Meet Erik Harbison

Specializations

Fractional CMO services
Marketing operations setup for startups
Marketing hiring and talent development
Transitioning marketing professionals into leadership roles

Erik is a seasoned marketing professional, educator, and career coach with over 25 years of experience supporting executives, CEOs, and founders in fast-paced, innovative environments.

His entrepreneurial spirit and marketing expertise have enabled him to drive remarkable results for startups and established companies alike. As a co-founder of TheMarketingHelp.co and a lead career coach at Acadium.com, Erik has honed his ability to mentor, advise and develop marketing talent, while also delivering impactful growth strategies.

Erik's entrepreneurial spirit, combined with his extensive experience in marketing (SaaS, eCommerce, EdTech) and education (Instructor and Career Coach), makes him a valuable asset for startup leaders looking to grow their marketing efforts and develop talent. His track record of driving revenue growth, improving educational outcomes, and building communities demonstrates his ability to deliver results in fast-paced, innovative environments.

Key Offers:

Unicorn Leadership
Executive Coaching
Workshop Facilitation

Career Highlights:

Creating a marketing career accelerator membership program (Acadium Plus) that achieved 12x top-line revenue growth in just over 30 months, and exceeded member NPS goals by 12% over a three year period.
Created TheMarketingHelp.co to advise and coach marketing professionals (from manager to founders)
Started a boutique performance ad agency and sold it to a web design company at 12x multiple in just 14 months.

Hobbies and interests:

In his spare time, Erik balances time between his two busy teenagers playing soccer as much as possible. He always finds time to unwind with his vinyl LP collection and a celebratory bourbon with friends. Erik is also an avid traveler, always eager to explore new destinations. In the kitchen, he shines, whipping up family recipes, his specialties, and dishes inspired by cooking shows, making every meal a delightful experience.