By Mark Gabrielli · Fractional CMO & COO · Last updated: May 2026Every engagement starts with a clear scope, defined deliverables, and a direct line to Mark Gabrielli. No hidden fees, no bait-and-switch. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.
MarkCMO fractional CMO pricing ranges from $8,000 to $20,000 per month depending on engagement scope, company size, and the hours required -- with a standard engagement covering: weekly strategic alignment calls, full marketing strategy ownership, demand generation oversight, team and vendor management, and monthly board-ready pipeline reporting. All MarkCMO engagements are month-to-month with no long-term contract, no equity requirement, no recruiting fee, and a 30-day first-results commitment -- the total annual cost of $96,000 to $240,000 compares favorably to $280,000 to $450,000 fully loaded for a full-time CMO hire.
A focused 6-hour working session with Mark. We build your 90-day marketing roadmap, fix your messaging, identify your top 3 growth levers, and leave you with a fully actionable plan your team can execute immediately.
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A comprehensive 2-week audit of your entire marketing and revenue system. Mark personally analyzes your funnel, ICP fit, channel performance, tech stack, and competitive position - then delivers a prioritized action plan that identifies exactly where revenue is leaking and how to plug it.
Mark serves as your fractional CMO on an ongoing basis. Strategy ownership, team leadership, board reporting, campaign oversight, and full accountability for your marketing outcomes. Most clients start with the Revenue Leak Audit and roll into a retainer.
An exclusive annual program for 10 growth-stage founders. Monthly group strategy sessions with Mark, quarterly 1:1 deep dives, access to Mark's full playbook library, and a peer network of non-competing founders working through the same growth challenges.
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| Factor | Full-Time CMO | Marketing Agency | Fractional CMO ★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Cost | $400K - $700K | $120K - $300K | $96K - $180K |
| Time to Impact | 6-9 months | 60-90 days | Week 1 |
| Strategy Ownership | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Revenue Accountability | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Flexible Commitment | ✗ | Partial | ✓ |
Yes. Companies that complete the Revenue Leak Audit and move to a monthly retainer within 30 days can apply the $7,500 audit fee toward their first month's retainer.
3 months minimum. Real marketing results require at least one full strategy-build-execute-measure cycle. 90 days is the absolute minimum for meaningful impact. Most clients stay 12-24 months.
The primary focus is US-based B2B companies, but remote engagements with international companies who sell into the US market are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Companies with $1M to $30M in revenue - typically B2B SaaS, professional services, PE-backed, and venture-backed companies. The sweet spot is companies that have product-market fit and are ready to scale marketing deliberately.
Tell me where you are, where you want to be, and I'll tell you exactly which engagement makes sense - or if I'm not the right fit, I'll say that too.