The COO Solution Podcast

Derek Fredrickson
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The COO Solution Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap to Scaling: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

    FEB 28

    The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap to Scaling: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

    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: [00:08] Why You Feel Stuck Scaling Your Business – The moment every entrepreneur realizes their old strategies aren’t enough to reach the next level. [01:39] The Reality of Growth – Why the hustle mentality that got you here won’t work for long. [03:57] Shift #1 – From Doing to Leading – Moving from being the executor of tasks to the visionary leader of your company. [06:15] Shift #2 – From Reactive to Proactive Leadership – How to stop putting out fires and start building systems that prevent problems. [08:33] Shift #3 – From More Work to More Systems – Why processes and frameworks, not more hours, will help you scale. [11:00] Shift #4 – From Controlling Everything to Trusting Your Team – Why delegation and team alignment are essential for growth. [13:24] Shift #5 – From Short-Term Thinking to Long-Term Strategy – How shifting your focus beyond daily operations will accelerate your business. [15:48] How a Fractional COO Can Help – The right support structure can free you up to focus on growth instead of daily tasks. 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. New episodes drop soon—subscribe to The COO Solution Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Let’s connect: ➡️ LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/in/derekfredrickson ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoosolution/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoosolution/ 👉 If you found this episode valuable, share it with a fellow business owner who’s ready to scale smarter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  2. Mindset Shifts to Scale a Business with the Right Support with Fabienne Fredrickson

    FEB 28

    Mindset Shifts to Scale a Business with the Right Support with Fabienne Fredrickson

    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 I’m here to bring you real strategies, real tactics, and actionable insights to help you streamline your operations and drive sustainable growth. Today, I’m joined by Fabienne Fredrickson, author, coach, and founder of Boldheart. Together, we’re diving into one of the most crucial mindset shifts for women entrepreneurs: moving from doing to being. If you’ve ever felt like your business depends on you for everything, this episode will change how you think about leadership, delegation, and scaling. In This Episode: Are You the Bottleneck in Your Business? (00:14) – The common trap of entrepreneurs believing no one can run their business as well as they can.The Shift from Doing to Being (02:33)– Why scaling your business requires a different mindset than what got you to six or seven figures.Fabienne’s Journey (05:16) – How she scaled from a solo entrepreneur to a multi-seven-figure business owner by stepping out of operations.The Cost of Staying Stuck in Operations (10:03) – Why trying to “do it all” limits your growth and keeps you overwhelmed.The Role of a Second-in-Command (13:43) – How can hiring a fractional COO or integrator help you scale easily?Why Women Entrepreneurs Struggle to Let Go (17:33) – The trust factor and overcoming the fear of delegation.Building a Business That Runs Without You (24:55) – How Fabienne’s journey with The COO Solution helped her regain time, freedom, and clarity.Creating Systems for Sustainable Growth (30:05) – Why the right processes and leadership support accelerate business success. Why This Matters Many entrepreneurs hit a growth ceiling because they’re stuck in the day-to-day operations instead of leading at a high level. Letting go doesn’t mean losing control—it means creating the proper structure so your business thrives without you being in the weeds. This episode will help you shift the mindset needed to break through to the next level. Action Steps for Listeners: Identify one task you’re still doing that you could delegate—and commit to letting go of it this week.Take the free quiz at TheCOOSolution.com to determine if your business needs a Fractional COO.Grab Fabienne’s free book, The Leveraged Business, at Boldheart.com and learn the mindset shifts needed to scale past seven figures. Let’s connect: LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/in/derekfredricksonInstagram: /thecoosolutionFacebook: /thecoosolution👉 If you found this episode valuable, share it with a fellow business owner ready to scale smarter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  3. Behind the Mic – My Story, My Mission, and Why I Launched This Podcast

    FEB 28

    Behind the Mic – My Story, My Mission, and Why I Launched This Podcast

    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 I’m here to bring you real strategies, real tactics, and actionable insights to help you streamline your operations and drive sustainable growth. In This Episode: Why I Started This Podcast (00:17) – The mission behind The COO Solution Podcast and how it will help you break free from the day-to-day operations.Scaling Smarter, Not Harder (02:40) – How business owners can shift from doing it all to focusing on what truly moves the needle.The Role of a Fractional COO (05:06) – Why a second-in-command is the missing piece for many entrepreneurs stuck in the weeds.Leadership & Team Alignment (07:18) – The key to stepping into your CEO role and empowering your team to take ownership.Real-World Insights (09:36) – Lessons from my journey from Wall Street to helping scaling businesses operate with clarity and confidence. Why This Matters Most business owners don’t need more ideas—they need more execution. Scaling isn’t about working harder—it’s about doing less, better. This podcast is here to help you reclaim your time, delegate smarter, and build a thriving business without you constantly being in the trenches. Action Steps for Listeners: Take 5 minutes today to review your calendar. Identify one task someone else could handle—and commit to delegating it this week.Take the free quiz at TheCOOSolution.com to see if your business would benefit from a Fractional COO or Online Business Manager.Please send me a direct message or email at Derek@TheCOOSolution.com and let me know if scaling your business is your biggest challenge! Resources & Links: Discover if Now is the Time for a Fractional COO: Take this quick assessment to see if your business is ready for this game-changing operational support. 👉 Take the Free Assessment Here - https://quiz.thecoosolution.com/discoverLearn More About The COO Solution: Visit The COO Solution to explore our services, discover new insights, and learn actionable strategies for scaling your business smarter. New episodes drop soon—subscribe to The COO Solution Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Let’s connect: LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/in/derekfredricksonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoosolution/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoosolution/ 👉 If you found this episode valuable, share it with a fellow business owner ready to scale smarter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  4. An Introduction to The COO Solution Podcast

    FEB 28

    An Introduction to The COO Solution Podcast

    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 I’m here to bring you real strategies, real tactics, and actionable insights to help you streamline your operations and drive sustainable growth. In This Episode: What The COO Solution Podcast is all about (00:01) – How this show will help you optimize operations, align your team, and create a business that works for you.Scaling Smarter, Not Harder (00:17) – Why success isn’t about working harder but about implementing the right systems to grow efficiently.The Role of a Fractional COO (01:35) – How strategic leadership can transform your business and help you avoid costly bottlenecks.Leadership & Team Alignment (02:16)– The keys to empowering your team so your business thrives without you being in the weeds.Real-World Insights (03:48) – Lessons from my 16+ years of experience working alongside visionary founders to scale their businesses.Why This Matters Scaling isn’t about working harder—it’s about doing less, better. This podcast will explain the frameworks you need to build the proper support and structure for your business, from refining team processes to eliminating operational inefficiencies. Action Steps for Listeners: Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.Identify the biggest bottleneck in your business right now—what’s holding you back?Commit to one action this week to improve your team alignment or operational efficiency.Resources & Links: Discover if Now is the Time for a Fractional COO: Take this quick assessment to see if your business is ready for this game-changing operational support. 👉 Take the Free Assessment Here - https://quiz.thecoosolution.com/discoverLearn More About The COO Solution: Visit The COO Solution to explore our services, discover new insights, and learn actionable strategies for scaling your business smarter.New episodes drop soon—subscribe to The COO Solution Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Let’s connect: LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/in/derekfredricksonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoosolution/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoosolution/👉 If you found this episode valuable, share it with a fellow business owner ready to scale smarter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Derek Fredrickson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
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  • Copyright
    © Derek Fredrickson
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