The Fractional Edge Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of the Fractional Edge podcast! In this episode, host Carol Fraser dives deep into the world of workforce planning and the benefits of utilizing fractional executives. Joined by guests Lance Robbins, a fractional people leader, and Joshua Wold, a fractional product lead, the conversation covers their experiences and insights in the realm of fractional work. Discover h...

In this episode of the Fractional Edge podcast, host Carol Fraser and guest co-host Neel Singh dive deep into the world of workforce planning and fractional executives with special guest Kevin Robinson, founder of Creative Department. Kevin introduces his innovative platform that offers high-level creatives on a subscription basis, revolutionizing the way companies access creative talent. The conv...

Join host Carol Fraser on the Fractional Edge podcast as she delves into the world of fractional executives and workforce planning with special guest Mark Coscarello, Chief Operations and Commercial Officer. In this episode, Carol and Mark discuss the importance of finding the right talent with the right skills to gain a competitive edge in today's market. Key Topics Covered: Understanding th...

Welcome to the Fractional Edge podcast! In this episode, host Carol Fraser interviews Jess Shira, a fractional CMO with 15 years of marketing experience. Jess shares insights on her journey, the launch of her Fractional CMO School, and the exciting expansion of her agency, Navi. Jess created the Fractional CMO School to share her expertise and help other marketers transition into the fractional CM...

Host Carol Fraser and co-host Neil Singh interview Pia Thompson, a Fractional Chief General Counsel. Pia shares insights into the world of fractional executive staffing strategies and the value she brings to companies at various stages of growth. The conversation delves into the importance of having a fractional GC to streamline legal processes, reduce waste, and empower employees. Pia emphasizes...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Fractional Edge podcast! In this turbocharged episode, host Carol Fraser dives deep into the world of workforce planning with special guest Kathy Svetina, a fractional CFO. Kathy shares insights from her experience in corporate finance and explains the value of having a fractional CFO on board. Discover how fractional executives can provide a competitive edge t...

In this episode of the Fractional Edge podcast, host Carol Fraser dives deep into the world of fractional executive staffing strategies with guest Heather Boschke, a fractional CMO. Heather shares her expertise from 22 years in corporate marketing, discussing the importance of strategic and tactical marketing approaches for small businesses. The conversation covers the evolution of workforce plann...

In this episode of The Fractional Edge podcast,  host Carol Fraser interviews Neel Singh, a fractional executive specializing in marketing and operations. Neel shares his journey from freelance to fractional work, highlighting the value of fractional executives for small and medium-sized businesses. They discuss the importance of workforce planning, the impact of AI on the industry, and the need f...

🎙️Join host Carol Fraser and guest Taylor Crane, CEO of Fractional Jobs and a fractional Chief Product Officer, for an enlightening conversation, on The Fractional Edge podcast as they dive deep into the world of fractional executives and workforce planning. 📈 🔍In this episode Taylor emphasizes the importance of hiring fractional talent with prior experience and shares real-life examples of leve...

Welcome back to The Fractional Edge podcast, where we dive deep into the world of workforce planning and fractional executives. In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Mike Malloy, a seasoned expert in the field, who shared some invaluable insights that I can't wait to share with you all. This is Mike's second episode with us, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to...

 🎧 Ready to dive into the latest episode of The Fractional Edge podcast? In this episode, hosts Carol Frazier and Laurie Barlev are joined by guest Mike Malloy, the founder and CEO of Malloy Industries, a fractional executive matchmaking firm. Mike shares his journey from consulting to entrepreneurship and adjunct professorship, highlighting the importance of fractional executives in scaling busi...

🎙️Welcome to the Fractional Edge podcast! In this episode, hosts Carol Fraser and Jason Huett sit down with Paul Burani, a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer, to discuss the power of workforce planning and the impact of fractional executives on businesses. Paul shares his insights on working with mission-driven organizations, the importance of a proactive mindset in hiring fractional executives, and...

🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of The Fractional Edge podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Carol Fraser and Jason Huett dive deep into the world of workforce planning and fractional executive staffing strategies with special guest Dr. Kruti Lehenbauer! Kruti, a data and analytics expert, shares valuable insights on how data can be used to optimize workforce planning and drive business success. Fro...

🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of the Fractional Edge podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Carol Fraser and Jason Huett sit down with Dr. Kruti Lehenbauer, a fractional chief data officer, to delve into the world of data analytics and its impact on businesses of all sizes. Dr. Kruti shares her journey from academia to becoming a fractional executive, highlighting the importance of asking the right...

🎙️Carol Fraser and Jason Huett are joined by Boris Portman, the CEO of Better Engineer. They discuss the company's background and its mission to help software companies find top-quality engineers. Boris shares the story of the company's rebranding and discusses their emphasis on continuous improvement and finding engineers who have a disciplined approach to software development. 💼 Boris...

🎙️ The podcast episode features a conversation with Cameron Johnson, a CRO and founder of a sales and marketing consultancy called Revnu. Cameron shares his background in sales and marketing, as well as his transition into the field of fractional executive staffing. 💼 Cameron Johnson explains his experience in sales and working with small companies, as well as his decision to start his consultanc...

🎤 In our latest episode of the Fractional Edge podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chrisa Boyce, a seasoned fractional COO and CSO with a rich background in marketing and branding. Our conversation delved deep into the intricacies of workforce planning and the transformative role of fractional executives in today's competitive business landscape. 💼 Culture plays a significant role in or...

In this podcast episode, the hosts Carol Fraser and Jason Huett introduce their guest, Steve Tate, a fractional CMO. Steve discusses his role as a fractional CMO, which involves developing strategies and executing them to help companies overcome growth blockers. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one significant issue that hinders a company's growth and finding effective solutions fo...

In this episode of the Fractional Edge podcast, Co-hosts Carol Fraser (CEO of C4 Talent) and Jason Huett (CEO of Fifth Degree Marketing) continue the discussion with Laurie Barlev, Fractional Customer Success expert. They discuss the importance of workforce planning and how it can give businesses a competitive edge. They emphasize the need to incorporate customer success into the overall strategy...

Maggie Debner recalls how she set up a new business in Switzerland for a technology company. Starting with a team of 12 people, Maggie successfully achieved boots on the ground and operationalized the new business. Over 10 years, the organization has grown to over 150 people, showcasing the positive impact it had on its expansion. 00:01:35 HR is essential for successful M&A. 00:06:06 Global ex...

Welcome to the Fractional Edge podcast, where workforce planning and fractional executive staffing take center stage. In this episode, hosts Carol Fraser and Jason Huett are joined by Chrisa Boyce, a fractional COO, and CSO, to delve into the intricacies of organizational development and strategy implementation. Chrisa shares her journey from a marketing and branding background to her current role...

In this podcast episode, Henning Schwinum, the founder of Vendux, discusses his journey from being a potential fractional executive to starting his matchmaking service for sales leadership roles. Henning explains that Vendux is the only matchmaker in the sales leadership space with a focus on sales leadership roles. They cover a wide range of industries, with a particular emphasis on SaaS, Tech, a...

In this episode, our host Carol Fraser interviews Cosmin Gabriel, a fractional CMO, in this podcast episode. Cosmin talks about his decision to leave the corporate world and pursue a fractional lifestyle. He started his website, fractionalofficer.com, to help other professionals in similar positions make the transition. The website offers resources and a course called the fractional officer method...

Join us in this episode as we dive into fractional Operations with the CEO and Founder of Lateral Solutions. Jon dives deep into the many ways that Operations acts as the backbone for every organization. He shares his insight and experience working with dozens of companies in a variety of industries and even delves into the first steps of implementing a fractional Operations expert. He offers tang...

Carol Fraser interviews Jake, a Chief Learning Officer, who shares his 30 years of experience in training and development. Jake discusses his passion for helping others improve their skills and talks about the various aspects of his role, including onboarding programs, continuing education, and leadership development. He also mentions the impact of COVID-19 on meetings and the fluctuating nature o...