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Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Formerly Six Figure Secrets of Fractional Experts, Founder Unfiltered is the show about the stuff founders don't talk about: the identity crisis when you go from operator to leader, the weird shame of self-promotion, the gap between who you are and who your business needs you to be. Hosted by Bradley Jacobs, founder of Mylance — a LinkedIn thought leadership platform for B2B founders — this show gets into the psychology, the patterns, and the honest conversations that actually move the needle…
Episodes
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Performance Trap: Stop Hustling for Worthiness & Start Thriving with Brian Bogert
Bradley Jacobs sits down with human behavior expert Brian Bogert to explore how internal "waste" sabotages business success. Bogert, who survived having his…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Cringe to Connection: Authentic LinkedIn Messaging That Actually Works
This week we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges you face as a fractional executive: how to reach out on LinkedIn without sounding salesy or cringy…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Purpose with Lasada Pippen
Former engineer Lasada Pippen reveals how he overcame crippling fear and self-doubt to build a successful keynote speaking and coaching business. This powerful…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Skip My Mistakes: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My $25k / Mo Fractional Business
After building a successful fractional consulting practice and working with thousands of fractionals, I'm sharing the essential roadmap I wish I had when…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Building a $1.5M Client Pipeline in 4 Months: Lessons from Ellie Holbert
Ellie Holbert made the leap from corporate management consultant to independent consulting just five months ago - and has already built a pipeline worth over…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
I Am Not The Business: Imposter Syndrome is REAL as an Independent Professional
Feeling like a fraud as a fractional executive? You're not alone. Bradley Jacobs reveals the hidden psychology behind imposter syndrome and shares…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The $35k / Month Formula: What It Really Takes to Build a $400k Fractional Business
Bradley Jacobs breaks down the systematic approach to building a sustainable fractional business generating $25-40K monthly. Most fractional experts dream of…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
From Parking Cars to VC Success: Rob Matzkin’s Journey to Thriving as a Fractional Executive
Rob Matzkin joins Bradley Jacobs to share his entrepreneurial journey from a $20K weekend parking business at 19 to building and exiting multiple companies…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
8 Steps Mylance Followed to Build Our New SaaS Tool - Steal Them For Your Business
This week Bradley Jacobs shares the comprehensive eight-step framework Mylance used to build their new LinkedIn content calendar SaaS tool over four months…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Setting Truthful Goals for Business Growth with Doug Brown
Bradley Jacobs sits down with Doug Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies and renowned revenue growth expert who has founded or built over 35 businesses generating…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
What VAs Actually Do (And How Mine Saves Me 10+ Hours a Week)
Discover the specific tasks that VAs excel at for fractional executives, from inbox management and calendar coordination to marketing outreach and customer…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Unlocking the Power of Email Marketing with Cole VanDeWoestyne
Bradley Jacobs welcomes Cole VanDeWoestyne, co-founder of Inboxing Engine, a leading email marketing and consulting firm that helps experts, coaches, and…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Productizing Your Service to Make Client Acquisition Easier Than it’s Ever Been
Bradley Jacobs breaks down the game-changing strategy of productizing your service to transform client acquisition and sales. Moving away from being a "jack of…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Importance of Identity Beyond Roles with Nate Green
Bradley Jacobs sits down with Nate Green, an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and leadership coach who transformed his life from police officer…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Reframe ‘Selling’ To Completely Transform Your Marketing and Make It FUN
This week on the Mylance podcast, we’ll tackle one of the biggest barriers fractional experts face: the mindset around selling and self-promotion. Many…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Navigating the Role of a Fractional Chief of Staff with Georgi Fiedler
In this engaging conversation, Bradley Jacobs interviews Georgi Fiedler, founder of HireTrainInspire, about her journey as a fractional Chief of Staff. Georgi…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Post Anyway: 4 Mindset Shifts That Changed My LinkedIn Game
Bradley Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Mylance, shares insights on four LinkedIn mindset mistakes that prevent fractional experts from achieving success. Drawing…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Mindset Shift: Reframing Sales as Service with Christopher Filipiak
In this revealing conversation, sales consultant and coach Christopher Filipiak joins Bradley Jacobs to discuss his journey from engineer to sales expert…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Mylance's Entire Content Strategy: Replicate In Less Than 1 Hour Per Week
Discover the exact content marketing system that allows Bradley Jacobs to create professional content across every major platform for under $1,000 per month…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Breaking Free from Limiting Habits with Anna Shilina
In this thought-provoking episode, Bradley Jacobs welcomes Anna Shilina, author of "Habit Freedom" and founder of RelatingAcademy.com. With over a decade of…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Lessons Learned from Turning a $5k Budget into a $21.3k Client
Bradley Jacobs shares the strategic mindset shift that allowed him to transform a $5,000 budget into a $21,300 project during his consulting days. From his…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Navigating the Challenges of Fractional Success with Scott Ritzheimer
Bradley Jacobs welcomes Scott Ritzheimer, founder of Scale Architects who has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits. Scott shares his…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Stop Guessing What To Do On LinkedIn: 5 Actions You Need To Do to Acquire Clients
In this value-packed episode, Bradley Jacobs breaks down the five key actions fractional executives must take to leverage LinkedIn effectively for client…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Transforming Services into Profitable Products with Robin Waite
Bradley Jacobs welcomes Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business and bestselling author, to discuss how fractional experts can increase their income without…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Steal My Blueprint for Winning Clients that Powered My $25k / mo Consulting Business
Bradley Jacobs shares the effective content strategy that helped him build a successful consulting business averaging $25k-30k per month. He emphasizes that…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Mastering Deep Work and Authentic Sales: Game-Changing Insights with Kay Phillips
Discover how to avoid burnout and build authentic client relationships with Kay Phillips, a former fractional HR and bookkeeping expert turned business coach…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Why You Don’t Need a Website (and Better Ways to Invest Your Energy)
Bradley Jacobs challenges the conventional wisdom that fractional experts need a website to appear professional. He breaks down the significant investment of…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Mastering LinkedIn for Genuine Connections with Candyce Edelen
Bradley Jacobs welcomes LinkedIn expert Candyce Edelen to discuss authentic engagement strategies on LinkedIn for fractional executives. Candyce shares her…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Future of Business Development for Your Fractional Business in an AI Dominated World
Discover the future of business development for fractional executives in this insightful episode with Bradley Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Mylance. Bradley…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Building a Lean and Effective Team with Adam Nathan
Bradley Jacobs welcomes Adam Nathan, co-founder and CEO of Blaze, to discuss AI-powered marketing tools for solopreneurs. Adam shares how Blaze helps…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Breaking Down My Most Viral LinkedIn Post: How to Create Content That Resonates
Bradley Jacobs breaks down his most viral LinkedIn post, which detailed how Uber achieved 90% market share against Lyft in Raleigh within six months of their…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Unlocking the Secrets of Fractional Design with Mark Lamb
Dive into a compelling conversation between Bradley Jacobs and former Uber/Google product designer Mark Lamb about transitioning from corporate roles to…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
What It Means To Build Authority In Your Niche and How to Use It To Find Clients
Bradley Jacobs shares his personal journey of building authority in the fractional executive space, from his early days of consulting to becoming a recognized…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Business with Elona Lopari
Bradley Jacobs welcomes Elona Lopari, CEO of The Life School, to share insights on scaling service-based businesses and navigating the entrepreneurial journey…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Why Your Marketing Efforts Are Failing (And How to Fix Them for the Long Term)
This week on Six Figure Secrets of Fractional Experts, Bradley Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Mylance, breaks down why quick-win marketing tactics often fail and…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Unlocking Growth: Professionalizing Small Businesses with Nicco C. Leone
Bradley Jacobs welcomes Nicco C. Leone, founder of Nemean Pride, to discuss scaling consulting businesses and maximizing customer lifetime value. Nicco shares…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Build Authority On LinkedIn Without Contributing to the Noise
Bradley Jacobs shares valuable insights on building authority on LinkedIn without contributing to platform noise. The episode focuses on creating meaningful…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Trust, Not Traditional Sales, Led Chris Ortega to a Thriving Fractional CFO Business
Join Bradley Jacobs as he sits down with Chris Ortega, founder of Fresh FP&A, to uncover the secrets of building a successful fractional CFO practice. Chris…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Why Your Outreach Isn’t Getting Responses (And What To Do)
Are your outreach efforts hitting a wall? Bradley Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Mylance, reveals the essential components of successful outreach campaigns for…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Earn More, Work Less: Ann Carden’s Playbook for High-Ticket Consulting
Discover how to transform your consulting or coaching practice into a premium service business commanding $40K to $150K+ per client. Ann Carden shares her…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Why Fractional Consultants Struggle to Stand Out (And How to Fix It)
Are you a fractional executive struggling to stand out in today's competitive market? Bradley Jacobs, CEO and founder of Mylance, shares crucial insights on…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Cracking the Code to Client Consistency: Jen Hamilton’s Sales and Marketing Strategies for Fractional Leaders
Discover how successful fractional executives build their client pipeline through strategic marketing and sales approaches. Jen Hamilton, an experienced…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Million-Dollar Mistake: How Your Positioning Is Costing You Clients
In this insightful episode of Six-Figure Secrets for Fractional Experts, Bradley Jacobs, CEO and founder of Mylance, tackles the crucial topic of positioning…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
One Question to Shift Your Mindset and Revolutionize Your Business with Keith Ellis
In this eye-opening episode of Six-Figure Secrets for Fractional Experts, Bradley Jacobs sits down with Keith Ellis, a best-selling author and "superpower…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Nailing Down Your Niche: Live Coaching Session With Greg Buechler
In this episode, Bradley Jacobs, the CEO and founder of Mylance, conducts a live coaching session with Greg, a seasoned recruiting and talent acquisition…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Quick (And Not So Quick) Ways to Fill Your Pipeline and Find Clients
In this episode, Bradley Jacobs, the founder and CEO of Mylance, shares strategies for fractional experts to effectively find and acquire new clients. He…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Finding Clients as a Fractional Head of Growth with Adam Kimmel
Bradley Jacobs interviews Adam Kimmel, a fractional head of growth who transitioned from engineering to marketing and writing. Adam shares insights on business…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Worried You're Giving Away Too Much For Free? Instead, Use It To Close Clients
In this episode of "Six-Figure Secrets of Fractional Experts", host Bradley Jacobs tackles the delicate balance of providing free valuable information to…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Thought Leadership (Without Self-Promoting) Will Win You Your Next Client
Bradley Jacobs, founder of Mylance, dives into the power of thought leadership content on LinkedIn for fractional executives and independent consultants. He…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Build a Sustainable Pipeline through Authority and Adding Value with Sheryl Plouffe
In this episode, Sheryl Plouffe discusses how coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs can become icons in their niche and build a sustainable six and…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
My first $25k / Month Client and 5 Crucial Lessons Learned
Bradley Jacobs shares the story of landing his first $25k/month client as a fractional expert. He discusses how a simple LinkedIn outreach led to this…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Key to $300k Consulting Clients and Escaping the Revenue Rollercoaster with Samantha Hartley
Bradley Jacobs interviews Samantha Hartley, an expert in profitable and joyful consulting. Samantha shares insights on transitioning from one-off projects to…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Have A Goal? Why 100 Calls Will Get You There
Bradley Jacobs, CEO of Mylance, discusses the power of making 100 phone calls to achieve business goals. He emphasizes that this strategy applies to various…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Create Systems to Generate Thought Leadership Content and Save Dozens of Hours
Unlock the secrets of effortless content creation with Bradley Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Mylance. In this eye-opening episode of Six-Figure Secrets for…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Why You Don't Need an Offer to Go To Market
In this episode, Mylance founder Bradley Jacobs addresses a common challenge faced by fractional executives: the lack of clarity in their offers, niches, and…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Stand Out by Doing More with Mitch Carson
Discover the secrets to standing out as a fractional executive in this insightful episode of Six Figure Secrets for Fractional Experts. Host Bradley Jacobs…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Let me prove it: LinkedIn is still the best place to find clients
Bradley Jacobs, Mylance founder, tackles common misconceptions about using LinkedIn for client acquisition in the fractional executive space. He argues that…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Close $20k Monthly Retainers by Saying “No”
Bradley Jacobs, CEO and founder of Mylance, delves into strategies for fractional experts to secure high-value monthly retainers. He emphasizes the importance…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
Simplify Sales: The 4 Critical Pieces to Success
In this episode of Six-Figure Secrets for Fractional Experts, Bradley Jacobs, CEO of Mylance, demystifies the sales process for fractional executives…
- Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say
The Power of Relationships - Go the Extra Mile to Win with Ted Rubin
Ted Rubin emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships in both personal and professional life. He believes that relationships are the…