Business Mastery Podcast
Business is dynamic. And everything affects you and your business. Fight with your mother-in-law? Mindset struggle? Market Changes? YUP. So, we're going to talk about it all. No topic is off limits.
The goal for every episode is to offer a new and different perspective or provide actionable strategies you can implement now. On the topics you need, to help you run the small business you love, more successfully. To master your own business and to master yourself as its leader and decision maker.
Every Wednesday Dawn K. Kennedy, an attorney, author, mentor and the CEO of Convoy Road Coffee Roasters, releases a new episode for your middle of the week dose of ideas and inspiration. In 45 minutes or less.
Small bites, expert guests, big impacts.
Whether you are a new or seasoned entrepreneur, this show is about all the things around making a bigger impact with your pursuit and growing into your entrepreneurial vision.
Business Mastery Podcast
171. “Fractional COO Leadership Skills Gap” with Ashish Gupta
Dawn talks with Ashish Gupta, CEO of ScaleUpExec, a leading fractional COO firm. Ashish shares how he helps growth-stage companies close leadership gaps, energize teams, and scale with operational clarity—drawing from his experience at Qualcomm, Apple, and turning around 20+ businesses. Dawn and Ashish talk about Fractional COO Leadership Skills Gap.
In this episode…
Who is Ashish Gupta and whom does he serve? (00:48)
What exactly is a fractional COO — and why are more companies turning to them now? (2:15)
Identifying Red Flags and When to Hire a COO (4:38)
The critical skills gap between early-stage hustle and structured leadership. (7:41)
The Visionary vs. The COO: Skillsets and Balance. (10:20)
Hiring a Fractional COO: Process and Considerations (17:36)
Industry Relevance and Long-Term Engagement (24:50)
Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks. (30:34)
Ashish Gupta’s Information.
Website: https://scaleupexec.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-gup/
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