Operational Rhythm

You don’t scale by adding more hours. You scale by installing better rhythm and accountability

Plateaued? It’s Not Time You’re Missing - It’s Structure & Accountability

Many founders mistakenly believe that when their business plateaus, the solution is to bring in more hours, more bodies, or more on-site support. This belief is understandable when the team feels reactive, roles are unclear, processes are inconsistent, and every decision funnels back to the founder, it creates the illusion that the only fix is having someone physically present to “hold things together.” But in reality, operational heaviness is almost never a time problem.

Fractional Insights

Scott Michajluk

14 hours ago3 min read

When "Opportunity": Comes With Handcuffs

When a “Big Partnership” Isn’t Actually a Step Forward

A client recently met with a large regional organization to discuss becoming their preferred service provider. Halfway through the meeting, the organization revealed they wanted an exclusive relationship and the conditions were significant. My client would need to stop serving every other customer in that industry, yet the organization offered no guaranteed revenue, no volume commitments, no integration plan, and no contractual protections.

Operational Rhythm

Scott Michajluk

Nov 242 min read

Why Clarity Beats Hustle: Building a Vision That Actually Scales

A clear vision acts as your business’s north star - the single point that keeps everyone moving in sync, even when the waters get rough. Without it, small businesses get caught in reaction mode. They chase opportunities instead of executing strategy. They get busy instead of productive.

Operational Rhythm

Scott Michajluk

Nov 53 min read

Why the 70/30 Model Breaks Down in SMBs and What to Use Instead

When “Simple Math” Starts Breaking Your Business

Operational Rhythm

Scott Michajluk

Oct 173 min read

Why a Fractional COO Can Be Your Most Effective EOS Integrator

Many SMBs running on EOS assume they need a full-time Integrator to gain traction, but that’s not always the case. This article explores why a high-engagement, fractional COO who truly understands EOS can often drive stronger results, faster.

Operational Rhythm

Scott Michajluk

Oct 74 min read