Hiring a COO? 5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask First

If every decision still runs through you, or growth has stalled, you've probably wondered whether you need a COO. In this conversation on the Business Mastery Podcast, Dawn K. Kennedy asks Ashish Gupta, founder of ScaleUpExec, the five questions founders ask most before bringing in operational help. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Question 1: What does a COO actually do? 02:22 Question 2: How do you know it's time to get help? 05:59 Question 3: Why does growth plateau? 07:58 Question 4: What makes an exceptional COO? 13:01 Question 5: Does your COO need industry experience? 14:53 Outro Watch the full conversation on the Business Mastery Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2v2jZOP5Ms Book a call with Ashish: https://scaleupexec.com #founders #operations #leadership