Nick

Fraunfelder

CEO

Nick Fraunfelder is the CEO of Sure Oak, a leading SEO agency helping B2B and tech brands grow through search. A seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years in digital marketing, private equity, and tech, Nick combines deep operational expertise with a sharp eye for what’s next—like Generative Engine Optimization and conversational keyword strategy.

Since acquiring Sure Oak in 2023, he’s led the agency’s push into AI-driven SEO—pioneering approaches like Generative Engine Optimization and conversational keyword targeting to future-proof client performance in a rapidly evolving search landscape.

Previously, Nick held executive roles at Clockwise.MD and PurpleCloud Technologies, and co-founded Paulus Capital, which helped launch some of the Southeast’s most iconic restaurants, such as Little Rays, Superica, The Optimist, and St. Cecilia. He also worked in private equity at Quantum Energy Partners and held a leadership role at Rule 1 Ventures.

Based in Atlanta, Nick holds degrees in psychology and an MBA from USC. He hosts The Sure Oak Podcast, where he shares insights on marketing, leadership, and building businesses that last.

Nick’s work is driven by one belief: strategy only matters if it delivers results (and fun!)

26

Years of Experience

Expertise

  • Lead Generation
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Sales Management
  • Leadership
  • SEO & Strategic Planning
  • Business Strategy
  • Management Consulting

Favorite Tools

  • Chrome
  • Gemini
  • Canva
  • Riverside

Latest Content from Nick

CMOs: Ask These Questions Before You Invest in AI Visibility

CMOs: Ask These Questions Before You Invest in AI Visibility

This guide covers the key AI visibility questions CMOs should ask to understand how their brand appears in AI search.
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Enterprise CMOs: Fix Your Dashboard Before AI Decides Your Deal

Enterprise buyers now rely on AI tools to research and shortlist vendors before contacting sales. Learn how to rebuild your CMO dashboard around AI visibility, ...
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Sure Oak Podcast

Evolution of SEO to AI SEO with Jeff Tucker of SoFi | Ep. 27

Nick Fraunfelder interviews Jeff Tucker, Senior Director of SEO at SoFi, where he shares his unique journey from studying psychology to leading SEO and earned ...
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podcast episode 26 Content that even a robot could love

Content Even a Robot Can Love….AI Overviews | Ep. 26

In this conversation, Nick and interviews Nicole MacLean of Composely to discuss the evolving landscape of content marketing, particularly in relation to AI and SEO. ...
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Podcast Episode 25 Searchless Marketing for Patient Acquisition

Searchless Marketing for Patient Acquisition | Ep. 25

Host Nick Fraunfelder of Sure Oak sits with Seth Turnoff, founder of Custom Medical Marketing, to discuss the challenges and strategies in healthcare marketing. He ...
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Podcast episode 24: Tips on Local SEO from a Dental Marketing Legend

Tips on Local SEO from a Dental Marketing Legend – Ep. 24

In this conversation, Nick Fraunfelder of Sure Oak sits with Cody Prentice, founder of Elevate DDS, shares his journey from Chicago to Whitefish, Montana, and ...
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