The Philosophy

A History of Growth Architecture

Growth isn't accidental. Over three decades of consulting, advising, and leading marketing teams, I've learned that sustainable revenue is rarely the result of a single campaign or a lucky break. It is the product of architecture, a deliberate, engineered system where marketing, sales, and customer success operate as a unified engine.

I built my first website in 1992, before most businesses had ever heard the term "World Wide Web." By 2004, I had orchestrated one of the first online marketing campaigns to generate over $1 million in a single day. That wasn't luck. It was positioning, strategy, and a system designed to convert at scale.

My approach as a fractional executive is rooted in that same philosophy. I don't just "do marketing" or "fix sales." I dismantle the silos that separate them. I look at a firm's entire revenue ecosystem, identify the friction points, and rebuild the infrastructure to support scale both predictably and sustainably.

Michel Fortin mapping out revenue strategy on a whiteboard

Delivering a guest lecture to a Ottawa University class (2020).

"Most companies don't have a demand or revenue problem. They have a system problem. You can't pour more water into a leaky bucket and expect it to fill up."

Having worked across 200+ industries, from early-stage SaaS startups to established expert-led firms, I've seen the same patterns repeat. Founders often mistake activity for progress. They chase the latest tactics (AI automation, viral content, paid acquisition) without first securing the foundation.

My role is to bring the "Boardroom" discipline to the "Builder" energy. I bridge the gap between visionary product development and market reality. By leveraging data-driven insights and AI-amplified strategies, I help leadership teams make decisions that aren't just bold, but calculated and profitable.

Michel Fortin speaking at a conference

The Human Element

Technology scales, but humans connect. Even in a B2B SaaS environment, the decision to buy is emotional, justified by logic. My strategies always prioritize the human element: building trust, establishing authority, and creating genuine value before asking for the sale.

As the author of Power Positioning, I've spent decades studying how the right positioning strategy makes you the 'first in mind,' not just the loudest, in any market. That same philosophy drives how I work as a fractional executive.

Whether I'm advising a leadership team, presenting to a room of consultants, or building a growth roadmap for a multinational brand, the starting point is always the same: understand the people you're trying to reach and earn their trust before asking for anything.

Ready to stop guessing and start engineering your growth?

A Legacy of Revenue Growth

From pioneering direct response to leading AI-driven revenue operations, my career has been defined by one metric: results.

2016 – PRESENT
Fractional Executive
Michel Fortin Consulting

Leading revenue architecture and AI-amplified growth strategies for expert-led firms and brands.

Over $1B Career Revenue
2016 – 2024
Revenue Architect
Various Agencies & Partners

Served as director and VP for SaaS companies and agencies, fixing broken funnels and scaling ARR.

Scaled 5+ Platforms
2012 – 2016
Strategic Advisor
Independent Consultant

Consulted for high-growth firms and entrepreneurs on direct response and conversion optimization.

200+ Industries Served
1992 – 2012
Agency Founder
The Success Doctor, Inc.

Pioneered early SEO, marketing, and copywriting methodologies that became industry standards.

Industry Pioneer

The Three Pillars of Growth

Sustainable scaling requires more than just tactics. It demands a holistic approach where leadership directs, architecture supports, and technology accelerates.

01

Leadership

Strategic VisionSenior fractional CxO guidance that aligns teams, defines direction, and instills confidence. We move beyond management to true executive leadership.

02

Architecture

Revenue SystemsBuilding scalable, predictable engines. We fix broken marketing funnels and design robust revenue architectures that withstand market shifts.

03

Technology

AI-AmplifiedLeveraging cutting-edge AI and automation to amplify human expertise. Modern tools for exponential growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Proven Track Record

Results That Scale

From fixing broken revenue engines to orchestrating billion-dollar growth strategies. Here is the impact of data-driven leadership.

SaaSGrowth

924%

YoY Growth

Fractional CMO

Scaled visibility for a premier B2B education brand through aggressive AI-amplified organic and paid acquisition strategies.
PioneerArchitecture

$1B+

Career Revenue

Strategic Executive

Generated over $1 billion in revenue across 200+ industries through optimized marketing and revenue architecture.
ConversionAutomation

197%

CONVERSION JUMP

Funnel Architect

Diagnosed and fixed broken conversion paths, resulting in a 3x lift in bookings and ARR, and a 75% reduction in churn.
LeadsAI

233%

NEW BUSINESS

Demand Generator

Repositioned product offerings of a professional services firm and rebuilding the marketing department from the ground up.
ROIAuthority

859%

TRAFFIC INCREASE

Growth Mastermind

Revamped the entire content funnel, brand authority, and marketing automation for a mid-market firm, tripling return.
BrandingVisibility

4,920%

MARKET VISIBILITY

Brand Strategist

Repositioned a legacy brand to become the top-searched solution in their niche, going from 640K to 7.2M impressions.