Fractional C-Suite
Fractional C-Suite Leadership for Founder-Led Businesses
Operator-Led CFO, COO, CEO, and CMO Support for $1M–$25M Companies
Real execution — not consultants or career executives.
Embedded Leadership. Aligned Incentives. Real Accountability.
Golden Beacon’s fractional executives don’t advise from the sidelines.
We operate inside your business — building systems, leading initiatives, and preparing the company for its next stage of growth, capital, or exit.
Fractional Leadership Roles
Our Fractional C-Suite services are best suited for:
Fractional CFO
Financial leadership for owners who need clarity, control, and confidence in their numbers — without hiring a full-time CFO too early.
Typical Engagement: 6–18 months
Typical Outcomes:
- Improved margins and cash flow visibility
- Reliable financial reporting and forward-looking forecasts
- Capital readiness for growth or acquisition
- Exit-quality financials and clean diligence support
Fractional COO
Operational leadership for businesses that have outgrown founder-managed chaos but aren’t ready for a full-time COO.
Typical Engagement: 6–18 months
Typical Outcomes:
- Scalable systems and documented processes
- Stronger management accountability and execution
- Reduced owner dependency
- Operational readiness for scale or sale
Fractional CEO
Senior-level partnership for founders navigating growth, acquisitions, or exit decisions — with someone who’s been in the seat before.
Typical Engagement: 6–18 months
Typical Outcomes:
- Clear growth, acquisition, or exit strategy
- Confident capital and M&A decision-making
- Aligned leadership team and execution rhythm
- Founder transition and succession planning
Fractional CMO
Revenue and go-to-market leadership for businesses that have outgrown ad-hoc marketing but don’t need a full-time CMO.
Typical Engagement: 6–18 months
Typical Outcomes:
- Clear go-to-market and growth strategy
- Aligned sales and marketing execution
- Scalable customer acquisition systems
- Improved lead quality, conversion, and unit economics
- Stronger brand positioning in advance of capital or exit
This is not outsourced marketing.
This is executive-level revenue leadership.
How Our Fractional Model Works
- 6–18 month engagements aligned to real business milestones
- Hands-on execution, not slide decks or theory
- Operator-led leadership from professionals who’ve sat in the seat
- Designed specifically for founder-led, growing businesses
This is leadership with ownership mindset — without premature full-time overhead.
| Dimension | Fractional C-Suite (Golden Beacon) | Full-Time Executive |
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Cost Structure |
Fraction of full-time cost, no long-term overhead
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High fixed salary, bonus, benefits, and equity
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Time to Impact
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Immediate engagement and execution
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3–6+ months to recruit, onboard, and ramp
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Experience Level |
Seasoned operators with repeat outcomes
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Varies widely; often first-time in role
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Engagement Length
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6–18 months aligned to business milestones
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Indefinite, regardless of stage needs
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Execution Style
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Embedded, hands-on leadership inside the business
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Strategic oversight; execution often delegated
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Flexibility |
Scales up or down as the business evolves
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Difficult and costly to adjust
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Risk Profile
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Low long-term risk; easy to disengage if needs change
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High commitment and exit costs
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Incentive Alignment
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Outcome-driven and milestone-based
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Primarily salary-driven
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Founder Support
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Direct partnership with the owner
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Dependent on fit and working style
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Exit & Capital Readiness
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Built specifically for growth, capital, or exit
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Often not optimized for transaction readiness
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When Fractional Makes the Most Sense
Fractional leadership is ideal when a business needs senior-level execution now, but not permanent overhead too early.
This is especially effective for:
- Pre-exit or pre-capital preparation
- Rapid growth phases
- Operational or financial professionalization
- Founder transition planning
Who This Is For
Our Fractional C-Suite services are best suited for:
- Founder-led businesses generating $1M–$25M in revenue
- Companies experiencing growth, complexity, or transition
- Owners who want execution, accountability, and real outcomes — not advice alone
This is not consulting. This is embedded leadership.
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The right leadership at the right stage changes everything.