What Does a Fractional CMO Do?
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The word "fractional" gets bandied around a lot these days. But what does it really mean, and how can a CMO be fractional?
In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis of StrategicPete.com and a successful fractional CMO. Peter shares his journey from launching a travel business in South America to becoming a data-driven marketing strategist for a wide range of industries, including software, finance, media, and even zoos.
đč What youâll learn:
- What a Fractional CMO is and why the role is booming
- Who actually needs a CMO, and who doesnât
- The biggest marketing mistakes Peter made and what he learned
- The most in-demand digital marketing skills for 2025
- Why LinkedIn newsletters and automation are underrated goldmines
- How and why Peter builds high-performing remote teams using global talent
Peter also talks about the power of vulnerability in leadership, his intern-to-MVP framework, and why he believes AI is an opportunity, not a threat.
Check out Peter's documentary on YouTube - People Worth Caring About
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- 00:06 â Introduction
- 00:54 â What is a Fractional CMO?
- 04:38 â Does Every Business Need a CMO?
- 06:49 â Peterâs Background & Path to Becoming a Fractional CMO
- 09:18 â Performance-Based Marketing Contracts: Pros & Cons
- 12:36 â Biggest Early Career Mistakes & Lessons Learned
- 16:05 â How Digital Marketing Has Changed in 15 Years
- 18:26 â Leveraging Global Talent for Growth
- 21:06 â Peterâs Internship Model: Training Future Marketers
- 23:32 â The Importance of Soft Skills in Digital Marketing
- 27:09 â Coaching, Feedback, and the Power of Vulnerability
- 33:42 â The Most In-Demand Marketing Skills for 2025
- 36:09 â The Role of AI in Marketing
- 42:50 â The Top Marketing Trends for 2025
- 46:46 â Advice for Young Marketers & Entrepreneurs
- 49:25 â Where to Find Peter Online
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