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The COO Solution Podcast

The COO Solution Podcast

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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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  • The ROI of Streamlining Business Operations: What It Means for Your Bottom Line

    The ROI of Streamlining Business Operations: What It Means for Your Bottom Line
    Feb 3 2026

    Welcome back to The COO Solution Podcast! In this solo episode, host Derek Fredrickson breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of sustainable growth: streamlined business operations.


    If your business is growing but still feels chaotic, unpredictable, or overly dependent on you, this episode will connect the dots. Derek explains why most founders aren’t stuck because of a lack of effort or talent, but because of hidden operational inefficiencies that quietly drain profit, time, and energy.

    This conversation reframes operations not as “busywork” or overhead, but as one of the fastest ways to unlock real ROI. You’ll learn how clarity, structure, and the right second-in-command leadership can move your business from reactive chaos to proactive, scalable growth.


    In This Episode:
    • [00:10] Crisis Mode Explained – Why working harder doesn’t fix operational chaos.
    • [01:32] Why Operations Drive ROI – How structure directly impacts profit, efficiency, and peace of mind.
    • [02:36] The COO Difference – Why founders can’t streamline operations alone.
    • [03:34] Frontstage vs. Backstage Operations – Understanding the “what” vs. the “how” of your business.
    • [04:39] What Business Operations Really Include – From onboarding to communication to accountability.
    • [05:59] Hidden Inefficiencies – The silent profit killers most founders overlook.
    • [07:14] Operations = Profit – A real example of how streamlining freed time and increased revenue.
    • [08:26] Why a COO Is Essential – Translating vision into execution without founder burnout.
    • [09:33] What Founders Should Focus On – The right role to play if you want ROI without micromanaging.
    • [10:35] Your Challenge – Identify one chaotic area and take the first step toward stability.


    📌 Why This Matters

    You can’t scale complexity. You can scale simplicity.


    Streamlined operations create:

    • Predictable execution
    • Reduced founder dependency
    • Stronger team performance
    • Higher profitability


    When systems, processes, and accountability are in place, your business stops relying on you for every decision and starts running with confidence.


    ✅ Action Steps for Listeners:
    • Identify one operational area that feels chaotic or draining.
    • Clarify what’s broken and why it matters.
    • Decide who should own fixing it.
    • Consider how a COO or second-in-command could ensure it runs smoothly without you.

    Resources & Links:
    • Free Quiz – Find out if your business is ready for the support of a Fractional COO: https://thecoosolution.com
    • Podcast Page – https://thecoosolution.com/podcast


    Subscribe & Stay Connected

    New episodes drop soon—subscribe to The COO Solution Podcast so you don’t miss an episode!


    Let’s connect:

    ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coo-solution

    ➡️ https://www.instagram.com

    ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thecoosolution


    👉 If this episode resonated, share it with a founder who’s ready to stop firefighting and start scaling with intention.

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    11 Min.
  • Don’t Write the Wrong Book: How to Turn a Book into a Strategic Business Asset with Ally Machate

    Don’t Write the Wrong Book: How to Turn a Book into a Strategic Business Asset with Ally Machate
    Jan 20 2026
    Welcome back to The COO Solution Podcast! In this episode, host Derek Fredrickson sits down with Ally Machate, publishing strategist, bestselling author, and founder of The Writer’s Ally, to unpack one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that every business owner should write a book.With over 25 years in the publishing industry, including experience at Simon & Schuster, Ally brings a grounded, strategic perspective to what it really takes for a book to support business growth. This conversation goes far beyond writing advice. It’s about clarity, intention, and using a book as a leveraged business asset rather than a vanity project.If you’ve ever thought, “I should write a book,” but weren’t sure why, when, or how it fits into your business strategy, this episode will give you the framework to decide before you invest years of time and energy.In This Episode:[00:00] The Big Question - Should every entrepreneur write a book, or is that advice outdated?[02:22] Ally’s Publishing Journey - From traditional publishing to building a trusted author services company.[03:00] The Myth Explained - Why a book can be powerful but only if it’s the right tool at the right time.[03:40] Timing Matters - Why writing a book too early can actually stall your growth.[04:09] The Real Cost of a Book - Time, energy, and resources most founders underestimate.[05:32] Right Book vs. Wrong Book - Why good writing isn’t enough without a clear business goal.[07:36] Start With the End in Mind - How to reverse-engineer your book from the outcome you want.[07:53] Strategy Examples - Speaker books, lead-generation books, credibility books, and where people go wrong.[08:37] Case Study: The Wrong Format - Why a workbook failed to land keynote speaking opportunities.[10:39] Memoir vs. Business Book - How personal stories should support the reader’s transformation, not overshadow it.[13:02] Storytelling That Serves Strategy - Why every book uses story, but the reader’s problem must stay front and center.[15:41] AI and the Writing Process - The difference between AI-assistive tools and AI-generated books and why it matters.[18:51] What Readers Really Want - Why the market is rejecting AI-generated creative work.[25:17] Traditional vs. Self-Publishing - How publishing has come full circle and what entrepreneurs should choose today.[28:15] Books as Business Tools - Why entrepreneurs shouldn’t aim to sell books but to sell what comes next.[31:00] The Real Leverage - Why giving away books can be more profitable than selling them.[32:25] How Ally Helps Authors - From idea clarity to publication and marketing, without writing the wrong book.📌 Why This MattersA book is not a rite of passage. It’s a strategic decision.When aligned correctly, a book can:Build authority and trustOpen doors to speaking and partnershipsGenerate leads for high-ticket offersWhen misaligned, it becomes an expensive distraction.This episode helps you decide when and what to write, and whether to write at all, so your book supports your business instead of draining it.✅ Action Steps for Listeners:Get clear on what you want a book to do for your business.Identify the book's target audience and the problem it solves.Decide whether a book is the right tool right now.Use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your voice.🔗 Resources & Links:Don’t Write the Wrong Book — Ally’s evergreen webinar 👉 https://offers.thewritersally.com/coosolutionFree Quiz – Take the free 25-question quiz to see if your business is ready for the support of a Fractional COO: https://thecoosolution.comPodcast Page – https://thecoosolution.com/podcastSubscribe & Stay ConnectedLet’s connect:➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekfredrickson/➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thecoosolution/➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thecoosolution👉 If this episode resonated, share it with a fellow founder who’s been thinking about writing a book but wants to do it the smart way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    32 Min.
  • Stop Running Your Business In Crisis Mode: How to Lead Proactively

    Stop Running Your Business In Crisis Mode: How to Lead Proactively
    Jan 6 2026

    Welcome back to The COO Solution Podcast. In this solo episode, host Derek Fredrickson tackles a challenge nearly every founder faces at some point: running a business in constant crisis mode.


    If your days are filled with urgent decisions, constant interruptions, and putting out fires instead of leading strategically, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. Derek breaks down why reactive leadership drains your energy, stalls growth, and keeps your team dependent on you, and more importantly, how to shift into proactive leadership that creates stability, predictability, and freedom.


    You’ll learn how strong systems, clear accountability, and the support of a second-in-command can move your business out of survival mode and into sustainable growth.


    In This Episode:


    [00:00] Crisis Mode Defined What it looks like when your business is running you instead of the other way around.

    [01:16] Why Reactive Leadership Fails Why urgency feels productive but quietly kills growth, focus, and team performance.

    [02:24] The Founder Bottleneck How scaling without structure turns the CEO into the central point of failure.

    [03:40] Signs You’re Stuck in Crisis Mode Long hours, rushed decisions, inconsistent execution, and a team waiting for direction.

    [04:47] The Shift to Proactive Leadership How to move from reacting to problems to preventing them altogether.

    [05:56] Identifying Recurring Chaos How to spot patterns, recurring emergencies, and energy drains that need systems—not effort.

    [06:56] The Role of a Fractional COO How a trusted second-in-command creates operational stability and protects the founder’s time.

    [07:15] What Stability Actually Looks Like Real-world results when systems, ownership, and decision-making are no longer centralized.

    [08:12] The Systems That Stop Firefighting Why SOPs, workflows, and clear communication eliminate repeat problems.

    [09:17] Your Actionable Challenge Identify three recurring issues this week and assign ownership to one, or build a process for one.


    📌 Why This Matters

    Running your business in crisis mode isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign. When everything feels urgent, nothing truly moves forward. Proactive leadership allows you to step out of daily chaos, empower your team, and create a business that runs predictably without your constant involvement.

    Stability doesn’t come from working harder. It comes from structure, clarity, and the right support.


    ✅ Action Steps for Listeners:

    • Identify three recurring issues that consume your time every week.
    • Assign clear ownership or create a process for at least one of them.
    • Document one workflow that currently lives only in your head.
    • Consider whether a fractional COO could help you shift from reaction to leadership.


    Resources & Links:
    • Free Quiz – Find out if your business is ready for the support of a Fractional COO: https://thecoosolution.com
    • Podcast Page – https://thecoosolution.com/podcast


    Subscribe & Stay Connected

    New episodes drop soon—subscribe to The COO Solution Podcast so you don’t miss an episode!


    Let’s connect:

    ➡️ LinkedIn

    ➡️ Instagram

    ➡️ Facebook


    👉 If this episode resonated, share it with a founder who’s stuck in firefighting mode and ready to lead proactively.


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    11 Min.
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