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The Hey CMO Fractional Leaders Roundtable is a free monthly peer session for Fractional executives across CMO, CSO, CPO, CAIO, and other senior functions. It brings independent leaders together through structured breakout conversations to build real peer relationships, exchange market insights, and strengthen their Fractional businesses over time. |
Running a Fractional practice is genuinely rewarding. It is also, at times, genuinely isolating. You move between clients, navigate competing priorities, and make complex strategic calls, often without a leadership team around you to gut-check your thinking or share in the wins.
That is not a personal failing. It is structural. Fractional work is designed for independence, but independence should not mean operating without peers.
The Hey CMO Fractional Leaders Roundtable was created to close that gap. It is a monthly peer session built specifically for senior Fractional executives who want to build real relationships with people who understand the work.
The Isolation Problem No One Talks About
Most Fractional leaders are highly capable, experienced operators. They have navigated boardrooms, led teams, and driven meaningful growth. But when you go independent, you trade your peer network for flexibility.
LinkedIn connections and one-off coffees are not a substitute for consistent peer relationships. The practitioners who grow their practices fastest tend to have one thing in common: they are actively embedded in a professional peer group.
Peer networks for Fractional executives matter because:
- They provide real-world market signals you cannot get from client work alone
- They surface referral opportunities with people who trust your judgment
- They give you a sounding board for positioning, pricing, and scope decisions
- They create continuity – a group that knows your context over time
The question is not whether peer connection matters. It is where to find the right kind.
What the Hey CMO Fractional Leaders Roundtable Actually Is
The Fractional Leaders Roundtable is a monthly peer conversation hosted by Hey CMO. It is designed for independent Fractional executives across functions, including Fractional CMOs, CSOs, CPOs, CAIOs, and other senior operators who are building and evolving their Fractional businesses.
It is a structured conversation between peers.
How the Roundtable is Structured
Each monthly session runs approximately 50 minutes on Zoom and includes:
- Light facilitation to keep discussion focused and relevant
- Structured breakout sessions organized by role, industry, and geography
- Space to share perspectives, exchange market insight, and make peer connections
Breakout groups are intentionally small and specific. You will not be dropped into a generic networking room. You will be placed with other Fractional leaders who share your function, niche, or market, which makes the conversation substantively more useful.
Who the Roundtable is Built For
The Roundtable is open to:
- Fractional executives across any function
- Independent senior consultants operating at an executive level
- Leaders committed to contributing to the conversation, whether newer to Fractional work or well-established
There is one firm expectation: this is not a sales environment. Promotion and upselling of services are not allowed. The focus is on open, high-quality peer exchange.
If you are looking for a place to pitch, this is not it. If you are looking for a place to think alongside your peers, it is exactly the right room.
Roundtable vs. Typical Networking Event
| Feature | Hey CMO Roundtable | Typical Networking Event |
| Peer connection | Yes – structured breakouts | Rarely |
| Role-based groupings | Yes | No |
| Market insight exchange | Yes | Sometimes |
| No selling or pitching | Strictly enforced | Common |
| Free to attend | Yes | Varies |
| Monthly cadence | Yes | Infrequent |
How the Roundtable Helps You Grow Your Fractional Practice
Peer connection is not a soft benefit. For Fractional leaders, it is a strategic input.
Real Market Intelligence
When you are embedded with clients, it is easy to lose sight of what is happening across the broader market. The Roundtable gives you regular access to practitioners working in different industries, at different stages, facing different challenges. That cross-functional, cross-sector view is hard to find anywhere else.
Referral Relationships That Actually Work
Referrals between Fractional leaders work best when there is genuine trust and familiarity. A monthly session with consistent peers builds the kind of relationship where a referral feels natural, not transactional. Over time, the Roundtable becomes a network that knows your work, your niche, and the types of clients you serve best.
Perspective on the Hard Decisions
Scope creep. Pricing conversations. Difficult clients. Positioning shifts. Every Fractional leader faces these moments. The Roundtable gives you a peer group to think through them with, from people who have navigated similar situations and can offer grounded, practical input.
Continued Leadership Development
Independent work does not mean your professional development should stop. The Roundtable is a consistent forum where experienced executives continue to learn from each other, sharpen their thinking, and evolve as leaders. That ongoing development matters, not just for your clients, but for the sustainability and growth of your practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the Fractional Leaders Roundtable?
The Roundtable is open to Fractional executives across any function – including Fractional CMOs, CSOs, CPOs, CAIOs, and similar senior operators – as well as independent consultants working at an executive level. Whether you are newer to Fractional work or a seasoned practitioner, you are welcome as long as you come ready to contribute to the conversation.
Is the Roundtable free to join?
Yes. The Hey CMO Fractional Leaders Roundtable is free to attend. You can register through the Hey CMO website at heycmo.com/roundtable.
Can I promote my services during the Roundtable?
No. Promotion and upselling of products or services are not permitted. The Roundtable is a peer conversation space, not a sales environment. This policy is what makes the conversations genuinely useful.
How are breakout sessions organized?
Breakout groups are structured by role, niche, and geography. This keeps conversations relevant and focused, placing you with peers whose context is closest to your own.
How often does the Roundtable meet?
The Roundtable meets monthly. Each session runs approximately 50 minutes on Zoom.
Ready to Join the Conversation?
The Hey CMO Fractional Leaders Roundtable meets monthly and is free to attend. Reserve your spot for the next session.
