Posts tagged fractional
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 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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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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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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The Right Time to Start a Partnership Program – And How a Fractional Leader Can Accelerate Readiness

Partnerships are often seen as a magic bullet for growth. The thinking goes: bring in a partnership leader, sign a few big deals, and watch revenue climb. But as many startups have learned the hard way, timing is everything and getting it wrong can cost more than you think.

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The Rise of the Blended Workforce: Why Fractional Executives Are at the Center of Change

A blended workforce combines full-time employees with a mix of gig workers, freelancers, fractional leaders, and even artificial intelligence. It is a model defined less by rigid job titles and more by outcomes, agility, and access to the right expertise at the right time.

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Nobody Is Born a Fractional Executive

No executive is born to be a Fractional. They become them - usually because they’re exceptional subject‑matter experts with deep domain credibility. Being a fractional executive, though, doesn’t mean you already know how to build and run a sustainable business around yourself.

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Hanging Out Your Shingle: A Rite of Passage for Fractional Executives

In the world of independent professionals and fractional executives, one phrase echoes with both tradition and boldness: “I’ve decided to hang out my shingle.” It’s a declaration of independence, a signal to the market, and a commitment to charting one’s own course.

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When Is a Fractional Executive the Right Fit?

The rise of fractional executives—seasoned C-suite leaders working part-time across multiple organizations—offers a compelling strategy alternative for companies navigating growth, transition, or strategic shifts. While this model brings agility and expertise, it isn't a universal solution.

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