I have a question for our community here. As independents and fractional business owners I am sure you are watching expenses and what subscriptions you are paying monthly and annually for. I have tried to be very diligent in tracking subscriptions, and I always maintain a "lapse list" - certain subscriptions that I am willing to let expire and then see what falls apart. Others can never be allowed to lapse (for example the subscriptions keeping my website and email online). What are some tools and subscriptions you absolutely swear by? What are the ones you'll want to cut first when it's time to tighten purse strings? For me the critical ones are: 1) Google workspace (for my domain, email, and some of the AI stuff) 2) Google One (Cloud backup of critical information) 3) Cellphone plans Ones that I am using but don't consider critical at the moment: 4) Claude 5) Gamma.app (built most of my original collateral on it, but looking at phasing it out) 6) RedZone (this is a new and specific one that a marketing team I have engaged requires, if you are interested I can discuss this more) Ones that I am toying with letting lapse: 7) Zoom premium Ones that I have let expire: 8) Fireflies.ai 9) LinkedIn Premium (but will probably reinstate) I am sure there are other things I am missing. Also this is not necessarily ALL my operational expenses, I also have budgets for AI API usage across different platforms. But I am trying to keep subscriptions lean.

Do you list your fractional clients on LinkedIn? This came up recently, and I’m curious how others are handling it. Some fractional executives list every client as a separate current role on LinkedIn. Their profile may show 4–5 active fractional roles at the same time. I understand the thinking- it can show credibility, momentum, and proof that they’re in demand. Personally, I take a different approach. I list myself as the founder of my company, (In this example - my marketing company, SCD Consulting Services,) and I don’t publicly name current clients. Others use a middle ground. They may mention client industries, outcomes, testimonials, or past client names (with permission) in their About section. What do you do? Do you name your fractional clients publicly, keep them private, or use another approach? And why?

Hello everyone! To help us better understand the expertise in the room and facilitate better referrals, I'd love to know which sectors you specialize in. Please list the Verticals/Industry Sectors you have experience serving. Feel free to list more than one! Examples of Verticals include: - Healthcare & Life Sciences - Finance & Accounting - Consulting / Marketing & Creative - SaaS & Software / FinTech / Cybersecurity - Manufacturing / Logistics & Supply Chain - Energy & Utilities - Retail & E-commerce / Hospitality - Non-Profit / Government If possible, comment with your Industry + Function. Example: I'm primarily in Healthcare (Industry) and focus on Marketing (Function). Looking forward to seeing the range of expertise we have here!

I'm mapping out my education for the rest of the year and curious what others have found valuable. I've done some initial reading, i.e. Fractional Executive Playbook | Umbrex, and research but haven't found a program that feels right for someone with deep operating experience who wants to get more intentional about fractional and transitional executive work. What training, programs, or resources have actually moved the needle for you?

Hello all, my name is Kimberly. I am new to the community as well as Fractional Executive work. I currently have one client that I am the COO I’ve been working with for 2months. I just wanted to see if I liked it and I do. Love owning my own time and getting business handled making just as much as I did as a full time employee. I’d love to get more clients. I look forward to learning more. Anyone have any tips for a newbie? Have a great day!!