Episode 186 – How a Consulting Buyer Thinks About Engaging Independent Consultants with Ran Harpaz the CEO and Founder of Lettuce.co

In Episode 186 of the Grow Your Independent Consulting Business Podcast, Melisa Liberman speaks with Ran Harpaz, CEO of Lettuce, about how independent consultants can balance fractional work while building a sustainable business of one. Ran shares his experiences working as both an independent consultant and a CEO, offering actionable insights into how to position yourself for success in the fractional marketplace.

Whether you’re currently working as a fractional consultant or you’re considering this path, Ran’s insights will help you build a business that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Power of Fractional Roles:
   • How Ran’s experience in hiring and working as a fractional consultant shapes his understanding of the marketplace.
   • Why fractional consulting offers a pathway to long-term business success.
2. Shifting Your Mindset:
   • The key to transitioning from thinking like a freelancer to running a business.
   • Why flexibility is a competitive advantage for solopreneurs.
3. Scaling Without Hiring:
   • How to scale your business effectively without taking on a full-time team.
   • Leveraging tools like Lettuce to streamline your operations.
4. Balancing Work-Life Integration:
   • Ran’s insights on how to structure your work to maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Fractional roles allow you to have the flexibility of a solopreneur while still building a business that scales.”
• “The mindset shift from freelancer to business owner is key to unlocking new opportunities for growth.”

Marketplaces for Fractional Talent:

• https://www.a.team/
• https://catalant.com/
• https://www.upwork.com/ 

From this episode:

• Lettuce.co
• Lettuce Tax Calculator
• Lettuce Free Business Assessment
• Power to the Solopreneur video
• Follow Lettuce on LinkedIn
• Connect with Ran on LinkedIn

Ready to scale your consulting business and thrive in fractional roles? Start by adopting the strategies shared in this episode and see how you can build a long-term sustainable business.

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