Thinking About Going Independent?
What if the hardest part was already solved?
The #1 fear about going fractional: "Where do clients come from?" That's exactly what we built DealRhythm to answer.
You've thought about it. Haven't you?
Sitting in that meeting. The one where leadership explains why this quarter's targets are 40% higher than last quarter's. Where they announce the third reorg in two years. Where they remind you that "everyone's replaceable."
And you think: "I could just... do this myself."
You've closed seven-figure deals. You've built pipelines from nothing. You've turned around territories everyone said were dead. You have the skills. You have the relationships. You have the track record.
But one question keeps you in that chair:
"How would I get clients?"
Why have marketing send you leads when DealRhythm can enrich your leads, tag them with valuable context (i.e. CRO hired in the last 3 months) and score them based on firm fit & timing signals?
We solve the tedium. You get more time on calls doing what you're best at.
The fears that keep you employed
"I don't have time to prospect"
You barely have time to prospect now, with a salary and benefits. How are you supposed to do it when every unbilled hour is money you're not making?
DealRhythm does the tedium. You spend 15 minutes a day approving messages.
"I don't know who to target"
When you're on salary, marketing hands you leads. As an independent, you need to figure out your ICP from scratch. Who even needs what you do?
We help you define your ideal client profile. Then we find them. That's the whole point.
"I don't know what to say"
Enterprise AE messaging doesn't work for fractional outreach. Different value prop. Different objections. Different rhythm.
We've already figured out what works for fractional executives. We train on your voice.
"What if nobody responds?"
The nightmare scenario. You quit your job, burn through savings for three months, and your inbox stays empty. You crawl back to corporate, tail between your legs.
You'll know fast if this is working. The first signals come in days, not weeks.
A Different Starting Point
Your first client, not your tenth
Most fractional advice assumes you already have clients. "Use your network." "Get referrals." "Post on LinkedIn." Great. But what if your network is all W-2 people? What if you don't have clients yet to refer you?
DealRhythm works for day one.
You tell us who you want to work with. We build the ICP together. Then we start reaching out. You don't need a client portfolio. You need clarity on who you serve and how you help them.
The path to your first client
Week 1: Define your offer
We start with a strategy call. What did you do at your last job that created real value? Who would pay for that as a service? We help you package your experience into something buyable.
Week 2: Build your ICP
Who's your ideal client? We define the titles, industries, company stages and signals that indicate someone needs what you do. Real targeting based on data.
Weeks 3-4: First outreach
We draft messages. You approve them. Real prospects start seeing your name. You learn what resonates and what doesn't. We iterate together.
Weeks 5-8: First meetings
Conversations start happening. Discovery calls. Proposals. The thing you were afraid of? It's happening. And you're realizing: you know how to do this part.
First client
Someone says yes. Because of your expertise. Your approach. Your reputation. That's the feeling.
The math that changes everything
Typical Fractional CRO Rate
$15-25K
per month, per client
DealRhythm Investment
$1,250
per month (founding rate)
15 minutes a day. That's it.
One client covers DealRhythm for a year. Then it's pure upside.
The Real Question
You are not too corporate.
You were just in rooms that couldn't hold you.
The person who closed those deals? Who built those relationships? Who saw what others missed? That's who clients want to hire. You.
DealRhythm just makes sure they find you.
Not ready to quit your job?
Start DealRhythm while you're still employed. Build pipeline on the side. See what happens. When you have a client or two lined up, the leap feels different. Less leap, more step.
15 minutes a day. Your boss doesn't need to know.
Ready to find out?
Let's talk about what you're building toward. Even if you're not sure yet. Especially if you're not sure yet.
Let's TalkNo pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation about what's possible.