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Executive Advisory

The Smartest Person
In the Room. On Your Side.

CEOs and founders make thousands of decisions. The wrong ones cost millions. Executive Advisory is a direct relationship with a seasoned operator who has been in the room, and made the mistakes, so you don't have to.

C-Suite
15+ Yrs Experience
3
Continents
Multi-Vertical
Industry Depth
Direct
No Middlemen
4.9★193 Reviews
90%Retention Rate
19+Ventures Built
$50M+Revenue Generated
30Days to First Results

What Is Executive Advisory?

Executive Advisory is not coaching. It's not consulting. It's a confidential, strategic partnership between you, the CEO, founder, or board member, and an operator who has built, scaled, and exited businesses across multiple industries.

I serve as your strategic sounding board, your critical eye, your pattern-recognition engine, and your execution accelerator. When you're about to make a major decision, sign a major contract, hire a key executive, pivot your strategy, or raise capital, I'm the call you make first.

What Executive Advisory Covers

Growth Strategy

Market expansion, new verticals, product line extensions, pricing strategy, competitive positioning, and go-to-market planning for your next phase of growth.

Capital & Funding

Pre-raise positioning, pitch deck review, investor narrative, due diligence preparation, and introductions to capital sources through the Eucharist Capital network.

M&A Advisory

Buy-side target identification, sell-side positioning, LOI review, integration planning, and post-acquisition operational alignment. I've been on both sides of the table.

Leadership & Org Design

Executive team structure, succession planning, key hire decisions, compensation structure, culture design, and managing high-performers in high-growth environments.

Crisis Navigation

When the business is in trouble, revenue collapse, team exodus, regulatory issue, PR crisis, I help you think clearly, move fast, and come out stronger. I've navigated them all.

Board Preparation

Board deck reviews, investor reporting templates, meeting preparation, managing board dynamics, and communicating bad news before it becomes a bigger problem.

Who Benefits Most from Executive Advisory

  • First-time founders navigating their first serious growth phase without a seasoned operator on their team
  • Serial entrepreneurs entering a new industry where deep contextual knowledge matters
  • CEOs of PE-backed companies who need to hit aggressive growth targets on a compressed timeline
  • Family business owners transitioning to institutional growth or preparing for a generational handoff
  • Executives preparing for exit, whether through M&A, PE sale, or IPO preparation
  • Non-profit and mission-driven leaders who need business rigor without losing their mission focus

The Advisory Relationship

Advisory is a direct, high-trust relationship. Most clients have monthly 1:1 sessions, plus unlimited async access via call or message for urgent decisions. I don't operate through a firm or an associate, you get me, directly, every time.

Advisory clients also get access to the full WETYR ecosystem, my network of operators, technologists, capital partners, and industry specialists across every vertical your business might need.

My Qualifications as an Executive Advisor

  • 15+ years as a C-suite operator across healthcare, aerospace, SaaS, automotive, and logistics
  • Biological Sciences degree with a 4.0 GPA, I bring scientific rigor to business problem-solving
  • Certified Surgical Technologist, trained in environments where process failure has life-altering consequences
  • Founder of WETYR, a multi-vertical business transformation collective
  • Advisor to Webber International University's Generative AI for Value Creation Program
  • Partner with ROK Financial through Eucharist Capital, direct access to business funding
  • Operational experience across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific

Get a Free Consultation

Tell us about your business and we'll respond within 24 hours with a clear plan of action.

Advisory vs. Coaching vs. Consulting vs. Fractional C-Suite

Not all strategic relationships are the same. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right engagement model for your actual situation.

Executive Advisory Business Coaching Management Consulting Fractional C-Suite
Scope Strategic decisions, pattern recognition, high-stakes calls Personal development, mindset, leadership skills Project-based analysis, slide decks, recommendations Functional execution - CMO, COO, CFO, CTO role
Access Model Direct, always-on, async between sessions Scheduled sessions only Structured engagement timeline Defined hours per month
Operator Experience Has done it -- built, scaled, exited Varies widely, often not operators Often theoretical, not operational Operator in one functional domain
Engagement Type Ongoing, trust-based relationship Personal growth program Fixed-scope project Functional leadership role
Typical Cost $5K - $20K/month $500 - $3K/month $25K - $250K per project $8K - $30K/month
Best For CEOs/founders who need a trusted operator in their corner permanently Leaders seeking personal growth and accountability Organizations needing structured analysis on specific problems Companies needing functional leadership without full-time hire

What Advisory Clients Say

Executive advisory is a high-trust relationship. Here is what CEOs and founders say about having an experienced operator in their corner.

★★★★★

"The advisory relationship paid for itself in the first month. I was about to sign a strategic partnership that looked great on paper and had three hidden landmines. Mark spotted them in 20 minutes. We renegotiated the terms and saved over $800K in future exposure. I don't make major decisions without this call anymore."

Jonathan R.
CEO, PE-Backed Technology Company, $42M Revenue
★★★★★

"I had three different advisors before this and they all gave me the same thing -- frameworks and questions. Mark gives me answers. He's been in the seat. He knows what a good deal looks like, what a red flag looks like, and what the board is actually worried about underneath what they're saying. That difference is everything."

Priya S.
Founder and CEO, Series B SaaS Company, raised $18M
★★★★★

"We were preparing for an M&A process and I needed someone who understood both the commercial side and the operational due diligence buyers would conduct. Mark ran through our business like a buyer and identified every gap before the LOI was signed. We went into due diligence cleaner than any transaction I've done before. Closed at the target multiple."

William T.
Managing Director, Family-Owned Manufacturing Company, $28M EBITDA exit

What's Included in Executive Advisory

Executive Advisory is not a scheduled-call service. It is a standing relationship designed for high-stakes decisions, ongoing accountability, and real-time access when the moment requires it.

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Monthly 1:1 Strategy Sessions

60-90 minute deep-dive sessions each month covering current strategic priorities, decision reviews, and forward planning. Sessions are recorded and summarized for your reference.

Unlimited Async Access

Direct access via call or message for time-sensitive decisions. When the board meeting is tomorrow and you need a second opinion tonight, the line is open. No appointment required for urgent situations.

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Deal and Document Review

Term sheets, LOIs, partnership agreements, investor decks, key hires -- anything that represents a major commitment reviewed before you sign, with specific feedback on risks and negotiating points.

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WETYR Network Access

Access to a curated network of operators, capital partners, technology leaders, and industry specialists. When you need an introduction to the right person in a market or for a specific deal, the network accelerates it.

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Board and Investor Preparation

Pre-meeting review of board decks, investor reporting, and narrative positioning. Walk into board and investor interactions with a clear story, prepared answers to the hard questions, and full confidence in the numbers.

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Month-to-Month Engagement

No retainer lock-in. No minimum commitment beyond the current month. Advisory relationships compound in value over time -- you stay because the decisions are better, not because you're contractually obligated.

Zero Lock-In

Month-to-Month. No Contracts. No Risk.

Executive Advisory should feel like a competitive advantage, not an obligation. Every engagement is month-to-month. Cancel any time with no fees and no questions. The relationship earns its place each month through the value of the decisions it improves.

No long-term contracts
No cancellation fees
First session within 7 days
Direct access to Mark, not a team
Free diagnostic first call
Exit any time, no questions asked

Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Advisory

What is executive advisory and how is it different from business coaching?
Executive advisory is a strategic partnership with an experienced operator who has been in C-suite roles, built and scaled companies, and navigated the decisions you're currently facing. Business coaching focuses on personal development and leadership skills. Advisory focuses on business outcomes -- deals, strategy, capital, M&A, crisis navigation, and board dynamics. Coaches ask questions to help you find your own answers. Advisors give you the answer when they've seen that movie before.
How much does executive advisory cost?
Executive Advisory engagements at MarkCMO are structured at $5,000 to $20,000 per month depending on access level, engagement intensity, and the complexity of the business situation. The ROI calculation is straightforward: if the advisory relationship improves a single major decision per quarter, the typical value is 10x to 100x the monthly cost. Start with a free diagnostic call to discuss the right engagement structure for your situation.
Who is executive advisory right for?
Executive advisory is best for CEOs and founders who are making high-stakes decisions regularly -- capital raises, strategic partnerships, M&A, key hires, market expansions, or crisis navigation -- and who want a trusted operator in their corner who has been through it before. It is particularly valuable for first-time founders in growth mode, PE-backed CEOs with aggressive targets, and executives preparing for exit or transition.
What is the difference between advisory and fractional C-suite services?
Fractional CMO, COO, CFO, and CTO services involve actively leading a functional area of the business -- setting strategy, managing team, and owning outcomes within a specific domain. Executive Advisory is broader and sits above functional execution -- it operates at the CEO level, covering cross-functional strategy, capital decisions, organizational design, and the decisions that don't fit neatly into any one functional area. Some clients start with advisory and move to fractional C-suite, or combine both for comprehensive senior leadership coverage.
How quickly can I start an executive advisory engagement?
The first session can typically be scheduled within 7 days of the initial diagnostic call. The engagement begins with a structured onboarding session covering your business model, current strategic priorities, the decisions on your horizon, and the areas where outside perspective adds the most value. From that point, the advisory relationship is live and the line is open.