The Root Co. model

Not an agency. Not a consultant. A growth partner who owns the outcome.

Most marketing support gives you deliverables. Root Co. gives you a system — built around your business, your revenue goals, and your stage of growth. Here's exactly how it works.

What fractional CMO actually means

Senior strategy without the full-time cost.

A fractional CMO is a senior marketing leader who works with your business on a part-time or flexible basis — with the depth, ownership, and accountability of a full-time hire, without the full-time cost.

At Root Co., this means you get:

  • A dedicated senior strategist who knows your business deeply
  • Strategic ownership of your full marketing function
  • Hands-on collaboration with your team, agencies, and channels
  • Clear accountability tied to revenue outcomes

What you don't get

A junior account manager running your account. A deck full of recommendations with no one to execute them. A vendor who disappears when results fall short.

Root Co. is not a service. It's a partnership — and that means we're responsible for what happens.

Root Co. is not
  • ×An agency (no deliverables-first, no junior team)
  • ×A consultant (not a slide deck and a handoff)
  • ×A coach (not advice without execution)
  • ×A freelancer (not project-based — relationship-based)
Engagement model

How we work together

Most popular

Fractional CMO

Full strategic partnership. We step in as your head of marketing — owning the roadmap, running the function, and reporting directly to you.

  • 3-month minimum engagement
  • 10–20 hours per month
  • Weekly check-ins + async support
  • Full channel and team oversight
$5,000/month
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Time-bound

Growth Sprint

Focused, 90-day engagement. We audit your current state, build a prioritized roadmap, and launch the highest-impact initiatives.

  • 90-day engagement
  • Clear deliverables and milestones
  • Full audit in the first two weeks
  • Roadmap + execution
$4,500/month
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Advisory

Strategic Partner

Strategic guidance and accountability for founders who have a team in place but want a senior thought partner.

  • Monthly retainer
  • Bi-weekly sessions + async support
  • Priority Slack access
  • Roadmap review and feedback
$2,500/month
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We work with a limited number of clients at a time. Current availability: 2 spots open.

What you can expect

Full access. No layers. No handoffs.

Every engagement comes with direct access to Gabi — not a coordinator, not an account manager. You get the same senior strategist from day one to the end of the engagement.

  • Weekly async updates and monthly strategy reviews
  • Full access to Gabi — not a team, not a coordinator
  • Growth roadmap built in the first two weeks
  • Channel and agency oversight
  • Performance dashboards tied to revenue
  • Direct collaboration with your team or solo operation
Is Root Co. right for you?

Root Co. works best for founders who...

Good fit

  • Run an ecommerce or DTC brand doing $500K–$10M in annual revenue
  • Are currently running marketing themselves or with a small team
  • Have tried agencies and felt like they were managing the agency more than growing the business
  • Know marketing should be doing more but aren't sure where to focus
  • Want a partner who speaks revenue, not impressions

Not the right fit

  • Brands under $500K — we'd recommend building the foundations in-house first
  • Brands who want deliverables without strategic ownership
  • Founders who aren't ready to be a true partner in the process
Let's talk

Let's find out if we're the right fit.

A 30-minute discovery call is free and low-pressure. We'll talk about where your brand is, where it could be, and whether Root Co. is the right partner to get you there.

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