Fractional c-suite leadership & Strategic Expertise to Accelerate Growth and IMpact

D2 Marketing Strategies brand mark — fractional executive leadership and strategic marketing consultancy.

D2 Marketing Strategies

I’m David Dancer, I provide fractional CMO and President-level leadership to startups and mid-sized businesses, specializing in go-to-market strategy, scaling operations, and solving complex growth challenges. Whether filling a leadership gap, driving a critical initiative, or serving as a long-term strategic partner, I help unlock scalable growth and sustainable value. My fractional services span strategic marketing, product development, financial and operational strategy, go-to-market planning, customer experience, and DE&I integration. From high-growth startups to global brands, I deliver data-driven, actionable solutions that accelerate momentum, enhance performance, and build long-term business value. Explore my full suite of fractional C-suite and strategic services.

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Services

Flexible fractional and project-based engagements tailored to your business stage, goals, and operational needs

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Strategic Business Planning

Financial Oversight & Resource Management

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Go-to-Market Planning & Execution

Marketing & Customer Experience Strategy

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Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management

Operational Infrastructure & Organizational Design

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Values-Driven Strategy Integration

Interim & Fractional Leadership

Brand Positioning & Product Differentiation

Growth Acceleration & Scaling Strategy

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EXPERIENCE

A Proven Track Record of Scaling Brands, Teams, and High-Impact Organizations

I bring decades of executive leadership experience across global brands and high-growth startups—including American Express, MedMen, Teleflora, Inspire Clean Energy, Openpay, Charles Schwab, Verizon, and Visa. I partner with companies to deliver high-impact guidance across marketing, product, financial strategy, operations, and customer experience—helping teams grow with clarity, scale with discipline, and lead with purpose.

With deep expertise in brand differentiation, product innovation, regulated-market strategy, and operational excellence, I build scalable organizations and high-performing teams that deliver measurable results. My industry experience spans fintech, clean energy, cannabis, retail, DTC, wellness, financial services, and hospitality.

I also advise founders and CEOs as a strategic startup advisor, helping organizations scale with clarity and operational discipline.

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Openpay fintech logo — US go to market leadership example
American Express logo — global marketing leadership experience
MedMen cannabis brand logo — CMO leadership example
Verizon logo — national partnership and marketing experience
Charles Schwab logo — retail experience and brand strategy work
Visa logo — partnership marketing and financial services experience
Inspire Clean Energy logo — digital first clean energy subscription brand
Teleflora logo — floral ecommerce and brand storytelling leadership
The Wonderful Company logo — CPG retail and brand innovation experience