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Stop Waste, Start Profit
Startups and pre-launch businesses building marketing foundations, Consultants or Growth-Minded Businesses needing an upturn
Turn Marketing Waste Into Predictable Profit
Most businesses waste 60-70% of their marketing budget—not because they’re bad at execution, but because they’re executing without strategic direction.
Imagine instead:
- Knowing exactly which marketing activities drive profit—and which don't
- Your team focused on what actually converts, not just what's "best practice"
- Marketing spend that returns measurable profit, not just activity metrics
- Clear line of sight from marketing investment to revenue growth
That’s what strategic alignment delivers.
“With 25 years of marketing experience and 350+ clients, I’ve built frameworks that eliminate marketing waste and create profit engines. Not by working harder—by working strategically.” -jl
Fractional CMO
Find the 70% of your marketing that is wasted. Overachieve without overhead.
Coaching & Consulting
Stop Marketing, Start Profiting with a profit UP foundation and step-by-step guidance.
which solution is best for you?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether a Coach, a Consultant, Workshop or Fractional CMO is right for me?
Here’s a topline overview of the difference between a Coach, Consultant and CMO.
A Fractional CMO contracts to serve as your complete marketing executive—strategic leadership, team management, full oversight across marketing and the entire business, but part-time or short-term.
A Business Coach works with you on overall strategy and profit models, advises you on what to do and keeps you or your team accountable.
A Consultant provides specific expertise and delivery for defined projects or scopes of work.
At Upturn Coach, I offer all three depending on what might work best based on your circumstances: Coaching for small businesses building foundations, Consulting for specific profit problems, and Fractional CMO for growing businesses that need complete marketing leadership. And sometimes a little of all three.
Book a strategy call. In 15 minutes, we’ll assess your situation and recommend the right fit. Most clients know immediately once we map out their specific situation.
Can we start with one service and switch later?
Absolutely. Many clients start with a Workshop and that leads into Coaching. Others might find consulting is important at first, but then realize they need more strategic support and move to a Fractional CMO client as their business scales.
We can meet and I can recommend the right path for where you are now.
Do you work remotely or in-person?
am based in Richmond, VA and available for in-person strategic sessions within the DC/Richmond corridor, or will travel if that is needed. I work with clients worldwide, but even local clients often find an online call to be more convenient, and so I am available via Teams or Zoom daily.
What industries do you work with?
I have had the great experience of having worked with many different industries and business types from around the world. I am most well-known for my B2B Technology experience from working with over 300 Microsoft Technology Partners. However, my broader background includes brands from Microsoft, like Office, Xbox and others, plus companies such as VISA, Nestle, Purina, and several startups. This allows me to draw from cross-industry strategic thinking to every engagement.
Do you offer any sort of guarantee?
I want you to be thrilled about our partnership and the results you get. Each client engagement has specific terms we work out in advance and are often deliverable based, so if we work together let’s talk about what would make you most comfortable. One thing I can absolutely guarantee, is that if you keep moving the direction you are, nothing will change.
How do I know if having a business coach will help me?
That’s must mean you’re seeing results and feel as though our styles click. Usually, I will apply a fee you’ve paid for a Masterclass, Workshop or Challenge toward ongoing Coaching, Consulting or other work. But there may be a time frame for that. Definitely ask!