A structured approach that moves from assessment to implementation to sustainable results.
Step 1: Discovery Call (30 minutes, complimentary)
We discuss your top operational challenges, growth goals, and what's holding you back. I'll share relevant experience with you and assess the potential fit.
By the end of this call, you will know:
- Whether fractional COO or operational improvement partner engagement makes sense for your situation
- High-level areas where I could add value
- Next steps if we decide to move forward
YOUR INVESTMENT: Free
TIMELINE: 30 minutes
Step 2: Operational Diagnostic (2-3 days on-site)
I spend 2-3 days embedded in your operations:
- Shop floor observation and data collection
- Interviews with leadership and team members
- Review of operational metrics, processes, and systems
- Analysis of scrap data, OEE, quality metrics, and throughput
You receive:
- Comprehensive diagnostic report
- Identified improvement opportunities ($300K-$1M+ goal)
- Prioritized action plan with ROI projections
- Clear recommendation: proceed with engagement or not
YOUR INVESTMENT: $15,000
TIMELINE: 3 weeks after on-site
The $15,000 diagnostic routinely identifies improvements worth 20-60 times its cost. The engagement delivers them.
No obligation to proceed further.
STEP 3: Fractional COO or Operational Improvement Partner Engagement (3-12+ months)
I work with your team as your fractional COO or operational improvement partner through a flexible remote-first model combined with strategic on-site engagement:
Remote Collaboration (Continuous):
- Weekly virtual leadership meetings and progress reviews
- Real-time data analysis and operational reporting
- Daily availability for problem-solving and guidance
- Virtual process reviews and strategic planning
- Ongoing communication via Zoom, email, and collaboration tools
On-site Engagement (Strategic):
- Quarterly visits (2-3 days each quarter) for hands-on work
- Additional on-site time for major initiative launches as needed
- Team training and capability building
- Process implementation and validation
- Relationship building and culture assessment
Typical Engagement Flow:
- Month 1-2: Quick wins + foundation (remote work with initial on-site visit)
- Month 3-6: Major initiatives (remote execution with quarterly on-site support)
- Month 7-12+: Sustainability + scale (remote leadership with final on-site transition)
YOUR INVESTMENT:
FRACTIONAL COO: $18,000-$22,000 per month | 3-12 month engagements.
For companies that need C-level operational leadership
OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PARTNER: $14,000-$18,000 per month | 3-12 month engagements.
For companies with an existing COO or operations team
STEP 4: Transition & Sustainability
As the engagement concludes:
- Documentation of all systems, processes, and improvements
- Team training and capability handoff
- Formal sustainability plan delivered with the final progress report
- Ongoing advisory support available if needed
The goal: Your team owns the improvements and continues to progress without depending on me.
FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS:
Diagnostic Only: $15,000
Identify and quantify improvement opportunities. Perfect for planning or evaluation.
Diagnostic + 3, 6 or 12-Month
Two service options:
Fractional COO:
$18,000-22,000/month
Operational Improvement Partner:
$14,000-$18,000/month
3-Month: Foundation work & quick wins
6-Month: Accelerated transformation. Most popular
12-Month: Comprehensive operational transformation & building long-term capability
Custom: Project-based or interim COO. Let's discuss your specific needs.