Fractional

Send us a textThis week I’m joined by Beth Wanner, founder of Mother Cover.Beth shares her story of working in the world of tech as a successful VP of marketing.When she chose to start a family she faced the impossible tension so many parents face. She planned everything out, to balance career and family needs, and was navigating the quiet (and not so quiet) discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace. But, despite doing everything right, she founder herself without a job. Beth channeled her energy into making sure women and all caregivers don't face the same situation. Mother Cover helps to support parents and companies during parental leave with experienced fractionals ready to ensure that the jobs they're covering are ready for the returning parents. It's a bridge to protect careers, help people that want to start a family, and encourage better workplace practices. In our discussion Beth shared about her own journey with infertility, career challenges that she's faced, and using forces against her to fuel her vision to help others. Mother Cover is growing through word of mouth and authentic connection.Beth is seeking to build a better kind of workplace, one that protects families while strengthening companies.Visit Mother Cover's websiteConnect with Beth Wanner on LinkedInFollow Mother Cover on InstagramListen to the full version of Beth's StorySupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Fractional Podcast, host Lance Robbins welcomes guest Kate Sargent, founder of KJS Consulting and Coaching and the PlusOne Collective. They discuss the journey of transitioning from in-house roles to consulting, the importance of community and networking, and the concept of fractional work. Kate shares insights on building a business through generosity and the value of parallel pathing in career development.KJS ConsultingThe PlusOne CollectiveConnect with Kate Sargent on LinkedInSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textIn this episode Lance Robins meets with Darren Murph to discuss talent mobility, fractional leadership, and the shifting contract between employers and employees. Darren is an executive, consultant, and a longtime leader in organizational design. He shares his journey from corporate IPOs to independent work, why every company is now distributed, and how money and time are the two true currencies of work. They explore the risks of ignoring mental revolts, the opportunities for enterprises to tap into fractional talent, and what it means to design work that respects business goals and human needs. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textIn this episode Lance interviewed an amazing candidate who has to relocate for no reason other than filling a warm seat in office.Then we talked about feedback loops, and how Joshua has found new energy with readers emailing responses to his newsletter on https://joshuawold.com/. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textJoshua's started reading The Pathless Path, and it's changing how he thinks about work. He's also been vibe coding, and has been surprised at some of the results. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Mary Alice Duff is a Fractional COO who specializes in helping small, purpose-driven teams flourish. In this engaging conversation, she shares her transformative journey from the hustle culture of Philadelphia to embracing a balanced life in the South of France. Mary Alice discusses the importance of aligning work with personal values and offers practical tips on setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and refining client relationships. She also navigates the humorous intricacies of cultural misunderstandings in business, redefining success beyond traditional norms.

Send us a textWe're joined in this episode by Greg Storey, of Brilliant Crank. We asked him on to talk about his article on "Open to Work" as well as discussing AI as a tool for fractionals. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textIn this episode Lance and Joshua looked at the state of fractional work in 2025,  discussed Greg Storey's article on the industry shifts in technology, and talked about what coaching for fractionals can look like. Links referenced:https://brilliantcrank.com/open-to-work-is-the-new-tip-of-the-sword/https://lancehrobbins.comhttps://joshuawold.comhttps://www.fractionaljobs.io/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textIn this episode we chatted with Bryan McDonald (OnPurposeGrowth.com, McDonaldBryan.com) to talk through clarity that leads to momentum in your work. We looked at what it means to get specific—about your ideal customer, your offers, and how you show up in sales without feeling sleezy.Bryan shares a simple but powerful principle: confidence follows clarity. The more clearly you know who you’re helping, the more grounded and natural your approach becomes. We explored questions that help uncover your ICP, how to create offers without feeling like have no other choice, and why the best sales happen when you’re not trying to sell at all.If you're trying to build something real, this episode is for you. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textToday we're joined by Kelly Schuknecht, CEO of Two Mile High Marketing.In this episode, we sat down with Kelly and touched on what it means to be a thought leader (and how that actually plays out on platforms like LinkedIn), why showing up online matters, and when it might make sense to step into a fractional role. We also unpacked the difference between growing your salary and building real business revenue.Kelly Schuknecht on LinkedInBeyond the Bestseller podcastBeyond the Bestseller YouTubeTwo Mile High MarketingLaurel Farrer on LinkedInSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/