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Case Studies
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the brilliant partnership of Derek Fredrickson and The COO Solution™ in bringing structure and systems to my business. Their expertise has allowed my company to scale and grow to multiple 7-figures yearly for over 16 years.
What The COO Solution™ has brought to Boldheart has been nothing short of transformational. They have been instrumental in turning Boldheart into a self-managing company, freeing me to focus on what I love most: serving my clients and creating a fulfilling life. The systems and processes developed by The COO Solution™ have helped Boldheart generate close to $50 million in revenue while giving me back my time, freedom, and peace of mind.
What sets Derek and The COO Solution™ apart is the unwavering focus on trust, care, and precision. This unique approach allowed me to step out of the day-to-day operations and concentrate on the exponential growth activities that turned a one-to-one coaching practice into programs that have impacted thousands of women entrepreneurs. Their methodology empowered me to take unplugged vacations, confidently knowing my business was running smoothly.
The COO Solution™ doesn’t just manage your day-to-day operations and partners with you to bring your vision to life. You make it up, your Fractional COO makes it real, and then they get your team to make it recur without your daily involvement.
Derek’s genius is in creating proven systems, aligning your team to your big vision, and giving you seamless accountability across all aspects of your business. Their tailored approach ensures that every system and process is uniquely designed to work for your business, enabling you to scale effectively without sacrificing your time or energy.
If you’re an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the weeds of your business, having the right Fractional COO is the support you need. These COOs specialize in helping six- and seven-figure business owners scale strategically, streamline operations, and achieve extraordinary growth.
With Derek’s guidance and trusted approach, you can finally regain your time to focus on exponential growth and truly enjoy a business that works for you while impacting many more people.
I wholeheartedly recommend Derek and The COO Solution™ for any woman in business ready to take her business to the next level, with heart.”
Fabienne Fredrickson
Founder of Boldheart.com and BoldheartWoman.com
Author of “The Leveraged Business”
Dr. Jessica Drummond
Founder & CEO, The Integrative Women’s Health Institute
“As a business owner leading a rapidly growing organization in the health and wellness field through the peak of the pandemic and then getting very sick myself, managing operations, scaling processes, and maintaining a clear strategic direction was becoming increasingly challenging. That’s when Derek and The COO Solution stepped in and transformed our operations at The Integrative Women’s Health Institute.
Derek’s expertise as a Fractional COO provided the structure, focus, and leadership we needed. He immediately identified areas for improvement in our operations, streamlined our team management, and implemented effective processes that allowed us to scale efficiently—his ability to oversee our day-to-day operations while keeping our long-term goals front and center has been invaluable.
His operational brilliance and understanding of our company’s unique needs and vision set Derek apart. He seamlessly integrated into our team, offering strategic insights that led to real, tangible growth. Our team now operates more cohesively, our processes are optimized, and we’re better positioned for continued expansion.
Thanks to Derek’s guidance, we’re making 30% more revenue while maintaining consistent profit with much more simplicity. I can contribute my ideal genius, work 30 hours per week, and focus on a few clear objectives with complete trust that my team is on track.
His leadership has positioned us for long-term success, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his support.”
“Over 18 months, Derek Fredrickson played a pivotal role as a Fractional COO in my company. At a time when I needed to structure the business for scale and delegate critical decisions, especially as I was becoming a father for the first time, Derek stepped in with exceptional leadership and reliability.
His strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail allowed me to free up my mental load and focus on new revenue-generating activities. With his guidance, we doubled our revenue within that period.
Today, Derek remains a trusted advisor, and I rely on his insights regularly.
I highly value his professionalism and his ability to act as a true consigliere, bringing both strategic depth and operational excellence to the table.”
Romain Collignon
Founder & CEO, SQUARED
Rocky Anderson
Founder of ADC Water
ADC Water – From Founder Burnout to 58% Profit Margins and Scalable Growth
When growth feels more like a breakdown…
Rocky Anderson, founder of ADC Water, had been running a lean, highly profitable engineering firm for years with a small team and steady work through referrals. But everything started to fall apart when he decided to scale—to transform his business and impact a larger slice of the market. “I was bleeding cash, burnt out, and ready to give up,” Rocky shared. Production slipped, cash flow dried up, and progress stalled whenever he stepped away from the business.
The COO Solution: Strategic Support That Changed Everything
Within five months of bringing on The COO Solution and working with one of our Fractional COOs, Rocky’s business turned a corner. We implemented systems for project accountability, built out team infrastructure, and removed Rocky from daily operations, draining his time and energy. Our COO even helped recruit and onboard new team members, aligning them with their strengths, ensuring the right people were in the right seats from day one.
“I just started handing pain points to Paisley and saying, ‘Make it go away.’ She fixed my fixer—and gave me my life back.”
Key Wins in Just 5 Months:
- Revenue grew from $65K/month to $350K/month
- Forecasted 2024 revenue: $3.7M with 58% net profit (industry average: ~20%)
- 4 consecutive months of hitting every project milestone
- Scalable team hiring plan aligned to a detailed budget
- Founder shifted entirely into visionary + business development role
The Human Impact: More Freedom, More Family, More Future
Beyond the numbers, the transformation was personal. Rocky now spends more time with his wife and young kids, without worrying about missed deadlines or checking his phone every five minutes. His team is aligned, operations are running smoothly, and his goal of hitting $10M in revenue by 2027 is no longer a dream—it’s inevitable.
“This shifted my mindset from feeling defeated to feeling on fire again. I finally believe this is going to happen.”
This happens when a visionary leader is paired with the right operational partner.
The COO Solution gives founders the structure, strategy, and second-in-command support they need to stop being the bottleneck and start building the business they were meant to lead.
Amy Anderson
CEO & Founder, ACG Practice Partners
ACG Practice Partners – From Overwhelmed Launch to Confident CEO Momentum (in Weeks, not Years)
When “new company” feels like free-fall…
Amy Anderson, Founder & CEO of ACG Practice Partners, amicably exited a prior partnership and relaunched under a new brand. Clients and team were coming with her, but the reality hit fast: new entity, new systems, half a million in payroll commitments, and a calendar packed with decisions only she could make.
“I was overwhelmed, scared, and doing it alone,” Amy shared. She needed a strategic counterpart—a “me that isn’t me”—to think with her, prioritize, and turn ideas into action without overloading her team.
The COO Solution: A second-in-command who makes change move
Within days of bringing on The COO Solution, we ran a deep-dive assessment, arrived at the first meeting with a clear point of view, and co-set a simple, practical plan: a 21-day sprint to create traction now, nested inside a 90-day roadmap for scale. Amy was paired with Jessica, a Fractional COO who blends calm leadership with sleeves-rolled-up execution. The very first conversations shifted Amy from “doing it all” to protecting CEO time and building capacity through smart delegation.
“I felt my shoulders drop. I wasn’t alone anymore—and there was a real path forward.”
Key wins in the first 6–8 weeks
Clarity → Action: Turned 18,000 competing ideas into a short, prioritized list—then executed the top three immediately.
21-Day Sprint: Delivered fast, visible wins to build momentum, confidence, and team buy-in.
Right Seats, Right Focus: A five-minute coaching moment (“Is this the best use of your CEO time?”) led to hiring a bookkeeper the next day, freeing up hours each week and reducing stress around billing and invoicing.
CEO Time Unlocked: Amy shifted from firefighting to designing new service opportunities and improving client delivery—thinking more, doing less (of the wrong things).
Team Alignment: Jessica integrated seamlessly; “the highlight of my week” became their ops meetings. The team embraced clear priorities, owners, and timelines.
Low-Friction Partnership: No long-term lock-in—value is proven through outcomes, not contracts.
The human impact: calm, creative, in control
The biggest early shift was emotional and operational at once: relief with a plan. With a trusted operator setting cadence, owning projects, and pushing decisions forward, Amy now shows up as the visionary CEO—with the mental space to innovate for her clients and the confidence that execution won’t stall when she steps back.
“I actually have more freedom to be creative. The roadmap is clear. I don’t have to carry it all.”
This is what happens when a high-performing founder is paired with the right second-in-command: less overwhelm, more momentum, and a business that scales because the CEO finally can.
The COO Solution gives founders the structure, strategy, and hands-on operational leadership to stop being the bottleneck—and start leading the business they were meant to build.
From Overextended to Focused Growth with Strategic Support
When passion and mission collide with overwhelm…
Latisha Sternod, founder of Narrows Counseling and The Women’s Collective (TWC), had been carrying the weight of both her counseling practice and her mission-driven work to reach more women in need of support. Between managing operations, juggling business accounts, and trying to expand her impact, she was stretched thin.
“I finally feel the support and confidence to hand these things over again and to lean into faith. Thank you for sharing your talents with my mission work,” Latisha shared after her first few weeks of partnership with The COO Solution.
The COO Solution: Operational Clarity + Strategic Growth
Working alongside Latisha, the COO Solution provided immediate relief and clarity by taking ownership of both operational efficiencies and growth strategies. Together, we:
- Reduced Costs: Streamlined software and account usage to cut unnecessary expenses, creating immediate monthly savings without sacrificing efficiency.
- Amplified Marketing: Elevated podcast strategy and clarified social media direction with a 3-month visibility plan to expand reach and brand recognition.
- Sharpened Target Market: Clarified audience focus to strengthen messaging and connect with the right clients.
- Community Presence: Designed a networking flyer and developed a local outreach plan to help Narrows Counseling and TWC reach more people in their region.
For Latisha, the biggest shift wasn’t just financial or operational—it was emotional. She could finally release control, knowing her mission was supported by a capable partner who understood both her vision and her values.
“After we spoke last week, I finally feel the support and confidence to hand these things over again and to lean into faith.”
Latisha Sternod
Founder and CEO: Narrows Counseling & TWC
With operations streamlined and a plan in place for sustainable growth, Latisha now has the capacity to focus on her true passion: serving women in need of care and expanding her impact in the community.
The COO Solution: Turning Vision into Scalable Impact
This is what happens when a purpose-driven founder is paired with the right operational partner: cost savings, smart growth, and the confidence to lead boldly into the future.
The COO Solution equips founders with the clarity, systems, and strategic support they need to stop being weighed down by operations—and start scaling the work they were called to do.
Fabienne Fredrickson
Founder of Boldheart.com and BoldheartWoman.com
Author of The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at Six Figures to Seven Figures (and Gain Your Life Back)
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the brilliant partnership of Derek Fredrickson and The COO Solution™ in bringing structure and systems to my business. Their expertise has allowed my company to scale and grow to multiple 7-figures yearly for over 16 years.
What The COO Solution™ has brought to Boldheart has been nothing short of transformational. They have been instrumental in turning Boldheart into a self-managing company, freeing me to focus on what I love most: serving my clients and creating a fulfilling life. The systems and processes developed by The COO Solution™ have helped Boldheart generate close to $50 million in revenue while giving me back my time, freedom, and peace of mind.
What sets Derek and The COO Solution™ apart is the unwavering focus on trust, care, and precision. This unique approach allowed me to step out of the day-to-day operations and concentrate on the exponential growth activities that turned a one-to-one coaching practice into programs that have impacted thousands of women entrepreneurs. Their methodology empowered me to take unplugged vacations, confidently knowing my business was running smoothly.
The COO Solution™ doesn’t just manage your day-to-day operations and partners with you to bring your vision to life. You make it up, your Fractional COO makes it real, and then they get your team to make it recur without your daily involvement.
Derek’s genius is in creating proven systems, aligning your team to your big vision, and giving you seamless accountability across all aspects of your business. Their tailored approach ensures that every system and process is uniquely designed to work for your business, enabling you to scale effectively without sacrificing your time or energy.
If you’re an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the weeds of your business, having the right Fractional COO is the support you need. These COOs specialize in helping six- and seven-figure business owners scale strategically, streamline operations, and achieve extraordinary growth.
With Derek’s guidance and trusted approach, you can finally regain your time to focus on exponential growth and truly enjoy a business that works for you while impacting many more people.
I wholeheartedly recommend Derek and The COO Solution™ for any woman in business ready to take her business to the next level, with heart.”
Dr. Jessica Drummond
Founder & CEO, The Integrative Women’s Health Institute
“As a business owner leading a rapidly growing organization in the health and wellness field through the peak of the pandemic and then getting very sick myself, managing operations, scaling processes, and maintaining a clear strategic direction was becoming increasingly challenging. That’s when Derek and The COO Solution stepped in and transformed our operations at The Integrative Women’s Health Institute.
Derek’s expertise as a Fractional COO provided the structure, focus, and leadership we needed. He immediately identified areas for improvement in our operations, streamlined our team management, and implemented effective processes that allowed us to scale efficiently—his ability to oversee our day-to-day operations while keeping our long-term goals front and center has been invaluable.
His operational brilliance and understanding of our company’s unique needs and vision set Derek apart. He seamlessly integrated into our team, offering strategic insights that led to real, tangible growth. Our team now operates more cohesively, our processes are optimized, and we’re better positioned for continued expansion.
Thanks to Derek’s guidance, we’re making 30% more revenue while maintaining consistent profit with much more simplicity. I can contribute my ideal genius, work 30 hours per week, and focus on a few clear objectives with complete trust that my team is on track.
His leadership has positioned us for long-term success, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his support.”
Romain Collignon
Founder & CEO, SQUARED
“Over 18 months, Derek Fredrickson played a pivotal role as a Fractional COO in my company. At a time when I needed to structure the business for scale and delegate critical decisions, especially as I was becoming a father for the first time, Derek stepped in with exceptional leadership and reliability.
His strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail allowed me to free up my mental load and focus on new revenue-generating activities. With his guidance, we doubled our revenue within that period.
Today, Derek remains a trusted advisor, and I rely on his insights regularly.
I highly value his professionalism and his ability to act as a true consigliere, bringing both strategic depth and operational excellence to the table.”