How to Make $150,000 to $300,000 a Year as a Portfolio Executive Working Just 3 Days a Week
The Proven System for Commanding Premium Rates From Multiple Clients Who Actually Need Your Expertise
Let me ask you a simple question:
Why trade your expertise for your current salary when companies regularly pay $40K to $60K a year for part-time access to senior talent, and some professionals work with four or five clients at once?
The math is obvious. The opportunity is real. The only thing missing is the system.
That's what the Portfolio Executive Growth Academy gives you: The complete, proven system for transforming your trapped expertise into multiple revenue streams.
What most professionals don't understand is that companies don't need more full-time executives.
They need fractional access to senior-level wisdom. They need someone who's already made the expensive mistakes. Someone who can guide them through challenges without the overhead of a full-time salary.
That someone is you. You just don't know how to package it yet.
Listen carefully:
Right now, there are companies in your industry paying consultants $1,500 to $3,000 per day for advice you could give in your sleep. Meanwhile, you're sitting in meetings, trading 250 days a year for a single paycheck that doesn't reflect half your value.
This has to stop. And I'm going to show you exactly how to stop it.
Who Am I to Make Such Bold Claims?
I'm Charles McLachlan. I spent years as a partner at a global consulting firm, earning what most would call "good money." I had the title, the office, the respect.
I also had the Sunday dread, the golden handcuffs, and the growing realisation that I was trading my entire life for someone else's profit.
When my business venture collapsed (worth millions, gone overnight), I discovered something that changed everything: The Portfolio Executive model.
Today, I serve multiple organisations as a strategic advisor. I’ve taught at university level. I run FuturePerfect. Most importantly, I work when I choose, with whom I choose, on projects that actually matter.
Now I teach professionals exactly how to make this transition. Not through motivation. Through methodology.
What Happens When You Stop Trading Time for Money
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Turn a $100K job into $150K–$300K portfolio income. Many portfolio executives reach this level by serving 4–6 clients at $2,500–$5,000 monthly retainers.
Work about 150 days a year instead of 250. A typical portfolio involves 12–15 days a month, giving you more freedom while maintaining higher income.
Command $1,500–$3,000 per day of work. Portfolio Executives across industries often charge in this range for strategic guidance.
Create true financial resilience. If one client leaves, you still have 3–5 others paying.
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3–4 day workweeks are common. Many Portfolio Executives organise around shorter weeks.
Your office is anywhere with WiFi. Kitchen table, coffee shop, or Bali — clients want your expertise, not your presence.
Take real holidays without the laptop. Strategic advisors set boundaries and are not tied to emergency emails.
Actually see your family. Be home for dinner because your calendar works around your life.
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CEOs call you for answers, not reports. You are the advisor they trust to solve expensive problems.
Fire clients who drain your energy. If one relationship is not working, replace them — something you cannot do with a boss.
Build an asset of your own. Each client strengthens the value of your practice, not someone else’s stock price.
Step off the corporate treadmill. No performance reviews, no restructuring, no politics.
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The No-Hustle Client System. Attract premium clients without begging or cold pitching.
Your $3,000 Diagnostic Offer. A proven entry point that leads to long-term retainers.
The Monthly Value Formula. Prove your worth so clearly clients cannot imagine leaving.
The One-to-Six Scaling Roadmap. A repeatable path from your first client to a sustainable portfolio.
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Confident enough to charge premium rates. You know the value of the problems you solve.
A trusted advisor companies rely on. Your phone rings — you are not chasing.
Free from corporate theatre. No politics, no games, just impact.
Master of your own time. You decide who, what, when, where, and for how much.
Here's Exactly What You Get When You Sign Up
52 Weekly Executive Sessions
Every week for a full year, you get one hour of focused group mentoring on how to build and execute your portfolio executive workstyle. No fluff. No filler. Just proven strategies. Wednesdays at 5:00 PM UK/ 12:00 PM ET.
The 8-Module Portfolio System
Every Wednesday, you'll master every aspect of portfolio building:
Module 1: DEFINE YOUR PROFITABLE NICHE
Module 2: PACKAGE YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO A COMPELLING STORY
Module 3: CREATE YOUR $3,000 DIAGNOSTIC OFFER
Module 4: ARTICULATE YOUR $50,000 VALUE PROPOSITION
Module 5: BUILD YOUR PIPELINE WITHOUT COLD CALLING
Module 6: CONVERT CONVERSATIONS INTO CONTRACTS
Module 7: DELIVER MONTHLY VALUE THAT JUSTIFIES YOUR RATES
Module 8: SCALE FROM ONE CLIENT TO FULL PORTFOLIO
Private Member Community
Connect with other professionals building portfolio workstyles. Share wins, solve challenges, build your network.
Direct Access to Expertise
Get your specific questions answered weekly. Your situation addressed. Your obstacles removed. Your finances increased.
Your Investment
Less than you'll charge for a single day's work as a Portfolio Executive.
Ditch the Salary. Design the Life.
Join Now and Start Building a Freedom-Based Workstyle Every Wednesday 5:00 PM UK/12:00 PM ET USA
Your Investment: $197/month, no lock-in, no long-term contract
✔ 52 Weekly Executive Sessions — 1 hour of implementation-focused content every week
✔ 8-Keys Portfolio Executive System — Proven frameworks for positioning, pricing, pitching, and scaling
✔ Private Member Community — Connect with other professionals building this model
✔ Direct Access to Charles — Personalized feedback, clarity, and guidance when you need it
This Programme Is For You If:
✅ You have 10+ years of genuine professional experience
✅ You're currently trading all your time with one employer
✅ You want multiple clients, not another job
✅ You can commit one hour weekly to execution
✅ Your consulting, interim, or contractor workstyle isn’t delivering
This Is NOT For You If:
❌ You want get-rich-quick promises
❌ You're looking for passive income
❌ You can't handle the uncertainty of self-employment
❌ You need someone else to do the work for you
❌ You aren’t ready to charge what you’re actually worth
The Cold, Hard Truth About Your Current Situation
Every month you delay is another month of:
Single-income vulnerability
Undervalued expertise
Time traded for money
Someone else controlling your diary
Meanwhile, Portfolio Executives are:
Working 12-15 days per month
Serving 4-6 organisations
Commanding $1,500-$3,000 daily rates
Choosing the work they love with the clients they love
The model exists. The demand is real. The only question is whether you'll act on it.
Your Most Pressing Questions Answered
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A: Many Portfolio Executives do charge in this range, depending on their expertise, track record, and market demand. The key is positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a consultant. You’re not billing for hours, but for the value of 10–20 years of experience — helping clients avoid costly mistakes and accelerate results. Actual rates vary widely by industry and individual circumstances.
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A: It really depends on a lot of factors: your level of experience, your connections, and your effort. Some professionals in this space find their first client within 60–90 days, though it can take longer. Building a full portfolio (4–6 clients) often takes 6–12 months or more. Your speed will depend on your implementation and market conditions.
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A: No. Build your first 1-2 clients whilst employed. Transition when the numbers make sense.
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A: If companies hire people with your expertise full-time, they need Portfolio Executives with that expertise. Finance, operations, marketing, IT, HR - all work.
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A: Consultants chase projects. Portfolio Executives hold ongoing strategic positions. You're a trusted advisor delivering value every month, not a gun for hire.
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A: Many executives would find that landing just one client at $2,000/month more than covers the full annual fee. In fact, a single engagement could pay for the program several times over. While some professionals may go on to multiply their investment many times within the first year, actual results vary depending on your experience, effort, and market conditions.
The Decision That Determines Your Next Decade
Look, we both know you're not reading this by accident.
You're here because something needs to change. Because you know your expertise is worth more than you're being paid. Because you're tired of trading all your time for one paycheck.
The Portfolio Executive Growth Academy gives you the exact system to change that. Not inspiration, implementation. Not theory, proven frameworks that work.
But I can only work with professionals who are ready to act. Who understand that knowledge without action is worthless. Who are prepared to invest in their own transformation.
The programme runs continuously. You can start anytime. But every week you wait is another week living below your potential.
Still hesitating? Consider this: In 12 months, you could have 4-6 clients paying you monthly fee commitments. Or you could still be reading about the success of others, wondering "what if?"
The choice is yours. But only one choice changes your life.