LOS ANGELES, CA

Fractional CMO Los Angeles

Senior marketing leadership for growth-stage companies in Los Angeles.

Certified marketing leader

12+ years experience

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Led by

Adrian Sterling

Fractional CMO

LOS ANGELES, CA

Fractional CMO Los Angeles

Senior marketing leadership for growth-stage companies in Los Angeles.

Photo

Led by

Adrian Sterling

Fractional CMO

LOS ANGELES, CA

Fractional CMO Los Angeles

Senior marketing leadership for growth-stage companies in Los Angeles.

Certified marketing leader

12+ years experience

Photo

Led by

Adrian Sterling

Fractional CMO

Trusted by:

12+

Years in marketing

12+

Years in marketing

12+

Years in marketing

40+

LA brands scaled

40+

LA brands scaled

40+

LA brands scaled

$50M+

Pipeline generated

$50M+

Pipeline generated

$50M+

Pipeline generated

24hr

Call turnaround

24hr

Call turnaround

24hr

Call turnaround

ABOUT

A CMO who's done this before

12+ years leading marketing for growth-stage companies, now available on a fractional basis.

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Adrian Sterling

Adrian Sterling

Fractional CMO

Fractional CMO

I’ve spent the last 12 years building and leading marketing teams for growth-stage companies, from early-stage startups to venture-backed scaleups. My focus is simple: turn marketing into a measurable driver of revenue, not a cost center.

Today I work as a fractional CMO for founders in Los Angeles who need senior leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire. I bring the same strategic rigor to every engagement, whether that’s a 90-day audit or an ongoing retainer.

  • 12+ years in marketing leadership

  • Scaled 3 companies past $10M ARR

  • $50M+ in pipeline generated for clients

  • Worked with Los Angeles SaaS and D2C brands

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for growth-stage teams

A good fit for companies ready to invest in structured marketing leadership.

Series A-C funded, or bootstrapped with meaningful, sustained revenue traction

$1M-$20M in annual revenue, with a team ready to scale, but not fully there yet

No senior marketing hire in place yet, though growth clearly calls for one soon

Ready to commit to a whole 90-day plan and see it through, not just a quick fix

PROCESS

How we get started

A clear path from first call to measurable results.

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Book a call

A focused 30 minute call to walk through your business, goals, and current marketing setup.

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Audit & strategy

A clear-eyed look at what's working, what isn't, and a 90-day growth roadmap ahead.

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Execution

Embedded, hands-on support to ship the plan and strategy directly with your existing team.

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Reporting

Regular check-ins and full reporting tied directly to revenue alone, not vanity metrics.

CASE STUDIES

Results, not promises

A quick look at the kind of impact this creates.

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TechFlow

Rebuilt GTM strategy pre-Series B, cutting sales cycle 30%.

Rebuilt GTM strategy pre-Series B, cutting sales cycle 30%.

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Nova Robotics

Positioning refresh that lifted qualified demo requests by 3x.

Positioning refresh that lifted qualified demo requests by 3x.

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BrightPath Health

Built a content engine driving 40% of new pipeline in 6 months.

Built a content engine driving 40% of new pipeline in 6 months.

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Cornerstone Realty

Full brand relaunch ahead of expansion into 8 new markets.

Full brand relaunch ahead of expansion into 8 new markets.

CREDENTIALS

Certified to lead marketing

Ongoing certifications that keep strategy sharp and current.

HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certified

Certified in inbound strategy, covering content, lifecycle marketing, and lead nurturing frameworks.

Exp.

Google Ads Certification

Certified across Search, Display, and Performance Max, covering campaign strategy and budget optimization.

Exp.

Google Analytics (GA4) Certified

Certified in GA4 measurement, attribution modeling, and conversion tracking setup.

Exp.

AMA Professional Certified Marketer

Recognized by the American Marketing Association for professional-level strategic marketing competency.

Exp.

Meta Certified Marketing Science Professional

Certified in Meta’s paid social measurement, attribution, and campaign optimization frameworks.

Exp.

HubSpot Marketing Software Certified

Certified in HubSpot’s marketing automation platform, covering workflows, segmentation, and reporting.

Exp.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Trusted by Los Angeles founders

Results, not promises. Here's what it's like to work together.

Working with Adrian completely changed how we think about marketing spend. Every dollar now ties back to pipeline.

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Sarah Chen

VP of Growth, TechFlow

Working with Adrian completely changed how we think about marketing spend. Every dollar now ties back to pipeline.

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Sarah Chen

VP of Growth, TechFlow

Adrian brought structure to a team that was moving fast but not always in the right direction. Within 90 days we had a real GTM plan.

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James Whitfield

Founder, Nova Robotics

Adrian brought structure to a team that was moving fast but not always in the right direction. Within 90 days we had a real GTM plan.

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James Whitfield

Founder, Nova Robotics

We hired Adrian for a single audit expecting a quick fix, and ended up extending to a full retainer. That decision alone says everything about the impact.

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Priya Anand

CEO, BrightPath Health

We hired Adrian for a single audit expecting a quick fix, and ended up extending to a full retainer. That decision alone says everything about the impact.

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Priya Anand

CEO, BrightPath Health

FAQS

Common questions, answered

Everything founders usually ask before booking a call.

How is this different from hiring an agency?

An agency executes campaigns. A fractional CMO sets the strategy behind those campaigns, aligns marketing with business goals, and often manages agencies and freelancers on your behalf.

What size company do you work with?

Most clients are growth-stage companies from seed through Series C, typically with some early traction but no senior marketing leadership in place yet.

How many hours a week should I expect?

Retainer engagements typically involve 10 to 15 hours a week, split between strategy sessions, team guidance, and hands-on review of campaigns and messaging.

What happens on the first call?

A 30 minute conversation about your business, current marketing setup, and goals. If it’s a fit, next steps include a proposal outlining scope and pricing.

Can I start with a smaller engagement first?

Yes. Many clients start with a Marketing Audit or a focused Sprint before moving into an ongoing retainer, so you can see the approach firsthand before committing.

GET STARTED

Ready to grow in Los Angeles

Tell me about your business, I'll tell you if it's a fit.

GET STARTED

Ready to grow in Los Angeles

Tell me about your business, I'll tell you if it's a fit.

GET STARTED

Ready to grow in Los Angeles

Tell me about your business, I'll tell you if it's a fit.

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