James Clanfield — Portfolio | Remote CMO · Strategist · Speaker · Coach
Australian-based · Remote · Serving clients globally

I build the
pillars for your
success online.

Remote CMOCoachSpeakerGoHighLevel SpecialistAI & Automation

Strategist, marketer and coach for solo-founders, coaches, service businesses, NDIS providers and education. I plug in as your senior marketing leader — strategy, content, ads, CRM, AI systems and the team to run it — then prove it with numbers.

Coaching · Paid Ads · GoHighLevel & CRM · AI Agents · Branding & Web · Speaking & Training · Community · Social & Content · Remote CMO · Education · Coaching · Paid Ads · GoHighLevel & CRM · AI Agents · Branding & Web · Speaking & Training · Community · Social & Content · Remote CMO · Education ·
13+
Years Experience
Global
Remote Clients
600K+
Monthly Ad Reach
325%
Top Campaign ROAS
Pillar Digital Marketing · Remote CMO

Four pillars of full-stack marketing.

Most operators do one thing. I lead across the disciplines that move a business — and build the systems that keep them running. I handle the strategy, run the team, own the outcomes.

PILLAR 01

Digital Presence & Performance

The systems that attract the right people and convert them into clients — built, managed and optimised to a measurable return.

Lead GenerationMeta & Google AdsWebsitesSEO / AEOGoHighLevel (GHL) SpecialistCRM & Automation
PILLAR 02

Social & Content Marketing

Strategy, creative and consistent publishing that builds the trust that converts — and a community that sticks around.

Social ManagementContent CreationEmailCopywritingCommunity
PILLAR 03

AI Automation & Agents

Intelligent systems and custom AI agents trained on your brand, voice and offers — scaling output without scaling headcount.

AI AgentsChatbotsCustom GPTsDone-For-You Systems
PILLAR 04

CMO-Level Leadership

Where the real leverage lives: senior strategy, expert direction and a roadmap built around your goals — not a template.

Audit & StrategyConsultingRoadmapsBranding & Design
Proprietary frameworks

Two methods. One system for growth.

A repeatable operating system for coaches and founders (PILLAR) and for education-based businesses, providers and individuals (CAMPUS).

For Coaches & Founders

The PILLAR Method

The six things a Life-First Business™ needs to run without you at the centre.

P
PositionClear enough that the right person self-identifies.
I
IdentityA brand and offer that earns trust fast.
L
Lead SystemCapture interest before it disappears.
L
LeverageAutomate admin, follow-up and onboarding.
A
AmplifyContent and ads that scale what works.
R
ResultsTrack, refine and compound the outcome.
For Schools & Education

The CAMPUS™ Method

Enrolment, brand and community built around the rhythm of a school year.

C
ClarifyPurpose, goals and community personas.
A
AlignMessaging, identity, tone and stakeholder comms.
M
MapA term-based marketing plan aligned to school rhythms.
P
ProduceBranding, templates, wireframes and design kits.
U
UtiliseTools, workflows and systems that streamline.
S
SustainTrain teams, review and secure long-term success.
Speaker · Trainer · Coach

On stage.

Keynotes and workshops on building a Life-First Business — and how to stop being a slave to the business you built. From keynote stages and universities to schools and community events.

Signature KeynoteHow to Not Be a Slave to Your BusinessBuild a business that runs without you at the centre of everything.
The Life-First Business™The six pillars every founder needs to win back their time.
Educators Make the Best EntrepreneursTurn what you already know into authority, leadership and income.
Systems Over HustleWhy clarity, structure and positioning beat grind culture.
Proof, not promises

Real campaigns. Real numbers.

A snapshot from a live client account — one month of Meta advertising for an education e-commerce brand — plus three more from across the book.

Campaign 01 · Muso Method — Meta Ads
Education e-commerce · 1-month period · Facebook & Instagram
Live account data
397,870
People Reached
600,291
Impressions
13,368
Link Clicks
$0.21
Avg Cost / Click
2.23% link CTR
Top creative CTR
16.7%
Best campaign ROAS
325%
Account avg CTR
2.23%
Cost efficiency
$0.21
Campaign 02 · Community

Success Resources

Active online community3,500+
DisciplineCommunity Mgmt
RoleHost & Manager
Campaign 03 · Trades (HK)

HK AirconPro

ChannelMeta
Service lines3
FormatCarousel + video
Campaign 04 · Coaching

Life-First Business™

Funnel angles4
Ad variations7
GoalBlueprint opt-ins
Case study · Education

Penrith Christian School

Brand identity & the CAMPUS™ Method in action

PCS had a strong learning-and-wellbeing framework but no cohesive visual identity to carry it — and no in-house branding expertise. With a January launch looming, they needed a brand that resonated with teachers, students, parents and community.

Through a full Discovery portfolio — lean canvas, demographic insights, stakeholder persona avatars and a before/after visual framework — we built a unified identity that positioned the school as a leader in educational excellence.

View the case study →
Before
No cohesive identity. Framework invisible to the community. No in-house design.
After
Unified visual identity aligned to the framework, ready for a confident launch.
Scope
Discovery, brand strategy, persona mapping, design system & rollout.
Method
CAMPUS™ — Clarify, Align, Map, Produce, Utilise, Sustain.
Trusted by

Clients across sectors & continents.

From solo-founders and coaches to NDIS providers, service businesses, schools and global events — work spanning Australia, the US, UK, SE Asia and South Africa.

Solo-Founders & Coaches

  • Step Ahead Consulting
  • Adam Steyl
  • Justin Hockey
  • Founder Freedom

NDIS / Disability

  • Ngadhi Family Services
  • Blind Inspiration
  • Life First

Education

  • Penrith Christian School
  • The Pillar Collective
  • Transformation Network
  • Kingdom Thinkers Academy

Service & Trades

  • RoofPlus
  • Surfcoast
  • HK AirconPro
  • ProClean
  • KMB Marine

Events & B2B

  • Success Resources
  • Stageo
  • CrowdCoursing
  • SoulScript
Client & Partner Logos
In their words

What people say.

James doesn't just tell you what to do. He builds it with you.

Dr Melody Garcia
Founder/CEO, SoulScript

A visionary who approaches challenges with creative solutions — with a mastery of marketing strategies and the ability to drive significant business outcomes.

Scott Weddell
CEO, The Digital Marketers · $49M in online sales

It has been a pleasure working with James. He is skilled, caring, and genuinely passionate about helping others.

Kale Kneale
CEO/Founder, Kingdom Thinkers Academy
Credentials

Qualified to lead.

A rare blend of marketing certification and senior education leadership — backed by postgraduate study and a PhD candidacy.

Meta Digital Marketing AssociateMeta · 2024
Meta Social Media Marketing ProMeta · 2024
GoHighLevel (GHL) SpecialistCRM & Automation
The Digital Marketers AcceleratorCertified 2023
PhD CandidateUniversity of Notre Dame
M.Ed (International Baccalaureate)University of Melbourne
MA (Religious Education)Excelsia College
Experienced Teacher (ISTAA)AIS NSW
Certifications & Badges
Let's build

Let's build your
growth engine.

Book a free Blueprint Call — we'll map what's working, what's missing, and the highest-leverage move for your business.

© 2026 James Clanfield · Pillar Digital Marketing · ABN 57 318 568 598
Australian-based · Remote · Serving clients globally · Coaching · Remote-CMO marketing · Education via the CAMPUS™ Method · Speaker & community leader.