“I enjoyed working with Melissa for the 8 years she was our CMO (until the company was acquired). She provided sound and executable strategy while at the same time providing an achievable vision for the brand.”

“For over 25 years, I have recruited candidates from Harvard and Wharton, coming into contact with hundreds of very talented people. Based on my personal experiences, I would put Peak Road’s founder, Melissa Fisher, at the top of all those with whom I was involved. She is extremely intelligent, has an exemplary work ethic, and has outstanding leadership skills that would benefit any company.”

“In the first 30 days, we closed a distribution deal with Gannett/USA Today (the first-ever gaming content on their channel), scored our first major sponsor, and upgraded all our brand, promotional, and sales assets. They helped us accomplish more in a month than we’ve done in a year going it alone. If you’re thinking about whether you should work with them? Do it; you won’t be disappointed. Their advice has been spot-on, and hands-on help has consistently delivered results.”

“The bandwidth of experience of our Peak Road Partner has in all facets of business is quite remarkable. She can span the industrial sector as well as marketing while commanding the P/L and balance sheet. She does it with confidence and determination. When I need to calibrate my views in a certain area, Melissa is one resource that I know will give me a different and new perspective. She brings knowledge, balance, optimism and persistence to any situation.”

“Well known for leadership abilities, extensive experience and business knowledge. I have personally enjoyed coaching, advice, and consultation, as they have helped me steer my company in a positive direction. I recommend Melissa and Peak Road Partners without reservation.”

“The guidance we received was invaluable. Peak Road Partners truly helped us unlock potential we didn’t know we had. We expanded and successfully exited in significantly less time than I ever dreamed possible —at a 10x multiple!”

“Peak Road Partners didn’t just tell us what to do, they rolled up their sleeves and made it happen. The impact on our expansion was immediate and significant, securing an elusive deal with Amazon Prime Video, Freevee, and Fire TV in their first 90 days.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with our Peak Road executive for over 5 years. An exceptional leader with a proven ability to use critical thinking to gain influence and confidence of others and to help execute business strategies. They were a skillful negotiator and business strategist who understands how to expand a suite of solution offerings to better address consumer demands. They were not only my boss, but my mentor. I will miss their courage to challenge the status quo, creativity and sense of humor! ”

“Melissa Fisher is a maverick. We have benefitted greatly from her business coaching over the last 7 years. She has been instrumental in guiding us through significant growth periods, consistently delivering outlier results with her marketing expertise. Melissa is an indispensable asset to any organization seeking growth guidance.”

“Creative solutions matched with a premium understanding of measurement and analytics, Our Peak Road Partner executive can solve the most complex problems while providing long-lasting solutions that helps businesses thrive intro the future. I have learned immensely.”

“The marketing team that Peak Road recruited and led did more than drive consumer awareness and build the brand, they made Valpak the easiest-to-sell b2b advertising product I have ever worked with.”

“Passion comes through in everything they do, inspiring organizations and people to continually outperform expectations.”

“I strongly recommend to anyone who feels a need for a very capable business leader or business advisor to engage Melissa. In the 8 years that I have had the pleasure of knowing Melissa, I have found her to be a  strong strategic discussion partner and a trusted advisor given her breadth & depth of experience as CEO of a $300MM private company.”

“4 years ago and my first impression was she has one of the most brilliant minds. 4 years later, she continues to amaze me with her creative, strategic vision.  She strived to empower her team to make decisions while always being available to brainstorm. She helped us to think differently and challenged us to be better leaders.”

“Our Peak Road Partner holds a rarity to be able to blend together strategic vision, effective communication, and an ability to inspire and motivate teams. During our time together (6 years), I observed firsthand their capacity to navigate complex challenges with poise and determination, consistently delivering results that exceeded expectations.”

“Our fractional CMO from Peak Road thrives on bringing out the best in individuals and teams. Her astute insights, wide-ranging knowledge of marketing and sales, and her true heart for people propelled our team into new and exciting ways of thinking and doing. In just a year’s time she identified strengths and weaknesses in our organization and provided a roadmap to institutional health and growth and kept our enrolment steady in a market during drastic declines.”

“Peak Road executive strong leadership delivered organizational alignment and support for perfect supply chain execution to a complex network of approximately 27,000 retail locations as COO. Their strategic vision as CEO created unique consumer items that increased income for national retail partners and the company. Our Peak Road executive’s solution-focused leadership style respected others’ efforts, which helped build client relationships. Our Peak Road boss was a mentor and a pleasure to work for.”

Our Peak Road executive was a brilliant marketer who saw the relationship between marketing and sales as an opportunity to align and grow the firm. (Unlike many marketers who avoid the field or have hostile ties.) Marketers must get creative to engage with customers and differentiate their products and services in today’s hyper-commoditized market. Our Peak Road exec was bold in finding new ideas, pushing them in an organization, rallying stakeholders, making a business case, and executing. The last point being the biggest. They get the job done! ”

“For six years working with our Peak Road exec, and part of the team, I was directly involved in development of marketing plans, rebranding products and developing multi-million-dollar promotional plans and partnerships. Our Peak Road CMO direction is textbook accurate and street smart applicable. Their management style is one of mentoring staff, enabling them to make decisions while holding them accountable, with an open door and always listening to ideas and concerns equally.”

“Our Peak Road executive has demonstrated excellent leadership skills in the midst of a very challenging business environment at EP. She has managed to make the critical and tough decisions needed to affect growth and change, while still treating employees with a level of grace and kindness you rarely see in the senior ranks of Corporate America these days. ”

“Our company had complex eco-systems, and our Peak Road executive leveraged their intellect, experience and skills to develop business models, new products and operational strategies to maximize the impact of our unique competitive advantages. They also has the rare instinct for unlocking the passion and potential of her team, in order to drive exceptional results. ”

“Melissa’s a talented and brilliant CEO. Great collaborator and intellectual powerhouse. Known for her diverse skills, she is a collaborative leader who prioritizes people’s needs, drives change, and is proficient in traditional business, marketing, and sales, as well as digital, mobile, and new media. Melissa thinks differently than others.

Anyone who works with Melissa can expect strategic thinking, creativity, and exceptional leadership!”

“I’ve found our Peak Road executive to be as a great visionary, great mentor, incredibly smart and a very genuine person. You can be really open and honest with them no matter what the situation may be and they even encourages people to be like that. We’re lucky to work with them.”

“I grew more and learned more working with Melissa than at any point in my career. If you have the opportunity to work with/for Melissa, you should take it.”

“The Peak Road executive was pragmatic approach on everything from strategic planning to program management to staff development was very well received and conducive to driving success within the business. Personally, they served as an extremely valued mentor/partner who helped me better understand my strengths and identify opportunities for career growth. ”

“My mentor’s strategic insight remains instrumental in my professional development and aids in leveraging the skills and experience I possess as a next-level consultant! They not only provided solid advice but a marketing roadmap that aligned with my vision. My mentor from Peak Road is a trusted advisor! I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who requires next level assistance in their business endeavors!”

“I wasn’t sure how best to navigate the transition from higher education to a career that would put my B.A. in Studio Art to good use. With my mentor, I was able to map out actionable steps toward several potential career paths, and I’m thrilled to report that I recently landed a design role with my dream employer, Penguin Random House! ”

“My mentor saw something in me, and in doing so, provided me with an opportunity to move into the Engineering. I took the opportunity, and I have never looked backwards since! I worked with my mentor for about five years, and in that time, they have assisted in elevating my career to a level I never would have imagined today. ”

“The Peak Road executive we worked with was instrumental in my career development. They consistently brings out the best in our team, enables and equips them with exactly what they need, and could not have been a better leader. ”

“The best mentor that I’ve had so far hands down. She has been able to relate to me in the business world and has been dedicated to ensuring my success. Thanks to their counsel, insights, and hands-on help, I have been able to learn about myself professionally and focus on areas of opportunity to develop myself and advance my career. If you want to work with someone with both integrity and keen business insights, look no further.”

“Melissa is able to combine her marketing genius with a distinct focus on the bottom line and creating shareholder value. As CEO of Entertainment Promotions, Melissa was able to significantly improve not only the bottom line but also product identity, customer focus, and employee morale. ”

“Melissa is the one of the smartest and most strategic leaders I have worked with in over 25 years. Her ability to understand complex business issues, and then quickly analyze how best to handle to the benefit of her team, is unmatched. I learned more about Marketing from Melissa than from any leader in all my years in business – she has such amazing domain expertise and experience. Most importantly – Melissa truly cares.”

“Visionary. Mentor. Caring Leader. These are some of Melissa’s traits, which is why I was honored to join her teams at two firms. She made Cox Target Media’s marketing team world-class. As COO and CEO of Entertainment Promotions, her strategic vision inspired the company. Melissa’s enthusiasm for empowering her team to thrive drives her ability to inspire others.”

“Melissa is more than a CEO or CMO, she is an industry expert and pioneer.”