategy, and help your business grow. Whether you’re in a growth phase, need to overcome challenges, or want to shake things up, they provide the flexibility and insights to make it happen.

Want the facts and figures to back it up? Explore the top five reasons why companies hire fractional leaders, and talk with our team to learn more about how they can benefit your company's needs.

 

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Need help, but not at an Executive level?

You don't have to start with a fractional, C-Level executive to receive affordable, custom-fit support in areas of expertise such as marketing, sales, business development and operations. We provide services for all types of organizations and offer lower-level management assistance as well. 

     Untitled design (48)Searching for your first marketing hire?

If you're not in a place where a CMO makes sense for your organization and don't currently require go-to-market organization-wide planning, professional development, or team management, we advise starting off with a marketing implementor who can help get your marketing moving.

By creating essential marketing plans, implementing operations, managing results, and hiring a fractional Marketing Director, your organization can gain the support it needs to scale.

    Untitled design (49)Looking for lead generation support?

If you're trying to get your lead generation or sales engine started, consider starting with or adding the support of a business development professional as an initial step. 

Hiring a CRO or CGO requires existing support systems, sometimes including teams, to be in place to help amplify goals and drive new revenue opportunities en masse. Get started with lead generation or business development support, which may include people, processes, and systems that will help your business achieve its goals.

    Untitled design (50)Not sure if you have the right BI systems?

Finding and implementing the right business intelligence (BI) systems or other operational structures is not easy. Before you require a fractional COO, we advise working with an ops consultant to ensure that your systems are properly positioned for your success.

This will allow you to fully utilized a fractional COO by providing them with systems and processes that are constructed with their management in mind. From CRM to HRIS, our team can help and set you on the systems track to success.

Their success is our story

Our clients tell their stories and how hiring a fractional leader changed their business for the better. No matter your industry, background or current bandwidth, our fractional executives provide the expertise you need to help scale your organization.

"Market Rising provided us with one of the best CMOs I have had the pleasure to work with in my 30+ year career. Her strategic vision, proven leadership with multiple brands, and exceptional ability to drive impactful marketing campaigns changed our entire business."

LW Myers

Chief Development Officer, Franchise Business Ventures

Interested in learning more about hiring a Fractional Executive Leader?

If you're an organization in the Technology, Franchise, Legal, Finance or Consumer Services industries that's seeking the expertise of a tenured executive leader in a fractional capacity, get in touch with us today.

We'll schedule a call with you, at no cost, to discuss your current business situation and how our team can potentially work with you to provide you with the support you need.

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Did you know?

Companies that work with fractional executive leaders often end up outpacing their competition because they gain access to high-level expertise without the full-time commitment. These leaders bring a fresh perspective, deep industry knowledge, and strategic thinking that can give businesses a competitive edge.

By leveraging fractional executives, companies can act faster, pivot smarter, and optimize their operations—while their competitors are still figuring things out. It’s a powerful way to stay ahead of the game without breaking the bank!

Fractional leaders are focused on results. They're not bogged down by internal politics or long-term agendas. They come in, assess the situation, and execute strategies designed to move the needle quickly.

This outside-in approach allows companies to innovate faster, seize new opportunities, and address challenges head-on, giving them a distinct advantage over competitors who may be slower to adapt.