Send us a text In 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 wit...
Send us a text In 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 opportu...
Send us a text In 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text Joshua'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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text https://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 ...
Send us a text We'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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text In 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text In 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 t...
Send us a text Today 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 ...
Send us a text In 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. ...
Send us a text Today, 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 entrep...
Send us a text Today, 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 i...
Send us a text This 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 servicesR...
Send us a text Today, 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 y...
Send us a text Today 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'r...
Send us a text https://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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text Update: 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text Lance 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text We 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/
Send us a text This 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 Found...