What does The Fraction Collective actually do?

We’re thought partners for agency founders and leaders. We help you decide what’s next for you and the business, whether that’s a long-term approach to ownership, a leadership handoff, or a transaction, and we help you get there.

Do you only work on employee ownership?

Employee ownership is just one path among several. We start by helping you identify what you want, find the structure that fits and design the path forward.

Are you ESOP consultants?

We help you understand whether an ESOP is right for you, and we work alongside the ESOP advisors who structure and administer them. We’ll help you prepare the business and make transaction-related decisions with confidence.

When should we start this work?

It’s never too early. Owners and leaders who think about this well before a transition or exit have more options and make better decisions.

What if my business is not ready?

Most aren’t, and that’s where we start. Once we understand your path forward, we identify what would need to be true and work with you to make it real.

Is this only for founders?

We work with founders, leadership teams, and next-generation leaders. Ownership decisions affect everyone, so we help align the people who make them.

Founders Workshop

You can start with a Founders Workshop.

Half or full-day workshop to explore where your business is now, where it could go, and what needs attention next.

Founders Workshop is for founders and leadership teams who need a clear starting point.

You want practical next steps, not a theoretical strategy document.

You’re still early in the conversation.

You want to step back and understand the current state of the agency.

You need founder or leadership alignment.

You’re exploring what might be possible but are not ready for a longer engagement.

You want practical next steps before committing to deeper work.

Your Founders Workshop happens in two parts.

Part 1 Where you are now

People, Projects and Organization

We start by understanding what’s bringing this conversation forward now. We’ll get to know the team, key roles and process flows.

Operations and Finance

We’ll evaluate the current state of the business: operating budget, P&L, forecast, balance sheet, and key operations.

Part 2 Where you could go

The Secret Sauce

What is the ‘secret sauce’ that makes the business thrive? The parts that you are concerned no one else can deliver?

These get to the question of how replicable the success is, and therefore how scalable and saleable and transferable it is.

Anchors and Rockets*

Where does the business get stuck? What weighs the business down?

What qualities does the business have that really drive success? That propels it forward?

Predictable Path vs. Bold Path*

Predictable Path: “If we keep doing what we’re doing, what will happen?”

Bold Path: “if we can create our ideal future, what does it look like?”

*A SolveNext exercise.

“Our leadership team is buzzing from such a productive, inspiring and cathartic session. Your guidance and strategic thinking made our time extremely fruitful.”

“TFC brought clarity to our business, helped us navigate a difficult year and implement strategic financial planning. “

“TFC brought industry knowledge that addressed our specific business needs, allowing us to get where we needed to go, faster."

Founders Workshop

$6,500 – $10,000/workshop

A focused half to full-day engagement designed to create clarity, alignment, and a practical starting point.

Book your Founders Workshop if:

You need a clear starting point.
You’re still early in the conversation.
You’re exploring what might be possible but are not ready for a longer engagement.

Or start your Thought Partnership path if:

You need ongoing guidance and structure.
You want support through implementation.
You’re preparing for transition, investment, or internal change.

Not sure what you need yet? That’s why we’re here.