The Fractional Chief of Staff: Building Trust and Scaling Startups with Keegan Sard

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we dive into the journey of Keegan Sard, the founder of Keegan Ventures. Keegan shares his unique path from aspiring pilot and property developer to becoming a sought-after fractional Chief of Staff. He explains how he pivoted from a generalist consultant to his current role, acting as the right hand to founders of pre-series A startups and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, helping them with strategic projects, operations, and sales, primarily on a remote, international basis.Keegan outlines his transparent business model, including his quarterly billing structure and his philosophy of "opinions are free and advice is paid." He also discusses his plans for sustainable growth, the importance of trust and referrals in his marketing, and offers invaluable advice for other freelancers and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to trust your gut, know your worth, and avoid hourly billing to build a scalable and impactful business.