Beau Billington’s Post

I was about 8 years early with a Fractional offering. And the approach was all wrong.   Initially, my hypothesis was that a fractional marketplace was going to crush and it took me 6 months to realize that nobody cared.   The problem?    Being early is a real thing- the market was not primed, and there was a lot of education to do (like a lot, a lot).  Most folks didn’t understand what “fractional” was and they didn’t really care. The solution?    We pivoted (luckily). We abandoned the thought of a virtual marketplace and started doing full-time placement in addition to fractional work, and this has been our offering for the last 7+ years.   The craziest part? 7+ years after the launch of The Free Agent, the fractional space is NOW primed, and a virtual marketplace DOES make sense. So, we are about to relaunch our virtual marketplace service offering, aimed at growth companies in need of “air-support.” For the next few months, we will even manage all fractional listings and candidate flow, FOR FREE, all from our curated environment.

Brooke Wheeler and Beau Billington, ELI5 please. 1. The only time I am familiar with "fractional" the word is usually followed by the word ownership. 2. I'm a current job seeker with a non linear path but a very unique skill set that can be synergistic in the right role. Can your fractional placement services aid in me finding a non traditional role to fit my non traditional skills? Traditional job descriptions seem to be fairly well defined boxes into which I do not easily fit. 3. Beau Billington, I would be interested in getting my foot in the door at growth companies looking for "air support". With this description, are you talking about contract work? 4. To both of you, how do your offerings stand apart from LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.... and the entirely broken digital age job seeking/hiring divide?

Making £200k a month, but feel like you’re stuck? Revenue’s rolling in, but profits? Disappearing. You’re making money, but: → You’re scheduling emails last minute. → Rushing website changes just to keep up. → Making decisions for the sake of it – no time to think. → Ordering stock blindly, unsure what you actually need. Sound familiar? This is where we come in. At LumoSense, we help eCommerce founders like you: → Streamline processes so you stop firefighting. → Optimise operations to unlock profit you’re leaving behind. → Create clarity so decisions are data-driven, not reactive. → Fix stock management so you order what you need, when you need it. We don’t just provide insights. We get in the trenches and execute with you. The result? → More clarity. → More profit. → More time to focus on growth - not chaos. You didn’t scale to £200k a month just to feel overwhelmed. It’s time to take control, protect your profit, and build for the long term. Ready to make it happen? Let’s talk.

At what point is an idea or service commoditized? I have been thinking a lot about this as the tech world is transitioning to a gig economy. How do you differentiate between consultants or agencies? How do you think about pricing services when it comes to a strategy that has been around for 20 years (i.e. demand gen funnel). Consultants/Agencies and even full time employees should always continue to strive on coming up with new ideas and new strategies that drive better business growth cuz otherwise if you stick with strategies that are old and antiquated you will either be beat out by tech or a Fiver will be able to beat you on price. Hands on keys <<< Strategy and Ingenuity Thoughts?

Earnest aspiring business owners like yourself want to make wise decisions when it comes to launching their business. Marketplace websites can seem very attractive for those who worry about where customers will come from. Marketplaces attract just as much competition as customers. And do you really need competition? I say you don't! Allow me to illuminate what you need to know to launch a fruitful business. Read my blog at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ghzJYwVX

Sellersphere isn’t just another platform—it’s a passion project by two IT and software developer specialists who have seen firsthand the challenges faced by Independent Distributors. Why? Because both of their moms have spent decades in the health, wellness, and beauty industry as direct sellers!  They’ve watched them struggle with day-to-day business operations and the constant battle of generating fresh leads. That’s why they created Sellersphere—a platform that’s designed to help you simplify your operations and focus on what really matters—growing your business! 📈 Find out more by visiting https://lnkd.in/eGsKiz9E #sellersphere #builtbyexperts #independentdistributors #healthandbeauty #newleads  #businessgrowth

Understanding the behaviors of today’s IT buyers is crucial for success. Here's the 5 key behaviors of modern tech buyers ⬇️ To adapt to these behaviors, tech vendors should implement the following strategies to meet the demands of the modern tech buyer: 1️⃣ Offer comprehensive digital platforms that enable buyers to navigate their journey independently. 2️⃣ Maintain a strong online presence with accessible, informative content like whitepapers, case studies, and reviews. 3️⃣ Provide clear, straightforward information on pricing, product features, and customer feedback to build trust and credibility. 4️⃣ Use webinars, demos, and virtual tours to engage buyers on digital channels they prefer. 5️⃣ Personalize the buying experience by tailoring offerings based on insights into buyer behavior and preferences. Adapting to these strategies is essential for capturing the attention of modern IT buyers and driving long-term success. We're here to help. 🤝 See how The Launchpad can help tech vendors position themselves in front of ready-to-buy tech customers. 🚀 🧑💻 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/et3v7AvG What are the biggest hurdles you face in reaching the right tech buyers? Share your thoughts and let’s tackle them together! #TechVendors #ITBuyers #TheLaunchpad #SoftwareSales #TechMarketing

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In the digital age, buying an online business is an attractive investment opportunity. However, the process can be complex and fraught with pitfalls. Fortunately, platforms like Quarify simplify the process, making it easier than ever to invest in an online business. 🚀 Link: https://lnkd.in/dpaJFZ9r

In a crowded market like the heavy machinery business, it really is hard as a seller to compete with larger sellers and to standout. As a follower of many sellers, and service companies in our industry, I see how we try so hard to bring attention to our posts, to motivate any engagement from users. What we are noticing from our end here at Dismantld, is that most users here on LinkedIn are posting the same exact inventories as other sellers, and businesses are marketing their companies and similar services as other sellers. Do you also say to yourself "...we just created this post..." And couple of days later this post is old, and we then need to recreate a whole new one to say the same exact thing! It is amazing how much we create and accumulate in terms ads to generate more visibility to our business and products. However, it always seems to us that we are saying the same exact thing over and over and not much is memorable. Now, imagine if you could concentrate on what is unique about your business, products, and services? Just think about it for a sec, you advertise, market and post what differentiates you. You market what makes you unique in what you do. Believing in what you are selling is very important for you to stay motivated day in and day out in telling buyers why they should do business with you, and not telling your potential buyers "...we also have that same piece of equipment in our inventory..." and be yet another seller pushing the same products as others. Take the first step to start differentiating your company and approach to growing your business. Download the Dismantld FREE app, and start today. Apple Store: https://lnkd.in/gensyyA Google Playstore: https://lnkd.in/gJ8gnZc