Fractional COO for Founder Led Companies
The Fractional COO who figures out the "how" so you can focus on the "what", scaling $5M-$50M companies through operational excellence, cash flow architecture, and exit ready systems.
Most COOs focus on cost cutting. I focus on unlocking trapped capital, synchronizing operations with sales promises, and building systems that over deliver without dilution or debt.
Why Growth Stalls Between $15M-$50M
Your company hit a wall, and you can't figure out why.
Sales keeps making promises. Operations can't keep up. Cash is tight even though revenue is growing. Your team is maxed out, but you're not ready for a full time C-suite.
The real problem? The gap between founder vision and operational capacity.
You're great at the "what." You need someone who specializes in the "how."
That's where I come in.
With over 2 decades leading operations across food, CPG, and manufacturing, from Fortune 500 to founder led startups, I've scaled companies from $8M to $65M, turned around near bankrupt businesses, and fixed broken operations in as little as 14 days.
I don't reject ambitious ideas. I architect the systems to make them real.
Case Studies
Three Companies. Three Speeds. Same Outcome.
Whether you need emergency stabilization or hyper growth infrastructure, I operate at the speed your business demands.
Case Study Highlight 1: National Meal Delivery Company
The Challenge:
A fast-growing meal delivery company was scaling rapidly but burning cash, drowning in inefficiency, and headed toward a breaking point.
The Transformation:
Scaled revenue from $19M to $65M in 24 months (242% growth)
Achieved 15x valuation increase without external investors or debt
Improved current ratio from 0.80:1 to 5.00:1 in 14 months
Generated $2.6M in additional vendor credit
Reduced shipping expenses by 8% of revenue (~$5.2M annually)
Timeline: 24 months
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Case Study Highlight 2: Artisan Chocolate Company
The Challenge:
A beloved 23 year old artisan chocolate company was unprofitable, facing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and carrying $2M in liabilities with no clear path forward.
The Transformation:
Led strategic turnaround, avoiding bankruptcy
Increased EBITDA by 12.4% year-over-year
Enhanced owner equity by 40%
Restructured $2M liability to $400K over 4 years
Secured $500K in additional national sales
Reduced SG&A expenses by 37%
Timeline: 14 months
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Case Study Highlight 3: Manufacturing Facility Emergency Turnaround
The Challenge:
A national feed manufacturing facility was in crisis, missing delivery deadlines, running expensive weekend overtime shifts, and hemorrhaging profitability.
The Transformation:
Eliminated weekend work at overtime rates
Met 100% of sales demand with on time delivery
Stabilized safety performance (reduced injuries by 50%)
Elevated site to top 5 national safety performer
Restored operational discipline and team morale
Timeline: 14 days
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The Hidden Mechanism Most COOs Miss
Most operational leaders focus on processes, systems, and efficiency metrics.
I focus on alignment.
The real issue isn't that your operations are broken, it's that sales promises and operational capacity are out of sync.
Here's my framework:
1. Understand the customer promise
What is sales/marketing telling your customers you deliver? I start there, not with your current processes.
2. Align operations to over deliver
I build systems that don't just meet promises, they exceed them. This creates retention, referrals, and pricing power.
3. Unlock trapped capital
Instead of just focusing on cutting costs, I architect cash flow. Example: I turned 0-7 day vendor terms into 30-45 day terms, generating millions in working capital, without a single loan.
4. Build for the exit
Every decision optimizes for one outcome: maximum valuation when you're ready to sell. That's how you know operational excellence worked.
Is This For You?
This is for you if:
✅ Your company is doing $5M-$50M in revenue but growth has plateaued
✅ Your team is maxed out but you're not ready for a full-time COO
✅ Sales is making promises operations can't keep
✅ You know there's waste in your system but can't pinpoint it
✅ You're building toward an exit but operations aren't "investor ready"
✅ You need someone who doesn't reject ambitious ideas, just figures out how to execute them
Let's Figure Out the "How" Together
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your growth challenges, operational gaps, and whether fractional COO support is the right fit.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation about what's possible.
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