{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"75. OBM to Fractional COO: Bridging Operations and Vision","description":"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. &amp;nbsp; Where to find Jessica Website: https:\/\/www.jessicalackey.com\/ LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jessica-lackey\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jessicalackey &amp;nbsp; Get more Prowess Project resources!&amp;nbsp; What is an OBM? Resources Get Trained as an Online Business Manager  How Prowess Project Job Matching Works Want more Prowess Resources?&amp;nbsp;Subscribe to the weekly newsletter &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"OBM Opportunity","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/463887","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34623945\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182757055"}