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On-Demand Fractional Leadership

Fractional COO & Chief of Staff services with Mike Melody—helping startups, agencies, and SMBs scale smarter, operate more efficiently, and free up founder time.

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Hi, I’m Mike Melody 👋

I started Chief Copilot because I believe founders shouldn’t have to choose between growth and balance. I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is to scale when you need support but can’t afford the cost or risk of a full-time hire.

That’s where I come in.

With 16+ years of experience as a strategic operator, three-time COO, and Chief of Staff, I’ve helped startups, SMBs, and agencies scale smarter, operate more efficiently, and drive sustainable growth. My expertise spans strategy, operations, project management, GTM & RevOps, and leadership coaching—bridging the gap between vision and execution.

Whether you need a strategic partner to optimize operations, lead critical initiatives, or provide interim leadership, I’m here to help you scale. Feel free to contact me or connect on LinkedIn.

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Are you spending more time fixing problems than driving growth?

Running a business shouldn’t mean constant firefighting. Bottlenecks, stalled projects, and decision fatigue slow execution—making growth harder than it needs to be.

Why do founders & teams get stuck?

Executive Burnout

Leaders are stretched thin and stuck in reactive mode. Strategic priorities take a back seat while burnout quietly builds

Stalled Growth Initiatives

There are expansion ideas but no bandwidth to execute them. The business isn’t stuck, but it’s not accelerating either.

Low Margins, High Waste

Revenue might be growing, but inefficiencies are eating into profits. Without focused operational leadership, costs creep up and opportunities slip by.

Siloed Execution

The team is busy but not aligned. Without clear strategy-to-execution systems, effort doesn’t always equal progress.

Founder Isolation

You’re the only one thinking like an owner. It’s lonely at the top, and every major decision falls on you.

Leadership Gap

A key leader is preparing to step away. Without a plan in place, momentum, execution, and priorities are all at risk.

I deliver solutions to scale smarter, operate efficiently & amplify impact

Through flexible, high-impact leadership, I help startups, agencies, and small businesses eliminate bottlenecks, amplify executive capacity, and drive sustainable growth—without the cost of a full-time hire.

Whether as a Fractional COO, Chief of Staff, or Sr. Project/Program Manager, I bring the execution power to scale smarter.

My Services

Testimonials

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Mike has driven our evolution into a digital product studio. He led us through significant projects and helped establish a culture of accountability that has empowered us to achieve our goals. His strategic and operational leadership and exceptional people skills have fueled our growth and deeply inspired our team. (Scaled agency revenue from $1M to $5M ARR)

- Jordan R.

Mike's ability to help us define meaningful goals and a comprehensive strategic plan, as well as his leadership in keeping us on track so that we executed that plan, were essential in ensuring our survival during the pandemic and increasing our annual revenue each year. (Drove 33% YoY revenue growth)

- Sheila M.

We were leaving money on the table until Mike stepped in. His operational changes immediately impacted how we scope, staff, and track projects. (Boosted average project profit margin by 10% across multiple Fortune 500 client projects)

- Mason M.

Mike has driven our evolution into a digital product studio. He led us through significant projects and helped establish a culture of accountability that has empowered us to achieve our goals. His strategic and operational leadership and exceptional people skills have fueled our growth and deeply inspired our team. (Scaled agency revenue from $1M to $5M ARR)

- Jordan R.

Mike's ability to help us define meaningful goals and a comprehensive strategic plan, as well as his leadership in keeping us on track so that we executed that plan, were essential in ensuring our survival during the pandemic and increasing our annual revenue each year. (Drove 33% YoY revenue growth)

- Sheila M.

We were leaving money on the table until Mike stepped in. His operational changes immediately impacted how we scope, staff, and track projects. (Boosted average project profit margin by 10% across multiple Fortune 500 client projects)

- Mason M.

Mike has driven our evolution into a digital product studio. He led us through significant projects and helped establish a culture of accountability that has empowered us to achieve our goals. His strategic and operational leadership and exceptional people skills have fueled our growth and deeply inspired our team. (Scaled agency revenue from $1M to $5M ARR)

- Jordan R.

Mike's ability to help us define meaningful goals and a comprehensive strategic plan, as well as his leadership in keeping us on track so that we executed that plan, were essential in ensuring our survival during the pandemic and increasing our annual revenue each year. (Drove 33% YoY revenue growth)

- Sheila M.

We were leaving money on the table until Mike stepped in. His operational changes immediately impacted how we scope, staff, and track projects. (Boosted average project profit margin by 10% across multiple Fortune 500 client projects)

- Mason M.

Start with a free discovery call

We’ll talk through what’s slowing you down and how I can help. If it’s a fit, we can begin within one week.

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