Mike Malloy: Is a Fractional Executive What You Need to Scale?

21st Century Entrepreneurship

Mike Malloy is a seasoned entrepreneur, former Deloitte consultant, and the CEO of Malloy Industries, a company that helps business leaders regain control of their time and scale their businesses through fractional executive services. In this episode, we spoke about how entrepreneurs can effectively delegate tasks, break free from the day-to-day grind, and focus on the bigger picture. Mike candidly shares how a personal tragedy shifted his perspective, teaching him the importance of building systems that don’t rely solely on one person’s energy.

Mike introduces the concept of fractional executives, part-time experts who bring decades of experience to growth-stage companies without the overhead of full-time salaries. "The future of work is fractional," Mike explains, emphasizing the flexibility and expertise that these professionals offer. Whether it's scaling a B2B sales operation from $1 million to $10 million or navigating a sudden crisis, fractional executives are the agile, cost-effective solution many companies need.

One key insight from this conversation is the idea of solving business problems with "who, not how." Instead of asking, "How do I solve this?" entrepreneurs should be asking, "Who can solve this for me?" Mike walks us through how Malloy Industries quickly connects businesses with vetted fractional leaders who can step in and immediately provide results. "You've got a hair-on-fire problem," Mike says, "it's not going to wait six months." Fractional executives are the answer to those urgent, high-stakes challenges.

Here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Mike:

• Delegate with confidence: Fractional executives can take ownership of entire business functions while you focus on growth.
• Buy back your time: You don’t need to be in the weeds every day. Let experts handle the areas that aren’t in your zone of genius.
• Tailored to your needs: With the Malloy Match process, you'll find a fractional executive who not only solves problems but fits seamlessly into your company's culture.

Mike's deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment shines through as he shares, "I've built this whole business around my love of education, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping them build impact into the DNA of their companies."

Learn more about how fractional executives can help you scale, delegate, and reclaim your freedom in this insightful conversation with Mike Malloy.