What Is a Fractional COO — and Does Your Business Need One?

Written By Kelly Dillon

Scaling a business is exciting—but also chaotic. As founders juggle sales, product, and hiring, operations often fall behind. That’s where a Fractional COO can be a game-changer.

What Is a Fractional COO?
A Fractional COO is a seasoned executive who joins part-time to help businesses streamline operations, improve execution, and align teams—without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Signs You Might Need One:

  1. You’re growing fast but lack process.

  2. You’re struggling to execute strategic goals.

  3. You're drowning in meetings with no clarity on progress.

  4. Team members are unclear on roles or metrics.

What a Fractional COO Can Do:

  • Translate big goals into action plans.

  • Implement systems like EOS or OKRs.

  • Build team accountability and cadence.

  • Free up the founder’s time to focus on growth.


Curious whether a Fractional COO is right for you? Book a consultation and let’s talk about your growth opportunities.

Kelly Dillon