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The CTO Playbook33: The Fractional CTO Formula for Success with Dan GwalterJoin The CTO Playbook Slack Community to connect with other CTOs! Dan Gwalter is a fractional consultant and former IT director who helps businesses navigate growth challenges.In this episode, you're going to learn why Dan left a high-paying corporate job to build a career he actually enjoys, how to craft a strong personal brand on LinkedIn that attracts clients, why conversations—not sales pitches—are the key to building a thriving consulting business, the simple process Dan uses to keep a steady stream of clients without stress, and how h...
2025-03-0459 min
Fractional FuturesNavigating Growth ChallengesSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact.In this episode…In this final episode of Season 1, Paul Mills and Dan Gwalter discuss common pitfalls associated with a portfolio career. They cover topics suc...
2024-09-0720 min
Fractional FuturesMastering Personal TransitionSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact.In this episode…In this episode, Paul Mills and dan Gwalter discuss the challenges faced by Fractional CMOs and how to navigate the personal transition when...
2024-08-1325 min
Fractional FuturesGrowing Your Client PortfolioSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact. In this episode…In this episode, Paul Mills and Dan Gwalter discuss the strategies fractional CMOs can adopt to grow their portfolio. They cov...
2024-08-1230 min
Fractional FuturesFrom Contact to ContractSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact. In this episode…In this episode, Paul Mills and Dan Gwalter discuss the process of winning and managing clients as a fractional marketer. They cover...
2024-08-0525 min
Fractional FuturesThe Trusted AdvisorSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact. In this episode…In this episode, Paul Mills and Dan Gwalter discuss how Fractional CMOs can become trusted advisors to their clients. They explore the m...
2024-08-0519 min
Fractional FuturesBuilding Trust as a Fractional CMOSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact.In this episode…In this episode, Paul Mills and Dan Gwalter discuss the importance of trust in B2B client relationships for fractional marketers. They explore str...
2024-08-0226 min
Fractional FuturesDefining Your Value PropositionSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact.In this episode…In this episode, Paul Mills and Dan Gwalter discuss how marketers can articulate their value and set themselves apart as fractional leaders. The...
2024-08-0224 min
Fractional FuturesTurning Expertise Into EngagementSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact.In this episode…Paul and special guest Dan Gwalter discuss the importance of having a diagnostic offer as a marketer in the fractional leadership space. The...
2024-07-1623 min
Fractional FuturesReinventing Your Career Narrative for Fractional LeadershipSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact. In this episode... Paul and special guest Dan Gwalter discuss how senior marketers can craft their career story and communicate their transition to a fractional l...
2024-07-1625 min
Fractional FuturesIdentifying Your NicheSend us a textFractional Futures is the essential podcast for CEOs, investors, and senior marketing executives looking to unlock the power of fractional marketing leadership. Hosted by Paul Mills, Founder at VCMO, and with special guests, we'll share expert insights, provide actionable strategies and explore real-world success stories to help you leverage fractional marketing leadership for maximum impact. In this episode...Paul and special guest Dan Gwalter discuss the importance of selecting a niche for marketers looking to become fractional CMOs or operate in a portfolio career. They...
2024-07-0922 min
The Diary Of A CTOE21. Dan GwalterThis week I speak to the highly experienced and inspirational Dan Gwalter. Dan has played vital technology and transformation leadership roles throughout his career for many blue-chip companies. And more recently, he has launched his own Leadership Consultancy business called 'No-Nonsense Leadership'.In this episode, Dan and I discuss his approach and how the role of a CTO ensures it adds value to the organisation.
2024-05-0747 min