This is an audio recording of a recent Happy Hour and Learn Session for members of the Escapee Collective community. Jake Stahl shares his advice, perspective and best practices for thriving as a fractional leader.

Jake Stall discusses the concept of fractional work and shares his experience in the field. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and networking in order to succeed as a fractional professional. Jake also provides insights on pricing strategies and how to ask for referrals. He promotes the upcoming Frac 2024 conference as a valuable opportunity for learning and networking in the fractional industry.

Guest Links:

Jake Stahl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/ 

Frak2024: https://fractionalconference.com/ 

Takeaways

• Fractional work involves providing a certain amount of time and expertise to a company in return for high-level guidance and leadership.
• Building strong relationships and networking are crucial for success in the fractional industry.
• Pricing strategies should focus on the value provided rather than competing on price.
• Asking for referrals is an effective way to generate new business in the fractional field.
• The Frac 2024 conference is a valuable opportunity for learning and networking in the fractional industry.

Sound Bites

• "Networking is not about attending as many groups as possible, but about being involved in quality groups where you can build meaningful relationships."
• "The more interest you show in someone, the higher your chances of getting a contract with them."
• "The higher your price, the more people perceive value and are willing to pay for your services."