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The Window of Opportunity in Fractional Executive Placement

Understanding this window is critical for the business in order to optimize the value of a fractional executive. And equally critical for the Executive themselves to understand and target their Ideal Client Profile.

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The Growing Phenomenon of Fractional Executives: By the Numbers

As of today, LinkedIn identifies 78,000 professionals in North America as “fractional.” I am adding further executives into the fold that take on fractional roles, though use the label “consultant,” “advisor,” “interim,” or “virtual” on LinkedIn.

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Fractional VP of Sales Leadership Drives Manufacturing Success

Manufacturing companies often struggle with sales leadership, leading to stagnant growth and missed revenue opportunities. As CEO, your goal is to grow your business by implementing a robust sales plan and enhancing your sales team management and processes to empower your team to sell more effectively.

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Fractional CSO vs. Sales Consultant

Many organizations turn to outsourced sales expertise. Two popular options are the Fractional Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and the Sales Consultant. While both can deliver immense value, they serve distinctly different roles.

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How to Stifle Creativity and Dynamism in Your Organization

The Corporate Soldier is someone who knows all the rules and regulations governing their organization. They are well-versed in the written and unwritten “dos and don’ts” of the workplace. They follow every rule to the letter and use these rules as the basis for all their actions.

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Stop Losing Sales Leaders in 2025: How Manufacturing SMBs Are Winning the Talent War Without Breaking the Bank

As manufacturing gears up for 2025, business owners like you face a critical decision point. While your production lines might be ready to meet demand, there's a more pressing question keeping you up at night: Who among your sales representatives will lead your sales team through this crucial growth period?

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Five Tips for Working with a Fractional Sales Leader: What to Expect From Me

As an experienced fractional sales leader, I understand that startups need swift, effective strategies to accelerate sales growth without a full-time commitment.

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Approaching the First 60 days in a New Role as a Seasoned Fractional Sales Leader vs a Full Time Sales Leader

In the first 60 days of a new role, a seasoned fractional sales leader and a full-time sales leader approach the role with distinct objectives and timeframes, each adapting their strategies to achieve success based on their unique role.

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Fractional CSO: “Best of the Best” or the Perfect Match?

I was recently asked if I would provide the “best of the best.” To me, this label of absoluteness is ridiculous, and in the context of finding the right Fractional CSO for an individual business it makes no sense.

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A Business Owner's Perspective on Bringing on a Fractional Head of Sales

As a business owner, one of the things I've learned is how to leverage limited resources for maximum impact. This is especially true when it comes to investing in scaling my sales function.

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