Hi everyone.

Do you know what a fractional executive is? Are you someone who has the expertise to become one? Or, are you a start-up, small-to-mid-sized business, or nonprofit who could save time and money by using a fractional executive? If this interests you, please listen to what my guest expert, fractional executive Greg Plum of Partner Ready, has to say on this episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers.

Among other things, Greg talks about (1) what a fractional leader (executive) is, (2) why the trend is heading north in using fractional executives, (3) what kinds of businesses are most likely to benefit from bringing on a fractional executive, and (4) how he sees this trend playing out for the rest of this decade.

In true Looking Forward fashion, you'll also learn about the great opportunity fractional leadership offers not only experienced executives, but the businesses who hire them. And wait until your hear his outstanding, practical tips on how to become a fractional executive!

Now a little bit about Greg. Greg Plum is a fractional executive, currently working with various technology founders on developing their ecosystem and partner strategies. He is a recognized industry expert on ecosystem and channel development, having built partner programs from scratch for multiple SaaS providers in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia, and is currently serving as a director with PartnerReady, a U.S.-based ecosystem advisory firm.

An active supporter of the tech industry, Greg has lobbied on Capitol Hill in support of IT service providers, and currently serves as a member of CompTIA’s North America Community Executive Council.

Greg is a 3x TEDx speaker, delivering talks on emerging technology, personal growth, and volunteerism.  His current volunteer efforts include mentoring for the University of Delaware’ Executive Mentor Program, and chairing the Technology Forum of Delaware, a regional special interest group for tech enthusiasts.

To learn more about Greg, you can visit his LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregplum/ You can also go to his website, https://www.gregplum.com/

**You’ll find more information about my business, Jeff Ostroff & Associates, LLC, in the middle of this episode and by visiting https://www.jeff-ostroff.com/

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