The Fractional AI Toolkit: From Solo to Scalable
Stop billing like a freelancer. Start delivering like a firm.
AI is the only technology that allows one person to realistically deliver the work of an entire team.
We’ve curated these resources to help you move from simply "playing" with AI to building a scalable, resilient practice using Assist, Automation, and Agents.
Check back often for the latest on best practices with AI tools and tips for Fractionals.
The Fractional ‘One-Pager’ Positioning Auditor
Specifically engineered for fractional executives, consultants, and coaches. This custom agent doesn’t just “read” your one-pager—it ruthlessly critiques it based on best practices of the FROST Fractional Framework. Upload your current document to get a candid assessment of your clarity, a review of your value proposition, and specific, actionable rewrites to sharpen your market positioning.
The "Blind Spot" Check: Identifies jargon or vague language that pushes clients away.
Value Prop Stress Test: Rates how clearly you solve a specific problem.
Action Plan: Provides immediate copy suggestions to fix the weak spots.
The AI Perfect Prompting Cheat Sheet
Open the Formula
[Context] Act as a [Role, e.g., Fractional CMO] for a [Company Type] that is [Current Situation].
[Task] Your task is to [Specific Action, e.g., write a strategy document] that achieves [Goal].
[Restrictions] Avoid [Jargon/Fluff]. The output must be [Format, e.g., under 280 chars] and strictly follow [Style Guide].
[Success Definition] A winning result includes [Specific Criteria 1] and [Specific Criteria 2]. It should make the reader feel [Desired Emotion].
[Examples] Here is an example of my previous best work: [Insert Text]. Mimic this tone and structure exactly.
[Steps to Take] First, analyze the [Input Data]. Second, outline the key points. Finally, generate the full draft based on the critique of the outline.
The AI Core Competency Roadmap for Leaders
Robert & Joe's Favourite AI Tools
Manus.ai – General AI Agent
Lovable, Replit – for building websites and apps
You.com – Therapist (although ChatGPT does a nice job too).
Sora – AI video content – works for me best when I build it Sora, download and share on LinkedIn with a long post or Instagram and Facebook with a short post.
Notebook LM – Fascinating to interact with large documents in a podcast like style – try inserting questions into the podcast like you’re a guest – it’s fascinating.
Riverside.fm – for podcasting and AI generate clips.
Teams Recordings and AI notes – love to interact with transcripts to pull out additions insights and to view summarize on meetings I missed.
Grok Companions – Just really weird experience but fun at times.