Welcome to The COO Solution Podcast, the go-to resource for entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to scale their companies with confidence and clarity, supported by a trusted partner.
This podcast is hosted by Derek Fredrickson, Founder and CEO of The COO Solution. It offers a hands-on approach to operational excellence, delivering both big-picture strategies and detailed tactics designed to drive sustainable growth.
Each episode explores entrepreneurs' real-world challenges when building and scaling a business—creating accountability, optimizing team performance, or streamlining systems. Through relatable examples, candid conversations, and actionable advice, Derek shares the proven insights he’s developed in the trenches with business owners like you.
Whether you’re stepping out of the day-to-day grind to focus on visionary leadership or feeling stuck in operational chaos and looking for answers, this podcast provides the tools and guidance you need to overcome obstacles, align your team, and achieve meaningful results.
If you’re ready to turn entrepreneurial overwhelm into scalable success, join us for new episodes filled with practical advice, relatable stories, and empowering solutions. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work—together.
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Welcome to The COO Solution Podcast, the go-to resource for entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to scale their companies with confidence and clarity, supported by a trusted partner.
This podcast is hosted by Derek Fredrickson, Founder and CEO of The COO Solution. It offers a hands-on approach to operational excellence, delivering both big-picture strategies and detailed tactics designed to drive sustainable growth.
Each episode explores entrepreneurs' real-world challenges when building and scaling a business—creating accountability, optimizing team performance, or streamlining systems. Through relatable examples, candid conversations, and actionable advice, Derek shares the proven insights he’s developed in the trenches with business owners like you.
Whether you’re stepping out of the day-to-day grind to focus on visionary leadership or feeling stuck in operational chaos and looking for answers, this podcast provides the tools and guidance you need to overcome obstacles, align your team, and achieve meaningful results.
If you’re ready to turn entrepreneurial overwhelm into scalable success, join us for new episodes filled with practical advice, relatable stories, and empowering solutions. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work—together.
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Welcome back to The COO Solution Podcast! In this episode, host Derek Fredrickson is joined by serial entrepreneur and Cashflowy AI founder, Heidi DeCoux, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the financial mistakes that hold entrepreneurs back—and how to finally fix them.
If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or simply out of touch with your numbers, this episode is for you. Heidi shares why most solopreneurs unknowingly set themselves up for burnout and struggle by avoiding their financials—and how a few simple shifts in structure, mindset, and systems can change everything.
Whether you’re mixing personal and business finances, skipping your “money dates,” or overpaying for clunky bookkeeping tools that don’t give you answers, this episode offers clear guidance to help you take back control.
In This Episode:
[01:15] Why Solopreneurs Stay Broke: The surprising reason even smart founders ignore their numbers.
[03:18] Outdated Tools, Overpriced Support: Why QuickBooks and human bookkeepers aren’t built for small businesses—and what to use instead.
[09:21] The Weekly (or Monthly) Money Date: How 15 minutes of financial clarity can shift your entire business trajectory.
[15:35] Mixing Business and Personal Finances: The hidden cost of blurring lines—and how to clean it up fast.
[22:30] Financial Agreements in Partnerships: How a simple Google Doc can protect your relationships and your revenue.
[34:46] Final Advice: Money clarity is your superpower—shine a light on your numbers and watch your business grow.
📌 Why This Matters
Most business owners don’t fail because of a lack of hustle or great ideas; they fail because they lack visibility into the numbers that drive their decisions. Heidi’s approach to financial empowerment is practical, human, and doable even if you’re allergic to spreadsheets. This conversation is your permission slip to stop winging it with your money and start leading like a CEO.
✅ Action Steps for Listeners:
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