BLACKMAVEN

BLACKMAVEN

Ongoing Support and Consulting
Ongoing Support and Consulting
Ongoing Support and Consulting

You don't need another hire.
You need strategic firepower, on demand.

You don't need another hire.
You need strategic firepower, on demand.

You don't need another hire.
You need strategic firepower, on demand.

Starting at $2,500/mo — Cancel Anytime

Starting at $2,500/mo — Cancel Anytime

Starting at $2,500/mo — Cancel Anytime

A group of young professionals are sitting around a table in a modern office, collaborating on a project. They are using laptops and appear to be engaged in a discussion. A large map of the United States is displayed on the wall behind them.

You're building fast -or- fixing something
that should be.

You're building fast -or- fixing something
that should be.

You have a product, team or roadmap…but messaging, brand clarity, and strategic positioning aren't where they need to be.

You have a product, team or roadmap…but messaging, brand clarity, and strategic positioning aren't where they need to be.

Hiring a full-time CMO -or- brand director?
Costly.

Hiring a full-time CMO -or- brand director?
Costly.

Hiring piecemeal freelancers? Scattered. This is the solution in between.

Hiring piecemeal freelancers? Scattered. This is the solution in between.

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Fractional vs. Full-Time:
Why Fractional Wins for Most Growing Brands

Fractional vs. Full-Time:
Why Fractional Wins for Most Growing Brands

Building exceptional customer experiences requires strategic vision, creative execution, and relentless focus on your audience — but it also comes with a steep price tag, long ramp-up time, and high risk if things don’t click. A fractional partner like BlackMaven gives you seasoned expertise, creative firepower, and hands-on-execution — without the overhead or commitment.

💼 Full-Time CXO

• 💰 $120K–$250K/year salary

• ➕ Benefits, taxes, onboarding, bonuses

• 🕐 3–6 months to hire + ramp

• 📍 Often focused on internal politics, diverting focus from customer needs

• 🧱 Hard to scale down or exit if priorities shift
• 😕 Risk of misfit — a single hire may lack the diverse skill set to cover strategy, execution, and analytics


⚡️ Fractional Strategist (BlackMaven)

• 🔥 $2.5K–$5K/month for high-impact, customer-focused strategy and execution

• 🛠 No hiring delays — start delivering memorable customer experiences this week

• 💡 Outside insight + deep specialization in brand touch points, positioning, and messaging

• 📈 Strategic AND tactical — not just planning, but helping execute

• 💨 Flexible commitment — scale up for major launches or down as priorities evolve

BlackMaven’s fractional model delivers strategy that drives loyalty and results — fast.

We embed ourselves in your business to:

Understand your customers deeply, refining touchpoints to feel personal and effortless
Amplify your brand’s voice to connect emotionally and build trust
Optimize every interaction — from onboarding to post-purchase — to turn customers into advocates Troubleshoot pain points like churn, unclear messaging, or inconsistent experiences

Whether you’re launching a new product, scaling customer support, or reimagining your brand’s end-to-end journey, BlackMaven provides tailored, high-impact advisory that aligns with your goals. Our flexible consulting model ensures you get the right level of support — from hands-on execution to strategic guidance — to create experiences that keep customers coming back.

Building exceptional customer experiences requires strategic vision, creative execution, and relentless focus on your audience — but it also comes with a steep price tag, long ramp-up time, and high risk if things don’t click. A fractional partner like BlackMaven gives you seasoned expertise, creative firepower, and hands-on-execution — without the overhead or commitment.

💼 Full-Time CXO

• 💰 $120K–$250K/year salary

• ➕ Benefits, taxes, onboarding, bonuses

• 🕐 3–6 months to hire + ramp

• 📍 Often focused on internal politics, diverting focus from customer needs

• 🧱 Hard to scale down or exit if priorities shift
• 😕 Risk of misfit — a single hire may lack the diverse skill set to cover strategy, execution, and analytics


⚡️ Fractional Strategist (BlackMaven)

• 🔥 $2.5K–$5K/month for high-impact, customer-focused strategy and execution

• 🛠 No hiring delays — start delivering memorable customer experiences this week

• 💡 Outside insight + deep specialization in brand touch points, positioning, and messaging

• 📈 Strategic AND tactical — not just planning, but helping execute

• 💨 Flexible commitment — scale up for major launches or down as priorities evolve

BlackMaven’s fractional model delivers strategy that drives loyalty and results — fast.

We embed ourselves in your business to:

Understand your customers deeply, refining touchpoints to feel personal and effortless
Amplify your brand’s voice to connect emotionally and build trust
Optimize every interaction — from onboarding to post-purchase — to turn customers into advocates Troubleshoot pain points like churn, unclear messaging, or inconsistent experiences

Whether you’re launching a new product, scaling customer support, or reimagining your brand’s end-to-end journey, BlackMaven provides tailored, high-impact advisory that aligns with your goals. Our flexible consulting model ensures you get the right level of support — from hands-on execution to strategic guidance — to create experiences that keep customers coming back.

Let’s engineer exceptional experiences that captivate
— without the premium price tag.

Let’s engineer
exceptional experiences that captivate — without the premium price tag.

Let’s engineer exceptional experiences that captivate — without the premium price tag.

Fractional Strategy Retainer


Ideal for businesses that want continuous support and brand-aligned decision-making across projects.

Fractional Strategy Retainer


Ideal for businesses that want continuous support and brand-aligned decision-making across projects.

Fractional Strategy Retainer


Ideal for businesses that want continuous support and brand-aligned decision-making across projects.

$2,500

$2,500

per month, Cancel Anytime

per month,

Cancel

Anytime

per month,

Cancel Anytime

Up to 12 hours/month of

hands-on consulting &

strategy

Homepage + key page design review

Slack/Email support for quick

check-ins or feedback

Slack/Email support for

quick check-ins or feedback

Review and diagnose issues, blind spots

or new market plays- proactively identify

misalignments

Review of assets, offers,

marketing materials,

or launches

Review and diagnose issues, blind spots

or new market plays- proactively identify misalignments

Monthly 60-75-min syncs or

longer calls as needed

Monthly 60-75-min syncs or longer

calls as needed

Priority scheduling

Brand guardian service —

ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

Copy and messaging edits as needed


Brand guardian service — ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

Copy and messaging edits as needed



Additional hours available

at a 25% discounted rate.


Additional hours available at a 25% discounted rate.

Hourly Option


Best for one-off audits, urgent fixes,

or teams not ready for ongoing support.

Hourly Option


Best for one-off audits, urgent fixes, or teams not ready for ongoing support.

Hourly Option


Best for one-off audits, urgent fixes, or teams not ready for ongoing support.

$300

per hour, No Retainers Required

per hour,

No Retainers

Required

per hour,

No Retainers Required

Offer & positioning audits

Offer & positioning audits

Brand messaging

tune-ups

Brand messaging

tune-ups

Website or landing page

feedback

Website or landing page feedback

Funnel strategy and

conversion optimization

Funnel strategy

and conversion

optimization

Naming, taglines, and

communication coaching

Naming, taglines, and

communication coaching

It's not about hand-holding — it's about high leverage direction, when and where you need it.

It's not about hand-holding — it's about high leverage direction, when and where you need it.

It's not about hand-holding
— it's about high leverage direction,
when and where you need it.

Execution falls short without a flawless customer experience. Your offer won’t convert the way it should if the experience doesn’t align — no matter how great the product. Skip the six-figure gamble of hiring full-time. Take action now to unlock the strategic edge that delivers results, without the overhead.

Execution falls short without a flawless customer experience. Your offer won’t convert the way it should if the experience doesn’t align — no matter how great the product. Skip the six-figure gamble of hiring full-time. Take action now to unlock the strategic edge that delivers results, without the overhead.

BlackMaven employs a U.S.-based team - meaning clear communication, reliable timelines, and a true understanding of the markets you serve.

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