Fractional Expert Capabilities: What's Possible in 30 Days
Most companies think fractional talent takes months to make an impact. Reality: it only takes 30 days.
Whether you need a CFO, CMO, CTO, or Operations Director, elite fractional experts follow a proven framework that delivers real results in just 30 days. No six-month ramp-up. No learning curves that cost you growth. Just immediate expertise that moves the needle from day one.
Here's exactly what happens when you bring on fractional talent through our First 30 programme.
The Framework That Actually Works
Day 0: Kickoff & Calibration
What happens:
Kickoff with your team
Find what's working & what's not
Set goals, expectations & milestones
This isn't just another "getting to know you" meeting. Your fractional expert conducts a rapid diagnostic of your current operations. They've seen your exact problems dozens of times before, which means they can spot issues and opportunities that would take internal hires months to identify.
The difference: Fractional experts bring immediate domain expertise, allowing them to focus on results from day one rather than spending time learning your industry fundamentals.
Day 15: Execution & Impact
What happens:
First wins delivered
Key improvements live
Feedback loop activated
By mid-month, you're already seeing concrete improvements. Not plans. Not strategies. Actual changes that impact your bottom line. Your fractional expert has implemented quick wins while building toward larger strategic goals.
The difference: Traditional consultants are still doing analysis. Fractional experts are delivering results you can measure.
Day 30: Strategy & Scale
What happens:
Roadmap locked in
Strategy ready to scale
Handoff or ongoing support
After 30 days, you don't just have improvements—you have a complete system for sustained growth. Your fractional expert has built scalable processes and documented everything so your team can continue the momentum.
The difference: You're not dependent on one person. You have repeatable systems that work whether they stay or go.
Real Examples: What This Looks Like by Role
CFO: From Financial Chaos to Cash Flow Clarity
Day 0: Kickoff & Calibration
Audit your financial systems and reporting processes
Identify cash flow leaks and cost optimisation opportunities
Set KPI tracking goals and financial milestones
Day 15: Execution & Impact
Fixed immediate cost inefficiencies (often saving $10K-50K monthly)
Automated financial reporting and dashboard creation live
Improved cash flow visibility from weeks to months ahead
Day 30: Strategy & Scale
A financial roadmap and budget planning complete
Investment-ready financial statements and processes documented
Scalable financial controls ready for growth
CMO: From Marketing Guesswork to Growth Machine
Day 0: Kickoff & Calibration
Analyse current marketing performance and conversion funnels
Identify biggest growth bottlenecks and wasted ad spend
Set customer acquisition and revenue growth targets
Day 15: Execution & Impact
Optimised existing campaigns
New high-converting campaigns launched across key channels
Marketing attribution and ROI tracking systems live
Day 30: Strategy & Scale
Complete marketing playbook with documented processes
Scalable growth systems ready for increased budget
Team training and ongoing optimisation framework in place
CTO: From Technical Debt to Scalable Systems
Day 0: Kickoff & Calibration
Audit current tech stack and identify critical vulnerabilities
Assess development processes and deployment bottlenecks
Set system performance and scalability goals
Day 15: Execution & Impact
Critical technical issues resolved (security, performance, bugs)
Development workflow improvements implemented
System monitoring and alerting systems active
Day 30: Strategy & Scale
Technology roadmap aligned with business growth plans
Scalable infrastructure and development processes documented
Technical team equipped with improved tools and workflows
Operations Director: From Process Chaos to Smooth Workflows
Day 0: Kickoff & Calibration
Map current operational workflows and identify bottlenecks
Assess team productivity and resource allocation issues
Set operational efficiency and quality improvement targets
Day 15: Execution & Impact
Eliminated biggest workflow bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Implemented process improvements and automation tools
Team productivity tracking and improvement systems live
Day 30: Strategy & Scale
Complete operations manual with standardized processes
Scalable workflows ready for team growth and expansion
Performance metrics and continuous improvement framework established
Loyalty & CRM Expert: From Data Chaos to Customer Lifetime Value
Day 0: Kickoff & Calibration
Analyse current customer data and segmentation strategies
Identify retention gaps and missed engagement opportunities
Set customer lifetime value and loyalty programme goals
Day 15: Execution & Impact
Customer segmentation and personalisation campaigns launched
Automated retention workflows and re-engagement sequences live
Loyalty programme optimisations driving measurable engagement increases
Day 30: Strategy & Scale
Complete customer journey mapping with touchpoint optimisation
Scalable CRM automation and loyalty systems documented
Predictive analytics framework ready for ongoing customer value growth
Why 30 Days Works (And Why We Start There)
Urgency Creates Focus: With just 30 days, there's no time for corporate politics or unnecessary meetings. Your fractional expert focuses on high-impact activities that move the needle immediately.
Experience Accelerates Everything: Fractional experts have solved your exact problems multiple times. They don't need to learn—they execute based on proven experience.
No Long-Term Commitment Pressure: Both sides can focus on results instead of relationship management. If it works, you can extend. If not, you've only invested 30 days.
Here's What Makes This Different
Most business improvements take time because of the learning curve involved. Fractional experts eliminate this curve by bringing proven experience from similar challenges across multiple organisations. The result is measurable improvements in 30 days—real changes to your operations, documented systems your team can use, and scalable processes that grow with your business.
While others are still in the planning phase, you could have expert-level improvements running in your business by next month.
Ready to See What 30 Days Can Do?
The First 30 isn't just faster than traditional hiring—it's proven to deliver better results with zero long-term risk.
One expert. 30 days. Real results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a fractional expert cost compared to full-time hiring?
Fractional experts typically cost 60-70% less than full-time salaries when you factor in benefits, taxes, and onboarding costs. Plus, you get immediate expertise without the 3-6 month learning curve.
What happens after the first 30 days?
You have complete flexibility. Many companies choose to continue with ongoing fractional support, others use the systems and roadmap we've built to hire internally, and some schedule periodic "tune-ups" quarterly.
How do you guarantee results in just 30 days?
Our fractional experts have solved your exact challenges dozens of times before. They don't need to learn your industry—they execute based on proven experience from similar companies.
Can fractional experts work with our existing team?
Absolutely. Fractional experts excel at collaboration and knowledge transfer. By day 30, your internal team will have new skills and systems they can maintain long-term.
What size companies benefit most from fractional experts?
Companies with $1M-$50M revenue see the biggest impact. You're large enough to need expert-level strategy but not large enough to justify full-time C-suite salaries.
Do fractional experts work remotely or on-site?
Most fractional work is done remotely with regular video calls and collaborative tools. For local companies, some on-site time can be arranged during the initial kickoff phase.
