75. OBM to Fractional COO: Bridging Operations and Vision

In this final episode Ashley Connell chats with Jessica Lackey, a corporate strategist turned fractional COO, about the journey from OBM to COO and how to make a bigger impact in small businesses. Jessica shares her transition from corporate giants like Nike to working with service-based businesses earning over $1M, highlighting the skills and mindset shifts required to thrive in this space. Listeners will learn: How to identify and solve the biggest bottlenecks in a business. Why understanding finances and metrics is key to driving growth. The difference between operations-focused roles and strategic leadership. Packed with practical tips and inspiring stories, this episode is the perfect way to wrap up the year and prepare for 2025.   Where to find Jessica Website: https://www.jessicalackey.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lackey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicalackey   Get more Prowess Project resources!  What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Want more Prowess Resources? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter