David Raistrick

Building Sustainable Fractional Practices That Work

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Whether you’re a fractional CTO, CFO, or other strategic leader, I help you build a practice that delivers real value and sustainable growth.

No hype. No BS. Just proven strategies that work.


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About Me

After founding multiple businesses - from ISPs to retail - and helping post-startup companies scale, I now focus on helping fractional leaders build sustainable practices. I’ve lived the transition from technical expert to business owner, and I use those lessons to help others succeed.

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" What I appreciated most was his straightforward advice on communicating value — how to package services in a way that builds trust and gives clients clarity on what they’re getting. It was exactly the perspective I needed at the right time."Nathan B


The Real Path to Fractional Leadership

Here’s the reality…

Whether you’re a fractional CTO, CFO, or other strategic leader, you’ve probably discovered that expertise alone isn’t enough.

  • Your hourly rate hits a ceiling, no matter how much value you deliver
  • Each new client adds complexity, not just capacity
  • Traditional business advice doesn’t fit the fractional model
  • Growth starts feeling like a trap, not an opportunity

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This Isn’t About Working More

It’s about building a practice that actually scales.

  • Pricing that reflects your true strategic value
  • A framework for managing multiple engagements
  • Systems that let you grow without drowning
  • True strategic partnerships—not glorified contractor roles

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The Real Struggles

You spent years honing your skills. Now, stepping out on your own means you’re facing challenges like:

  • Business Basics
    You’re great at solving technical or strategic problems—whether that’s hands-on architecture, team leadership, or board-level strategy.
    But translating that into pricing models and engagement structures? That’s a whole different challenge.

  • Role Definition
    “Fractional leader” means different things to different clients—from advisor to team builder to strategic partner.
    Defining and scoping your ideal role is critical but complex.

  • Client Chaos
    Juggling multiple client relationships and setting expectations without being reduced to an hourly drone is frustrating as hell.

  • Value Translation
    You know what you bring to the table, but packaging and pricing that value—whether hourly, daily, monthly, or by project—feels like guesswork.

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What I Know After 5 Years Helping Fractionals

Most fractional leaders face the same challenges when they go out on their own:

  • They undervalue their expertise. The hardest part isn’t finding work—it’s charging what you’re actually worth.
  • They think like freelancers instead of business owners. A fractional role isn’t just part-time employment—it’s a strategic leadership position.
  • They take on too many clients too fast. Instead of building sustainable, high-value relationships, they spread themselves too thin.
  • They don’t set boundaries early. Saying “yes” to every ask leads to scope creep, misalignment, and burnout.

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" The way he framed my “happy” pricing rate vs. my “ecstatic” pricing rate made perfect sense and gave me immediate tools I could apply to position myself effectively in the market."Jeffrey Silverman


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Jul 2, 2025

Your LinkedIn Profile Isn’t Your Website

I see this question often from new fractionals - this one came up in a Slack thread recently: “Should I approach potential clients on LinkedIn or build a personal website with my skills and experience?” Hold up. These are two entirely different things. “Approaching potentials on LinkedIn” is about cold outreach for client acquisition. “A business website” (not personal! you’re a business!) is something you build to represent you. It’s not a client acquisition strategy. Read more
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