Marketing coaching in New York City
1-on-1 and group coaching for founders, CEOs, marketing leaders, agency owners and aspiring fractional CMOs. It's lighter than a fractional CMO engagement: I help you think through the work, and you stay accountable for running it.
From $250 a session
What coaching is, and isn't
Coaching is distinct from, and lighter than, a fractional CMO engagement. I help you work through a marketing plan, paid ads and lead gen, AI and automation, or leadership questions. I don't take ownership of your plan, budget, team or agencies.
Merrick Lee Jr. is a strategic growth advisor and Fractional CMO based in New York City, and the founder of Croes Ave, a digital marketing agency he started in 2014.
Who I coach
Coaching is a fit if you want senior input on the work, without handing over the role.
- Founders and CEOs
- Marketing leaders
- Agency owners
- Aspiring fractional CMOs
What we work on
Building a marketing plan
Getting clear on the plan you want to run.
Paid ads and lead gen
Sharpening how you attract and convert demand.
AI and automation
Using tools without losing the plot.
Leadership
Leading marketing work, a team, or a practice.
Coaching options and prices
Single 1-on-1 session
A one-time 1-on-1 coaching session. No commitment.
$250Weekly 1-on-1 coaching
Weekly 1-on-1 coaching calls, billed monthly.
$3,000/monthGroup coaching membership
An ongoing membership with regular group sessions. No fixed length.
$497/monthWhen a fractional CMO is the better fit
If you need someone to own the growth plan, budget, team and agencies, that's a fractional CMO engagement, not coaching. Coaching stays lighter: advice and accountability, not an embedded leadership role.
Questions
What's the difference between coaching and a fractional CMO?
Coaching is distinct from, and lighter than, a fractional CMO engagement. In coaching, I help you work through the plan, the ads, the tools and the leadership questions. I don't take ownership of your marketing plan, budget, team or agencies. If you need that kind of embedded leadership, see the fractional CMO page.
How much does coaching cost?
A single 1-on-1 session is $250, with no commitment. Weekly 1-on-1 coaching is $3,000/month. The group coaching membership is $497/month.
Who do you coach?
Founders and CEOs, marketing leaders, agency owners, and aspiring fractional CMOs.
What do we work on in coaching?
Building a marketing plan, paid ads and lead gen, AI and automation, and leadership.
How does the group coaching membership work?
The group coaching membership is $497/month. It's an ongoing membership with regular group sessions, and there's no fixed length.
Do you work with tree care or lawn care companies?
No. Because of my exclusive partnership with Almstead, I don't take on tree care, lawn care or landscaping clients. If that's your industry, Almstead is in great hands.
Ready to talk about coaching?
Book a 30-minute fit call. If it's not the right fit, I'll tell you what is.
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