COO’s & previous SR. account executives…

I made it to regional manager for a franchise by age 22. Ran a successful financial practice & sold by the age of 33. Took 2 years off and built a health & wellness coaching platform for my wife (medical provider). Then, the last 2.5 yrs, have been a top producer in Saas sales as a senior account executive. I’ve been told I would make a great COO someday and I’m ready to take the next step into leadership. Who/what should I be targeting next?

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Wow what a motivating story ! I love the entrepreneurial aspect of this journey

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Thanks!!! Your encouragement is a blessing.

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Find COO mentors and ask them the education/experience path you should take. They will eventually provide you with COO gig opportunities that they're not ready to take.

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Great advice. As I’ve never sought a professional mentor (only paid coaches) any tips on approach after identifying someone?

What industries would you be interested in?

I went from food & beverage to financial, to health & wellness, to Saas. And have learned that the industry is less important to me than the role and the culture. I’m wide open to what the next industry may be as the product or industry is simply the medium for relationship and can easily be learned with initial intentional study. But a company in growth mode with 20-200 ee’s seems ideal for the culture I’m looking for.

I'd say just find a role with a firm you believe in and apply. With that kind of background, you'd be a shoo-in!

Thank you! Have been starting that process the last week or so. Cheers

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