Beyond the Balance Sheet: Jen Hamilton’s Quest to Save Small Businesses | Fractional Series

How can an entrepreneur build a thriving fractional COO business and empower small businesses to succeed?In this episode, Jen Hamilton, founder of Hamilton COOs, shares her journey from working in accounting to launching her own fractional COO firm. She discusses the importance of empowering emerging COOs and providing strategic leadership to help small businesses grow.Jen highlights the value of fractional COO services for companies in the $1-20 million revenue range, helping them build infrastructure and execute strategic plans. She emphasizes focusing on businesses that prioritize serving clients and employees, not just profitability.As the leader of the Fractional COO Collective, Jen aims to create a supportive community for fractional COOs to learn from each other and overcome challenges. She shares insights on business development, common client mistakes, and strategies for increasing profitability.Jen discusses overcoming her own fears to launch her business, emphasizing the importance of having a strong support system and accountability partners. She also shares her unique experience as a petite woman practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which has helped build her confidence in facing challenges.Resources and Mentors that inspired Leah:  Darren Hardy - provides valuable business insights and courses "Traction" by Gino Wickman - a classic book for COOs "E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber - another essential read for COOs "Predictable Success" by Les McKeown - offers valuable business strategies "Simple Numbers" by Greg Crabtree - helps with financial understanding for business owners and COOsTune in for valuable insights on building a successful fractional COO business, empowering small businesses, and creating a supportive community for like-minded professionals.References: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawnhamilton/Anthony Codispoti, AddBack Benefits Agencyhttps://www.addbackbenefitsagency.com/Transcript | Beyond the Balance Sheet: Jen Hamiton’s Quest to Save Small BusinessesYoutube - Inspired Stories Podcast by AddBack BenefitsAgencyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2KCy3zqjALje6hwzWT0VA