Fractional

Send us a textJoshua and Lance talked about the freedom of working remotely and how, in the wrong circumstances, that freedom can lead to being always on and present and feeling burnt out. We then talked about Slack etiquette, whether Vision Pro will be a mass market device, how waiting is hard, and how we like to plan out vacations (or the lack thereof)Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textWe had a fantastic time chatting again today. Joshua shared a major update in his work life, a good vacation, and dealing with two laptops. Lance shared thoughts on a bathroom remodel, Amazon forcing employees back to office and how calendar culture be be improved in a team. Amazon article: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-manager-guidelines-voluntary-resignation-program-rto-remote-work-2023-7Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textThis week Lance and Joshua went off the rails a bit, shared their frustrations and joys with work, why this podcast exists, and why vacations can lead to weight loss. We both loved a chance to catch up and use the time to encourage each other. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textToday Jason Lexell joined Joshua Wold to talk about his experience with fractional work. He shared tips on creating proposals and the best way to followup with clients. dhmedia.com | jason@dhmedia.comJuliet's School of PossibilitiesSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textToday was a big personal day on multiple fronts. Lance shared a big update with something he's been working on for months and Joshua shared about some changes with his work that are coming soon.Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textAfter three fantastic guest episodes Lance and Joshua are back to catch up on a bunch of topics. TopicsThreads.net, an Instagram app, and building an audience. Follow Joshua and LanceHelping our kids figure out money and building an audienceLance's upcoming webinar!Check-in on what we're buildingReference reference checks for jobsExcavating vs buildingFreelancing isn't freeShownotesBook: The Psychology of Money6 Critical Skills for Remote Work ManagersBook: The Hard Thing About Hard ThingsSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textLance and Joshua invited Jay Rogers, the co-founder of 521dimensions.com, to share about his approach to fractional work, async remote work, and how the power of saying no has transformed his business. ShownotesRise of the Fractional ExecutiveRick Run GoodShape Up521 DimensionsJay RogersJay's Twitter thread rant about the MacBooksDeep workThe hard thing about hard thingsRangeEffortless and EssentialismTractionSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textLee Sweat, a fractional CFO, joins us today to share his journey from hockey, to the NHL, to his role in helping consumer startup companies grow in today's environment. Joshua and Lee worked together at a previous company, and Lee's energy, nomadic lifestyle with his wife and baby, and drive to get stuff done, are inspiring. Shownoteshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-sweatt/https://www.equityapi.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textGarrick van Buren joined as a guest with Joshua Wold and Lance Robbins as co-hosts. We asked Garrick about how decisions should get made in the workplace, how we can handle async vs synchronous communication, and how a simple backyard game changed how he thought about work. Shownotes and links we referenced:https://garrickvanburen.com/making-time/Rebuilding Blocks: How the Game of Kubb Put My Life Back Togetherhttps://www.nohello.com/Alan WeissEric MaiselBut what if we're wrong?Chrissie Wellington Ironmanhttps://racethewolf.comSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Send us a textLance and I talked about Apple's Vision Pro and how it may affect human connection in the remote environment. We also hit on remote work as a potential golden handcuff, our experience at a conference recently, why curiosity has paid off for each of us, and the problem with 360 reviews in the workplace. Apple's Vision ProRemote workers feel trappedValue based pricing for designersElevate your tech savviness360 reviewsBooks referenced: Crucial conversions, So Good They Can't Ignore You, Radical CandorSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/