In this powerhouse episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Leah Steinkirch of Prowess Project chats with Dr. Susie Carder—a seasoned profit coach, fractional COO, and business strategist with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build, scale, and sell multimillion-dollar businesses.

Together, they dive deep into the game-changing role that OBMs play in the entrepreneurial journey. From streamlining chaos to scaling operations and boosting profit, OBMs aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. Dr. Susie shares why OBMs are her very first hire, even before assistants or sales teams, and unpacks what truly separates six-figure businesses from seven- and eight-figure empires.

This episode is a guide to stepping fully into your OBM power and becoming a CEO’s most valuable asset.

🔥 Top 3 Takeaways

1. OBMs Are the First Strategic Hire - OBMs are not just supporting the business; they're driving it forward by creating structure, building systems, and executing strategy.

2. Clarity Creates Cashflow Scaling a business without a solid plan is a recipe for burnout. OBMs bring order to the chaos with clear business and financial roadmaps—ensuring every move is purposeful and profitable.

3. Quantify Your Impact Want to prove your worth? Ask your client, “What was the value of this?” on a regular basis. It helps translate your behind-the-scenes magic into real-world ROI—and positions you as a growth partner, not just support.

💡 Whether you're new to OBM work or ready to level up, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and real-talk from one of the best in the biz.

 

Where to find Dr. Susie:

Website: https://susiecarder.com/power-your-profits/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusieCarder/

Free Resource: https://susiecarder.com/calculator/

 

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