Fractional CMO & Course Launch Strategist

You have the expertise. I build the marketing system that sells it.

I'm a fractional CMO and course launch strategist for expert-led businesses - the ones with real knowledge, real audiences, and real offers that still aren't selling the way they should.

14+ Years Digital Marketing | EdTech Exit (Mar 2025) | Millions in Client Revenue Influenced

Why I Do This

I've been the expert with a great offer - and I've been the marketer building it into a business.

I have 20+ years in marketing and a marketing degree, but the experience that changed everything was starting my own EdTech company, building it over 14 years, and selling it.

I've helped experts launch hundreds of courses and products - and I know that expertise alone doesn't scale. What scales is a system: the right message, the right funnel, and the right launch rhythm working together.

That's what I build with the experts I work with now.

Hi, I'm Melanie Woodward

Every engagement starts with clarity.

I look at your positioning, your current marketing ecosystem, and where people drop off - then I focus on the few changes that actually move the needle.

Clarity first. Performance second.

When marketing is clear and aligned, effort compounds and growth becomes predictable. That's the shift I help clients make.

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It's not a marketing problem. It's a systems problem.

You've built the audience, the list, the offers. But the pieces aren't connected, so attention leaks away before it becomes revenue. More tactics won't fix that. A system will.

How we'll work together

Three steps. No guesswork.

01

Book a free call

We'll look at what you're doing now, what's working, and where growth is getting stuck - no pressure, no pitch.

02

Get an honest recommendation

If I can help, I'll tell you exactly what I'd do. If I'm not the right fit, I'll tell you that too.

03

Build the system together

One connected marketing engine - positioning, funnels, and launches working together to sell your expertise.

Two ways I can help

Pick the lever your business needs

Fractional CMO

Senior marketing leadership without the full-time hire. I help you set strategy, prioritize what matters, and lead a team that executes toward revenue.

  • Marketing strategy & roadmap

  • Team and budget oversight

  • Funnels, email & paid acquisition

Let's talk about this >

Course Launch Strategy

Launches built on systems, not hope. From offer positioning to evergreen funnels, I help turn your expertise into predictable sales.

  • Offer & pricing strategy

  • Launch planning & execution

  • Evergreen funnel buildout

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Real results from real clients

Numbers, not promises

$625K

In software + course sales from a single launch campaign

4.2%

Workshop conversion with an 18% upsell rate

2X

Lead volume at the same monthly ad budget

Melanie was an exceptional partner supporting our SaaS team. She possesses a remarkable breadth of knowledge across various digital marketing strategies."

Julien, SaaS User Management

Melanie truly stands out as a leader and marketing strategist. She blends creativity with data-driven insights to create campaigns that deliver results.

Abhi, 2X Founder

"Melanie is a passionate, smart advisor whose delivers a unique personal style and commitment to her work. She has a superb ability to dissect situations and problem solve in a helpful and supportive manner."

Michael, Boutique Consulting

“We had plenty of leads and daily sales. Melanie has a strong team around her, and outperforms her peers.”

Ray, Finance Expert

40+ Years Experience

“We finally have a validated offer, real numbers, and a scalable plan. 46% email open rates and 4.2% conversion didn’t hurt either.”

James, EdTech Founder

18+ Years Experience

"Before working together, our cost per lead was more than $56, now it's just $8.50!"

Jason, MedSpa Clinic

12+ Years Experience

"Melanie and her team helped us improve our landing page copy and flow to improve CRO. She is not only an expert but also a great person to work with."

Massoud, Commercial Cleaning Business Owner

"Melanie is one of the best! She leads with her knowledge and expertise of the desired outcome. I love working with her and highly recommend!"

Marla, Therapist + Digital Course Creator

"Melanie is devoted to making your project a success. She dives deep and commits to understanding the client and your customer's POV. She goes above and beyond every time."

Erika, PR Expert

Ready to turn your expertise into a revenue engine?

Book a free call. We'll look at what's working, what's stuck, and what I'd do next. If I'm not the right fit, you'll leave with clarity anyway.