Operations that scale. grow. free you. work. scale. Fractional COO for growth-stage founders.

You built something great. Now it needs to run without you. If every decision, question, and escalation still lands on your desk, let's talk. I help founders recover 15+ hours per week and get out of the weeds.

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Sound Familiar?

Your business grew. Your operations didn't.

You started with hustle and good instincts. But now you've got a team, clients, and revenue—and somehow you're still the answer to every question. The same skills that got you here are now keeping you stuck.

  • Every decision flows through you—even the small ones
  • You're working in the business instead of on it
  • Onboarding new hires means more of your time, not less
  • Growth has stalled—not from lack of demand, but lack of capacity
  • You can't take a real vacation without things falling apart

It's not a failure. It's an inflection point. And it's fixable.

How I Work

Analyze. Design. Scale.

A straightforward approach to operational transformation.

1

Analyze

Deep-dive into what's actually happening—finding the bottlenecks, profit leaks, and hidden friction.

2

Design

Build systems your team will actually use. Minimal. Clear. Designed for how people really work.

3

Scale

Implement, train, and refine until the operation runs without you in the middle of everything.

Client Results

What working together looks like

No averages, no hypotheticals. Here's what changed at WordAgents after we rebuilt how the business ran.

$500K+
Capacity unlocked
1,000
Hours saved
20
Hours back per exec, weekly

WordAgents isn't the only one, but it's a good place to start.

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The good news: none of this is permanent.

Build the right systems once, and the business starts running on them instead of on you.

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Why Work With Me

I help founders tame the chaos and build a foundation for growth

Nanci Brown, Fractional COO

Yes, my dog Shilo approves all process improvements.

After 200+ engagements, it's a common pattern: founders who built something remarkable, now buried in the day-to-day. I help them build operations that free them to focus on what they do best—leading, growing, and actually enjoying the business they created.

20+ years of operational leadership across industries

MBA + PMP certified with AI implementation credentials

Specialized in service-based businesses $500K-$10M

Results-obsessed: 2X ROI guarantee on process optimization

"Efficient operations give people autonomy. When your team can make decisions without you, you finally get to work on the business—not just in it."

— Nanci Brown, MBA, PMP

Client Stories

What clients say

"In bringing Nanci, that helped lay the operational foundation for the business that will allow us to grow into a $5 million company."
Tommy Joiner • CMO, WordAgents
"Nanci was with us for 15-20 hours per week, but from those hours, we saved 20 hours per week each for me and Tommy."
Vin D'Eletto • CEO, WordAgents
"Whenever I launch a new venture, Nanci is the first person I call."
Gonen Ziv • Chief Revenue Officer

Trusted by growth-stage companies

WordAgents
Luxy Media
Loganix
BrainSell
Onvego
RTInsights
FAQ

Common questions

How long before I see results?

Most clients see clarity within the first week. Actual time and cost savings typically become visible within 30-60 days of implementation.

Do you guarantee results?

For process optimization, I guarantee we'll identify at least 2X the project cost in annual savings—or I refund your final milestone. You keep all the work. For fractional COO engagements, I guarantee measurable time recovered for the executives who are currently the bottleneck.

What's the difference between a fractional COO and a consultant?

A consultant analyzes and recommends. A fractional COO rolls up their sleeves and implements—I work alongside your team to build systems, not just tell you what's broken. I offer both: standalone projects like process optimization, and ongoing fractional COO retainers for companies that need sustained operational leadership. See all services →

What type of companies do you work with?

Service-based companies between $500K and $10M in revenue—typically at the stage where the founder has become the bottleneck. You've got a team, you've got clients, but growth has stalled because everything still runs through you.

How soon can you start?

Fast. Most engagements kick off within one week of signing, and we're doing deep-dive analysis by day two. When you're ready to move, I am too.

Let's Talk

Ready to stop being the bottleneck?

Book a discovery call. We'll talk through what's not working and whether I can help. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.

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