How to Build a Fractional Sales Business – Jake Kreider’s Journey from Job Loss to Ownership

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Jake Kreider was laid off—and instead of hunting for the next 9-to-5, he built his own path forward. This episode dives deep into how Jake turned decades of sales experience into a fractional business development company, the mindset it took to launch, and the real work behind making it sustainable.

In this episode:

• What fractional sales actually looks like in practice
• Why smaller manufacturers are skipping full-time hires
• How Jake balances multiple clients, pipelines, and industries
• Lessons from being both let go and launching a new company
• Personal branding and how LinkedIn changed everything
• Why authenticity builds better business faster
• The rise of B2B brand ambassadors—and how to get paid for connections

If you’ve ever thought about freelancing, going solo, or building a flexible sales career, this conversation will give you the roadmap (and the reality).

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