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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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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome As a Founder
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May 26, 2026 |
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The Truth About the Second-in-Command Role with Cameron Herold
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May 12, 2026 |
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Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Behind the Scenes: What It's Really Like to Be a COO with Danielle Levy
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Why Most Founders Hire the Wrong Second-in-Command, and How to Get It Right
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Building a Thought Leader Brand That Attracts High-Level Opportunities with Karen Yankovich
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Learning to Say No: Boundaries That Protect Your Time and Energy
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Be Unmessablewith: Leading From Vision Instead of Reaction With Josselyne Herman-Saccio
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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The ROI of Streamlining Business Operations: What It Means for Your Bottom Line
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Don’t Write the Wrong Book: How to Turn a Book into a Strategic Business Asset with Ally Machate
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Stop Running Your Business In Crisis Mode: How to Lead Proactively
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Power of Letting Go, Trusting Your Team, and Leading from Your Genius with Andrea de la Cerda
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The 3 Systems Every CEO Needs to Break the Bottleneck and Scale
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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How to Leverage AI as Your “Silent COO” to Scale Smarter with Marnie Wills
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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The 5 Key Signs It’s Time to Hire a Fractional COO
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Reclaiming Freedom, Health, and Growth Through Second-in-Command Leadership with Lucy Rayden
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Self-Managing Team — How to Build a Business That Thrives Without You
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Leading As A Whole Human And The Power of Second-in-Command Leadership, With Kristie Clayton
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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How to Align Your Team With Your Vision and Mission
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Power of Support: How a Fractional COO Transformed Amy Anderson’s Vision
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Delegation Mastery: Freeing Yourself from Micromanagement
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Why Role Clarity Is the Secret to a Confident, Scalable Team with Melissa Ortiz
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Scaling Smarter: The Right People, Right Seats Framework
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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How to Fix the 5 Most Common Money Mistakes (and Finally Feel in Control), with Heidi Decoux
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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The Hidden Challenges Slowing Your Growth (And How to Fix Them)
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Scaling with Clarity: How a Fractional COO Transformed Rocky Anderson’s Vision into Reality
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Next Phase of Growth – How to Structure Your Business for the Next Level
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Power of Strategy: How to Align Your Marketing, Team & Operations, with Sara Nay
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May 13, 2025 |
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From Overwhelmed to Organized: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Visionary vs. Operator: Understanding Your Role as a Business Leader
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Walking the Talk: Why I Hired My Own Fractional COO, with Nicole Gallicchio-Elz
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Power of Trust: Why Strong Leadership Starts with Letting Go
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap to Scaling: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Mindset Shifts to Scale a Business with the Right Support with Fabienne Fredrickson
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Behind the Mic – My Story, My Mission, and Why I Launched This Podcast
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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An Introduction to The COO Solution Podcast
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Feb 28, 2025 |