Fractional COO FAQ | SalesHunter Consulting

Question 1

What is a Fractional COO?

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A Fractional COO is an experienced Chief Operating Officer who works with your company on a part-time or contract basis — delivering full COO-level leadership, systems, and accountability without the cost of a full-time executive hire. You get the same strategic thinking, operational discipline, and execution capability of a seasoned COO, applied to your specific business, at a fraction of the cost.

Question 2

What does a Fractional COO actually do day-to-day?

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A Fractional COO works inside your business — not from the outside looking in. Day-to-day, that means building and installing operational systems, running leadership and accountability meetings, coaching your management team, redesigning broken processes, building sales infrastructure, and driving the execution of your strategic priorities. The work is hands-on, not advisory.

Question 3

How is a Fractional COO different from a business consultant?

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A consultant assesses, advises, and delivers a report. A Fractional COO implements. We do not hand you a deck and leave — we roll up our sleeves, work alongside your team, build the systems, install the processes, and drive the results. The difference is execution. We are accountable to outcomes, not deliverables.

Question 4

Do I need a Fractional COO or a Fractional CFO?

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A Fractional CFO focuses on financial reporting, forecasting, and capital structure. A Fractional COO focuses on operations, sales systems, people, process, and execution. Most growth-stage companies need both — but if your biggest pain points are team performance, sales productivity, operational chaos, or scaling bottlenecks, a Fractional COO is the right starting point.

Question 5

How much does a Fractional COO cost?

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A Fractional COO typically costs 60–80% less than a full-time COO hire when you factor in salary, benefits, equity, and onboarding costs. SalesHunter Consulting engagements are structured as monthly retainers, project-based engagements, or the 90-Day Sprint — each priced based on scope, time commitment, and the complexity of your business. Book a Growth Diagnostic to get a clear picture of what an engagement would look like for your specific situation.

Question 6

What is the 90-Day Sprint?

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The 90-Day Sprint is SalesHunter Consulting's signature rapid-execution engagement. In 90 days, we diagnose the top barriers to your growth, build the systems and processes to fix them, and drive the implementation alongside your team. Days 1–30: diagnose and prioritize. Days 31–60: build and implement. Days 61–90: drive, measure, and lock in the gains. At the end of 90 days, your business runs differently.

Question 7

How long does a typical engagement last?

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Engagements range from 90-day sprints to 12-month retainers depending on the scope of work and the complexity of the business. Most clients begin with a 90-Day Sprint to establish the foundation and then continue on a monthly retainer to sustain momentum and drive the next phase of growth.

Question 8

Do you work on-site or remotely?

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Both. SalesHunter Consulting works in-person, virtually, or on-site depending on what the engagement requires. For rapid-execution work — team assessments, process installations, leadership coaching — on-site time is often most effective. For ongoing retainer work, a hybrid model of virtual and periodic on-site visits is the norm. We meet you where you are.

Question 9

What size company benefits most from a Fractional COO?

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Companies from startup through $30M in revenue with teams of 5–100 employees benefit most. These organizations have enough complexity to need COO-level leadership but are not yet at the scale where a full-time executive hire makes financial sense. If you are growing fast, stuck in a plateau, or scaling through chaos, a Fractional COO is built for your stage.

Question 10

Does SalesHunter Consulting only work with staffing and recruiting firms?

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No. While SalesHunter Consulting has 30 years of deep roots in staffing and recruiting, the firm serves growth-stage companies across all industries — technology, construction, healthcare, professional services, engineering, manufacturing, and more — as well as PE and VC firms that need Fractional COO support for portfolio companies. The operational and sales frameworks that drive growth are transferable across industries.

Question 11

Can SalesHunter Consulting support Private Equity and Venture Capital portfolio companies?

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Yes. SalesHunter Consulting works directly with PE and VC firms to provide Fractional COO support for portfolio companies. Using The Helicopter Method™, the firm deploys immediately into portfolio companies — identifying the highest-leverage interventions on day one and executing in parallel to compress the runway to profitability. The goal is always the same: accelerate growth, build operational infrastructure, and increase enterprise value.

Question 12

Who do you work with inside the company?

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We work directly with the CEO, Owner, President, or Managing Partner — not through layers of management. This direct access is non-negotiable. The work we do requires executive sponsorship and alignment. We are your partner at the top, and we work down through the organization to drive change at every level.

Question 13

How quickly can a Fractional COO make an impact?

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Most clients see measurable improvement within the first 60–90 days. SalesHunter Consulting begins every engagement with a rapid operational diagnostic to identify the highest-leverage opportunities and builds an execution roadmap from day one. We do not spend months in assessment mode — we diagnose fast and execute faster.

Question 14

What results have SalesHunter Consulting clients achieved?

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Client results include: weekly gross margin growth from $21K to $73K (248% increase) in 8 months; revenue growth from $110K to $680K (518% increase) in 6 fiscal months; 40% productivity improvement within 90 days; 30% reduction in rep turnover in under six months; and a #1 regional ranking held for 10 consecutive years. These are documented outcomes — not projections.

Question 15

What frameworks does SalesHunter Consulting use?

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SalesHunter Consulting uses two proprietary frameworks: The Full Wheel™ — a battle-tested sales framework built over 30 years that covers the complete sales cycle from prospecting through retention — and The Elevation Blueprint™ — a 5-stage scale and culture framework with 12 pillars that builds the operational infrastructure, people systems, and cultural standards required for sustainable growth. For PE/VC clients, The Helicopter Method™ provides a rapid-deployment playbook for portfolio company intervention.

Question 16

What happens after the engagement ends?

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The goal of every SalesHunter Consulting engagement is to build capability that outlasts the engagement. We install systems, develop your leaders, and establish standards that do not depend on our continued presence. When we leave, your team runs the playbook. Many clients continue on a lighter retainer for accountability and strategic guidance — but the infrastructure we build is yours to keep.

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