By Mark Gabrielli · Fractional CMO & COO · Last updated: May 2026Senior marketing and executive leadership for businesses in Raleigh - without the $300K+ full-time cost. Strategy, execution, and revenue growth. Month-to-month. First results in 30-60 days.
A fractional CMO is a part-time chief marketing officer who provides C-suite marketing leadership, demand generation strategy, and revenue accountability for growth-stage B2B companies -- typically at 30-60% of the cost of a full-time hire. Fractional CMO engagements with Mark Gabrielli run $8,000-$20,000/month with no long-term commitment, serving companies nationwide and in your market.
Raleigh businesses are scaling fast - and the gap between where they are and where they need to be often comes down to one thing: the right executive in the room. Mark Gabrielli provides fractional CMO and COO services to close that gap.
Most companies between $1M-$50M can't justify a $250,000-$400,000 full-time CMO or COO. But they can't afford to operate without that level of strategic leadership either. A fractional engagement gives you the same caliber of executive - embedded in your team, accountable to your revenue - at a fraction of the cost.
Mark Gabrielli serves clients across Raleigh and nationally, operating remotely with regular in-person availability. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees. Just results.
A world-class Chief Marketing Officer, embedded in your team at a fraction of the full-time cost. Strategy, execution, and pipeline - all accountable to revenue.
Learn More →Operational excellence without the overhead. I find what's broken in your operations, rebuild the systems, and scale your business without chaos.
Learn More →Senior C-suite counsel on demand. Business transformation, investor prep, M&A readiness, and strategic planning - shaped entirely around your situation.
Learn More →Full-funnel demand generation architecture. Every channel connected, every dollar accountable to revenue. From paid media to SEO to email.
Learn More →AI-powered systems that replace manual work and create always-on growth engines. 10+ hours saved per week. First results in days, not months.
Learn More →Revenue strategy, growth roadmapping, capital raise preparation, and market expansion. Hands-on consulting that stays in the room until it's done.
Learn More →A fractional CMO in Raleigh provides part-time Chief Marketing Officer services - full strategic leadership, go-to-market execution, and revenue-focused marketing systems - without the $250K-$400K full-time salary. Mark Gabrielli serves Raleigh businesses remotely and in-person, embedded directly into your executive team.
Fractional CMO engagements in Raleigh typically range from $5,000-$20,000/month depending on scope, versus $250,000-$400,000+ for a full-time hire when you factor in salary, benefits, and equity. Mark's engagements are month-to-month with no long-term contracts.
Companies in Raleigh between $1M-$50M revenue that need senior marketing leadership but aren't ready for a full-time C-suite hire. Businesses stuck on a revenue plateau, between CMOs, or scaling fast without strategic infrastructure.
Yes. Mark serves clients across the United States and globally, including Raleigh, operating remotely with regular strategy sessions, embedded execution, and full executive accountability - exactly like an in-house CMO, without the geographic constraint.
No hidden scope. No surprise invoices. Every MarkCMO engagement includes the full fractional executive capability stack from day one.
Full go-to-market strategy, ICP definition, competitive positioning, and messaging architecture tailored to your market.
Multi-channel pipeline engine -- SEO, content, paid, email nurture, and outbound -- built as compounding systems.
C-suite management of your marketing team, agency partners, and freelancers with clear accountability at every level.
Weekly check-ins, monthly board-ready pipeline reports, and revenue attribution dashboards.
CRM configuration, attribution modeling, tech stack optimization, and performance dashboards.
No long-term contracts. No cancellation fees. Exit any time with zero friction.
You stay because the results are compounding -- not because you are locked in.
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute diagnostic call. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity on what's holding your business back - and a roadmap to fix it.
Book Your Free Call →Engagements measured in revenue generated, not decks delivered.
"We had a great product and terrible marketing. Within 60 days Mark had rebuilt our positioning, launched a demand gen program, and our pipeline went from near-zero to $1.2M in qualified opportunities. Worth every dollar."
"We tried agencies for three years and burned through budget with nothing to show for it. The fractional CMO model was completely different -- actual C-level thinking, not junior account managers running our account."
"The board was asking hard questions about marketing ROI and we had no good answers. After 90 days we had a revenue attribution dashboard, a clear pipeline story, and the board stopped questioning the marketing budget."
"Month-to-month with no lock-in was the deciding factor. We did not want to be stuck in a 12-month agency contract again. We stayed 14 months because the results kept compounding -- not because we had to."
From first call to compounding results -- here is exactly what the engagement looks like.
Book a 30-minute strategy call at no cost. We audit your current marketing, revenue gaps, team structure, and the single biggest lever holding back your growth. You leave with a clear diagnosis before spending a dollar.
We deliver your full GTM strategy, ICP definition, competitive positioning, messaging architecture, and a 90-day demand generation plan. Every deliverable is board-presentable and execution-ready from day one.
Campaigns go live. We manage your marketing team, agencies, and freelancers with clear KPIs at every level. Outbound sequences launch. Pipeline starts building. You get weekly check-ins and monthly board-ready reports.
Systems compound. Revenue attribution is wired to real numbers. The marketing engine runs without you managing every detail. You stay because the results justify it -- not because you are locked in.
How fractional executive leadership stacks up against every other option on the table.
| Factor | MarkCMO Fractional CMO |
Full-Time CMO In-House Hire |
Marketing Agency Retainer Model |
Consultant Independent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $8K-$15K | $22K-$38K+ (salary + benefits + equity) | $8K-$30K (narrow scope) | $5K-$20K (advice only) |
| Time to Start | 5-7 business days | 3-6 months recruiting | 2-4 weeks onboarding | 1-2 weeks |
| C-Suite Accountability | Full revenue ownership | Full revenue ownership | Channel-level only | Advice, no accountability |
| Commitment Required | Month-to-month | 12-24 month salary commitment | 3-12 month retainer | Variable, project-based |
| Board-Ready Reporting | Included every engagement | Depends on hire quality | Rarely included | Not standard |
| Team + Agency Leadership | Full C-suite management | Full C-suite management | Self-directed only | Not included |
| Revenue Attribution | Built-in pipeline dashboards | Varies by hire | Rarely available | Not standard |
| Risk if Underperforms | Cancel any time, zero fees | Severance + equity + legal | Contract lock-in | Project walk-away |
| First Results | 30 days (strategy + plan) | 90-180 days (ramp time) | 60-90 days (campaign build) | 30 days (doc delivery) |
What exactly does a fractional CMO do?
A fractional CMO is a senior marketing executive who embeds in your company part-time -- typically 2-3 days per week -- and operates as your chief marketing officer without the cost of a full-time hire. They own your entire marketing function: strategy, team leadership, budget oversight, agency management, and board-level reporting. The difference from a consultant is accountability. A fractional CMO is on the hook for pipeline and revenue outcomes, not just deliverables.
How much does a fractional CMO cost?
Fractional CMO pricing typically ranges from $8,000 to $25,000 per month depending on scope, company stage, and time commitment. This compares to $250,000 to $400,000 per year fully-loaded for a full-time CMO hire -- without the recruiting fees, equity dilution, or severance risk. Most MarkCMO engagements start with a discovery sprint and are structured on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contracts required.
How quickly will I see results?
Most engagements produce measurable outputs within 30 days: a GTM strategy document, ICP definition, messaging architecture, and a demand generation plan. Pipeline movement typically appears in 60-90 days as campaigns launch and outbound sequences activate. Long-term compounding results -- organic traffic, brand authority, and revenue attribution clarity -- build over 6-12 months.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. Every MarkCMO engagement is month-to-month. There are no long-term contracts, no cancellation fees, and no lock-in clauses. You stay because the results justify it -- not because you are contractually obligated. We offer a free GTM diagnostic before you commit to any paid engagement so you can validate fit before spending a dollar.
What is the difference between a fractional CMO and a marketing consultant?
A consultant delivers advice and leaves. A fractional CMO executes. They show up weekly, run your marketing standup, manage your agencies, approve campaign creative, and own the relationship with your board. They have skin in the game on your revenue numbers. Most consultants hand you a deck and disappear. A fractional CMO is accountable for what happens after the deck.
How does the engagement start?
Step one is a free 30-minute GTM diagnostic call. We review your current marketing situation, revenue goals, team structure, and the biggest gap between where you are and where you need to be. If there is a clear fit, we outline a 30-60-90 day plan and agree on scope. Most engagements are live within 5-7 business days of the diagnostic call.
Book a free GTM diagnostic call. No pitch. No pressure. We review your current situation, identify the single biggest gap in your marketing, and give you a clear path forward -- whether you hire us or not.
30 minutes with Mark Gabrielli. No pitch. A direct read on your biggest marketing gaps and what moves revenue fastest. Responds personally within 24 hours.
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