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Fractional COOs to the Rescue

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by Jen Hamilton

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Small businesses are the superheroes in their communities - they give jobs, services, products, and they give back. Yet, the odds are stacked against them. More than half of all small businesses fail to reach year 5. Small business owners face a fight to defend their communities and become the community heroes they were always meant to be. Every hero needs a sidekick… Fractional COOs understand that small business is not a little big business. Running a small business comes with unique operational, team, and client challenges that differ from those of a big-name business. Fractional COOs to the Rescue! is a podcast that helps small business owners move from operational drag to heroic outcomes. Hear stories, strategies, and a few tough truths of running a small business to help you lead with confidence. Hosted by Jen Hamilton — your not-so-average sidekick.

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July 13, 2026

Daniel Matthews On How To Handle The Owner Who Keeps Throwing Curveballs At The Team

A new idea isn't always progress. Sometimes it's the most expensive distraction in the building. In this episode, Jen sits down with Fractional COO Daniel Matthews, founder of Matthews Ops and a Lean Six Sigma practitioner who came up through structural engineering and construction before spending nearly a decade improving how businesses actually run. Dan and Jen dig into what happens when an owner drops a shiny new idea into work that's already in motion. Why it derails the team. How to honor the idea without abandoning the plan. And the leadership move that turns "do it because I said so" into real buy-in. You'll hear why you can't actually multitask, why "that's how we've always done it" is a hidden tax on your business, and why a COO's most underrated skill is emotional intelligence. If new ideas keep pulling your team off course, this one will help you protect your focus without killing innovation. <h2>In this episode</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why a new idea mid-quarter can be so disruptive, even when it's a good one</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How to evaluate a curveball against your real strategy before you act on it</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The difference between command, consult, and consensus, and why consult wins</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why you can't multitask, and how focus on one thing drives more growth</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why celebrating finished work matters, and why slow movement beats no movement</li> </ul> <h2>Connect with Daniel Matthews</h2> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmatthews2k/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.matthewsops.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">matthewsops.com</a>

June 15, 2026

Jodi Graham Reveals Why Your Growth Plan Is Missing The One Thing That Actually Makes It Work

Most small businesses have a growth goal. Very few have a growth plan. Even fewer have actually operationalized one.  In this episode, Jen sits down with Fractional COO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodigraham1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jodi Graham</a>, founder of Strategic Growth Advisors, who has spent her career driving growth, leading teams, and navigating nine mergers and acquisitions for the companies she served. Jodi breaks down what it really means to operationalize growth, and why so many businesses skip this critical step in the rush to hit revenue targets.  She shares the tell-tale symptoms that signal your growth plan isn't working, why misalignment between sales and operations is silently killing your culture, and how the right strategy can turn a company in crisis into one that doubles in four years. You'll also hear the story behind the bell.  One of the most simple, powerful team engagement moves we've featured on this show. If your business is growing but still feels chaotic, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. In this episode: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why having a growth goal is not the same as having a growth plan</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The symptoms that signal your organization isn't operationalizing growth</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How to align sales, marketing, and operations so everyone rows in the same direction</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">A real-world client story: from losing their largest customer to doubling revenue in four years</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The first step any business owner can take today toward operationalizing growth</li> </ul> Connect with Jodi Graham: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodigraham1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodigraham1/</a> Email: <a href="mailto:Jodi.graham.sga@outlook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jodi.graham.sga@outlook.com </a>

May 18, 2026

Ron Higgs reveals how naval aviation trained him to lead

What does flying a Navy aircraft have to do with running your small business? More than you think. In this episode, Jen Hamilton sits down with Ron Higgs, Naval Flight Officer, aerospace engineer, turned executive coach and Fractional COO.   Ron unpacks the leadership lessons he carried from the cockpit straight into the boardroom. Ron works with technical professionals and business owners who have never been trained to lead (engineers, accountants, lawyers).  He helps them become the executives their businesses desperately need. Together, Jen and Ron dive into: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why perfectionism is the silent villain holding technical leaders back</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How military mission alignment translates to team clarity and execution</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" framework and how to apply it to your business</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why debriefing every project could save your company thousands of dollars</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How the Blue Angels model intentional turnover, and what it means for your team</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The power of feedback loops and continuous learning in building resilient organizations</li> </ul> If you've ever felt like your business is flying blind, this episode will give you a flight plan.   Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-higgs/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-higgs/</a> Learn more about Ron's work: <a href="https://wolfmanagementsolutions.com/">https://wolfmanagementsolutions.com/</a>

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What is Fractional COOs to the Rescue?: Small businesses are the superheroes in their communities - they give jobs, services, products, and they give back.

Yet, the odds are stacked against them. More than half of all small businesses fail to reach year 5.

Small business owners face a fight to defend their communities and become the community heroes they were always meant to be.

Every hero needs a sidekick…

Fractional COOs understand that small business is not a little big business.

Running a small business comes with unique operational, team, and client challenges that differ from those of a big-name business.

Fractional COOs to the Rescue! is a podcast that helps small business owners move from operational drag to heroic outcomes.

Hear stories, strategies, and a few tough truths of running a small business to help you lead with confidence.

Hosted by Jen Hamilton — your not-so-average sidekick.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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