Fractional CMO  /  Appleton, WI & remote

Senior marketingleadership,multiplied by ai

I run your marketing like a full-time CMO, part-time, and build the AI systems that let a small team ship like a big one.

Strategy + executionAI systems your team keepsBased in Appleton, WI
Guy Miotke, founder of Scaile
Guy MiotkeFounder & fractional CMO

The strategy

Scale

A senior CMO who sets direction, owns the plan and holds the numbers.

The engine

ai systems

Workflows that draft, research, report and follow up, so your team stops doing it by hand.

The result

scaile

Growth that doesn't wait on the next hire.

Is this you?

You need a fractional CMO when…

Most of the companies I work with have outgrown "we'll figure out marketing" but aren't ready for a $250k executive hire. New to the idea? Here's what a fractional CMO actually does.

  • Marketing is a to-do list, not a planLots of activity, no clear line from spend to pipeline.
  • The founder is still the marketing departmentEvery campaign waits on you, so none of them ship on time.
  • You tried an agencyThey did tasks. Nobody owned the outcome.
  • You know AI matters, but not whereA dozen tools, no workflow, and a team that isn't sure what's allowed.
  • You're about to hireYou want the strategy set before you spend on headcount.
  • Growth stalled after the early winsReferrals got you here. They won't get you to the next stage.
Portrait of Guy Miotke
Guy Miotke
100 W College Ave, Floor 3 · Appleton, WI

Meet your CMO

One accountable leader. No handoffs.

When you hire Scaile, you get me. I sit in your leadership meetings, own the marketing plan, manage the people and vendors doing the work, and report on the numbers that matter to you.

The difference is how the work gets done. Everything I build comes with AI workflows your team keeps after I leave: content pipelines, lead follow-up, reporting that writes itself.

The math

Why fractional beats the alternatives

Full-time CMOAgencyScaile
Owns the outcomeYesOwns tasks, not resultsYes, it's on me
Cost$100k–$400k+/yr + equityRetainer + markup on workA fraction of a full-time hire
Time to impact3–6 months to hire, then rampWeeks, inside their processPlan in 30 days
AI built into the workDepends on the hireOften used for their marginBuilt for your team to keep
CommitmentLong-term hireAnnual contractsMonth-to-month after 90 days

Ways to work together

Three ways in. Pick the one that fits.

Start here

AI Growth Sprint

Fixed price · 30 days

  • Marketing and AI audit
  • 90-day growth plan
  • Two AI workflows built and handed off

Best for: teams that want a plan and a quick win before committing. How the AI side works →

Core engagement

Fractional CMO

Monthly · 1–2 days a week

  • Owns strategy, budget and the team
  • Weekly leadership check-ins
  • AI systems rolled out across marketing
  • Board-ready monthly reporting

Best for: $2M–$50M companies without a senior marketer. Fractional CMO services →

Light touch

Advisor

Monthly · 2 sessions a month

  • Strategy sessions with you or your marketer
  • Plan and campaign reviews
  • AI tool and vendor guidance

Best for: teams with a marketer who needs a senior sounding board. Marketing strategy consulting →

The operating rhythm

What working with me looks like

Day 1–30Diagnose and planAudit, customer interviews, a 90-day plan you sign off on.
WeeklyLeadership check-in30 minutes on progress, blockers and next priorities.
MonthlyNumbers reviewPipeline, spend and results in one page, drafted by AI and checked by me.
QuarterlyReset the planDouble down on what worked. Cut what didn't.

The Scale Check

Are you ready to scale?

Tick what's true for your business today. Your score shows where a fractional CMO would make the biggest difference first.

Want evidence instead of a quiz? Scan your website free and see whether your marketing can be traced to leads.

Your score

0 of 6: tick a few to see your result.

Tick what applies. Nothing is sent anywhere.
What's true right now?

Questions

Straight answers

What does a fractional CMO actually do?

The same job as a full-time CMO (strategy, budget, team, results) for a set number of days a week. I join your leadership meetings and own the marketing number.

Do you do the work, or just the strategy?

Both. I set the plan, manage the people and vendors doing the work, and build AI workflows so more of it gets done in-house.

What does the AI part look like in practice?

Practical systems your team uses every week: first drafts of content, lead research and follow-up, reporting and meeting notes. Nothing that puts your brand voice or customer data at risk without a human check.

How long do engagements last?

Most start with a 30-day sprint or a 90-day commitment, then run month to month. When you're ready to hire a full-time leader, I help you hire and hand off.

Do you only work in Wisconsin?

No. I'm based in Appleton and meet local clients in person. Most engagements run remotely across the US.

Next step

Let's find your scale point.

30 minutes, no pitch deck. We'll look at where growth is stuck and whether a fractional CMO is the right fix.