The Operations Bottleneck

You Started Your Business to Build Something Meaningful.

But now you're drowning in operations—and you know it.

  • Juggling a hundred tasks every day just to keep the lights on
  • Can't delegate because nobody knows the systems
  • Stuck on the hamster wheel instead of growing
  • Missing time with family, health, and the things that matter

You're the bottleneck. The business depends entirely on you. And you know there has to be a better way.

There's a Better Way

I've Been Exactly Where You Are.

I spent 23 years in software development and project management—building teams, shipping products, running operations. Then I bought a Conserva Irrigation franchise and ran it solo for six years. Grew it to 1,500+ homes. I was wearing every hat, drowning in ops, and knew there had to be a better way.

So I started building systems. Automating. Delegating. Reclaiming my time.

The business got better. I got my life back.

Now I help other business owners do the same.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell Fractional COO & Business Coach 23 years software & ops leadership Owner of Conserva Irrigation of Traverse Mountain
How We Work Together

A Clear Path From Overwhelmed to Operator

Whether through fractional COO consulting or operations coaching, we customize the right approach for your business.

1

Understand Your Operation

We audit your current systems, workflows, and pain points to get a clear picture of where the bottlenecks live.

2

Build Your System

We design a plan to document, automate, and delegate—so the business runs on systems, not just you.

3

Reclaim Your Time

You get breathing room. Your team gets clarity. Your business gets the capacity to grow without depending entirely on you.

What Success Looks Like

After We Work Together, You'll Have:

  • Clear, documented systems your team can follow without you
  • Time back in your week for strategy, growth, and family
  • Confidence in your team's ability to execute
  • A business that works even when you're not there
  • The work-life balance you started your business to create

This isn't a fantasy. It's what good systems make possible—and I've built them for myself and helped others build them too.

Services

Two Ways to Work Together

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Fractional COO Consulting

Operations as a Service

For business owners ready to invest in systems and scaling. I become your operations partner—auditing, designing, and implementing the infrastructure your business needs to grow.

Monthly retainer · Starting at $1,000/month

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Career Coaching

Your Career Is a Chess Game

For professionals wanting to advance in their field. Strategic career development, leadership coaching, and a framework for thinking several moves ahead.

2 calls/month + async support · Starting at $1,000/month

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Ready to Reclaim Your Time?

Let's Talk About Your Operations.

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation. No pitch—just an honest conversation about your biggest operational challenge and whether I can help.

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