What I Wish I Knew Earlier About Being a COO

Last Updated on April 30, 2021 by Owen McGab Enaohwo

Knowledge is defined as awareness gained by experience. But what if you’re a young COO with menial experiences looking to learn from someone who has worked in your shoes? Today’s podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz features John Blessing, COO of Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, and what he’s learned from his experiences.

They discuss the kind of work Mr. Blessing’s company deals with, implementing business plans and targets, advice to younger COOs, and knowledge the guest speaker wishes he had known when he was younger.

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Key Resource List:

* SweetProcess.com, 14-day free trial, no credit card required* Forensic Analytical* American Industrial Hygiene Association

Show Notes:

0:06 – Intro

0:26 – Dr. Jeremy Weisz shares the best solution that makes documenting standard operating procedures drop-dead easy, highlighting a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

1:41 – Dr. Weisz introduces today’s guest, John Blessing, COO of Forensic Analytical Consulting Services.

2:14 – Mr. Blessing introduces himself and highlights the company’s use of SweetProcess.

3:09 – Mr. Blessing gives more information about what Forensic Analytical Consulting Services does.

4:03 – Mr. Blessing gives scenarios in which healthcare companies reach out to them for their services, and examples of the kinds of work situations they’ve encountered.

5:31 – Mr. Blessing explains how new clients reach the company. 

6:52 – The guest speaker gives some advice he wishes he’d been able to give to his younger self.

8:12 – The guest talks about resources he wishes he’d had when he was younger and advises younger aspiring COOs on the resources to take advantage of and books they could read.

9:12 – The guest speaker shares some of his favorite books he’s read through the years.

10:43 – The guest shares some of the changes and improvements he implements upon Forensic Analytical.

12:16 – The guest speaker explains how to know when it’s the right time for companies to hire a COO, how to decide if it’s necessary, and the role of the COO in the company.

14:50 – The guest talks more about business plans, examples of business targets, and how to implement plans and targets.

17:23 – Mr. Blessing shares some of the plans/goals clients set that surprised him.

19:02 – Mr. Blessing explains more on the format of one-to-one meetings, and how they keep track of a client’s progress to their go...