Growth feels exciting in fashion. Bold ideas bubble. Energy flows. Markets tempt you with open doors. Yet scaling a fashion brand hits tough edgesfa ...
Howard Tillerman
Howard Tillerman
Expertise
Marketing strategy, Business strategy, Branding
Currently
Chief Marketing Officer
Education
Master of Business (MBA) specializing in marketing, Stanford University Master of Science in Marketing, HEC
Howard Tillerman is the Chief Marketing Officer for Step By Step Business and an award-winning marketing professional.
Education
Howard attended Stanford University where he also earned his Master of Business (MBA) specializing in marketing. During his undergraduate years, he also studied abroad at Columbia in Paris.
Experience
Howard is a marketing and strategy specialist that has created and accelerated marketing strategies and brand awareness for companies around the globe. Since his years at Stanford, he has acquired vast experience in marketing, branding, strategic planning, and innovation for several national and international companies, including a stint as a CMO of an IT company in Paris, where his fluent French was invaluable.
Howard was the VP, Product Sales & Strategy at Seeking Alpha, overseeing the custom solutions team. He started his career at Lowe & Partner/SMS developing and producing digital projects for Smirnoff and Mercedes, where he also won a STEVIE award for marketing campaign of the year.
Howard also oversaw the direct marketing for Investopedia’s Academy ecommerce products and was a strategic advisor to Dotdash. Prior to Dotdash, he led consumer growth and engagement programs at such online companies as Weebly (acquired by Square), Spafinder, and LegalZoom, among others.
In his current role at Step By Step Business, a company focused on helping aspiring entrepreneurs, he has been entrusted with building a strategy to grow awareness of the vast entrepreneurial opportunities that exist and how to capitalize on those opportunities. He is focused on the company’s long-term goal, which is to inspire the creation of thousands of new businesses. He manages the strategies for driving audience growth and development for the brands’ newsletters, social media, and podcast programs.
Recent articles
Scaling a Fashion Business With Technology and Process Integration
Howard Tillerman
Published on November 11, 2025
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5 Retail Startup Tips to Help Your Store Succeed Long-Term
Howard Tillerman
Published on November 11, 2025
Retail can often be one of the most profitable industries to enter, but it’s also one of the most competitive. You’ll need to know what you’re ...
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MIT 45 Boost Review: Durity Distribution Explains The Highlights
Howard Tillerman
Published on November 7, 2025
When it comes to kratom shots, few names resonate as strongly in the retail market as MIT 45 Boost. Known for its signature blend, smooth texture,an ...
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Can Taking Online Courses Help Your Startup Journey?
Howard Tillerman
Published on November 6, 2025
Launching a startup is a chance to do things on your own terms. You don’t need to meet the qualification requirements of an employer. So whybother ...
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Mitra9 Makes Selling Non Alcoholic Beverages Profitable & Easy
Howard Tillerman
Published on October 24, 2025
In today’s ever-evolving beverage industry, one brand is redefining how retailers and consumers view non-alcoholic drinks — Mitra9. As morepeopl ...
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How to Safeguard Your Business Against Unseen Product-Risk Traps
Howard Tillerman
Published on October 23, 2025
Running a business today demands more than selling quality products. You must manage suppliers, meet customer expectations, and comply withever-chan ...
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Why You Need Shopify Store Setup Services in 2025
Howard Tillerman
Published on October 7, 2025
In the rapidly evolving world of eCommerce, having a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. As businesses strive tocapture ...
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What Is Food Delivery Software?
Howard Tillerman
Published on September 25, 2025
The modern restaurant is a juggling act where orders come in via phones, websites, kiosks, and a half dozen third-party apps and drivers, andkitchen ...
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Subscription Models for SMBs: How Business Advisory Helps Build Predictable Revenue Online
Howard Tillerman
Published on September 12, 2025
Why Predictability Matters forSMBs For small and medium-sized businesses, growth often comes with uncertainty. Revenue can spike one month anddi ...
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