March Newsletter
?James Sackey
Fractional CMO | Marketing Middle-Market Firms | M&A | Private Equity | Building Strategic Relationships with Stakeholders | Certified Capital Raiser
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At A Glance
RECAP: DFW Growth Summit
This full-day summit took place at Toyota North America’s headquarters in Plano, TX and brought together more than 100 top business professionals, thought leaders, and innovators from across the region for an incredibly engaging and impactful experience.
The 2025 Growth Summit featured multiple panel discussions led by a star-studded list of 19 leading experts from the DFW area and explored key technologies driving Digital Transformation, developing policies that will support innovation across the Texas economy, and insights around what's truly driving business in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Attendees got to connect with peers during dedicated networking sessions and exclusive VIP experiences, designed to foster new business relationships and partnerships that leverage these cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead in an evolving marketplace.
Featured Video: How I Landed 17 Clients in My First Year (How You Can Too)
In 2024, I operated under my brand name for the first full year—and I pulled in 17 clients.
What’s even more interesting?
1/3 of them came from a single organization. So, how did I do it? Strategic marketing. And more importantly, collaborative relationships—not just connections, but real partnerships that drive results.
?? What works best?
?? Live & digital events – Lunches, mixers, panels, summits, and webinars
?? Building credibility – Speaking engagements, thought leadership, and interviews
?? Strategic collaborations – Partnering with key organizations to expand reach
Article: How AI Is Transforming Business Operations
AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it is actively reshaping industries by driving operational efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and streamlining processes.
From predictive maintenance in supply chains to AI-powered customer experiences, businesses are integrating AI into their operations to stay competitive.
Slide Deck: DFW Growth Summit Case Study
This presentation shows you how to strategically market your brand using an event, regardless of firm size.
Learn how we more than doubled web traffic, built organic buzz, and leveraged several communities to promote the Summit - without it costing anything.
Take a look!
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I'm a fractional CMO specializing in strategic relationships, positioning, content, and retention. I serve companies that do $5M+ in annual revenues and have had a material change in their business such as new leadership, reorganization, new product/service, or a capital event like an acquisition or investment. See more here