CMO School

CMO School is the go-to podcast for marketers and Fractional CMOs ready to step into leadership, own their expertise, and build a career or business that actually works for them. Whether you're looking to elevate your skills, transition into a CMO role, or scale your Fractional business, this podcast delivers strategies, expert insights, and the mindset shifts you need to create a career you love. Hosted by Jess Shirra—a 15+ year marketing leader, Fractional CMO, and founder of Fractional CMO School—this show takes you behind the scenes on what actually works in marketing, business, and leadership. Jess has worked with powerhouse brands and creators like Lululemon, Pottery Barn, Strava, Jenna Kutcher, Lori Harder, and more—and now, she’s sharing those lessons with you. Each episode, we dive into proven strategies, practical insights, and candid conversations on topics like: How to step into leadership as a marketer and own your expertise How to confidently price your services and build a business that supports the life you want What it really takes to succeed as a Fractional CMO How to show up as a CMO for your clients, deliver powerful strategy, and lead teams effectively Lessons from experts across marketing, mindset, and entrepreneurship to help you grow Whether you're a corporate marketer exploring the Fractional path, a new Fractional CMO figuring it all out, or a seasoned leader looking to scale and systematize your business, CMO School will give you the tools, insights, and confidence to create a career that gives you freedom, fulfillment, and flexibility—on your terms. New episodes drop weekly! Subscribe now and start building a marketing career that lights you up.

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Episoder(64)

5 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome That Work Right Away

Imposter syndrome is why most Fractional CMOs undercharge, second-guess their strategy, and shrink in client meetings.And the advice everyone gives you to "work on your mindset” is great, and I'm a hu...

19 Mai 9min

Do I Even Want To Be A Fractional CMO? | Live Coaching Call

So many people start Fractional work then find themselves burnt out, and questioning if this model is even a fit for them.I sat down with one of my Fractional CMO School students, for a live coaching ...

12 Mai 1h 5min

How to Sell Fractional CMO Services: Sales Secrets From a 7-Figure CMO

Sales is the one skill nobody teaches you as a fractional CMO — and it's the one that determines whether your business actually grows. Most of us got into this because we're good at marketing. Not bec...

5 Mai 12min

How to Shift From Doing Marketing to Leading Marketing as a Fractional CMO

What you spend your time on determines everything — how visible you are to your client, how much authority you actually have, how much they'll pay you, and whether you burn out. If you've ever felt li...

28 Apr 16min

Fractional CMO vs Agency vs Contractor: How Switching Between Roles Is Costing You

What you call yourself matters less than what you actually do. And when you code-switch with the same client — saying CMO, operating as contractor — you're losing authority and pricing power.If you've...

21 Apr 7min

What to Do In Your First 90 as a Fractional CMO

How you structure your first 90 days changes everything about your business. When you step into a new client engagement, the order of what you focus on determines whether you're seen as a strategic le...

14 Apr 11min

My $20,000 Strategy Process (And The Mistakes Fractional CMOs Make)

I charge up to $20,000 for a marketing strategy — and in this episode I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly how I build it.Most fractional CMOs are winging their strategy process and massively under...

7 Apr 12min

Why Most Marketing Hires Fail (And How to Fix It)

I see this all the time — founders frustrated with their hires, marketers frustrated with their clients, and everyone pointing the finger at the other person. But most of the time, it’s actually no on...

31 Mar 11min