What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone
Most founders don't need more advice. They need someone to take the operational weight off their plate and turn it into systems their team can run. That's what I do, so you get back your time and the headspace for the work only you can do: leading, selling, and deciding where the business goes next.
Real Experience.
Formal Accreditation.
More than a decade of hands-on experience across all six areas, from running operations for a company that grew from $2M to more than $6.5M to managing teams, launches, and trade shows. I'm accredited by OBM School in each area and hold an M.S. in Leadership Education.
I'm also a lifelong learner. I keep investing in new skills, from EOS to AI tools built for operations, so the methods I bring to your business are current and tested, not just what worked ten years ago.
How Work Gets Done, Written Down
I build a custom SOP library for your business from my collection of 250+ proven processes and templates, so the work you hand off stays with your team and doesn't land back on your plate.
A Business That Runs Day to Day
I streamline your workflows and connect your tools, so the business keeps moving whether you're at your desk or not.
Big Projects Finished on Time
I break major initiatives into clear steps with owners and deadlines, then keep them moving, so important projects get finished instead of stalling while you put out fires.
A Team That Knows Who Owns What
I define roles, onboard and offboard employees and clients, and set up a meeting rhythm that keeps everyone accountable, so your team makes decisions without waiting on you. If you run on EOS, I keep the full rhythm going, from weekly meetings to quarterly planning and annual reviews.
Numbers You Can Actually Use
I build a Scorecard with the handful of numbers that matter, including your marketing results, so you can see what's working in minutes instead of digging through reports.
Launches Without the Scramble
I plan and run your launches and events, from the first timeline to the post-launch debrief, so your team knows what happens when and you're not the one holding every detail.
Where to Start
One clear path, whether you're growing or getting ready to sell.
✽ Start with a Discovery Call
Discovery Call Free
A 20-minute conversation to see whether I'm the right partner for where your business is headed. Answer a few short questions when you book so we make the most of our time.
✽ Book a State of the Business Session
State of the Business Session Starting at $1,500
A 90-minute working session where we look at each part of your business and where it's headed, whether you're growing or preparing to sell. You leave with a State of the Business Roadmap: where things stand today, what to fix first, and a detailed plan for the next 90 days. It's yours to keep, whether or not you hire me to put it to work.
✽ Put Your Plan to Work
Fractional Operations Leadership Starting at $3,000/month
I lead your plan alongside your team, inside your business, until the work is done. We start with one 90-day sprint, then continue in 90-day sprints for as long as it's useful. At the end of each sprint, we decide together: another sprint, or a handoff to your team.
Limited Availability
I work with a small number of clients at a time so each one gets my full attention. If my calendar is full, I'll add you to my waitlist and reach out as soon as a spot opens.
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
Founders & CEOs who've seen my work up close.
"As a creative, I struggle with systems and details. Nicole documented my editing process and built the SOPs that let me hand it off to a junior editor. Now I can focus on sales and client strategy. She's a trusted accountability partner who cares about me as a person."
"Nicole is really smart. She nailed where I was and what I was going through after one conversation. The plan she gave me made me uncomfortable, which is exactly what I needed and not something I would have done on my own. Three months later, I had implemented most of it. She gets to the heart of things fast."
"Nicole was our wild card at Bulu. The good, the bad, and the ugly: I handed it to her and trusted it got handled, including the things I couldn't share with the rest of our employees. She turns feedback into action fast and breaks complicated problems into pieces a team can execute."
"I met Nicole when a partner brought her in to project manage an event, and she pulled it together in under two weeks. She's firm, fair, and she made the event fun for the people working it. I've hired her several times since to support my directors on their strategic initiatives including project management for a brand ambassador retreat and multiple trade shows."
You've got questions. I've got answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what founders ask most.
Founder-led businesses bringing in $300K or more a year that are either scaling or preparing to sell. Stage matters more than industry. My clients have included video production studios, consumer products companies, and third-party logistics.
An OBM runs the operations side of a business so the founder can lead it. That covers processes, projects, team coordination, and the systems that keep work moving. I'm an Accredited Online Business Manager through OBM School and hold an M.S. in Leadership Education. Before starting EGP, I spent six years running operations for a company as it grew from $2M to more than $6.5M.
Close. An OBM does the work of a fractional COO or general manager: leading operations, managing projects and people, and keeping the business moving toward its goals. The difference is how you hire it. You get that leadership part time, without an executive salary, until your business is ready to hire a COO on staff. When that day comes, I'll help you hire the right person and hand over the systems we built.
A virtual assistant handles tasks. I decide which work matters, design how it gets done, and lead your team through the change. If your business needs task support too, I can help you define the role and hire for it.
You need at least one team member to take ownership of the systems we build, because that's how the work lasts after I step back. If you're a solo founder about to make your first hire, we can build the operations and the role together.
Yes. Buyers pay more for a business that runs without its founder. Documented operations and a team that can carry the load make your business easier to evaluate and more valuable at the table.
Ninety days is long enough to build something real and short enough to stay focused. At the end of each sprint, we decide together whether you need another sprint or you're ready to hand off to your team. You're never locked into a long contract.
Expect more of your time at the start. In the first few weeks, I need to understand how the business runs today and where it gets stuck for you, so the plan solves the right problems. After that, your involvement drops. The goal is operations that run without you in the middle of them, with your team handling the day to day and you making the decisions only you can make. Most founders spend 2 to 3 hours a week with me early on and about 1 hour a week once things are up and running.
Usually not. I work inside the tools your team already uses and recommend changes only when a tool is getting in the way.
I work virtually from Nebraska, with clients across the US and the Americas. Meetings run during US Central Time business hours. I also work with clients in Spanish.