solve your attribution problems
Develop a growth strategy
solve your attribution problems
Develop a growth strategy
Chuck
Chief Marketing Officer / Head of Growth / Brand Marketer
Denver, CO
Free Consulting Calls
Full Time
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I help startups and scale-ups build effective marketing systems and drive sustainable growth.
From brand identity and positioning to acquisition, retention, lifecycle, and creative systems, I help companies identify what matters most, then build the systems required to execute effectively and scale efficiently.
At the earliest stages, that means building the foundation. Clear positioning, strong messaging, brand and visual identity, and a strategy aligned to the product and customer.
From there, I build and run the system so teams can consistently identify their highest-impact growth opportunities and execute against them. That system connects brand, customer insights, performance data, prioritization, and execution.
So instead of guessing, your team knows what to do next and why.
Over the past 13+ years, I've launched and scaled consumer brands across DTC, E-commerce, and retail, spanning CPG, food & beverage, consumer electronics, and regulated healthcare products. This includes scaling a brand from $0 to $150M+ in four years, growing a company from $3.7M to $34M in two years, and building systems that improve performance over time.
I typically work with startups in three ways: building the foundation and systems, auditing and optimizing existing marketing, or leading as a fractional CMO.
For founders who need experienced marketing leadership, operational clarity, and scalable growth systems.
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Free Consulting Call
An quick 30 min consulting call
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0
Paid Consulting Call
A long 60 min consulting call
$
125
Paid Consulting Call
$
125
Hourly Freelance Work
Hourly rate for ad-hoc freelance work
Per hour
$
125
Monthly Retainer
Fractional CMO / Marketing Operator - I lead strategy, prioritize what matters, and build the marketing system that drives growth. I work directly with teams to align brand, execution, and performance so decisions are clear and results compound.
Starting at
$
5000
Brand Marketing Strategy + Roadmap
Define positioning, messaging, and growth strategy so your team knows what to focus on and how to execute. You leave with clear priorities, aligned direction, and a roadmap for what to do next.
Starting at
$
12000
Marketing Strategy Audit
Deep dive into your marketing to identify what is driving results, what is not, and where to focus. You leave with clear priorities, key gaps, and a focused plan for what to do next.
Starting at
$
5000
AI Implementation Roadmap
Plan how to use AI to improve speed, decision making, and output. Focused on real workflows, not theory. You leave with a clear, practical roadmap to implement across your marketing.
Starting at
$
10000
Free Consulting Call
An quick 30 min consulting call
$
0
Paid Consulting Call
A long 60 min consulting call
$
125
Hourly Freelance Work
Hourly rate for ad-hoc freelance work
Per hour
$
125
Monthly Retainer
Fractional CMO / Marketing Operator - I lead strategy, prioritize what matters, and build the marketing system that drives growth. I work directly with teams to align brand, execution, and performance so decisions are clear and results compound.
Starting at
$
5000
Brand Marketing Strategy + Roadmap
Define positioning, messaging, and growth strategy so your team knows what to focus on and how to execute. You leave with clear priorities, aligned direction, and a roadmap for what to do next.
Starting at
$
12000
Marketing Strategy Audit
Deep dive into your marketing to identify what is driving results, what is not, and where to focus. You leave with clear priorities, key gaps, and a focused plan for what to do next.
Starting at
$
5000
AI Implementation Roadmap
Plan how to use AI to improve speed, decision making, and output. Focused on real workflows, not theory. You leave with a clear, practical roadmap to implement across your marketing.
Starting at
$
10000
Skills
Ad Design
Bootstrapping
Brand Marketing
Brand Positioning
Campaign Strategy
Content Strategy
Creative Strategy
Customer Journey Mapping
Customer Experience
Data Insights
Digital Marketing
Growth Strategy
Leadership
Marketing Operations
Marketing Strategy
Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)
Photography
Product Videos
Team Building
Video Production
Video Scripting
Web Design
A/B Testing
AI Automation
AI Strategy
Audience Building
Content Creation (UGC)
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
Creative Direction
Creative Production
Customer Acquisition Strategy
Email Marketing
Facebook (Organic)
Instagram (Organic)
Influencer Marketing
Paid Social
Performance Creative
Performance Marketing
Social Media Marketing
TikTok (Organic)
TikTok Shop
TikTok Ads
UGC Sourcing
Web Development
Workflow Automations
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