THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST | SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS
MELISSA FRANKS | EPISODE 142 | SHOW NOTES
FEATURED GUEST
Our V.I.P. Featured Guest Melissa Franks is a seasoned business strategist, Fractional COO, podcast host and speaker, and transformation leader with a track record of scaling businesses and driving operational excellence with a people-first approach
that mobilizes teams for unprecedented results. A former Fortune 500 executive and OnCon Icon “Top 100 COO” Winner (2022-2024), she has led billion-dollar IT transformations, M&A initiatives, and revenue growth strategies, blending corporate expertise with small business agility. As the founder of On Call COO, she empowers female entrepreneurs by optimizing operations and increasing profitability with her knack for helping business owners break through growth plateaus, implement scalable strategies, and build profitable, sustainable companies. Passionate about women in
leadership and business innovation, Melissa is also an advocate for high-performing women, helping them design lives they love while achieving balance and success. She is a strong voice for domestic violence awareness and family court reform. When not strategizing, she enjoys running, traveling, and cheering on her three sons at their sporting events.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
Steadfast: Type A, head to toe in all white, structured her personal routine to operate without an alarm, she wakes up 4am, tune in to find out what works for her days of success. She talks about her career path and the extreme differences of her experiences within the industries she was a part of. Melissa was fortunate to have a found a “cornerstone” as she called her-a mentor early on and she talks about her cheer squad.
Vocal: Melissa shares that she has grown to be vocal, using her voice to express her goals, needs and ask for help. She took her life back, found clarity and has soared since, her journey might feel relatable on some level.
Results: On Call COO is her baby! Settle in and be ready to take notes. Pay special attention to what was and what wasn’t working for her as she was building her business. In addition, the focused and intentional targeting and resources of how she can connect to those what needed her and On Call COO.
INTENTIONAL INSPIRATION
Data does not do drama.
Simplicity {and stability} Wins!
RESOURCE List
MELISSA FRANKS
Favorite:
Buy Back Your Time | Dan Martell
