Start Building a System That Actually Grows Your Business.
You don’t have a marketing problem. You have a strategy problem.
Your team is posting on social media. Running ads. Creating content. Sending emails. Everyone’s busy. But nothing connects. Revenue isn’t growing predictably. And you have no idea which efforts actually drive results.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. This is the reality for 90% of founder-led businesses today.
The problem isn’t your tactics. The problem is you don’t have someone connecting those tactics to a bigger strategy. You need marketing that works like engineering: predictable, measurable, repeatable.
That’s exactly what I do. I bring 20 years of Fortune 500 systems thinking — the same operational excellence that managed $90M in contracts and improved profits by over $400M — and apply it to your marketing.
You had a crystal-clear 90-day roadmap that you and/or your entire team understands and executes with confidence
Let us help you turn your marketing into a business asset.
A Unique Advantage:
Most marketers come from marketing.
I come from operations, strategy, and global business — then I mastered marketing strategy, leadership & execution.
That makes it easy for us to align your marketing with the rest of your business.
Choose the level of strategic support that fits your business needs and budget
Pricing:
All options start between $1,500-$3,000
We use custom offers to ensure best fit for your business.
Choose the level of support that best matches your needs.
Need immediate clarity? Start with the Half-Day Consult.
Need ongoing guidance? Go with Advisory.
Need full CMO leadership? Choose Fractional CMO.
Option 1: Half-Day Consult:
Week 1: You complete a detailed pre-work assessment. I review your current marketing and conduct stakeholder interviews.
Week 2: We meet for a focused 4-hour strategy session (virtual or in-person). I walk you through my diagnostic framework covering strategy, messaging, systems, and execution.
Week 3: You receive a comprehensive 90-day marketing roadmap, executive summary, and prioritized action plan.
(Optional) Also available as a 45-day trial engagement.
Option 2: Strategic Advisory, & Option 3: Fractional CMO:
Kick-off: Deep-dive assessment of your current state, goals, and biggest opportunities
Strategy development: I build your custom marketing strategy, messaging framework, distribution strategies, and KPI dashboard — all aligned to business goals
Weekly execution: Regular strategy calls, unlimited Slack/email access, standup and working/mentoring sessions, ongoing guidance as you implement
You’ll work directly with me — not a junior consultant. Every strategy session, every framework, every piece of guidance comes from 20 years of experience building systems that scale.
Two decades of proven results with over 200 companies across more than 20 countries
Results across Fortune 100 operations and founder-led marketing transformations
Dr. Ryan S. Howard – Ryan is a business consultant, podcaster, writer, and faith-first entrepreneur. He spent 20 years in Fortune 100—16 with John Deere—working with over 200 businesses across 22 countries. He now hosts Cutting Edge Faith, co-hosts Filibusted, and co-founded Rise Media to help believers build bold businesses and platforms with biblical conviction. Ryan equips Christian leaders to grow their impact—both online and in business—through consulting, marketing leadership, writing and speaking. Ryan has been a guest on top-ranked business and Christian podcasts. He lives in Orlando with his wife Bruna and their son John.
Agencies execute tactics. I provide strategic leadership. Most founder-led businesses don't need more execution — they need someone to connect the dots, build the strategy, and guide their team. I bring Fortune 100 systems thinking to small businesses, which agencies don't offer. Plus, I'm significantly more cost-effective than hiring a full-time CMO, which can cost over $250K per year + benefits.
Perfect! Many Fractional CMO clients have teams that need strategic direction. I can provide the senior leadership, strategy, and oversight while your team handles execution. Think of me as the missing piece that transforms a group of tactical executors into a strategic marketing engine.
Two key differences: (1) I bring operational excellence and systems thinking from 20 years at Fortune 100 companies — most marketing consultants only know marketing. (2) I focus on building your internal capability, not creating dependency. My goal is to make your marketing systematically sound, not to keep you dependent on me for the long-term. Your marketing should become an asset that adds revenue and can add to your business valuation multiple.
Yes! Whether you want to make sure your marketing efforts are done with the most leverage, build an AI support system, or simply outsource the parts you don't want to do yourself — I'm here to get you the help you need.
Yes! We can help you qualify and interview candidates and train your team on best practices in marketing and team leadership today. We have rubrics, templates, methodologies, frameworks and everything you need.
Absolutely. You'll get access to my network of vetted marketing specialists (designers, copywriters, ad specialists, etc.) when you need execution support.
I can help you with everything from sourcing selection and negotiation to performance reviews and relationship management. I will leverage my experience and expertise in strategic sourcing and supply management to bring you best-in-class vendor management.
Yes. I will bring a suite of custom frameworks & templates built from world-class strategy and best practices (we adapt timeless marketing principles to what's working right now, not what worked 6 months ago).
For Advisory and Fractional CMO engagements: If after the first 30 days you’re not satisfied with the strategic value I’m providing, I’ll refund your first month and part ways professionally. No hard feelings. I only want to work with clients for whom I can deliver exceptional value.