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 to The COO Solution Podcast, the go-to resource for business owners, CEOs, and visionary entrepreneurs looking to scale smarter, lead better, and build businesses that run without bottlenecks. I’m your host, Derek Fredrickson, and today, we’re diving into one of the most crucial mindset shifts for entrepreneurs: realizing that what got you to this point won’t take you to the next level.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through five critical shifts that will help you break through your growth ceiling and build a scalable, sustainable business.
In This Episode:
Why This Matters
Every successful entrepreneur reaches a point where they must shift their mindset and approach to keep growing. In this episode, I break down how to transition from a hands-on operator to a high-level visionary leader.
Action Steps for Listeners:
✅ Identify your growth ceiling – Where are you personally holding your business back? Write down 3 tasks you should no longer be doing.
✅ Audit your operations – Pinpoint where your business runs smoothly and where it’s chaotic. Identify your biggest bottlenecks.
✅ Start building your support structure – Do you need a Fractional COO or an Online Business Manager (OBM)? Take the free quiz to find out.
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