Freeway to Fractional

Build a flexible, profitable fractional practice

Follow a clear roadmap to replace your corporate income with consistent, retainer-based revenue. Go at your own pace, or choose a coach to launch alongside you.

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70+professionals building their practice with this framework
  • 70+ professionals building their practice with this framework
  • Lifetime access to updated strategies and expert guidance
  • Monthly live Happy Hours in the Kansas City area
  • A supportive community to keep you moving
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Why Freeway to Fractional

You're ready for a new chapter. You don't have to figure it out alone.

You're experienced and capable. But working out how to start and grow a fractional practice on your own is overwhelming. Freeway to Fractional gives you:

  1. 1A structured plan to identify your superpower and define your offer
  2. 2A proven process to find and win your first clients from your network
  3. 3Tools to turn short-term gigs into long-term, retainer-based engagements

This isn't theory. It's a tested framework that has helped professionals like you build a business they love.

What you'll work through

Two modules. One path from your first decision to your first paying client.

Module 1 builds your practice. Module 2 proves it works with real revenue.

Module 1

The 7 Key Decisions

Seven decisions turn your experience into a practice clients will pay for. Make them once, and you'll know what you offer, who it's for, and what to do next.

  1. 01Your Fractional Service Sweet SpotWhat are you uniquely positioned to deliver?

    Not every skill you've built is a service someone will pay a retainer for. You narrow your experience to where what you do best, what you enjoy, and what the market needs overlap, so you can say what you do in one sentence.

  2. 02Your Ideal ProspectWho gets the most value from your work, and will pay for it?

    "Anyone who needs help" is not a market. You define the companies and decision-makers who feel your problem most sharply, can afford your fees, and are reachable through your network. You also decide who is not your client.

  3. 03Your TransformationWhat specific outcome do you deliver?

    Clients don't buy hours; they buy a change. You define the before and after, which justifies your fees and gives you something concrete to say in conversation, without a pitch.

  4. 04Naming Your SolutionHow do you package and present your service?

    A named, defined solution is easier to understand, remember, and recommend. You give your offer a clear name and shape so prospects know what they're buying and your network knows what to say when they introduce you.

  5. 05Your Profit PlanHow will you price it, and what do you need to earn?

    You work backward from the income you want to replace to your pricing, retainer structure, and the number of clients you need. You leave with a pricing approach you can defend and templates that make quoting a process, not a guess.

  6. 06Delivering Your ServiceHow does the work actually get done?

    You define what an engagement looks like week to week: scope, cadence, communication, and boundaries. A clear delivery model protects your time, sets expectations, and helps short-term projects grow into retainers.

  7. 07Your Fractional Launch PlanWhat happens next, and by when?

    You turn the first six decisions into a dated plan to your first client. Without dates, nothing happens, so every step gets a deadline.

Bonus: Notify your network on LinkedIn

Tell the people who can send you business what you do now. Turn your decisions into a LinkedIn announcement in your own voice, so your network knows your new focus from day one.

Module 2

Validating Through Revenue

Have real conversations with prospects, shape your offer around what they need, and earn your first paying clients.

  1. 01The Path to RevenueHow do you bridge the gap between what buyers have and what they want?

    Selling yourself can feel uncomfortable. You'll see why today's overwhelmed buyers need a guide, and how your service becomes the bridge from where they are to where they want to be. Includes a webinar on the mental triggers in the buyer journey.

  2. 02Opening the DoorHow do you approach a prospect for the first time?

    You'll prepare for a collaborative conversation that uncovers your prospect's challenges, what those problems cost them, where their priorities lie, and what they need to understand about your solution. At this stage you're looking for the right problem to solve, not making a sale.

  3. 03The Focus Group of OneHow do you turn a conversation into a service people want?

    A step-by-step interview framework helps you connect with prospects, validate your ideas, and co-create your offer with the people you want to serve. You move from offering services to designing them with your clients.

  4. 04Selling Impact, Not HoursHow do you help a prospect see the return, not just the cost?

    A simple framework guides prospects to quantify the results your work creates, whether that's more revenue, lower costs, better processes, or a stronger foundation for growth. Your expertise is worth more than the hours you spend delivering it.

  5. 05Positioning, Objections, and the Status QuoHow do you become the clear choice?

    You'll communicate your unique value, understand the competitive landscape, and see what sets you apart. You'll also learn to address hesitations with confidence and encourage prospects to move beyond the status quo.

  6. 06Your First-Dollar SolutionHow do you start with a win?

    You'll brainstorm and refine the first solution that delivers immediate value, builds trust, and proves your impact, then design your onboarding experience around it. AI tools help you shape the offer and presentation, and a step-by-step framework guides you through crafting it.

  7. 07Land and ExpandHow does one client become a long-term partner?

    At 30 days, you hold a strategic review with your client: revisit their goals, share results, gather feedback, and build an updated action plan with new priorities and measures of success. Then you find ways to expand the relationship and turn the results into a case study you can share.

Module 2 tools and templates

  • 30-Day Strategy Review checklist and conversation questions
  • Updated Action Plan worksheet
  • Post-review follow-up email template
  • Opportunity Mapping exercise for expanding your services
  • Case study process for turning client results into social proof

Running through both modules: your networking strategy

Your best first clients usually come from people who already know and trust you. You'll learn how to tell your network what you do, build relationships that lead to introductions, and stay visible with the people who can open doors.

What makes it different

Built for relationship-driven professionals, not cold-callers

A structured framework

No fluff. Fourteen focused steps, each ending in a decision or an action.

Monthly live Happy Hours

In the Kansas City area, where real relationships and opportunities begin.

Lifetime access

Every update to the framework, plus ongoing community support, for as long as you're practicing.

Designed for people who hate selling

Thoughtful, relationship-driven professionals who'd rather have a good conversation than make a pitch.

Direct access to Mark and Breandan

Questions don't wait for office hours. Reach Mark and Breandan by email or text whenever you're stuck.

Breandan FilbertManaging Partner, SalezWorks
MarkCoach, Freeway to Fractional
Who it's for

For experienced professionals who hate selling but know they need to grow

If you struggle with finding clients, closing deals, or building a strong network, this program was built for you.

  • Fractional executives ready to leave the 9-to-5
  • Consultants and coaches looking for stability
  • Professionals tired of short-term, low-profit gigs
  • Advisors, CPAs, HR experts, and specialists launching solo
Choose your path

Same framework. Pick how much support you want.

Self-Guided

For the self-starter who wants the roadmap and the freedom to move at their own pace.

$1,000one-time

  • Full access to both modules and the 7 Key Decisions
  • Ready-to-use proposal templates, pricing calculators, and scripts
  • Bonus trainings on LinkedIn presence, marketing, and compliance
  • Monthly live Happy Hours in the Kansas City area
  • Email or text access to Mark and Breandan
  • Lifetime access to updates
Book a call

Not sure which path fits? That's what the call is for.

Questions

Before you book

What's the difference between Self-Guided and Coached?

Both paths include the full framework, templates, Happy Hours, and direct access to Mark and Breandan. Coached adds three months of one-on-one coaching with weekly calls and monthly recalibration, so you have someone beside you from your first decision to your first client.

Can I go at my own pace?

Yes. Self-Guided is designed for exactly that, and both paths include lifetime access, so you can revisit any module whenever you need it.

I'm not in Kansas City. Is this still for me?

The monthly Happy Hours take place in the KC area. The framework, templates, and email or text access to Mark and Breandan work wherever you are. Ask on the call how others outside KC use the program.

Do I need to be good at selling?

No. The program is built for professionals who hate selling. Module 2 replaces pitching with collaborative conversations that uncover a real problem to solve.

What happens on the call?

We'll look at where you are, where you want to go, and whether Freeway to Fractional is the right next step. If it is, we'll help you pick the path that fits.

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Ready to launch your fractional career?

In a 30-minute call, we'll look at where you are, where you want to go, and whether Freeway to Fractional is the right next step.