“Three years ago, if you knew me or my business, you would have thought we were doing well. Truth is, the business was ‘fine,’ but I wasn’t. The tyranny of the urgent ruled, I was pulling lots of levers without knowing which mattered, and I was drowning in a stream of irrelevant advice. I was burning out and didn’t truly realize it.”
Sound Familiar?
Maybe you’re delegating, but those high-level projects never seem to get done. Or maybe you’re juggling countless meetings while knowing critical tasks are going undone. Or maybe you’re just ready to level up. No matter your situation, it’s likely exhausting. When you have the time to focus on what truly matters, good things happen—but those moments of clarity can be hard to come by as your business scales.
The Impact of an Executive Multiplier
An Executive Multiplier is not just another support role—they’re a force multiplier for executives, amplifying your ability to lead. By handling complex tasks and managing schedules, they enable you to focus on the big picture. According to the 2023 Executive Survey by Dayforce, executives using advanced support roles report a 25% increase in productivity and significant stress reduction due to better task management and enhanced decision-making support.
Imagine the impact on your business with someone who understands your day-to-day, anticipates your needs, and proactively addresses them. The right partner streamlines your workflow, optimizes your time, and ensures your energy is spent where it’s most needed.
Considerations for Finding the Right Executive Multiplier
When searching for the right Executive Multiplier, keep these key factors in mind:
- Outside Perspective, Inside Awareness: The right Executive Multiplier brings an external view, while being deeply familiar with your business’s unique challenges.
- Unbiased Counsel: While internal team members often have helpful insights, they can sometimes be biased. An external multiplier offers objective feedback without being too disconnected or too close to the business.
- Experience with Growth: For SMB executives, it’s important to find someone who has worked within a growing business, who understands the tactical challenges that come with scaling.
- Flexibility with Priorities: They must adapt to shifting business realities, while never losing sight of what’s important. Constant prioritization and monitoring allow you to stay focused on the big picture.
- Consistency: Once you find the right fit, ensure there is redundancy in the system. You don’t want to start over if someone leaves or moves up.
- Blind Spot Coverage: Leaders can’t do it all. An Executive Multiplier can help you identify blind spots and support you where you need it, letting you focus on your strengths.
- Genuine Care: It’s crucial to have someone who truly cares about your success. A good Executive Multiplier goes beyond tasks and becomes invested in your well-being.
What Your Executive Multiplier Can Do for You
Your Executive Multiplier can be an invaluable partner in executing your vision. Some areas they can handle include:
- Operating System Implementation: Establishing management processes that align with your company culture.
- Customer Journey Mapping: Documenting workflows to optimize the customer experience.
- Executive Leadership Systems: Developing project management and communication frameworks for leadership teams.
- Employee Engagement: Leading employee research and engagement initiatives.
- Metrics and Data Management: Implementing organization-wide metrics platforms.
- Succession Planning: Structuring leadership and preparing for CEO transitions.
- M&A Pre-Diligence: Supporting acquisition processes with in-depth research.
Why Consider a Third-Party Like Proxxy?
Proxxy’s unique service offers several advantages over hiring a full-time Chief of Staff, including:
- Team-Based Approach: Instead of relying on a single person, Proxxy provides a team of experts, ensuring continuity and diverse skill sets. If specific expertise is needed, Proxxy can seamlessly rotate in the right team member.
- No Long-Term Contracts: Proxxy guarantees their onboarding experience and offers week-to-week agreements.
- Data-Driven Efficiency: Proxxy measures its performance, typically saving executives over eight hours per week by automating routine tasks and keeping initiatives on track.
- Cost-Effective Expertise: As a remote solution, Proxxy fills operational gaps without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire, offering flexibility and scalability as your business grows.
- Objective Sounding Board: With no internal biases or career motivations, Proxxy delivers honest, strategic feedback.
- Customizable Engagement: Choose the level of involvement that suits your needs, from behind-the-scenes support to full representation in executive meetings.
- Proven ROI: On average, clients experience a 336% return on investment from Proxxy’s services.
With Proxxy, you get access to a team of experts who specialize in everything from strategic planning to process optimization, ensuring your business has the support it needs to scale effectively.
