Ben Candea
Fractional Chief of Staff | Operations and Strategy
I'm a fractional chief of staff, expert generalist, and consultant who frees up early-stage founders and CEOs so they can dedicate their time and brainpower to their most important decisions.
I help early-stage leaders drowning in never-ending to-dos shed operational responsibilities, creating leverage and enabling them to prioritize their time for growing their businesses.
Companies I’ve Worked With
Benefits
Tasks
Add as many task requests to my to-do list.
Monthly Rate
Pay the same fixed price each month.
Flexibility
Scale up or down as needed.
Strategic Partner
Hands-on support from an experienced partner.
My Expertise
Common tasks requested by my clients.
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Support principal's prioritization to make them more effective.
Execution
Investor relations
Communication strategy
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Streamline processes to enhance productivity.
Project management
KPIs and OKRs
Recruitment and onboarding
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Lead strategic initiatives from inception to delivery.
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Gain insights to make informed business decisions.
Go-to-market development
Identify opportunities and threats
Competitive analysis
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Boost brand visibility and increase credibility.
Writing
Editing
Social media
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Optimize finances for profitability and stability.
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cash flows
Simple Pricing
Plans that scale to your business and suit your needs.
Unlimited tasks
Embedded into your business
Easy payment
Need something else? Let’s talk and figure out the ideal solution for you.
20 hours / week
$9,100 / mo
15 hours / week
$7,500 / mo
10 hours / week
$5,400 / mo
Special projects
Rate dependent on scope
Frequently Asked Questions
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A fractional chief of staff is an experienced strategist and operator who works for you part-time on an hourly rate or flat fee retainer. Fractional COO/CoSs often help organizations design systems and processes, achieve growth, execute strategy, or raise new capital.
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The primary benefits of a fractional chief of staff include:
Strategic alignment: I help align teams and projects with your business goals so that everyone is working toward the same direction.
Operational efficiency: I execute tasks that would otherwise eat up your time, allowing you to focus on high-impact activities. I'm I'm doing my work well, I should be saving you 20 hours per week.
Improved communication: I act as a hub for internal communication, ensuring better information flow across teams.
Project oversight: I manage and oversee key initiatives from beginning to end, collaborating with various stakeholders to execute successfully.
Decision support: I provide data-driven insights and analyses to support you in making informed decisions.
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If the bullets below resonate with you, you likely need a CoS:
Struggling to find time for critical priorities
Stalled and often reacting to fire drills
Missing the support you need to think strategically and executive
Spending time on tasks that exhaust your energy
Becoming a decision bottleneck
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Hiring a full-time chief of staff can cost upwards of $300k when considering salary, benefits, and time spent interviewing and recruiting. The fractional model is typically more cost-effective, especially when considering you're only paying for expert support when you need it.
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Onboarding is comprehensive, so we can deep dive into your company's mission, values, and goals. I embed into the company, instead of working from afar, and regular check-ins ensure continued alignment.
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Of course! The fractional model offers flexibility -- whether your business is scaling or facing unforeseen challenges, my support can adjust to meet your specific needs at any given time.
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Most founders and CEOs eventually need a full-time CoS. I'm happy to help source, interview, and onboard your next CoS to ensure a seamless transition.
