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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