Caitlin Lyttle shares her journey into fractional work, discussing the essentials for building a fractional business. Topics include managing multiple clients, setting boundaries, leveraging diverse industry skills in marketing, and transitioning from full-time to fractional roles.
Building relationships and leveraging referrals are crucial for success in transitioning to fractional work.
Setting clear boundaries and implementing proactive communication strategies are essential for effective client management in fractional work.
Deep dives
Transition to Fractional Work in Startup Marketing
Caitlin discusses her unexpected journey into fractional work after seven years in startup marketing. Initially in retail planning, she found a love for working with small businesses and startup leaders, which led her to embrace fractional work. Referrals and previous colleagues played a crucial role in transitioning her career path.
Acquiring New Business Through Referrals and Resonating with Clients
Caitlin shares her fresh start in fractional and freelance work, emphasizing the significance of referrals from former coworkers turned friends. She highlights the progression where new clients started referring others, showcasing the value of building relationships. By leveraging her network and reputation, she seamlessly transitioned from full-time roles to fractional engagements.
Negotiating the Transition to Fractional Work
Caitlin delves into her unique transition process from full-time to fractional work, sharing how she approached discussing options with her previous employer. By presenting two alternatives, she successfully navigated the negotiation process, showcasing the importance of open communication and strategic decision-making in such transitions.
Maintaining Professional Boundaries and Effective Communication
Caitlin discusses the importance of setting professional boundaries with clients in fractional work, emphasizing over-communication as a key strategy. By implementing weekly meetings, project trackers, and involving key stakeholders, she ensures efficient collaboration and clear prioritization. This proactive approach facilitates seamless communication and effective client management.
In this fantastic episode we're joined by Caitlin Lyttle to talk about her recent journey into fractional; working with her previous full-time day job and previous connections to kickstart a fractional business.
We also talked about what you need if you're going to build a fractional business (runway, a sales funnel, and more), how different industries can improve your abilities, and a rapid fire Q&A on how things are going.
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