Sep 24, 202643 min
Lauren Groff, Owner and CEO of Groff NetWorks, joins The Fractional Operator to discuss 21 years of business evolution, moving from basement-based IT support to strategic technology advisement, and why proactive...
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The Fractional Operator
Hosted by Michael Nelson · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Fractional Operator, powered by Hourglass, is the podcast for fractional executives, consultants, agency owners, and outsourced service providers looking to grow smarter. Hosted by Mike Nelson, each episode features candid conversations with fractional COOs, CFOs, CTOs, CMOs, and operators sharing the software, systems, processes, and lessons driving their success. Discover actionable strategies to scale a fractional practice, improve efficiency, solve operational challenges, and stay ahead in the rapidly growing fractional economy.
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Guest openness
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What is The Fractional Operator about?
The Fractional Operator, powered by Hourglass, is the podcast for fractional executives, consultants, agency owners, and outsourced service providers looking to grow smarter. Hosted by Mike Nelson, each episode features candid conversations with fractional COOs, CFOs, CTOs, CMOs, and operators sharing the software, systems, processes, and lessons driving their success.
Who hosts The Fractional Operator?
The Fractional Operator is hosted by Michael Nelson. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has The Fractional Operator covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From IT Support to Strategic Technology | The Fractional Operator #13" (24 September 2026, 43 minutes), "Can EOS Help Build a Business That Runs Without You? | The Fractional Operator #12" (10 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "Buy Back Your Time to Grow Your Business | The Fractional Operator # 11" (3 September 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does The Fractional Operator publish?
The Fractional Operator publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Fractional Operator?
Booking probability for The Fractional Operator is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Fractional Operator requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Fractional Operator's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Fractional Operator?
The strongest fits for The Fractional Operator are Business & Management Consulting. The Fractional Operator has a business audience.
About the host
Michael Nelson hosts The Fractional Operator, a business podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 10, 202647 min
How can business owners get out of the weeds, create accountability, and build a company that can operate without them? Expert EOS Implementer Dave Borland joins Mike Nelson to explain the Entrepreneurial Operating...
- Sep 3, 202639 min
Heather Starke, CEO of Starke Business Services, joins Mike Nelson on The Fractional Operator to explain how fractional financial services, bookkeeping, networking, delegation, and numbers-based advising can help small...
- Aug 20, 202640 min
Christopher Crowd, Founder and CTO of Severus AI, joins Michael Nelson to explore AI tools that can help fractional operators automate lead generation, customer communication, scheduling, email, prospect research, CRM...
- Aug 13, 202646 min
In this episode of The Fractional Operator, host Michael Nelson sits down with Sabrina Houser, Founder of Capital CFO+, to discuss her incredible journey from solo operator to managing a robust remote team of 40...
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- Jul 30, 202651 min
Timothy Judson, Principal and Fractional Client Success Leader at Client Success Advisor, joins Mike Nelson to explain how strategic client success improves retention, uncovers new revenue opportunities, and helps...
- Jul 23, 202638 min
What happens when an IT company stops fixing problems and starts preventing them? In this episode of The Fractional Operator, Mike Nelson sits down with Jared Humiston, Owner & President of ADKtechs, to discuss...
- Jul 16, 202654 min
What does a fractional HR leader actually do, and when does a growing business need one? In this episode, Mike Nelson sits down with Katie Tansey, Chief Human Resource Officer and Founder of HR Resolved, to discuss...
- Jul 9, 202649 min
In Episode 5 of The Fractional Operator, Mike Nelson sits down with Christopher Ryan, Supreme Commander of SIX Marketing, to discuss growth strategy, sales, AI, and what fractional leaders get wrong when scaling their...
- Jul 2, 202650 min
In Episode 4 of The Fractional Operator, Mike Nelson sits down with Lisa Boucher, Professional Coach, Speaker, Mentor, Consultant, and Founder of The HR Ninja, to discuss what the first year of building a fractional HR...
- Jun 18, 202651 min
In this episode of The Fractional Operator, Mike Nelson sits down with Todd Bailey, Owner of Todd Bailey Photo Video & Marketing, to discuss building a successful fractional marketing business, leveraging AI, mastering...
- Jun 11, 202641 min
What does a Fractional COO actually do, and when should a business bring one in? In this episode of The Fractional Operator, Michael Nelson sits down with Bill Tansey Jr., Owner of The OpEx Shop, to discuss operational...
- Jun 4, 20264 min
Welcome to the first episode of The Fractional Operator , a knowledge-share podcast built specifically for the fast-growing community of outsourced professionals. Host Mike Nelson introduces the show's mission to help...
Recent guests
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Lauren Groff
Groff NetWorks
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Heather Starke
Starke Business Services
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Christopher Crowd
Severus AI
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Sabrina Houser
Capital CFO+
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