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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you stop waiting for a seat at the table and start building your own? In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Gogel  - an independent creative executive based in Paris who's spent the last five-plus years working fractionally with companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, HoneyBook, and Intuit. Rachel shares the real difference between freelancing and fractional leadership, shares how she's designed her career to make room for teaching, mentoring, writing, and life in a new city, and offers practical wisdom on pricing, positioning, and why more women are choosing this path. Whether you're exploring a fractional career or just rethinking what success looks like, this one's worth your time.About Rachel GogelRachel Gogel is an independent creative executive and designer specializing in fractional creative leadership for global organizations. Named one of Creative Boom's "20 designers inspiring us in 2025" and a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, she works at the intersection of brand, culture, and technology.Topics CoveredThe difference between freelancing and fractional leadershipWhat it means to be a "devoted generalist" in creative workPricing strategies: hourly rates, retainers, day rates, and value-based pricingHow fractional work can match or exceed full-time salariesWhy diversifying your client pipeline mattersThe gender gap in creative leadership and how fractional work opens doorsAdvice for women re-entering the workforce or exploring independent careersDesigning your time and redefining success on your own termsFind RachelWebsite: rachelgogel.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelgogelMentoring: rachelgogel.com/mentoringTeaching: rachelgogel.com/teachingPress & Writing: rachelgogel.com/pressBook a session on Intro: intro.co/RachelGogelFurther ReadingRachel Gogel on the rise of fractional leadership - Creative ReviewThe Undervalued Force of Women Founders - Print Magazine20 Designers Inspiring Us in 2025 - Creative BoomConnect with Fractional FMEmail: fractional.fmHosts: Joshua Wold & Lance RobbinsSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailFrom Colombia to London to coastal Spain, Ana Bennett has reinvented herself at every stage. As co-founder of Go Bananas and fractional head of marketing for Running Remote, she's built a career around flexibility and adaptability. We discuss building community in unfamiliar places, working alongside your spouse, and why leaving your comfort zone is never as glamorous as it sounds.https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anamariabennetthttps://gobenanas.comhttps://runningremote.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailMichelle Colson shares how she moved from office work to building Remote Rebellion, a community and job fair platform connecting job seekers with remote-first companies. She talks through the real tradeoffs of remote life, especially international mobility, visas, and routine, and the entrepreneurship lessons that show up fast, including cash flow, discipline, and choosing the kind of “hard” you can live with.https://remoterebellion.comhttps://id.linkedin.com/in/remoterebellionSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lance Robbins chats with Vito Peleg, Co-Founder and CEO of Atarim. Vito shares his journey from touring Europe as a rock musician to building a platform for web design agencies.Vito discusses what shaped his entrepreneurial spirit, starting with his childhood businesses and "busking" on the streets, where he learned A/B testing in real-time. Topics include:"Forced fractional": How things outside our control push us into entrepreneurship"Busking" for business: Vito optimized his street performances to go from making $20/hr to $160/hr.Crisis to opportunity: Vito pivoted a cancelled event into the Web Agency Summit, the largest online event in the digital agency space.Breaking feast and famine cycles: Advice for freelancers and agency owners on dedicating specific days to sales.Lumpy Mail: Vito shares a direct mail tactic to grab the attention of potential clients. Links & Resources:Atarim: atarim.ioConnect with Vito: LinkedIn or Twitter/XVito's Band: The Lords of UptimeSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailPaul Millerd was kind enough to come on Fractional and share his journey and thoughts on following the pathless path. This is a concept he shared in his book (with the same name) and ties closely with the fractional life that so many of our guests and listeners have created. It was really fun having Paul on to dive into these concepts, share the pros and cons of choosing to be on a path that's not predefined, and what that means for the most important component of our lives: recapturing your time. You can learn more about Paul, and grab his books, at https://pmillerd.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week I’m joined by Beth Wanner, founder of Mother Cover.Beth shares her story of working in the world of tech as a successful VP of marketing.When she chose to start a family she faced the impossible tension so many parents face. She planned everything out, to balance career and family needs, and was navigating the quiet (and not so quiet) discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace. But, despite doing everything right, she founder herself without a job. Beth channeled her energy into making sure women and all caregivers don't face the same situation. Mother Cover helps to support parents and companies during parental leave with experienced fractionals ready to ensure that the jobs they're covering are ready for the returning parents. It's a bridge to protect careers, help people that want to start a family, and encourage better workplace practices. In our discussion Beth shared about her own journey with infertility, career challenges that she's faced, and using forces against her to fuel her vision to help others. Mother Cover is growing through word of mouth and authentic connection.Beth is seeking to build a better kind of workplace, one that protects families while strengthening companies.Visit Mother Cover's websiteConnect with Beth Wanner on LinkedInFollow Mother Cover on InstagramListen to the full version of Beth's StorySupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Fractional Podcast, host Lance Robbins welcomes guest Kate Sargent, founder of KJS Consulting and Coaching and the PlusOne Collective. They discuss the journey of transitioning from in-house roles to consulting, the importance of community and networking, and the concept of fractional work. Kate shares insights on building a business through generosity and the value of parallel pathing in career development.KJS ConsultingThe PlusOne CollectiveConnect with Kate Sargent on LinkedInSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Lance Robins meets with Darren Murph to discuss talent mobility, fractional leadership, and the shifting contract between employers and employees. Darren is an executive, consultant, and a longtime leader in organizational design. He shares his journey from corporate IPOs to independent work, why every company is now distributed, and how money and time are the two true currencies of work. They explore the risks of ignoring mental revolts, the opportunities for enterprises to tap into fractional talent, and what it means to design work that respects business goals and human needs. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Lance interviewed an amazing candidate who has to relocate for no reason other than filling a warm seat in office.Then we talked about feedback loops, and how Joshua has found new energy with readers emailing responses to his newsletter on https://joshuawold.com/. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailJoshua's started reading The Pathless Path, and it's changing how he thinks about work. He's also been vibe coding, and has been surprised at some of the results. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan Mailhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-alice-duff/Many fractional leaders feel the pull to build bigger, scale faster, and take on more — until they burn out. In this episode, we talk with Mary Alice Duff, a seasoned fractional COO who chose a different path: designing her business around the life she wants to live.She shares her journey from running a Philadelphia clothing company (and drinking the “hustle harder” Kool-Aid) to moving to France, learning the language, and creating a calm, intentional career. Along the way, she offers practical advice for fractional professionals: why you should never onboard two clients at once, how to set and hold boundaries from day one, and the importance of being specific about your services so others can help you.We also swap stories about cultural differences, negotiating better asks, and why success doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build a thriving fractional business without the frenzy, this episode is for you.Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailWe're joined in this episode by Greg Storey, of Brilliant Crank. We asked him on to talk about his article on "Open to Work" as well as discussing AI as a tool for fractionals. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Lance and Joshua looked at the state of fractional work in 2025,  discussed Greg Storey's article on the industry shifts in technology, and talked about what coaching for fractionals can look like. Links referenced:https://brilliantcrank.com/open-to-work-is-the-new-tip-of-the-sword/https://lancehrobbins.comhttps://joshuawold.comhttps://www.fractionaljobs.io/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we chatted with Bryan McDonald (OnPurposeGrowth.com, McDonaldBryan.com) to talk through clarity that leads to momentum in your work. We looked at what it means to get specific—about your ideal customer, your offers, and how you show up in sales without feeling sleezy.Bryan shares a simple but powerful principle: confidence follows clarity. The more clearly you know who you’re helping, the more grounded and natural your approach becomes. We explored questions that help uncover your ICP, how to create offers without feeling like have no other choice, and why the best sales happen when you’re not trying to sell at all.If you're trying to build something real, this episode is for you. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we're joined by Kelly Schuknecht, CEO of Two Mile High Marketing.In this episode, we sat down with Kelly and touched on what it means to be a thought leader (and how that actually plays out on platforms like LinkedIn), why showing up online matters, and when it might make sense to step into a fractional role. We also unpacked the difference between growing your salary and building real business revenue.Kelly Schuknecht on LinkedInBeyond the Bestseller podcastBeyond the Bestseller YouTubeTwo Mile High MarketingLaurel Farrer on LinkedInSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re joined by Lindsay Rios, a Fractional Revenue Leader who helps early-stage startups. Lindsay shares her journey into fractional work, the mindset that’s drives her, and her perspective on the startup world.We  discuss what it means to be a fractional leader, why some founders hesitate to hire one, and how to navigate those conversations. Lindsay also breaks down how she prices her services, including a formula that works well with clients. Topics Covered:Lindsay’s journey into fractional workThe “chip on your shoulder” that fuels herWhat’s happening in the startup world right nowDefining the role of a fractional revenue leaderMisconceptions founders have about hiring fractional talent—and how to handle themHow to structure pricing as a fractionalWhy LinkedIn is more than just a platform—it’s a business advantageConnect with Lindsay:🔗 Lindsay Rios on LinkedInCircuit!Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday, we’re joined by Mike Malloy, Founder of Malloy Industries and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, where he teaches business and entrepreneurship. Mike shares his relentlessly generous approach to business, empowering entrepreneurs to build, market, and scale their ventures.In this episode, we dive into:What it means to be relentlessly generous and why it will change your businessMike’s personal journey—through failures and successesAdvice for early-stage entrepreneurs on marketing yourself and building a sustainable businessAlong with his value of relentless generosity, Mike shares tools and templates to help fractionals with strategy, and improving decision-making.Resources & Links📌 Connect with Mike:LinkedInMalloy IndustriesEmail: [email protected]📌 Tools & Templates:Strategic Business Review AgendaJobs To Be Done <> Value Propositions WorksheetBecoming So Good They Can’t Ignore You (Free eBook)End of Week Report The Malloy Way™Meeting Agenda & Legal Contract TemplatesJoin us for a fantastic conversation on generosity, entrepreneurship, and building a business that lasts. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday, we’re joined by Michael Gold, Fractional Project Manager at Gold Project Management and founder of Fractional Hub, a new community space for fractionals. Michael shares his journey into fractional work, the importance of community, and the challenges of building a fractional career.In this episode, we cover:Why community matters for fractional professionalsDefining fractional work: "Fractionally freelance" and breaking career barriersThe Fractional Hub course and how it supports fractionalsStarting from zero: How to find your first clients on LinkedInThe oddities of LinkedIn posts and how to engageOpportunities for junior professionals in the fractional worldResources & Links📌 Connect with Michael:LinkedInGold Project ManagementFractional Hub📌 Additional Links:Charlotte Kelly’s LinkedInJoin us as we discuss the fractional space, how to build a strong professional network, and using LinkedIn to grow your business.Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis part 4 and our final installment of the Fractional People People collaboration. Today, we’re joined by Mindy Honcoop, a Fractional HR Leader and Advisor, to discuss the art of guiding organizations toward success. Mindy shares her expertise on building impactful HR strategies, pricing fractional services, and connecting company culture to revenue growth.In this episode, we cover:Why great leaders act as guides, not heroesHow to confidently price your fractional servicesReframing sales as an invitation to solve problemsThe direct link between culture and business successIf you're a fractional leader or considering the shift, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Connect with Mindy: Agile in HR | LinkedInFPP: https://www.fractionalpeoplepeople.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday, as we continue our collaboration with the Fractional People People community, we're joined by Vicki Yang. Vicki is a Fractional People Leader, and she shares her journey of working fractionally while relocating to another country. In this episode, Vicki dives into the dynamics of fractional work, the unique opportunities it presents, and the challenges that come with it.We explore:Fractionals vs. studios vs. large agencies – which model fits best?Defining and finding your ideal customer profileLeading with purpose vs. chasing revenueBusiness development strategies – leveraging your network to secure fractional workThe joys and challenges of working fractionallyTune in for a candid conversation on making fractional leadership work for you.Connect with Vicki: LinkedInLearn more about the FPP community: https://www.fractionalpeoplepeople.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we're joined by Kim Minnick, Fractional People Leader, FPP Community Lead, Founder at Code Traveler HR, and Podcast host at Journey Lines. In this episode, which is part 2 of our collaboration with the Fractional People People Community, we dove into the whims and woes of social media and how to create and post online with effectiveness toward building a brand. We also talked about building in public, the reality of failure, and finding connection when you're struggling. As a wrapup, we asked Kim to define fractional, where it's headed, how it can be used, and where it fits in the freelancer and W2 world.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-minnick/https://www.codetravellerhr.com/Journey Lines podcasthttps://www.fractionalpeoplepeople.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan Mailhttps://fractionalpeoplepeople.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellesskony/ https://organizedchaosconsulting.net/We're kicking off a 4 part collaboration with the Fractional People People community. In this part 1 we interviewed Elles Skony about the FPP community and discussed the power of community in helping grow your business and dealing with loneliness. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailUpdate: I accidentally pulled the audio from a different show. It is now properly updated with the episode from Larry Miller. Joshua and Lance had Larry on as a second time guest to talk about his recent fractional journey, and how he's combining that with his entrepreneurial dreams while also managing the logistics of life. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-miller-b086a4bb/  Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailLance and Joshua dive into the learnings they've had from the last year of Fractional as a podcast, things they've enjoyed the most, and where things are headed next. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailWe had Michelle back on the show today as a followup to last episode. We talked about how she implements stress diets in work and life, ways to deal with trauma in the workplace, and how fractionals can look at ways to move into more executive type roles. https://frameworks.marketing/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-keefer/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week we're joined by a former colleague and friend, Michelle Keefer. She's been helping to build and deliver for marketing departments as a fractional executive. We dove into the highs and lows of her work, discussed the importance of time blocking and managing multiple clients with task switching. We also talked about vacations, how to define minimum engagement periods, and the difference between freelance contracts and fractional executives.We also referenced Founder Mode, by Paul Graham.You can find her at:https://frameworks.marketing/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-keefer/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week Joshua is on vacation while Lance is joined by Shauna Moran, author of Managing Employee Burnout. Shauna is also a leadership and management training consultant and coach. We focused heavily on Shauna's area of expertise, burnout. In this episode you'll hear:Shauna's personal burnout stories (Yes, plural!)Why burnout is prevalent among fractionalsHow breathwork helps with burnout feelingsWhy taking a vacation isn't a solution to burnoutWin Bins!Learn more about Shauna:https://www.shaunamoran.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunamoran/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we're joined by Monika Avalos, a life and business coach at monikaavalos.com. We dove into a bunch of fantastic topics!Imposter syndrome and confidenceWorth versus improvementCoaching and critiqueLife coach versus therapistsScarcity versus growth mindsetMoney is a circumstanceBeing minimalistsWorking with people where things are going wellHow to deal with colleagues when offensiveHow to have the hard conversationsEvaluate everythingEdited by Caleb Johnson @ Embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we were rejoined by Taylor Crane, who was a guest on episode 50. We dove in talking about how you can learn about your impact as a fractional by understanding where your time is going.We also discussed how fractional contrast with full-time employees and how employees rarely have 40 hours to do their work. Beyond that we dove into a bunch of rapid fire topics:How to get your first client as a fractional Taylor's past six months running FractionalJobs.ioEducating founders on hiringTaking vacationsWho Fractional is not forhttps://www.fractionaljobs.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorcrane/Edited by Caleb Johnson at Embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we're joined by a special guest, Arlen Byrd. Arlen is a longtime friend and former colleague of both Lance and Joshua. We worked together at XWP and Arlen's emphasis on people first has helped have a tremendous influence on how we think. We talked about Arlen's core philosophy of people and their value in an organization. We then discussed what Arlen is up to now, helping agency founders improve their teams. We went through Arlen's journey leading to his current work, his work-life harmony with a family, why it's not good to know the journey in advance and why self-awareness is a superpower. https://www.agency.partnershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenbyrd/Edited by Caleb at embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week we were re-joined on the podcast by Julia Chesbrough, a subscription product designer.We were so excited to have her come back on and dive deeper into several topics that were near and dear to each of us. We talked about how to get started if you're completely brand new to building a fractional business, how a few LinkedIn modifications can help, the software Julia uses to run her business, how she plans out the future for her client work, and what a deep work day looks like for her. If you're interested in learning more Julia has a monthly chat with folks interested in offering subscription design. The next one is August 12 at 10am Pacific. Message her on LinkedIn for details. https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliachesbrough/https://www.juliachesbrough.com/Edited by Caleb http://www.embrin.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this fantastic episode we're joined by Caitlin Lyttle to talk about her recent journey into fractional; working with her previous full-time day job and previous connections to kickstart a fractional business. We also talked about what you need if you're going to build a fractional business (runway, a sales funnel, and more), how different industries can improve your abilities, and a rapid fire Q&A on how things are going. https://www.littleduckmarketing.comhttps://www.instagram.com/littleduckmarketing/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-lyttle/Please let us know if you have any feedback and we'll include it in the next show. [email protected] to embrin.com for the editing!Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Lance and Joshua talked about the purpose of this podcast and what we hope it's accomplishing for our listeners. We then talked about meaning, and what work looks like for what each of us do for the next decade. Finally we looked at why some fractionals succeed and where others struggle. As always feel free to send feedback to [email protected] you!Edited by Caleb @ embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Lance and Joshua talk about the importance of having time to think, AI realizations about our jobs, the importance of kindness to yourself as you develop your skills to match your taste. https://joshuawold.com/kindness-and-the-taste-gap/Edited by Caleb @ Embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week we're joined on the podcast by Julia Chesbrough, a subscription product designer. This topic was especially interesting to Joshua, a product designer as well, and we were able to dig into Julia's history to learn about the growth of her business, the design industry as a whole, and where she sees her business going in the future. We also talked about the pros and cons of a subscription based service business, and the mental health journey Julia has taken along the way. https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliachesbrough/https://www.juliachesbrough.com/Edited by Caleb http://www.embrin.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailHeather returns to share how she finds customers, what to do when the market contracts under you and how to pivot, defining your customers, and going where your customers are. https://fractionalpeoplepeople.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathercorallo/https://www.thecanoeproject.com/https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280Edited by Caleb Johnson at http://embrin.com/For questions and feedback [email protected] the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we discuss burnout and Joshua and Lance’s experience with it in the past. we talked about how to know when you’re feeling it, how to avoid it, and how to make sure you’re doing things that are meaningful and rewarding the energy you put into work. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week we met with Alan Paulin, CEO of Flint.cc. We dove into a ton of topics.We discussed Alan's journey to founding his own company, and how remote work has affected him.We also discussed working with Fractionals from a founder's perspective, how aligned incentives matter for successful projects with fractional teams, and how he plans time for deep work.Links to learn more about Alan:https://flint.cc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanpaulin/ Episode edited by Caleb @ embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailLance and Joshua shared some personal updates in a shorter episode for this week, including some recent lessons learned. This is a more relaxing episode than normal, but as always we welcome any feedback!Topics covered:* Running updates* Northern lights* A hiccup with the planned guest episode* Upcoming guests* Joshua's bumpy arm* Lance's broken windowEdited by Caleb @ Embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we're joined by Julia Arpag, CEO & Cofounder of Aligned Recruitment. We discussed her journey from employment to running her own firm. Topics include:How the market is thinking about fractional talent in today's economyExecutive awareness of fractional How fractional need to sell every day to keep their businesses going and where to find leads. Staying healthy to be in it for the long runhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag/ https://www.alignedrecruitment.com/https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299https://dianeprince.coEdited by Caleb Johnson @ http://www.embrin.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailCharleh Knighton, a fractional CMO, joins as a guest this week to talk about her journey as a fractional. Some fantastic topics discussed:- Marketing yourself as a fractional - Pacing yourself as a fractional to avoid burnout- Working as a fractional CMO and how to use systems to support her workLinks:https://kub-digital.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlehdickinsonCharleh w Friends Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwdTYWgjqjoBmUhQ4Db7xgYlqdXz_d2TwBooks referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837https://www.amazon.com/infinite-game-simon-sinek/dp/073521350x--Edited by Caleb Johnson @ embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we were joined by Heather Corallo, founder of The Canoe Project, and an executive coach and people leader. She joined us to discuss product management, reasons why people fall into fractional work (and why the fail), selling expertise and value based pricing, consultant vs fractional, customer boundaries, and how to structure your engagements as a fractional. If you've wondered about the business side of things you'll not want to miss this one!https://www.thecanoeproject.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathercorallo/https://indecollective.cohttps://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Project-Developers-Disruption-Thriving-ebook/dp/B07QT9QR41As always send questions to [email protected] Thanks to [email protected] for editing!Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailHard to believe we're 50 episodes in already! Thank you for our fantastic listeners and to all of our amazing guests. On this week's episode we dove in with Taylor Crane, of fractionaljobs.io, and talked about a number of amazing topics related to being a fractional.Being a technical versus non-technical founderFractionals in early stage versus later stage startupsTaylor's definition of fractional and the current marketMatching fractionals to companiesFractional in the world of mass layoffsHow fractional levels of the playing field with power dynamicsCompensation expectations for fractionalsLinks for Taylor that we referenced:https://www.fractionaljobs.iohttps://www.fractionaljobs.io/blog/what-is-fractional-workhttps://www.fractionaljobs.io/blog/how-much-money-can-i-make-as-a-fractional-employeehttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/taylorcrane_how-much-do-fractional-employees-make-activity-7168359685547286528-mLMc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopEpisode edited by Caleb Johnson / Embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThanks all for listening in! We've had some fantastic new listeners over the past month.In this episode we dove into a few things, with just Lance and Joshua at the wheel. We talked again about the definition of fractional, and what it means for our careers. We also addressed some listener feedback, discussed some of the challenges with tech layoffs, caught up what Glassdoor may or may not be doing, and touched on the power dynamic between people in companies. Thanks so much!This episode edited by the fantastic audio editor Caleb Johnson: http://www.embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode was a fantastic dive into Kim's advice for mid-career fractionals and fractional hopefuls. We talked about the myth of work/life balance, doubling down on your strengths, and Kim's journey into through layoffs, burnout, and starting new things. Some helpful links from the show:https://www.peakhrlearning.comhttps://icaretoomuch.substack.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/https://www.patchworkportfolio.comhttps://twitter.com/kimskitchensinkOur fantastic editor for the show is Caleb Johnson: http://embrin.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we dove into a bunch of topic with Joshua's friend and colleague, Larry Miller. We talked about having a day job versus being an entrepreneur, the differences between leaders and individual contributors, how we've worked through challenging projects together, and much more. Today we dove into a bunch of topic with Joshua's friend and colleague, Larry Miller. We talked about having a day job versus being an entrepreneur, the differences between leaders and individual contributors and their day-to-day jobs, how we've worked through challenging projects together, how being a founder helps with a fractional mindset, and much more.  Larry Miller's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-miller-b086a4bb/  Paul Graham's maker vs manager schedule: https://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.htmlNote: For this episode Lance mentioned the wrong episode number, so our fantastic audio editor Caleb Johnson re-recorded the intro. You can book his services for editing at embrin.com.https://www.instagram.com/speechcraft_audiobooksSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this fantastic episode of Fractional we were joined by Jane Davydiuk to discuss her fractional journey. Some topics we touched on:Interviewing 100 customers to find your service market fitWorking with 7 clients at onceMarketing yourself as a fractional Leaving Ukraine and setting up a new business internationallyCultural differences between the UK and UkraineYou can find Jane at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-davydiuk-operations-expert/ https://janedavydiuk.substack.com/publish/posts Links we referencedhttps://www.mindtools.com/a5ce21r/the-seven-dimensions-of-culturehttps://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison-tool https://www.aroundworld.com.ua/http://konstantin.travelSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday we were joined by Lindsay, a fantastic guest who shared her own journey as an HR Fractional leader. We dove into the tension between HR supporting people in the company and the company itself. We also discussed the fractional community she supports, parenting as a fractional, the value of risk versus reward as a fractional, and what she describes as a "Portfolio of Impact".Slack: https://fractionalpeoplepeople.com/Website: https://www.blueprinthr.co/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayharrisondagiantis/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this amazing episode we dove into a conversation with Lindsay Ruiz about her journey into fractional work, the teams she's helped, what she's learned along the way, what lights her up each day, and the difference between disagreement, and dissent or abuse. We'd love to have you listen along and welcome questions or feedback!Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us Fan MailToday was a deep dive into remote work culture and some of the areas we hope to improve. Topics:Joshua is slowing down his email intakeLet's try a 4-day workweekAre we lucky or awesome?Bad attitudes versus being willing to challengeSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/