Shreman Shrestha’s Post

Order. I was COO for most of our history before I bought out my business partner and got the CEO title. I don’t think I ever truly understood the role. Or maybe I did it wrong. According to my lovely partner Tess van Straaten (organizer of all things, including pantries) I am not a very organized person. But yet, as COO I spent very little time managing the day to day. Most of my time was spent trying to figure out what we should be doing next, and what problems haven’t happened yet that I should get on top of before they actually do. I have a lot CEO/COO friends that always seem in the weeds. They are indespensible. I feel for them. When you have good systems, effective people, and think about your business as a machine, things move pretty well without much management once you get it right. I’m convinced it’s our competitive advantage. We can spend more of our time making the machine better, which adds value to customers. What do you think: Am I just lazy?

Exciting News: I'm Taking the Leap! 🚀 After the past 10 years of working closely with incredible business owners, founders and their teams, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m officially stepping out on my own as a Fractional General Manager. 🎉 What does that mean? I've absolutely loved working as a GM in my past few roles and so what better way to support business owners than to work in the fractional format - just like a CMO/CFO/COO. The difference is that my works done at a small business level working across all the key areas of business - operations, finance, management, human resources and strategy with a focus on implementation and execution that delivers impact and making things happen in your business, so you can focus on what you love most. Whether it's scaling operations, streamlining processes, or just getting those "must-do" tasks off your plate, I've got you covered. After years working with small businesses, I know that running a business is demanding, and whether you’re leading a small team or overseeing a growing company, keeping on top of every detail can be overwhelming. It’s not always easy to find someone who understands your needs and can jump in to support you without the full-time commitment. That’s where I come in. As a Fractional GM, I’m here to help businesses that might not need (or be ready for) a full-time GM but still need expert guidance and hands-on support to get unstuck, refresh their leadership, and start seeing real results again. So, if you or someone you know is feeling a bit stuck, or if you’re struggling to drive the results you’re aiming for, let’s chat! Maybe it’s time for a refreshing change—and I’d love to be a part of that journey. For more information on what I’m doing and how I can help your business thrive - https://lnkd.in/g8JTtpkM

Changing from a front-line rep to a managerial role is challenging. As a front-line rep, I had one responsibility: close as many deals as possible. That’s what I had to do.  I would network, connect with people, hop on discovery calls, and close deals. It wasn't easy. Stressful sometimes, for sure. But I only had one focus. In a managerial role, you have multiple points of focus. → The people on your team → The deals closing → The goals of the company, team, and individuals The list goes on. It’s a lot. It’s a transition. It’s not easy to focus on one thing, let alone focus on multiple people and aspects of the business. But I’m grateful for my phenomenal team and their patience while I transitioned roles. They make it easy to be a good manager. 

Feeling trapped in a toxic job? I left a $250,000/year Sales Executive position because something felt off. Looking back, I see how I stayed stuck, craving safety and certainty. I blamed everything—my job, my managers, my team. But ultimately, the decision was mine. How long will you wait before making a change? Imagine if a few hours could transform your career, boost your salary, and give you more time with your family. Visualize the recognition you deserve. I’ve helped dozens of Sales, Tech, and Finance Executives find roles they love through my Peak Performers mentorship program. If you’re an executive looking to: → Transition to a more fulfilling career → Get promoted in your current role → Start your own business You don’t have to do it alone. You can start RIGHT NOW. I’m here to help you take the first step. Please ♻️ reshare to inspire others. ___ → I’m Melina, Executive Coach and Business Strategist. → My first cohort for Account Execs kicks off in September. → Interested? DM me "Waitlist!" for details.

On this #smallbusinesssaturday I’m full of gratitude for having embraced this journey with my husband Teddy Wyder a couple of years ago and getting so close to finally becoming #fajitapreneurs and open our first #texmex store soon in #chicagonorthshore. As we reflect on this long, challenging but exciting journey that has stretched us in so many directions, we’d love to share some key learnings thus far: 🌯Teamwork Triumphs: Collaborating with my husband and learning from out experienced partners has been both challenging and fulfilling, reinforcing the power of effective teamwork. 🌯 Navigating Challenges: From licensing hurdles to staffing, every obstacle was an opportunity to grow and learn. If it was easy, everybody would do it! 🌯 Financial Fluency: my husband finally putting that finance mba to work has been absolutely crucial, as projects always ended up costing more and taking longer than expected! Remember you last house project?! Budgeting, forecasting, and adapting to market changes have been integral. 🫶 Resilience Pays Off: The road to success is rarely smooth. Staying resilient during tough times has been a defining factor in overcoming obstacles, learning from amazing mentors and fellow small business owners has been key. We will do everything in our power to make this a successful journey and hope to elevate others as we do that as well Ps: were hiring! Follow our journey at ChicagoTexMex.com Fellow SMB owners, what would you add to this list? Grateful for the journey so far, and excited for what lies ahead! 🚀 #SmallBusiness #texmex #EntrepreneurialSpirit #careerpivot

I am starting the year to share my fortnightly perspectives in #salesmanagement and #gotomarketstrategy kicking off with my favourite topic #salesperformance. Sustainable #salesproductivity doesn’t come from paying top dollar for the network and track record. That’s as good a yesterday’s performance. 1. #adaptability - Hire a diversity of apptitudes and backgrounds to target your segment. 2. #curiosity - The best frontliners are always interested what their customers are doing. 3. #humor - the market is a crazy roller coaster ride so a dose of humor will help reduce tension especially during tough monthly sales review. 4. #Sales is #relationshipmanagement building over time. Consider reading today’s Sunday ST article that applied practical teamwork techniques. #salescoaching #salesperformance

All it takes is 1 manager that believes in you… I was 18 at my first “proper” job in the city. I’d been there just over 1.5 years. My manager* (who I loved!) was moving teams. She hired a replacement manager for us, and they were crap (no exaggeration). I was doing my job and most of there’s. So, she told the Head of Finance to make ME the manager. 😱 → I'd never managed people before → I was the youngest person on the team → I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to “be” Sounds like the perfect fit, right? 🤪 But, she believed in me. She knew I could do it. She convinced the Head of Finance that it was a no-brainer (I’m not sure how convinced he was at first). And when they told me I was managing the team effective immediately, I was shocked. Internally I screamed "but I have no idea how!!!!". Regardless, I jumped straight in. I love a challenge. → I managed the team & hired → Embedded a new CRM system → Moved our team to a different department → Reduced our crazy high credit note figures by 80% → Improved our SLA to 48 hours I now realise this early role, and that manager, completely shaped me and my career. I think this experience is the reason I've always gone for what I want with no fear. It’s why I’ve always believed in myself, even when I have no idea what I’m doing. → I know I can figure anything out → I'm comfortable jumping in the deep end → I know I'm BRILLIANT at my job If you can be that manager for somebody - why wouldn’t you? 🤩 *Photo is me at 18 leaving notes on my ex-manager's desk when she moved teams (I can't blame my age, I'm still this silly at 27 😜) #CareerDevelopment #BestManager #Reflection #EA

2012: I was excited about my Performance review 2024: I drive my performance. The performance review is like the driver assistant systems: It assists. It will never set the direction. I needed 6 years to figure this out. Instead, take the driver's seat: - Evaluate your options - Define a goal - Talk to your manager - Execute A career isn't a backseat. Your manager isn't your driver. Set up a regular 1:1 with your manager. Drive your performance. You'll be the high performer. —— Want to Stand Out in the Job Game? Follow for more Dr. Branislav Poletanović

Most product managers who become first-time people managers suck, because they don't know: 1. How to manage without micromanaging 2. How to delegate without impacting quality 3. How to setup the team for success 4. How to empower the team 5. How to help team to meet career goals -- Have you worked with first-time managers who really excelled at their job? What did they do well?

My title says Chief Operating Officer, but my job is really Chief Revenue Officer. For the first time in my career I own revenue. Even as a marketing leader, my teams didn't even own pipeline targets. But now I get to play CRO. It's been an amazing learning experience for me. It's funny how you completely change how you work when you own a revenue target. Your decision making. What you prioritize. How you communicate. I probably owe some of my former sales colleagues apologies 😏 Anyways, this new role has me thinking about a few things. Like how I think to be a good business operator you need to own revenue at some point in your career. That perspective is invaluable. For me that was leaving a bigger startup and joining a bootstrapped business. For others it’s working under a great CRO or sales leader for a few years. But however you get yourself on the revenue operator train, it’s a fun place to be in the business 🙂 - Dan The Revenue Guy P.S. My #1 sales observation is it’s not hard to do if you’re “selling” a great product. Luckily that’s my situation. More of an order taker than pitchman 👊