E-Coffee with Experts

How This Fractional CMO Builds Brands That Actually Scale


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In this episode of E-coffee with Experts, our host Austin Willman sits down with Erika Weiss, Founder and Principal of Elevated Brand, and shares what branding really means today and why it’s no longer optional for founders, agency owners, and marketing leaders.


Drawing on her experience working with household names like Disney and Beachbody, Erika explains how top leaders stay relevant in fast-changing markets, why continuous learning is essential in marketing, and how personal branding has become one of the most effective ways to build trust and drive growth.


You’ll learn:


- What a fractional CMO actually does and when companies need one

- Why people choose brands based on values, not just products

- How to build a personal brand without becoming the bottleneck

- The difference between branding, marketing, and storytelling

- How mission, vision, and values guide real business decisions

- Practical ways to strengthen your brand in the next 7 days


If you’re a founder, agency owner, CMO, or marketer looking to build credibility, stand out in your market, and create long-term brand value, this episode will reshape how you think about branding.


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In this episode, we discuss:


00:00 – 02:05: Why Always Learning Matters In Marketing

02:05 – 05:00: How To Learn Without Adding More Work

05:00 – 06:35: Preparation Beats Execution Every Time

06:35 – 09:00: What A Fractional CMO Actually Does

09:00 – 10:30: Why Experience Is What Clients Pay For

10:30 – 12:00: Brand Is More Than A Logo

12:00 – 14:00: Why People Buy Brands, Not Products

14:00 – 15:30: Founder Stories Build Stronger Brands

15:30 – 17:30: Why Personal Branding Matters Today

17:30 – 19:00: How To Start A Personal Brand Simply

19:00 – 21:10: Should Your Business Depend On You?

21:10 – 23:10: How Future Marketers Learn Branding

23:10 – 25:10: Every Touchpoint Shapes Your Brand

25:10 – 27:30: How To Reset Your Brand Identity

27:30 – 29:20: What To Do In The Next 7 Days

29:20 – 30:16: Final Thoughts On Authentic Branding


 Connect with Erika Weiss


 https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-haendel-weiss/

 https://erika-weiss.carrd.co/


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