In this episode, Lior Weinstein breaks down a powerful metaphor every Fractional CTO needs to understand: planting apple trees versus harvesting summer corn. Through real-world stories and hard-earned lessons, Leor explores the tension between short-term cash flow and long-term compounding opportunities. He explains why trust, reputation, and alignment are the true assets that create durable success—and how chasing only quick wins leads to exhaustion. From structuring advisory work and upside compensation to using generosity as a strategic advantage, this conversation offers a grounded framework for balancing immediate income with future leverage. If you’re building a fractional practice and want results that last beyond the next contract, this episode reframes how to think about growth, timing, and value creation.

You’ll learn:

How the “apple tree vs. summer corn” metaphor applies directly to Fractional CTO work and income stability

Why trust and reputation compound into long-term opportunities that outlast any single trend

Practical ways to balance short-term cash engagements with long-term upside and leverage

How timing—not just good ideas—determines whether opportunities succeed or fail

Why over-giving builds stronger alignment, referrals, and future deal flow

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

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