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Joshua Wold and Lance Robbins
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Two guys making portfolio careers as fractionals talk about modern work and the fractional career path. Catch interviews with other fractionals and startup execs who work with them.  

  1. 11/19/2025

    Paul Millerd: Choosing The Pathless Path

    Send us a text Paul Millerd was kind enough to come on Fractional and share his journey and thoughts on following the pathless path. This is a concept he shared in his book (with the same name) and ties closely with the fractional life that so many of our guests and listeners have created.  It was really fun having Paul on to dive into these concepts, share the pros and cons of choosing to be on a path that's not predefined, and what that means for the most important component of our lives: recapturing your time.  You can learn more about Paul, and grab his books, at https://pmillerd.com/ Support the show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    54 min

  2. 10/01/2025

    Supporting Parents in the Workplace: Beth Wanner's Vision

    Send us a text This 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    41 min

  3. 09/24/2025

    Kate Sargent: Building a Business on Generosity

    Send us a text In 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    45 min

  4. 09/17/2025

    Darren Murph: Talent Mobility and the Rise of Fractional Leadership

    Send us a text In 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    36 min

  5. 07/31/2025

    She’s a unicorn, we need her in office M-F

    Send us a text In 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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    13 min

  6. 07/24/2025

    The Pathless Path and Vibe Coding

    Send us a text Joshua'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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    14 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    Mary Alice Duff: Fractional COO & Living the Life of My Dreams

    Send us a text https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-alice-duff/ Many fractional leaders feel the pull to build bigger, scale faster, and take on more — until they burn out. In this episode, we talk with Mary Alice Duff, a seasoned fractional COO who chose a different path: designing her business around the life she wants to live. She shares her journey from running a Philadelphia clothing company (and drinking the “hustle harder” Kool-Aid) to moving to France, learning the language, and creating a calm, intentional career. Along the way, she offers practical advice for fractional professionals: why you should never onboard two clients at once, how to set and hold boundaries from day one, and the importance of being specific about your services so others can help you. We also swap stories about cultural differences, negotiating better asks, and why success doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build a thriving fractional business without the frenzy, this episode is for you. Support the show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    46 min

  8. 05/29/2025

    [Greg Storey] Open to Work is the Tip of the Sword

    Send us a text We'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 show https://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

    50 min
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Two guys making portfolio careers as fractionals talk about modern work and the fractional career path. Catch interviews with other fractionals and startup execs who work with them.  

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  • Creator
    Joshua Wold and Lance Robbins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Fractional
  • Show Website
    Fractional