Real results from Strategy First fCMO+ advisors
If you want proof this works, you’re in the right place.
These are real consultants, fractional CMOs, and agency owners who stopped selling random marketing services and started leading with a repeatable Strategy First engagement.
$7,500–$15,000
strategy engagements
$5,000–$10,000
monthly retainers
Who this program is best for
If you want to lead with strategy and still have delivery power behind you.
Made for serious marketers turning their expertise into a structured practice. Newer or seasoned, solo or scaling, you’ll get a clear system you can sell, deliver, and repeat.
Marketing Consultant
$40,000/month
“I’m already doing $40,000 a month from clients I landed from Duct Tape Marketing’s teachings.”
Matt Sibert, Lucyd Media
Fractional CMO
Two $60,000 deals in two weeks
“Training is fairly intensive… I already signed two customers… two sixty thousand dollar deals… fifteen x ROI.”
Robert Talac, fCMO
Fractional CMO
Shaved 6 to 8 months off the ramp-up
“Helped me… shave at least six to eight months off of work… accelerate my time to market.”
David Lacombe, Imperatives Delivered
Agency Owner
ROI in 30 to 60 days from systems and templates alone
“Documented processes… leverage AI… ROI within the next 30 to 60 days… labor savings.”
Henry Pellerin, Vantage Point Marketing
Former Corporate Marketer
Signed 2 clients a week and a half after training
“White label them immediately… up and running fast.”
Mark Klossner, Many Hats Marketing
Agency Owner
One Strategy First assessment can pay for the program
“From one strategy first assessment, you can recoup any investment.”
Lisa Schuck, Enthusias Marketing
We’ll confirm fit, answer questions, and map next steps.
Case Studies:
The Impact of Strategy First Operating System on their Business
CASE STUDY THAVMA CONSULTING
From Burnout to Thriving Fractional CMO: Fotine’s Journey to Doubling Revenue
How one former corporate leader built a scalable Fractional CMO business serving veterinary practices and a scalable foundation for growth.
CASE STUDY CREATIVE, LLC
Tina's Path to $1M+: Tripled Revenue, Retainer Growth, and a Scalable System
How one agency built predictable growth, improved client retention, and gained the freedom to focus on scaling with confidence.
Why these results keep showing up
It’s not a course you finish
It’s a client-facing system you can sell, deliver, and repeat.
- A branded Strategy First engagement you can sell at $7,500–$15,000
- A diagnosis process that moves conversations from tactics to strategy
- Visual frameworks that help clients commit faster
- A repeatable delivery path you can scale and delegate
- A built-in bridge from project to retainer
“None of this is theoretical. It’s all real-world stuff.”
Chris Staib, Endevos
What Advisors Are Saying
Watch their video stories
“Our existing client portfolio has grown, our new business is exceeding targets, and we are on track to 2x revenue in 2026”
Megan Kacvinsky
CEO, Point to Point
“The training gave our team clarity, confidence, and a real system to follow that helps us lead every client engagement with strategy.”
Terri Hoffman
Founder and CEO, Marketing Refresh
“Just the exercise of defining exactly who I serve and who I’m targeting was worth the entire investment in the Duct Tape Marketing Network. ”
Gabe Arnold
CEO, Founder, Business Marketing Engine
“I’ve already signed two clients, and I’m, what, a week and a half out of the intensive training. “
Mark Klossner
Founder, Many Hats Marketing
“I’m confident there is going to be a return on investment within the next 6 months.”
Stephen Conley
Founder, Gisteo
“I finished the training a week ago and am already talking to two potential clients who are going to come onboard”
Jacob Admundson
Marketing Director, The Piano Guys
“Already, I am seeing returns in that I am close to launching my website and building the systems that I need.”
Michelle Hatch
Founder, Hatch Marketing
“Not only did I close a client while going through the training, but I have another proposal that I am waiting for an answer on. If that one closes, I’ve paid for my investment.”
Lori Wiles
Fractional CMO
“You no longer have to be in a bubble, you have people who can support you and brainstorm with you.”
Michelle Castillo
Founder, Bigger Impact Digital Growth Systems
“In terms of the value you receive from Duct Tape Marketing, I would say it is very high.”
Jesse Stoddard
Founder, Stoddard Agency
“”There’s so many success stories, so why struggle alone? Come alongside an elite group of marketers who all support each other with a proven methodology that works over and over.””
Bruce Dell
CEO, StructureM Digital Marketing Agency
“I am already making 40k a month from clients I landed with Duct Tape Marketing’s teachings.”
Matt Sibert
Founder, Lucyd Media
“As far as the value I received, we’ll have ROI in 30 to 60 days.”
Henry Pellerin
Vantage Point Marketing
“If you’re considering going through the certification training with Duct Tape Marketing, I would highly recommend it.”
Kalen Arreola
Founder, KMC Digital
“I was blown away. The entire training was just fantastic… I’ve been in marketing for 10 years, and I was like, why is this the first time I’m hearing about this?”
Amanda Ballard
COO, Natural Products Marketer
“This was more than I even hoped it was going to be. It laid everything out so strategically and it made so much sense and it was so easy to follow.”
Terry Guilfoyle
Founder, Ninja Solution Marketing
“There’s absolutely no doubt that we’re going to be able to really escalate both the revenue that we have and the revenue we can help our clients create.”
Wendy Harrington
Beacon Creative Lab
“When I got access to all of the different tools that were a part of the strategy first engagement, that really solidified what I had been looking for.”
Ali Schwanke
Founder, Simple Strat
“I’ve paid for expensive trainings in the past and regretted it instantly, this was not one of them. I could see how it would impact my business, I have all the tools I need, and I have a well that I can keep going back to.”
Lisa Perk
Founder, Perked Up Media
Bob and his partner left the corporate world to start their own agency and needed a value-rich training to start off their business the right way.
Bob Harmes
Up to Eleven Marketing
Phil is an experienced CEO who was looking for a community, a step-by-step process built on a foundation of strategy, and all the tools needed to help grow his business and his clients’ businesses.
Phil Symchych
CEO
Therese is an experienced marketer who was looking for a systematic, strategy-first approach to scale her agency and provide more client value.
Therese Gregorio
Marketing Consultant
Len was just getting started as a marketer and wanted to cut his learning time without overinvesting.
Len Silverman
Up to Eleven Marketing
Marie-Eve is a solopreneur who wanted to stop feeling like she was going at it alone and transition to a more strategic role in her business.
Marie-Eve Plamondon
Plamondon Communications
Dan is an experienced full-service agency owner who needed a packaged process in order to scale his company.
Dan Evans
Hydrate Marketing
“If you’re looking for a complete marketing system to serve your clients better…I strongly encourage you to learn more about how Duct Tape Marketing can help you succeed.”
Chris Davidson
ReadySetMIWI
“The training was much more than I expected in terms of not just the hours we spent together as a group but the resources associated with the class itself. The value is long term.”
Lisa Schuck
Enthusias
Bar-none the training was phenomenal…
Chris Staib
Fractional CMO
“The ROI has been extraordinary…we’ve already made two $60,000 deals in just two weeks. It’s a much bigger value than the price we paid.”
Robert Talac
Fractional CMO
“I have found and learned through Duct Tape Marketing that talking through a marketing strategy first is most important before jumping into any implementation.”
Peter DeWit
Edge Marketing and Design, certified since 2019
“I was looking for a marketing system template that could be applied to similar types of businesses over and over. The Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network provided that needed system.”
Apoorv Dwivedi
Fixyr, certified since 2019
“After 20+ years in business, I have finally found a community of fellow marketers all trying to do a good job for our clients and being supportive of each other.”
Linda Phillips Blue
Clarity Web Studio, certified since 2021
What People Are Posting
What participants were struggling with before the certification
Before
- “Every new client felt like starting over.”
- “I was giving strategy away for free and only charging for execution.”
- “I spent a lot on tactics with no guiding strategy.”
- “I needed a framework and a network, and I was starting from ground zero.”
After
Clients don’t get overwhelmed… they know where they’re going.
The support before and after the training has been world-class.
It’s mostly a one-time investment… not paying a percentage forever.
What You Get When You Join
90-day, 1-on-1 certification & license
Biweekly coaching with a senior Duct Tape Marketing advisor, built around where your practice is today.
Complete operating system
Client-ready tools, frameworks, templates, and assets you can use under your own brand.
Community and support
Masterminds, Q&A, workshops, bootcamps, and a vetted partner network for execution.
What happens on the call
Step 1
Book Your Call
It’s not a sales call. You’ll spend 45 minutes with one of us, we’ll learn where your practice is today.
Step 2
Get Your 90-Day Roadmap Session
You’ll leave our call with a custom 90-day roadmap. Whether you join the program or not, the roadmap is yours.
Step 3
Next Steps
If it’s a fit, we’ll walk you through enrollment, your intake process, and what the 90 days will look like.
If it’s not a fit, we’ll tell you that too.
Our promise to you
We back this with real support
We’ll work with you until you land your first client. If you show up, do the work, and still don’t feel equipped to win business, we’ll make it right.
Ready to see if Strategy First fCMO+ OS fits your business model
Book a quick call. We’ll answer questions, confirm fit, and show you what your first 30–90 days can look like.
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