North Star Marketing Fractional CMO Marketing Partner

REAL MARKETING.
REAL GROWTH.

Big brand experience, local business impact.

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Marketing that makes sense
— and drives results.

I bring big brand marketing experience to ambitious local businesses, giving you the clarity, structure, and momentum to grow with confidence.

Clarity

Understand your market, your customers, and your real opportunities.

Strategy

A plan you can actually follow — tailored to your business, not cut-and-paste.

Momentum

The support and focus to keep moving, so good ideas turn into results.

Whatever stage your business is at, I’ll help you cut through the clutter, find direction, and grow with confidence.

Let's Talk

If growth feels harder than it should — it’s not about doing more. It’s about real marketing that grows the business you’ve already built.

You’ve done the ads. The content. The campaigns. But if you're still unclear what marketing is actually delivering — you're not alone. Most marketers focus on outputs. I focus on outcomes.

Structure. Strategy. Results you can see — and trust.

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TAKE THE QUIZ

Not sure what is or isn’t working?

You’re not alone. A lot of smart business owners feel stuck, even with good content or capable teams.

If results are flat, direction feels fuzzy, or you're still holding the reins — it’s time to get a clearer view.

Take the quiz — it’s quick, private, and shows what might be missing.

(Takes less than 3 mins — no email, no pressure - just insight. Your answers stay private — no pressure, no pitch)

Take the quiz
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IS THIS YOU?

Maybe you’ve been doing bits and pieces — a campaign here, a post there — but it’s not really adding up. You’ve had some help before, but it didn’t stick. You’re not sure what’s missing, you just know it’s not working — and it’s frustrating.

You’re not alone.

This isn’t about effort. It’s about experience — the kind that sees through the noise and builds something that lasts.

I work with business owners who are ready to take marketing seriously but don’t need a full-time team. You want clear direction — not more guesswork, hype, or recycled templates.

You deserve marketing that’s grounded, strategic, and actually helps your business grow.

Start with a one-off session. Or let’s just talk about what real support could look like for you.

Book a free intro call

WHO I WORK WITH

Small and mid-sized businesses ready to grow — but not ready to hire a full-time Head of Marketing, Chief Marketer, or team. You might be:

  • A founder who’s worn the marketing hat for too long

  • A GM juggling operations, sales, and strategy

  • A team doing the work — but missing a dedicated marketing lead to connect the dots

  • A team trying to justify a new marketing hire — but unsure what’s actually needed

I work with businesses that understand marketing matters — but aren’t ready to build a full internal team or go all-in with an agency.

I bring clarity, structure, and momentum to help your business move forward — without inflated fees, overheads, or guesswork.

What to expect.

  • Whether you need a one-off reset, a strategic plan, or steady support month to month — I bring experience that helps you move from uncertainty to action, without adding noise or surface-level tactics.

  • I think deeply, work independently, and stay focused on what matters. I may not narrate every step, but you’ll feel the momentum — because I’m quietly making it happen behind the scenes.

  • I bring creativity to the structure, not just the surface.

    It shows up in how we frame a message, design a journey, or unlock an insight that shifts performance.

    It’s creative strategy — grounded in human behaviour, business goals, and what actually makes people take action.

    I’m not here to art-direct your brand — though if you need someone to guide the creative process, I can absolutely help make that happen.

  • I’m practical, collaborative, and low-drama. I listen first, help you untangle what’s really going on, and shape a clear path forward — then stay involved to help make it real.

    • A clear marketing game plan 

    • Campaigns with purpose 

    • Visibility into what’s working 

    • The right channel mix 

    • Content that gets found 

    • More effective ads  

    • Reliable measurement  

  • You can start with a single session or go deeper with ongoing support. Everything is shaped around clarity, structure, and steady momentum — so you can make real marketing progress, without inflated fees or marketing theatre.

WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

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You don’t need another system — you just need the right thing, the thing that actually works for your business.


I offer flexible, strategic support designed to fit where you’re at now — without locking you into something you’re not ready for.

Clarity Call (Free)
A quick 20-minute call to get clear on what’s not working and what to do next. No pressure, no pitch - just a clear way forward.

Book a free intro call
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Strategic Marketing Reset


A clean-slate project to help you stop guessing and start growing.
We clarify your offer, sharpen your positioning, and reset your marketing plan — so everything works harder, together.

Explore the reset
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Ongoing Fractional Support


Senior-level marketing leadership — without the full-time hire.

I step in as your strategic partner to lead, guide, and support your marketing month to month.

How ongoing support works

SERVICES

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  • If you don’t need ongoing support, but want a sharp dose of strategy, clarity, or execution — a one-off package is a great place to start.

    Each one is fixed-scope, fixed-fee, and designed to deliver something useful without a long-term commitment. You’ll know exactly what’s included, how long it will take, and what you’ll walk away with.

    Think of it as a strategic reset, a campaign you’ve been meaning to launch, or a chance to get your tracking sorted — without adding “ongoing marketing” to your to-do list.

  • Clear, consistent help — without the overhead of hiring in-house. For businesses that want consistent marketing momentum — without committing to a full-time hire.

    This option gives you ongoing access to strategic and hands-on support, scoped around your needs and budget. Whether it’s keeping your ads running smoothly, content flowing, or campaigns on track, I’ll help you stay focused and moving forward.

    It’s a flexible, collaborative setup. We work month by month, with a clear scope and priorities — and adjust as your needs evolve. No lock-ins. Just steady, strategic support when you need it.

  • For growing businesses who need senior marketing leadership — but not full-time.

    As your fractional CMO, I plug into your team 1–2 days a week to bring structure, direction, and momentum to your marketing. You get strategic oversight, clear decision-making, and someone who can connect the dots between brand, performance, team, and results.

    This isn’t just advice from a distance — I stay close to the work. From campaign planning to team mentoring, reporting to budget alignment, I’m there to help you lead with clarity and act with confidence.

    It’s marketing leadership, scaled to fit your business.

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Not sure what your next step is?

Start with a free Intro Call.
We’ll talk through what’s working, what’s not, and what might move the needle — no pressure, no pitch.

Book a free intro call