186. How a Consulting Buyer Thinks About Engaging Independent Consultants with Ran Harpaz the CEO and Founder of Lettuce.co
Episode description
Can you successfully balance fractional work while building a sustainable business of one?
In this episode, Melisa Liberman sits down with Ran Harpaz, CEO of Lettuce, to explore the unique dynamics of running a solo consulting business while taking on fractional roles. With a background in tech and startups, Ran shares invaluable insights from his experience working both as an independent consultant and as a leader building tools to support solopreneurs.
Ran discusses how fractional consultants can build long-term business success, why flexibility is a competitive advantage, and how to shift from a freelancer mindset to that of a business owner. He also dives into how Lettuce helps consultants simplify their operations, making work-life balance easier to achieve.
In This Episode:
- How Ran’s consulting experience shaped his approach to hiring fractionals.
- Why fractional roles can be the key to long-term success in consulting.
- The importance of embracing flexibility as a solopreneur.
- How to transition your mindset from freelancer to business owner.
- Scaling your business without adding a full-time team.
- How Lettuce simplifies operations and helps solopreneurs manage their businesses more effectively.
If you’re navigating the world of fractional consulting and want to build a business that thrives in the long term, this episode is packed with actionable strategies.
Marketplaces for Fractional Talent:
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
Resources:
- Consulting Offer Assessment - https://consultingoffer.expert
- "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
- Full show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-186/
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