đźź  Why Slow Pipelines Are a Choice

The case for building a lead gen system you control so you never have to rely on referrals again.

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Sue Mysko
May 28, 2025

“I just need more leads.”

It’s what most fractionals say when business slows down.

But more leads isn’t the real issue.
It’s the lack of a system to bring them in—predictably.

Referrals are great… until they’re not.
Posting on LinkedIn is smart… unless it’s random.
Coffee chats can help… but they don’t scale.

If there’s no engine behind it, it’s not a business.
It’s just activity.

And when your pipeline goes quiet, you scramble.

You lower your rates.
Say yes to bad-fit clients.
Take work you don’t actually want—just to keep things moving.

It’s not a marketing problem.
It’s not a sales problem.
It’s a systems problem.

The highest-earning fractionals don’t rely on luck, referrals, or timing.
They have a demand engine running behind the scenes—consistently warming, nurturing, and converting leads.

One that doesn't fall apart the moment they get busy.

Because the worst time to fix your pipeline…
Is when it's already broken.

In tomorrow’s email, we’re talking about visibility—and why even the best fractional execs get overlooked if they don’t show up with a clear message.

(And if you missed the one about how packaging beats proposals, you can find it HERE.)

– Sue

Sue Mysko, Fractional Powerhouse

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