“I believe your greatest creation happens when you combine art and science.” -Steven Michael Fies

Senior marketing and technology leadership for growth-stage companies.

I operate as a fractional executive and senior advisor – helping companies grow revenue, implement AI, and streamline operations without a full-time executive hire.

Want to grow revenue and profitability? Book a free discovery call.

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Celebrating $1M+ in annual revenue for the 1st time in 2022

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Fractional Executive Services

Senior leadership and strategic direction for your marketing, technology, and operations – without the full-time salary.

  • Fractional CMO
  • Fractional CTO & AI
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Operations & Automation

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Digital Branding & Marketing

Grow online with high-converting websites, content, and advertising.

  • Web Design
  • Web Hosting
  • Digital Marketing
  • Graphic Design

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Print Branding & Marketing

Make a statement in the real world with branded merchandise and apparel.

  • Custom Logo Apparel
  • Promotional Products
  • Signs, Banners & Displays
  • Professional Printing Services
  • Custom Company Web Stores

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Featured Clients

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Partners & Affiliations

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Case Studies & Testimonials

“Our revenue grew 5X after Steve came on board.”

Tom Pivnicny, Esq., Partner at Kitay Law Offices | Client Since 2016

“An excellent partner for branded merch and apparel.”

Evan Pundyk, VP Marketing at Arrive Logistics | $1M+ in Merchandise Orders

“Steve is a branding master!”

Tammy Lally, TED.com Speaker | 2+ Million Views

“Steve’s like a Swiss Army knife for your branding needs!”

IM John Bartholomew, Chess Influencer & Co-Founder of Chessable.com

“Steven is akin to MacGyver!”

Kim Tidwell, Marketing Professional & Director of Creative Mornings

“Steve is a magician.”

Chameka Scott, Former WNBA Superstar

“I love my website! Steve did a great job.”

Lisa Smith, Owner at The Peaceful Parent & Venture Capitalist

“Steve is the reliable wizard I have been seeking.”

Cort Dial, Executive Consultant & Author

“Steve’s personality makes him a breeze.”

Katharine Callahan, Marketing Operations at Verve Mobile

“We’re very happy with our branded merchandise orders.”

Haley Jain Haggerstone, Chapter Director at The Surfrider Foundation

“I’ll never work with another designer!”

Jennifer Lawhead, Creative Writing Professional

“Steve made it look like a cakewalk.”

Chip Scholz, Owner at Scholz & Associates, Inc.

“Steve is a creative genius!”

Carla Fugit, Owner at Platinum Business Strategies

“Steve is true original.”

Justin Foster, Owner at Root & River Branding Agency

“I love working with Steve!”

Adam Wong, Former Director of Sales at TTI Success Insights

“Do yourself a favor and call Steve.”

David Pinkley, Owner at The Resume Sage | Entrepreneur for 17 Years

STAR CLIENTS

Helping 100+ clients achieve their business objectives over the past decade.

Air Duct Products

AleSmith Brewing Co.

All Campus Security

Allentoff Consulting

American Preferred Lending

Amy L. Jenkins Law Offices

Amyra Mondon

Ann Fry

Arrive Logistics

ATLUS USA

Balanced Spoons

Big Red Challenge

BM2 Freight

Bulletproof Future

Career Blindspot

Career Sage

Chameka Scott WNBA

Conley Covert

Cort Dial Consulting, LLC

Days Inn Hotels

David Pinkley

Denton Law Office

DermResearch, Inc.

ePayResources

Etch-O-Sketch

FCE Benefit Administrators

Finesse Notary

Foster Thinking

George Powell

GES Elevator

GM Elshan Moradiabadi

GuitarMadeEZ

HELM Corporate Real Estate

ICW Insurance Group

IM John Bartholomew

Jennifer Lawhead

Jeri Walker

Keller Williams Realty

Kitay Law Offices

Kitay Marketing Group

Kubota Tractor Corp.

Lennar Homes

Lewis Hyman Inc.

Lynn England

Makita Power Tools

McCarthy Holthus LLP

Michael Robert Moore

Monkey Paw Brewing

Moore Counseling

MRA Leadership

M. Welland Green

NC Woodturners

Northern Lights

Nuvasive Medical

Paper Triangles

PA Strategic Solutions

Platinum Business Strategies

Rachel An Miles

Rebecca Curry

Registered Agent Solutions, Inc.

Renaissance Homes

Resume Sage LLC

Rockstar Workforce

Ron J. West

Roy Mullin

RPM Business Advisors

Sara Canaday

Savor Meals

Scholz & Associates, Inc.

Scripps Health

Shiela Wyatt

Southern Utah Shawn

Sports Collectible Insights

Standard Pacific Homes

Surfrider Foundation

T3 Global Learning, LLC

Talent Evolution Systems

TARA Consulting Group

TB Penick & Sons

Team Scholz Properties

Teresa Adams

The Echelon Lake Austin

The Factinista

The Fertility Angel

The Ivers Group

The Money Coach

The Peaceful Parent

ThinkPlanLaunch

To The Ridgeline

Transloop Logistics

TRPD Baseball

VADEAL Print

Valley Power Systems

Verve Mobile

Vial Health Technology

Vizn Energy

Weig Chiropractic

Whittel & Melton Law

Wynne Hires

Yelp

Let’s grow your business together.

Since 2015, I’ve helped over 100 clients grow their businesses through strategic leadership, technology, and marketing. Some hire me for a single project, while others have kept me on retainer for years – one client grew from $1M to $7M in revenue during our engagement.

My approach is simple: your business is my business. Your goals are my goals. I’ve built my reputation on proven results, deep expertise, and uncompromising quality – and I bring the full stack to every engagement, from executive strategy down to hands-on implementation.

If you’re looking for a senior partner who can lead marketing, implement AI, and streamline operations – not just advise on them – schedule your free discovery call today.

Sincerely,