Fractional-as-a-Service — straight fees, one function

Senior expertise without the overhead.

One function. Fixed monthly fee. No recruiting, no benefits, no ramp-up. Pick the level that fits your scope — and scale up as you grow.

Strategic guidance
Advisory
$1,500/mo
We advise, you decide, you execute. Strategic guidance with a named senior advisor — not a consulting deck, not a rotating team. You get direct access when you need to think through a decision.
Scope is defined up front. Every Advisory engagement starts with a clear statement of what's in and what's out — so you know exactly what you're buying.
What's included
  • Up to 90 mins/mo phone or video calls
  • Quarterly in-person 1-hour check-in
  • Monthly growth-focused group mastermind
  • Named senior advisor — not a rotating team
  • Async support between sessions
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Fractional-as-a-Service
One function. Real execution.
Straight fees, no ranges. You get a fractional leader embedded in your team — managing the function, not advising on it.
Fractional
Core
$3,500 /mo
One function · up to 10 hrs/wk
Embedded part-time leadership for teams that need more than advice but aren't ready to go deep. Your named fractional in one function area.
What's included
  • Up to 10 hrs/wk in one function
  • Embedded — attends relevant meetings
  • OKR setting & weekly priority reviews
  • Vendor & team management included
  • Reporting to founder or CEO
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Most Popular
Fractional
Essential
$9,500 /mo
One function · up to 20 hrs/wk
Your fractional CMO, CFO, COO — embedded and actually executing. Half-time in one function, owning outcomes and driving results.
What's included
  • Up to 20 hrs/wk in one function
  • Full execution — not just strategy
  • Own KPIs, team management, delivery
  • Hiring support & contractor management
  • Weekly reporting to executive team
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Fractional
Embedded Partner
$15,500 /mo
One function · up to 35 hrs/wk
Near full-time functional leadership without the full-time hire. Deep embedding, full ownership — and the flexibility to stop when the job is done.
What's included
  • Up to 35 hrs/wk in one function
  • Full-depth leadership & execution
  • Build, manage, and own the function
  • Process docs, SOPs, team buildout
  • Priority response & daily availability
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Multi-function bundle
Managed Execution
Need a team across multiple functions? Managed Execution bundles fractional roles together with a team discount. The more functions you bundle, the more you save.
  • Dedicated team across multiple functions
  • Unified management & coordinated delivery
  • KPI dashboards, sprint management, SOPs
  • Priority access & rapid response across all areas
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Bundle discount math
3 fractional roles bundled
Full rate 10% off Your price /mo
5 fractional roles bundled
Full rate 15% off Your price /mo

Final price depends on tier mix and functions selected. Take the assessment and we'll scope it — no commitment required.

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We'll assess your current state, competitive position, and market — then walk you through a full analysis and your next steps. Bring your team. One session. One price. Clear direction.

$1,200
One-time · 90 minutes
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The real math

What it costs to hire in-house

Building a full internal team is a $600K–$800K annual decision. Fractional-as-a-Service gives you the same firepower at a fraction of the cost.

Full-time hire
Chief Marketing Officer
$300K+/yr
Salary, benefits, equity, recruiting fees — before you've bought a single tool or made a single hire under them.
Full-time hire
Chief Operating Officer
$200K+/yr
Ops leadership at scale carries full compensation overhead plus 6–9 months to become effective in your context.
Full-time hire
HR Director
$150K+/yr
People strategy at the director level — required once you hit 25+ employees, but rarely justified as a solo FTE before 50.
Coherence Essential — per function
$9,500/mo
One flat fee. Up to 20 hrs/wk. No recruiting fees, no benefits, no equity, no ramp-up time. Cancel or scale with 30 days notice.

The math: hiring a CMO, COO, and HR Director in-house is a $650K+ annual commitment with 9–12 months of ramp-up. Coherence's Embedded Partner tier covers the equivalent function at under $190K/year — and you can start in two weeks.

Common questions

Pricing FAQ

Engagements start with a 90-day pilot — enough time to see real results without a long-term lock-in. After that, you're on a month-to-month retainer. You can scale up, scale down, or pause with 30 days notice. No re-contracting, no new onboarding cycles.
Fractional-as-a-Service is about depth, not breadth. A fractional CMO at 20 hrs/wk is embedded in your marketing function — building the team, owning the roadmap, running the work. If you need multiple functions covered, that's Managed Execution — a bundled team with a discount. Take the free assessment and we'll scope it.
Hours per week. Core (10 hrs) is for teams that need regular embedded leadership but aren't the bottleneck. Essential (20 hrs) is for companies where the function is a real growth lever — half-time depth, full execution. Embedded Partner (35 hrs) is near full-time — you're building or transforming the function and need maximum depth without a permanent hire.
Take the free 10-minute AI assessment at /intake. It asks about your team size, the function, your current gaps, and your urgency — and produces a tier recommendation with an in-house cost comparison. Kim reviews every result and follows up personally. Or book a Clarity Lab if you want a full 90-minute working session before committing to anything.

Still figuring out the right fit? Start with the assessment.

Ten minutes with our AI produces a tier recommendation, scope of work, and in-house cost comparison. Or book a Clarity Lab for a full 90-minute strategy session.

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