Fractional work is evolving fast. More executives are entering the market, clients are better informed, and experience alone is no longer enough to stand out.

In this episode, Jag Jassel breaks down what it actually takes to win in fractional practice in 2026.

Drawing on conversations with hundreds of fractional leaders, this episode focuses on the structural shifts separating serious practices from those that stall or burn out.

This is not career advice or theory. It’s a practical discussion about how experienced executives operate fractional leadership as a real practice, not a series of short-term roles.

You’ll learn:

• Why fractional work is becoming more competitive
• The difference between operating like an employee vs owning a practice
• How to design authority instead of renegotiating it
• Why intellectual property matters more than time or day rates
• How to work across multiple clients without losing control
• What clients actually look for when choosing a fractional leader

This episode is for experienced executives building or refining a serious fractional practice across CFO, COO, CMO, CRO, and CTO roles.

Next steps for serious fractional leaders:

Download the Fractional Practice Whitepaper
→ https://fractionalpractice.com
Take the Online Fractional Practice Readiness Assessment
→ https://fractionalpractice.com/assessment
View the Fractional Practice Overview
→ https://fractionalpractice.com/overview