Sprints are how I open most relationships. Short, anchored to scope and fee, ending in a ready-to-decide artifact. When a defined decision needs someone to execute and operate on a tight clock.

4–8 weeks · From $25K

Engagement

Multi-month engagements embedded in the operating cadence: typically 3–6 months, milestone-based, oriented around a transformation, integration, M&A, or major technology or AI bet.

3–6 months · From $50K

Fractional

Fractional CXO leadership. A strategic operator bridging vision and execution for growth- and transformation-stage businesses. Typically 6+ months on a defined cadence.

6+ months · From $10K/mo

Brandon continually ties effort back to business value and ROI. The ability to play at both strategy and execution levels is unique — and appreciated.

Among the best, most thorough, and well-designed vendor selection processes I’ve ever been involved in.

Brandon brought a data-driven, methodical approach — and quickly became a trusted advisor to our leadership team.

Brandon’s ability to explain complex concepts is second to none — paired with the work ethic to back it up.

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Brandon Ashton Stein

Principal · Houston, Texas

A fractional executive and senior advisor for founders, CEOs, and operating teams across energy, software, finance, and professional services — with a deep M&A overlay. Brandon shows up where a business is scaling, integrating, transforming, or making a high-stakes technology bet. Single-principal by design: the partner you hire is the partner on the work.

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