Clarity First. Thoughtful Strategy. Sustainable Operations.

At Out of the Box Ops, we don’t rush to build systems or “fix” teams.

We start by understanding what’s actually happening inside your business, across both people and systems, so every next step is intentional, aligned, and sustainable.

Whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or preparing for growth, there’s a clear place to begin.

How We Work Together

Phase 1: Clarity

Order of Operations Audit

Can you step away confidently?


We identify where oversight is still required and why.

Phase 2: Strategy

Solutions Strategy Session

What actually needs to change?


We design a right-sized, sequenced path forward.

Phase 3: Leadership Support

Ongoing Partnership

How do you sustain it?

We provide ongoing operational leadership to build long-term resilience.

Order of Operations (OOO) Audit

A Diagnostic for Systems + People

What would happen if you stepped away from your business for two weeks? Would things move forward — or quietly stall? The Order of Operations Audit is designed around that question. This diagnostic engagement evaluates your business through the lens of operational independence. We assess both systems and people operations to determine whether your organization can function without constant owner oversight.

    • Why does everything still feel hard?

    • Where are systems breaking down?

    • Why does so much still rely on the owner?

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    • Pre-work assessment and document review

    • Upfront strategy call

    • Systems + people operations analysis

    • Identification of root causes and pressure points

    • Clear, prioritized findings and proposed solutions

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  • Investment: $2,500
    Format: Assessment → Kickoff Call → Audit Presentation Call

    A $1,250 deposit is required to begin the audit process.

    Once the initial audit is completed and the findings are sent, the remaining balance will be invoiced before scheduling the Presentation Call.

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Solutions Strategy Session

From Diagnosis to a Clear Plan

The Solutions Strategy Session is for leaders who are ready to move beyond insight and into intentional design. This is a deeper, immersive engagement where we take what we’ve learned and map out how to move forward, thoughtfully and realistically.

    • Translating findings into practical solutions

    • Designing systems and people operations that fit your business

    • Sequencing priorities (what now, what later, what not at all)

    • Clarifying the level of support needed for implementation

    • Pre-session review and preparation

    • Full-day working session (virtual or in-person)

    • Collaborative solution design

    • A clear, actionable roadmap

    • Retainer recommendations (if appropriate — never assumed)

  • Investment: $5,000 (In-person, including travel) | $3,500 (Virtual)

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Ongoing Support & Partnership

Once clarity and strategy are in place, some clients choose ongoing partnership to support implementation, refinement, and growth over time.

These engagements are intentionally structured as partnerships, not project management.

Operations Partner

Steady, Strategic Support

Operations Partner is designed for organizations that want consistent strategic support without full operational immersion.

    • Supporting implementation of agreed-upon solutions

    • Ongoing planning and prioritization

    • Systems and people operations alignment

    • Thought partnership as your business evolves

    • A trusted operational sounding board

    • Support maintaining momentum

    • Strategic guidance without over-engineering

    • Accountability and structure without heavy integration

    • Increased oversight without increasing overhead

  • Investment: $3,000 monthly retainer

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Operations Lead

Deeper Integration, Higher Touch

Operations Lead is a more embedded partnership for organizations navigating growth, complexity, or transition.

    • Deeper involvement in planning and execution

    • More hands-on operational leadership

    • Ongoing refinement of systems and people operations

    • Support across higher-stakes initiatives and transitions

    • A more integrated operational partner

    • Support navigating growth, hiring, or structural shifts

    • Greater operational independence from the founder

    • Stronger cross-functional alignment

    • A Fractional COO presence that helps lead forward momentum

  • Investment: $4,000 monthly retainer

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