Posts in Fractional Sales Leader
Non-Compete Clauses and Fractional Executives - Where Protection Ends and Overreach Begins

Non-competes in 1099 contracts are not inherently unreasonable—but they are frequently misapplied. Companies that balance protection with practicality, and executives who engage thoughtfully rather than reflexively resisting, are far more likely to build durable, trust-based partnerships.

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When the Best Salesperson Becomes the Bottleneck

Because the solution might not be another marketing campaign or quota push. It might be time to introduce experienced leadership—fractionally or otherwise—to build the structure your best people deserve.

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The Hidden Joy of Meeting Founders in the Niches

There is a daily front-row seat to the extraordinary creativity of entrepreneurs. Every day, I meet founders who didn’t just see a gap in a market—they saw a market where others saw nothing at all.

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The Crossroads Story: When Founder-Led Sales Hits Its Limit

That milestone feels like proof that everything works: the product resonates, customers are buying, and growth seems inevitable. Yet for many founders, it’s exactly when sales momentum stalls.

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The Art and Science of Matching Fractional Executives with CEOs

What began as a niche solution—one executive helping a founder “on the side”—has matured into a vibrant marketplace. Yet, with growth comes competition, confusion, and hiring mistakes that can derail results before they begin.

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Why We Chose to Help Our Competitors—and Why It’s Driving Growth

They simply don’t realize this model exists. That’s not a sales problem. It’s an awareness problem. And no single company can solve it alone.

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Fractional Executive Adoption: Separating Hype from Reality

Fractional executives—leaders who provide fractional or interim C-suite expertise—are seeing rapid adoption. What’s missing is a credible, citable forecast that matches the reality of how quickly and broadly the model is spreading.

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From Fractional to Foundational: When Fractional Leadership Transitions to Full-Time

Fractional leadership is rarely meant to be permanent. At a certain stage, businesses outgrow the fractional model. The challenge for CEOs and founders is recognizing when that moment has arrived—and managing the transition smoothly so progress doesn’t stall.

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The Hidden Costs of Relying on Star Sellers—How to Build a Balanced, Scalable Sales Team

In many small and mid-sized businesses, a handful of salespeople consistently outperform the rest. These “star sellers” close the big deals, keep the lights on, and often hold an outsized share of customer relationships.

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Defining Excellence in Executive Search: What Matters Most in Hiring for Fractional Sales Leadership

The best executive search firms for sales roles offer far more than a database of resumes. They act as strategic partners—helping organizations scope the assignment, and then rapidly identify, assess, and onboard leaders who can drive sales performance, transform go-to-market strategies, and align with culture.

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