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From Employee to Fractional: Making the Leap with Intention

From Employee to Fractional: Making the Leap with Intention

Update: 2025-09-18
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Making the leap from a W2 job to a fractional CTO role isn’t just about swapping paychecks—it’s about redefining value, outcomes, and freedom. In this episode, Marissa Brassfield and Lior Weinstein unpack the realities of leaving traditional employment and stepping into the autonomy of fractional work. They explore the mindset shifts needed to thrive, how to build trust and relevancy in your network, and why your first 30 days can make or break your trajectory. Whether you’re weighing the leap or already navigating early contracts, this conversation delivers the clarity, tools, and frameworks to approach the transition with intention and confidence.




You’ll learn:



  • Why outcome—not effort—is the foundation of fractional success

  • How to convert your current employer into your first client

  • The role of trust, relevancy, and content in building your pipeline

  • How to frame compensation and scope to avoid hourly traps

  • The critical moves to prioritize in your first 30 days as a fractional




If you’re a Fractional CTO—or any kind of visionary leader—this conversation is a must-listen.




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From Employee to Fractional: Making the Leap with Intention

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