Your weekly AI advantage — until you hire a Fractional Chief AI Officer

Monday, we showed you how meetings become profit centers instead of time thieves.

Today, we zoom out: The C-suite itself is going fractional.

Companies no longer want bloated leadership teams. They want expertise on demand, not overhead.

120,000 fractional leaders operated in 2024, up from 60,000 in 2022 — that's 100% growth in two years.

Fractional executive jobs jumped 57% since 2020 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Average hourly rates hit $213 for fractional sales executives in 2025, up from $176 the previous year — demand is driving premium pricing.

The math is simple: businesses save up to 40% compared to full-time hires while accessing strategic skills.

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Specialized skills without full-time cost — Companies get VP-level strategy at a fraction of executive overhead
Fast implementation vs. hiring lag — No 6-month searches or onboarding delays
Clear ROI tied to outcomes — A 2% net profit increase on a $20M business translates to $400,000 in additional profit

Companies buy transformation, not titles.

We bring three assets that make us ideal for this shift:

Decades of scar tissue — We've navigated recessions, tech disruptions, and globalization. We know what works when resources are tight.

Systems mindset — We built our careers during the lean years. We know how to make operations hum without burning cash.

Credibility bridge — Boomers trust our experience. Millennials respect our adaptability. We speak both languages fluently.

Average monthly compensation for fractional sales leaders hit $9,651 in 2024 — that's $115K+ annually for part-time work.

Here's how to position yourself:

Don't be a generalist. Fractional CFOs charge $200-$1000 per hour because they solve specific, high-value problems. Choose yours:

Package your expertise as defined outcomes, not hours. Companies prefer longer-term engagements — think 6-12 month sprints with clear deliverables.

Nearly half (49.2%) of fractional executives see companies increasingly embracing fractional work. Your authority needs to be visible where decision-makers scroll.

At 54, I'm not competing on energy or hours. I'm competing on judgment and execution speed.

Fractional isn't "part-time" — it's leveraged expertise. You parachute in, solve the critical problem, and move to the next challenge.

Most full-time executives spend 60% of their time in meetings that don't move the needle. Fractional leaders spend 80% of their time on implementation that drives results.

F*ck the corporate ladder. Press on to ownership.

This week: Audit your expertise. What $100K+ problems can you solve in 90 days?

Next week: Package one specific outcome into a fractional offering. Test it with your network.

This quarter: Land your first fractional engagement. 78.4% of fractional executives feel optimistic about the future — the opportunity is real.

Next, I'm revealing the client acquisition workflows that generate leads and nurture prospects automatically. If you're still manually prospecting, you're burning money.

Ready to reclaim your time?

The C-suite is fragmenting. Gen X leaders who move first will capture the premium.

— Ed

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