The client was a highly successful entrepreneur, owner, and operator of a diverse business portfolio ranging from mature companies to nascent startups, spanning several industries.

He engaged Vannin Chief of Staff because he was spread too thin across ventures and initiatives, spending an ever-increasing amount of time on business-level execution and not enough time on portfolio-level strategy.

Specifically, he needed a strategic force multiplier and trusted thought partner to boost alignment, improve efficiency, tease out insights and ensure the best possible utilization of his time, data, and investments.

Our team closely evaluated the needs and challenges of the client as well as his leadership style, partnership preferences, and the specific industries in which he was operating. From there, we evaluated our deep roster of highly qualified Chiefs of Staff for potential matches, interest, and chemistry.

Very quickly we moved into our exacting interview process, and in less than two weeks the client selected Jeff as his fractional Chief of Staff. Within hours of selection, Jeff was diving into the client’s operational challenges and starting to alleviate his day-to-day load.

Rapid Placement

In a matter of weeks (not months or quarters), this client went from contacting Vannin in exasperation to having a high-octane fractional Chief of Staff at his side, fully engaged and driving efficiency.

Streamlined Operations

Like a true “fixer,” Jeff tackled everything from data delivery and system redundancy to vendor slippage, contributor management, and customer communications. By unifying operations and creating a predictable rhythm of business, the client gained much-needed visibility and also saved on cost.

Peace of Mind

With his Chief of Staff firmly in place as a shield, partner, and implementation expert, the client was able to focus more time on big-picture thinking. He finally had the time and space to reflect, ideate, and refine his overarching vision.

“Thanks to Jeff, I spend less time in my businesses and more time on my businesses. This allows me to be more strategic, and I can always tap into his unique perspective as a purebred operator. My only regret is not doing this sooner.”