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Fractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership.
Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact.
In this episode…
In this episode, Paul Mills and dan Gwalter discuss the challenges faced by Fractional CMOs and how to navigate the personal transition when entering a portfolio career. They cover topics such as establishing credibility, building resilience, managing work-life balance, and the importance of sales and marketing skills. They emphasize the need for adaptability, learning from rejection, and finding support from others. They also discuss the integration of work and personal life and the importance of taking regular breaks and regrouping. The episode concludes with a discussion on mindset and the challenges of growth in fractional leadership.
Special Guest
Dan Gwalter, Founder No-Nonsense Leadership
Dan has kindly offered a complimentary 30 minute consultation to anyone who wants to know more about his fractional executive coaching service. You can book using this link.
Key Takeaways…

• Establishing credibility and building a brand takes time in the fractional landscape.
• Sales and marketing skills are essential for success in a portfolio career.
• Rejection is often a 'no, not now' rather than a permanent rejection.
• Finding support from others and seeking feedback is crucial for personal resilience.
• Work-life balance in a portfolio career requires integration and finding a blend that works for you.
• Taking breaks and regrouping is important for mental and physical well-being.
• Mindset plays a significant role in navigating the challenges of growth in fractional leadership.

Sound Bites

• "Establishing credibility and building a brand takes time in the fractional landscape."
• "Sales and marketing skills are essential for success in a portfolio career."
• "Rejection is often a 'no, not now' rather than a permanent rejection."

Contact VCMO

• Connect with the host on LinkedIn
• Tweet us at @VCMO_UK
• Email us at [e-mail]
• Visit our website vcmo.uk
• Phone us [phone]

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Chapters

1. Opening Titles (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:01:00)

3. Challenges Faced by Fractional Executives (00:02:30)

4. Establishing Credibility and Building a Brand (00:03:34)

5. Sustaining a Portfolio Career (00:05:17)

6. Building Resilience and Coping Skills (00:06:19)

7. Adapting to Rejection and Seeking Feedback (00:07:58)

8. Developing Sales Skills (00:10:01)

9. Building a Sustainable Platform (00:13:46)

10. Content Doesn’t Generate Clients (00:15:27)

11. Managing Work-Life Balance (00:18:55)

12. Taking Breaks and Regrouping (00:20:34)

13. Next Episode & Closing Titles (00:24:50)