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Do I have to be friends with my co workers to get ahead? Should I take the promotion even if I hate the job? Is my salary big enough or am I getting screwed? Do I have to choose between having a family and having a career? I've been laid off now what do I do? I'm Melissa Franks, and I've spent the last 25 years building my corporate career and a family to along the way, there have been bumps and bruises and some epic going down in flames of glory moments. My journey up the corporate ladder found me forging new ground without a safety net. Through my real life stories, experiences, and special guests on the show, I take the mystery out of how to succeed in the corporate world. I'm going to spill all the tea about how decisions are really made, how to tell who the hidden influencers are, and how to realize your full potential while enjoying the process at the same time. Each week, we will dive into a topic where I will share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experiences and what we can all learn from them. You will walk away each week with a clear set of next steps to take action and improve your circumstances. We are going to speak frankly and freely about when it's time to opt in or to opt out. Opt In is a place where you can come to get practical, actionable advice to propel your career and your life in the direction you want. Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers
Podcasting since 2022 • 136 episodes
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Latest Episodes
The Smart Way to Return from Vacation Without Wreaking Havoc on Your Business
In this second episode of the summer vacation series, Melissa tackles what most business owners don’t plan for—how to re-enter your business after time away. Melissa walks you through exactly how to avoid chaos, confusion, an...
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How to Unplug: The Business Owner’s Guide to Guilt-Free Vacation
Are you dreaming of a real vacation—but worried your business will fall apart without you? In this episode, Melissa shares her tried-and-true method for actually stepping away from your business without stress, guilt, o...
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Stop Saying Yes to Bad Revenue: The Real Cost of Misaligned Work
Have you ever taken on a project just because the money was good—even though your gut said "no"? You're not alone. In this episode, Melissa breaks down the high price of bad revenue and why saying “yes” to misaligned op...
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Make CEO-Level Decisions Faster: The Filters That Create Forward Momentum
In today’s episode, Melissa breaks down one of the most misunderstood pieces of business advice: “Wealth loves speed.” But what does that really mean for CEOs and business owners making decisions in real time? Spoiler: it’s n...
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8 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Fractional COO (and How to Find the Right One)
In this episode, Melissa dives deep into one of the most common (and crucial) questions she gets asked:How do I know when it's time to hire a fractional COO?From being the bottleneck in your business to feeling scared to scale, Me...
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