Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business?
You've got magical shit to do...
Lives to change...
Legacies to leave...
And a rich fulfilled life to live...
You can't do that when you're stuck putting out fires, working all the damn time, and feeling exhausted from having way too much dependent on YOU!
Hey Visionary...
What if you didn't have to be the one to run and scale your business?
Or to have to make all the strategic decisions yourself (and let's face it, most of the tactical ones too)?
Or to feel like nothing gets done if you don't tell people what to do or constantly check in on progress?
Or to wonder if you're the only one fully committed to generating sustainable profit and results?
What if you could focus exclusively on your genius work + confidently leave the implementation of your big bold vision to your team?
The difference between spending your time on "legacy work" vs. "busy work" and feeling fulfilled vs. drained is having a right-hand person you can trust to bring your big bold vision to life and scale your business for you.
You need to find your SOL(mate)!
SOL = Strategy & Operations Leader
Does Your Business Have SOL™?
SOLs are the missing link between your vision and results that aren't dependent on you!
And here's the thing... great SOLs are made not hired!
(unless you hire a certified SOL through us of course ;D)
A SOL can consistently generate results like these for you...
"I own a design business and we were stuck. We knew that there was a lot of growth ahead of us but we were having trouble getting there.
If you want to save time, build systems that work, and continue to work at a bigger level, that’s what you are going to get.
I've already saved more than 10 hours a week, which is huge. That’s a day's worth of work so that I can focus on the things that I need to as the CEO of my company."
HELP ME HIRE A SOL
Interested in hiring a vetted and certified Strategy and Operations Leader (SOL) to simplify and scale your business and get you out of the day-to-day operations? Smart move!
Enter your details below and we'll set up an exploratory call to discuss matching you with the right candidate.
Whether you are looking for a SOL to be your right-hand at an executive level (what we call a Chief Strategy and Operating Officer or CSOO) or someone who is skilled at managing the projects and the people at a level closer to the implementation (what we call an Entrepreneurial Project Manager or ePM)...
We'll help you find the right match who has the proven strategy + operations knowledge, real-world experience, systems & tools to...
Accelerate your results, simplify and streamline scaling, bring your vision to life, and get yourself out of the day to day operations.
Already Have a Right-Hand You Think Could Become Your SOL?
Then keep reading below to find out how!
Send your internal right hand through training and mentorship to be able to support the unique needs of your business.
Unlike other programs, we blend strategy with operations and leverage lean and agile principles and practices for amplified results and operational excellence.
We specialize in training and certifying 2 critical types of SOLs:
Chief Strategy and Operating Officer (CSOO): CSOO's are C-Suite Level SOLs who partner with founders as their trusted right-hand to scale their business; they take ownership of bringing the vision and financial targets to reality and lead the business to successful outcomes; they get the founder out of the day to day operations
Entrepreneurial Project Manager (ePM): ePMs are SOLs who bridge strategy with execution and ensure the right people are doing the right things at the right time to achieve the business' goals; they run the operations and manage the projects and team
“Crista and her team provide a learning environment that truly sets you up to succeed. Having calls to expand on a specific topic, with resources and templates provided for each, lead to systematic, real-time progress within our business.
The hiring section saved us countless hours of work and re-work.
I also liked how you knew enough about each person's business to inject comments specific to them and their business during the trainings. It made it more tangible and created a more personalized experience for each of us.
I can't recommend this program enough! Thank you!”
CSOO TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
CSOOs ARE TRAINED AND MENTORED ON 6 INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS THAT ENABLE THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY & STRATEGICALLY LEAD, SCALE, AND STREAMLINE YOUR BUSINESS
It is a 12-month training + certification program that includes an additional full year of ongoing support.
THE LEAN SCALING SYSTEM™
LEAN STRATEGIC PLANNING™ SYSTEM
THE LEAN BUSINESS OPERATING SYSTEM™
LEAN DREAM TEAM™ SYSTEM
THE LEAN EFF-ING BUSINESS™ SYSTEM
LEAN MARKETING OPERATIONS™ SYSTEM
GET THE FULL CSOO SYLLABUS AND DETAILS
Assess if CSOO Training and Certification is the right fit for your right-hand with our in-depth overview and syllabus
WHAT MAKES CSOO DIFFERENT
When you want to invest in your internal team, your options are limited.
While there are programs available…
Other programs teach people how to build their own business... not how to make YOUR business successful.
Our program is designed for internal employees and dedicated contractors of YOUR business... not those looking to start their own business or sell to other clients. It is focused on maximizing your business success and scale.
Other programs focus on the mechanics and practices for being an operational leader, the how-to’s and what-to’s.
Our program ALSO teaches how to think like and effectively work with a Visionary Founder, how to see simple and strategic solutions, and how to actually BE your trusted right-hand person and co-creator instead of just someone you delegate to (and there is a BIG difference between the 2 that translates into your freedom).
Other programs teach skills and tactics but don't provide a proven and interconnected ecosystem for scaling success... but we do.
Our program teaches and licenses the Lean Scaling System™, a complete scaling ecosystem that we've pioneered from more than 3 decades as seasoned entrepreneurs and experts in scalable growth and operational efficiency. It is designed specifically for small businesses scaling to multi-7 or 8 figures, eliminating complexity while maximizing impact, profitability, and sustainability.
Your SOL Will Help You Get Results Like These
"Fast forward less than 6 months and I'm bringing in 17 times more revenue than before, onboarding new clients every month, and also hired to help me continue to scale even more."
CEO, it's Time to Live Your Rich Fulfilled Life and Create the Legacy You're Here to Leave
It IS possible to:
- Get out of the day to day of your business
- Exclusively spend your time in your zone of genius and focused on your legacy work
- Have a team who treats the business and your results as if it were their own
- Have a trusted right-hand person who feels like a partner in bringing your big bold vision to life and scaling your business
All it takes is transforming your right-hand person into your SOL. Let us take care of that for you!
About Crista Grasso, Strategic Ops Institute Founder
Crista is a scaling strategist and operations alchemist and founder of Lean Out Method® and Strategic Ops Institute™.
She has spent more than 3 decades helping businesses scale in simple and sustainable ways and adopt lean and agile ways of working - from the largest Fortune 50 companies in the world to small businesses.
She specializes in elevating right-hand leaders to be Strategy and Operations Leaders (SOLs) and getting the founder out of the day to day operations.
She certifies right hands in her proprietary and proven Lean Scaling System™ which she developed to fill the gap in the market for businesses scaling through the messy middle of multi-6 to multi-7 and 8 figures.
About Jessica D. Maine, Strategic Ops Institute SOL
Jessica is a seasoned strategist, coach, and consultant who has a passion for optimization, empowerment, and sustainable growth. She brings a human-first approach to every operational engagement.
With over 15 years of experience in executive leadership, management, and consulting across various industries, she has a deep understanding of the driving forces behind success and the cultivation of authentic professional relationships. She believes that the key lies in connecting genuinely with the people you serve through effective communication and a profound comprehension of their needs.
Jessica is the SOL of Strategic Ops Institute and works closely with right hands throughout the training and certification process.
Have Questions and Want to Chat Before Submitting an Application?
Schedule a call below to explore if your right hand is a good fit and which level of SOL training and certification is right for them.
ePM TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
EPMs ARE TRAINED AND MENTORED TO BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY LEAD PROJECTS AND TEAMS IN AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WHERE THERE IS A HIGH DEGREE OF CHANGE AND COMPLEXITY THAT REQUIRES AGILITY
It is a 4-month training + certification program that includes mentorship and support as they put what they learn into action. We focus on 4 pillars:
ePM SUCCESS FOUNDATIONS
INNOVATION & PLANNING
EXECUTION & LEADERSHIP
PROBLEM SOLVING & CLOSURE
GET THE FULL EPM SYLLABUS AND DETAILS
Assess if ePM Training and Certification is the right fit for your right-hand with our in-depth overview and syllabus
