
Rise Business Ventures
YOUR ON-DEMAND CMO & GROWTH EXECUTIVE
For Brands At The Intersection Of Technology, Media & Entertainment.​​
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About Me
Brad Schlachter
Founder & Fractional CMO
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I’m a full-funnel growth marketer and fractional CMO who helps companies scale smarter, convert better, and retain longer. My expertise lies in connecting acquisition, analytics, and retention to transform insights into high-performing strategies. By blending data-driven performance marketing with compelling brand storytelling, I build repeatable systems that deliver measurable growth.
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Proven Results
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At Slate Digital, drove 104% YoY user growth while reducing churn by 40%.
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At MotorTrend+, scaled paying subscribers, leading to a successful exit to Discovery Communications.
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At Simpler Media Group, led initiatives that generated 75% YoY revenue growth and earned an Inc. 5000 award.
I’ve also partnered with global leaders like Disney, Microsoft, Hallmark, Sega, Intel, and Qualcomm, as well as high-growth SaaS, streaming, and AI startups.
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What I Do Best
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Growth & Revenue Acceleration – Scale acquisition and conversion while improving retention and LTV.
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Performance Marketing & Demand Gen – Full-funnel growth via paid media, SEO, content, and lifecycle marketing.
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Churn Mitigation – Build retention strategies that keep customers engaged.
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Go-To-Market Strategy – Launch and position products with clarity and customer insight.
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Team Leadership – Align marketing, product, and revenue teams around growth.
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Recognition
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Featured in Marquis Who’s Who for expertise in scaling businesses.
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Led growth at Simpler Media Group, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 and recognition among the Bay Area’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.
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Let’s Connect
If you're looking for a growth-focused marketing leader to accelerate acquisition, reduce churn, and sharpen full-funnel strategy, let’s talk.





We provide the strategy and execution to achieve your growth and innovation goals. From early-stage startups to large companies, we innovate and scale new businesses and initiatives.
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Our areas of expertise include:
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CMO services
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Generative AI
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Go-To-Market Strategies
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Performance Marketing
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Brand Positioning
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Content Marketing
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SEO & ASO
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Customer Experience
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Conversion Rate Optimization