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Fractionals Unplugged with Jay Kingley

Fractionals Unplugged with Jay Kingley

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Episodes

141

Latest episode

Jan 2026

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EN

About the show

Get the inside story on how to be a fractional executive who ranks in the top 20% of your peers with insights and wisdom on how to replace your corporate income without the insane hours to create the business you want on your terms. Learn the secrets to getting fully booked with clients, building a robust pipeline, and achieving premium pricing representing the value you bring to your clients. Hear from the top experts advising and participating as fractional executives. Learn from: ✅ Jay Kingley, one of the top advisors on how the best fractional executives build a business to match, ✅ Leading fractional executives sharing the story of their struggles and successes, ✅ Operators of the premiere fractional communities on the value they bring to fractional executives, and ✅ The people who run fractional marketplaces where you can get key elements of what you need to be success in your business including, in some cases, clients. Learn more at www.referabilitymaven.com

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January 13, 202615 min

Fractionals Unplugged - Shelley Major's Insider Story On Being Fractional CHRO

In this episode of Fractionals Unplugged, Jay Kingley speaks with Shelley Majors, a Fractional CHRO on the critical role of leadership in business, emphasizing the need for effective communication and the importance of treating employees well. She highlights the dangers of surrounding oneself with 'yes people' and the necessity for honest feedback in fostering a healthy workplace culture.Email Shelley or send her a DM on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@mavenadvisers.com if you're a fractional executive or consultant and would like to be a guest on our show.

August 11, 202521 min

Fractionals Unplugged - Jen Hamilton's Insider Story On The Fractional COO Collective

In this episode of Fractionals Unplugged, Jay Kingley speaks with Jen Hamilton, founder of the Fractional COO Collective. They discuss the role of fractional COOs and integrators, the benefits of joining the community, and the challenges faced in business development. Jen shares her insights on the importance of support and mentorship for fractional COOs, as well as her plans for the future of the collective, including a new podcast to advocate for the profession.Email Jen or send her a DM on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive or consultant and would like to be a guest on our show.

July 1, 202518 min

Rebecca Kushner: An Insiders Story On Being A Fractional CFO

In this episode of Fractionals Unplugged, Jay Kingley speaks with Rebecca Kushner, a Fractional CFO specializing in helping health and wellness practitioners navigate their financial challenges. They discuss the common issues practitioners face, including pricing, client volume, and overhead costs. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of understanding financial metrics to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth. The conversation also touches on the impact of industry consolidation and the misconceptions practitioners have about growth. Rebecca shares actionable steps for practitioners to improve their financial clarity and outlines her journey to becoming a financial educator.Email Rebecca or send her a DM on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive or consultant and would like to be a guest on our show.

June 3, 202520 min

Fractionals Unplugged: Oleksii Lunkov Insider's Story On Being A Fractional E-Commerce Executive

In this episode of Fractionals Unplugged, Jay Kingley and Oleksii Lunkov discuss the challenges faced by early to mid-stage companies in the e-commerce sector. Oleksii shares insights on the importance of understanding revenue growth, identifying root causes of e-commerce issues, and the necessity of balancing basic e-commerce practices with unique brand elements. He emphasizes the role of a strong team and leadership in overcoming struggles and achieving success in a competitive digital market.Email Oleksii or send him a DM on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive or consultant and would like to be a guest on our show.

April 29, 202521 min

Fractionals Unplugged - Tom Dillon's Insider Story on Being A Fractional CFO

In this episode of Fractionals Unplugged, Jay Kingley speaks with Tom Dillon, a Fractional CFO specializing in helping businesses navigate financial challenges. They discuss the concept of 'sweaty startups', the importance of understanding cash flow, and the role of finance in driving business growth. Tom emphasizes the need for transparency and leadership in addressing key business problems and shares insights on building a successful team for the future.Email Tom or send him a DM on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive or consultant and would like to be a guest on our show.

April 8, 202517 min

Fractionals Unplugged: Aashish Nanavati's Insider Story As A Data Driven Marketer

Jay Kingley interviews Ashish Nanavati, a data-driven fractional marketer. They discuss the importance of understanding ideal client profiles (ICPs), the urgent problems startups face, and the challenges in achieving desired outcomes. Ashish emphasizes the need to identify root causes of marketing struggles, break down silos within organizations, and implement growth loop structures. He also shares his personal journey, including a life-threatening surgery that led him to consulting work, and his focus on leveraging AI in marketing for future growth.Email Aashish or send him a DM on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive or consultant and would like to be a guest on our show.

January 14, 202526 min

Fractionals Unplugged - Jess Schultz's Insider Story as a Fractional CRO/CMO

Jess Schultz, a Fractional CRO/CMO, talks about the challenges faced by founders of B2B SaaS companies as they transition from founder-led sales to a more structured go-to-market strategy. Jess and Jay discuss the emotional toll on founders, common mistakes in scaling sales, and the importance of understanding the ideal client profile. Jessica shares her insights on identifying root causes of revenue issues and offers strategies for effective execution while emphasizing the need for alignment within teams. Email Jess to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive, fractional community leader, or fractional community marketplace proprietor and would like to be a guest on our show.

November 5, 202421 min

Fractionals Unplugged: Russell Lookadoo's Insider Story Of Being A Fractional CHRO

Russell Lookadoo, a Fractional Chief HR Officer, talks about the challenges small business owners face in hiring and managing staff. Russell shares insights on the importance of emotional connection in leadership, the pain points of hiring, and the need for clear communication and strategic planning. He emphasizes the significance of understanding one's ideal client profile and the necessity of creating a supportive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.Email Russell to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive, fractional community leader, or fractional community marketplace proprietor and would like to be a guest on our show.

October 15, 202423 min

Fractionals Unplugged: Marley Wagner's Insider Story Of Being A Fractional CMO / CS Executive

Marley Wagner discusses the evolving landscape of customer engagement and marketing strategies in B2B companies. They discuss the importance of retaining existing customers, the challenges of communication between marketing and customer success teams, and the need for a cohesive digital engagement strategy. Marley shares insights on identifying pain points, the significance of product-market fit, and the steps companies can take to improve customer retention and engagement. The conversation highlights the urgency for businesses to adapt to changing customer expectations and the competitive landscape. Email Marley to continue the conversation.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com if you're a fractional executive, fractional community leader, or fractional community marketplace proprietor and would like to be a guest on our show.

August 27, 202429 min

Fractionals Unplugged: Omid Sadati's Insider Story Of Being A Fractional Chief Product Officer

Omid Sadati discuss the importance of product market fit for early-stage companies. Key takeaways include:Product market fit is crucial for the success of early-stage companies.Founders need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and continuously learn and grow.Critical and strategic thinking are essential in navigating the complexities of achieving product market fit.Engaging with customers and validating assumptions is key to understanding their needs and preferences.Frameworks and models can be helpful, but they should be used in conjunction with critical thinking and a deep understanding of the business context. Entrepreneurship is about finding meaningful problems and solving them in a meaningful way.Understanding people and their motivations is crucial in building successful products and businesses.Product market fit is about aligning with the customer's vision and serving their needs.Collecting feedback and validating ideas is an important part of the product development process.Resilience and curiosity are key traits for personal and professional growth.Connect with Omid on LinkedIn.Connect with JayEmail me at jay.kingley@fractionalmaven.com to set up a conversation to discuss your gap and if it is large enough what you can do to close it. Also email me if you're a fractional executive, fractional community leader, or fractional community marketplace proprietor and would like to be a guest on our show.

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