Signs You’re Ready for a Fractional COO Nov 10, 2025

Your company is growing. Revenue is up, you’re hiring, and by most metrics, you are successful. So why do you feel permanently stuck?You are likely trapped in the “Founder’s Dilemma”: the business has outgrown your ability to manage it through sheer force of will. You are no longer the visionary architect; you are the primary firefighter, pulled into operational minutiae every hour of the day. Your time is spent in the business, not on it. This is a common and dangerous plateau. The systems that got you to $10 million in revenue will not get you to $50 million. They will, however, lead to your burnout.Source: Signs You’re Ready for a Fractional COO