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Fractional COO · Operating Partner

Level Up Your Business
With a Fractional COO

I help CEOs of companies with $10M–250M+ in revenue identify growth opportunities, improve margins and fix execution gaps as a hands-on fractional leader.

Case Study
Situation
Growth stalled, margin under pressure
Solution
Fractional Executive: Diagnostic + Rapid Execution
Impact
+30% Operating Profit
Experience with teams from
Bank of America Chris Craft Elementis Grand Design Honeywell McKinsey Newmar RIE Shutterfly Winnebago Winnebago Industries Barletta Bank of America Chris Craft Elementis Grand Design Honeywell McKinsey Newmar RIE Shutterfly Winnebago Winnebago Industries Barletta

When To Bring On a Fractional COO

01

Growth Has Hit a Ceiling

Revenue is stuck, margins aren't moving, and it's not clear which levers will actually change the trajectory — or who will pull them.

02

You're Leaving EBITDA on the Table

Inefficient processes, unclear accountability, and execution gaps are costing you more than you realize — and making the business harder to scale or sell.

03

You're Working In the Business, Not On It

You're the most expensive firefighter in the company. Every week spent in the weeds is a week not spent on the moves that actually grow the business.

04

You Need a Real Second-in-Command

Not a consultant with a deck. Someone who will embed with your team, own the execution, and make things happen without you having to manage every detail.

Schedule a 15-Min Intro

What A Fractional COO Can Do

Build an Engine for Profitable Growth

  • Identify levers to drive growth and bottlenecks holding the business back
  • Develop strategies to improve efficiency, productivity and business performance
  • Create scalable processes to support growth and reduce firefighting

Clarify Goals + Get the Team Rowing in the Same Direction

  • Work with the CEO to clarify strategic direction and prioritize initiatives
  • Translate the CEO's vision into actionable initiatives
  • Get the team bought in and actively executing

Get Things Done: Guide Strategic Initiatives

  • Create a clear execution plan
  • Put resources in place to position initiatives for success
  • Create and manage accountability systems to deliver on time and on budget

Provide Leadership And Management

  • Orchestrate operations, taking the burden of day-to-day management off of the CEO
  • Build and strengthen the leadership team
  • Mentor existing staff and identify talent gaps in the organization

Experience and Impact

Matt Meyers is an experienced problem solver and business builder who has helped drive growth at both large and small companies. He speaks the language of the board room and the factory floor.

Operations
Fortune 500 GM/Director, with P&L responsibility for a $100M+ business.
Education
MIT Sloan Business School Alum (MBA).
Strategy
Former McKinsey & Co. Engagement Manager.
Impact
Led projects leading to 30%+ organic EBITDA growth. Led diligence and integration on over $2B of acquisitions.

How Matt Is Different Than Other COOs

"What sets Matt apart from other COOs is his breadth of experience across functions: you are hiring an interim COO that can also fill CFO and CMO gaps as needed." "He is one of the few COOs with the ability to think strategically like an owner and work across functions to drive value."

Schedule a 15-Min Intro

A Simple, Low-Risk Path Forward

Step 01

Intro Call

  • 30-minute call to get to know each other
  • Learn about your business and goals
  • Assess mutual fit
Schedule
Step 02

Launch 90-Day Engagement

  • Monthly retainer, cancel after first 30 days
  • Option to extend for 3, 6 or 12 months
Step 03

Build the Plan

  • Diagnostic: identify bottlenecks and growth levers
  • Build the strategy and set priorities
  • Create a 90-day execution plan with owners, dates and KPIs
Step 04

Lead Execution

  • Take responsibility for making it happen
  • Lead your team to deliver key initiatives
  • Business moves faster while you spend less time in the weeds

For CEOs & PE Partners

What are the benefits to the CEO and existing leadership team?
As CEO, you'll feel a sense of clarity and confidence with your strategic plan. Your team will be more in sync and engaged. You'll see more getting done but feel less stressed than you have in years.
How quickly will I see results?
Within the first couple of weeks, you'll see new insights, better organization, and the foundation of a stronger management operating system. Within two months, data-driven insights emerge and key growth initiatives move into execution. Within 90 days, you'll feel the business building momentum.
What happens to all the great ideas I haven't been able to get to yet?
They start moving forward. With a COO to help remove barriers, solve problems, and manage execution across the team, you'll see your top growth priorities gain traction and turn into measurable progress.
Why a 90-day initial engagement?
A 90-day engagement provides enough time to understand your team, culture, and business dynamics so I can not only help you identify what needs to be done, but also help you implement it.
What's the downside?
I've never had a client terminate early, but if we determine the engagement isn't the right fit, you can cancel after the first month. Your risk is limited, and you keep the insights, ideas, and processes developed in the first 30 days.
What are the benefits of a fractional COO for a PE firm?
Flexibility: bring in a leader through periods of transition or rapid growth without committing to permanent SG&A. Positive impact on company value: accelerated growth and improved margins increase Adjusted EBITDA, while the cost is often treated as a one-time consulting expense. Improved reporting and accountability at your portfolio company. More time to focus on other portfolio companies, new deals, and value-creation priorities.
In what situations can Matt add the most value for a PE firm?
1. When a portfolio company is under-performing and root causes are not yet clear. 2. You want to drive a step change and need a hands-on change agent. 3. Just after close, to lead execution of the 180-day plan. 4. As you prepare to sell: maximize business value by cleaning up processes, improving financial reporting and building a compelling growth case.

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