In this episode, Casey breaks down one of the most transformative mindset shifts for any fractional CMO: going from seller to buyer. Instead of pitching your services with desperation, what if you could select the clients and problems that genuinely excite you? Casey shares how stepping into this new role changes the energy of your sales conversations, attracts higher-quality opportunities, and leads to longer, more fulfilling engagements. Through real-life stories—including walking away from a signed contract—he illustrates how financial stability and confidence let you stop chasing clients and start choosing them. If you're ready to lead with authority and build a practice on your terms, this one’s for you.

- The shift from selling services to buying problems

- Why confident energy attracts better clients

- How to use financial stability to create leverage

- The downside of acting desperate in sales conversations

- Powerful language to adopt in your client outreach

- How to uncover big-picture goals that fuel better results

- The “hedonic treadmill” and the myth of income-based happiness

- Why it pays to walk away from the wrong deal

🌟 Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx 🌟

Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction.

📅 Schedule your call today:

👉 CMOx.com/call

We’ll make sure this is the most productive (and effortless) decision you’ve made for your business. Let's talk about strategy and success!

🤝 Join the Fractional CMO Community 🤝

Want to continue the conversation and get access to exclusive resources? Join our free Facebook group for fractional CMOs and marketing leaders! Inside, you'll find discussions, insights, and tools to help you grow your business and maximize your impact.

👉 CMOx.com/community

Looking forward to seeing you inside! 🚀

🎙️ Stay Ahead with the Fractional CMO Show 🎙️

Want to unlock the secrets of marketing success? Subscribe to the podcast and gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts!

👉 CMOx.com/podcast

Got questions? We’d love to hear them! Submit your questions for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode:

👉 FractionalCMOShow.com

Subscribe today and start leveling up your marketing game!

📚 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/

In this insightful episode, Casey chats with Dawn, a longtime agency owner who saw the writing on the wall — agencies are losing their edge. Rather than wait for the industry to shift beneath her, Dawn took action and pivoted into offering high-level fractional CMO services. She shares how she navigated the blurry line between strategy and execution, why she separated her fractional work into a new business entity, and what it really takes to let go of implementation. From margin gains to mindset shifts, this conversation is a candid look at what happens when you stop doing favors and start owning your value.

- Why Dawn shifted away from the traditional agency model

- The hidden cost of offering strategy for free

- How fractional CMO margins compare to agency work

- The mindset shift from “favor” to paid value

- Educating clients on what a fractional CMO actually does

- The impact of AI on agency services and media buying

- Playing at a higher level by stepping into the C-suite

🌟 Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx 🌟

Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction.

📅 Schedule your call today:

👉 CMOx.com/call

We’ll make sure this is the most productive (and effortless) decision you’ve made for your business. Let's talk about strategy and success!

🤝 Join the Fractional CMO Community 🤝

Want to continue the conversation and get access to exclusive resources? Join our free Facebook group for fractional CMOs and marketing leaders! Inside, you'll find discussions, insights, and tools to help you grow your business and maximize your impact.

👉 CMOx.com/community

Looking forward to seeing you inside! 🚀

🎙️ Stay Ahead with the Fractional CMO Show 🎙️

Want to unlock the secrets of marketing success? Subscribe to the podcast and gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts!

👉 CMOx.com/podcast

Got questions? We’d love to hear them! Submit your questions for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode:

👉 FractionalCMOShow.com

Subscribe today and start leveling up your marketing game!

📚 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/

In this powerful episode, Casey sits down with Ben, a CMOx Accelerator member whose story is anything but ordinary. From shutting down an agency that no longer resonated with clients to becoming a high-performing, fully booked fractional CMO, Ben shares the pivotal mindset shifts, near-tragic car accident, and deep personal reflections that shaped his trajectory. You'll hear how he overcame limiting beliefs about success, leaned into strategy and leadership, and built a values-driven practice — even while recovering from a spinal fracture. This is an episode about resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to lead.

-Transition from a failing Drupal agency to a successful fractional CMO practice
-Letting go of past professional identities and communities

-Overcoming upper-limit beliefs around money and self-worth
-Realizing value through strategy and leadership, not implementation

-Recognizing the importance of community support and real conversations

-Framing business success as a spiritual mission, not just financial gain

🌟 Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx 🌟

Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction.

📅 Schedule your call today:

👉 CMOx.com/call

We’ll make sure this is the most productive (and effortless) decision you’ve made for your business. Let's talk about strategy and success!

🤝 Join the Fractional CMO Community 🤝

Want to continue the conversation and get access to exclusive resources? Join our free Facebook group for fractional CMOs and marketing leaders! Inside, you'll find discussions, insights, and tools to help you grow your business and maximize your impact.

👉 CMOx.com/community

Looking forward to seeing you inside! 🚀

🎙️ Stay Ahead with the Fractional CMO Show 🎙️

Want to unlock the secrets of marketing success? Subscribe to the podcast and gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts!

👉 CMOx.com/podcast

Got questions? We’d love to hear them! Submit your questions for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode:

👉 FractionalCMOShow.com

Subscribe today and start leveling up your marketing game!

📚 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/