The Fractionator - Systems. Structure. Scale

About this episode

Forrest K. Derr discusses the role of a Fractional System integrator and how founders can transition out of their roles.

Forrest K. Derr is a Fractional System integrator who helps founders fire themselves out of a job. Along the way we discuss Billiards at Univ of Delaware (2:30), A Lot of Little Knobs (5:00), Tracking the Moving Parts (8:30), EOS (11:15), Core Values (15:00), Start with a Plan (21:15) and the Fixers and Founders podcast (23:00). Interested in a Fractional COO, reach Forrest @ Derr Consulting This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com . Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore . Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

People in this episode

Host: Len Samborowski

Guest: Forrest K. Derr

Topics covered

• Fractional System Integration
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Structure
• Core Values
• Operational Planning
• Billiards

Keywords

• Fractional COO
• System Integration
• Business Growth
• Entrepreneurial Strategy
• Operational Efficiency

Sponsors

LukeLeaders1248

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Derr Consulting, EOS

Books & works: Fixers and Founders podcast

Places: Univ of Delaware

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