Can you successfully balance fractional work while building a sustainable business of one?

In this episode, Melisa Liberman sits down with Ran Harpaz, CEO of Lettuce, to explore the unique dynamics of running a solo consulting business while taking on fractional roles. With a background in tech and startups, Ran shares invaluable insights from his experience working both as an independent consultant and as a leader building tools to support solopreneurs.

Ran discusses how fractional consultants can build long-term business success, why flexibility is a competitive advantage, and how to shift from a freelancer mindset to that of a business owner. He also dives into how Lettuce helps consultants simplify their operations, making work-life balance easier to achieve.

In This Episode:

• How Ran’s consulting experience shaped his approach to hiring fractionals.
• Why fractional roles can be the key to long-term success in consulting.
• The importance of embracing flexibility as a solopreneur.
• How to transition your mindset from freelancer to business owner.
• Scaling your business without adding a full-time team.
• How Lettuce simplifies operations and helps solopreneurs manage their businesses more effectively.

If you’re navigating the world of fractional consulting and want to build a business that thrives in the long term, this episode is packed with actionable strategies.

Marketplaces for Fractional Talent:

• https://www.a.team/
• https://catalant.com/
• https://www.upwork.com/ 

From this episode:

• Lettuce.co
• Lettuce Tax Calculator
• Lettuce Free Business Assessment
• Power to the Solopreneur video
• Follow Lettuce on LinkedIn
• Connect with Ran on LinkedIn

Resources:

• Consulting Offer Assessment - https://consultingoffer.expert
• "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
• Full show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-186/

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