Is Going Fractional the Right Career Move for You?

Hosted by Emily Hollender

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

5:00 PM UTC (30 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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From Full-Time to Fractional: A Step-by-Step Launch Playbook for Senior Leaders
Emily Hollender
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What you'll learn

What Fractional Work Actually Looks Like

Get a clear picture of day-to-day work, client expectations, and pros and tradeoffs of this way of working.

How to Know If You're Ready

Learn a simple framework to assess your finances, network, experience, and risk tolerance to know if it's right for you.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Get my honest POV on common pitfalls to avoid and what I’d do differently if I were starting again today.

Why this topic matters

More experienced operators are questioning the traditional career ladder and exploring launching an independent consulting or fractional practice. But how do you know if this is the right path for you? In this session, I’ll share a grounded, honest overview of the pros and tradeoffs, how to evaluate your readiness, and what to watch out for as you get started.

You'll learn from

Emily Hollender

Fractional Marketing VP, Founder of Next Wave Marketing, Startup Advisor

Emily Hollender is a Fractional Marketing Leader and the founder of Next Wave Marketing, where she partners with early-stage consumer startups to harness the power of community to drive growth. She teaches a top-rated Fractional 101 course on Maven to help senior leaders get off the sidelines and launch their fractional practices.

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