The Unconventional Path · 2026-06-04 · 42 min
In this episode of The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas, hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman dive deep into a powerful yet often overlooked strategy for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs): fractional communications. While many entrepreneurs are familiar with the concept of a fractional CFO or HR firm, the idea of a fractional Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is a game-changer for companies looking to scale efficiently and manage their reputation with precision. Our guest, Joshua Altman, shares his journey of starting and running a fractional communications business designed specifically for SMBs. For businesses that may not have the budget or the need for a full-time marketing executive, a fractional CCO provides high-level expertise to shape perception and build long-term trust with stakeholders. Joshua explains that his role goes beyond traditional branding or marketing; he takes an integrated, big-picture view of how a company’s messaging impacts its growth and stakeholder confidence.
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