Deconstructor of Fun 299. The Hiring Shift No One’s Talking About with an Executive Headhunter, Miklos Blasko
Aug 11, 2025
Miklos Blasko, an executive headhunter specializing in gaming and apps, dives into the exciting shift towards fractional leadership. He discusses how founders are increasingly opting for flexible leadership teams, swapping out C-level executives as needed. Miklos highlights when these fractional hires can drive growth and when they can derail a company’s momentum. He shares insights on common hiring pitfalls, the importance of alignment, and the benefits of fractional roles for both organizations and professionals seeking work-life balance.
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Fractional Income Has Big Peaks And Valleys
- Michail Katkoff describes friends who jumped into fractional work and were surprised by income instability.
- New fractionals must build a client base and expect months with little or no revenue.
Fractional Sits Between Advisor And Interim
- Miklos Blasko defines fractional as a middle ground with fixed days, deliverables, and KPI alignment.
- Fractional differs from advisors and freelancers by time commitment and operational responsibility.
Scarcity And Lifestyle Drive The Trend
- Miklos Blasko attributes the fractional boom to scarce niche skills, remote work, and senior execs wanting lifestyle flexibility.
- Episodic needs like launches make bringing experts part-time a pragmatic choice.