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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

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When to Hire a Fractional COO - The Exact Number I Use (Interview on Business Growth Podcast)

When Should You Hire a Fractional COO?Are you googling "how do I know when it's time to bring in a fractional COO" at 11pm because the business feels chaotic again?Here's the thing: it's not about being big enough. I...

August 12, 2026 • 23:40

The Financial Blind Spot That's Quietly Bleeding Your Business Dry

Have you ever had a record-breaking month and then wondered where all the cash actually went?It's not that you're bad with money, and it's not that your business is failing. Your top line is climbing and you're still watching your bank a...

August 05, 2026 • 25:33

How to Screen Job Applicants Before You Ever Interview Them (The Process Behind 10,000+ Hires)

Do you keep hiring the wrong person, someone who looked exactly right on paper and in the interview, and then turned out to be someone else entirely once they were on your team?This isn't about getting better at reading people in the int...

July 29, 2026 • 30:33

What Are You Actually Working Toward? (It's Not Your "Why")

Have you ever spent the quiet minutes of the morning, or the late hours of the night, asking yourself: why am I even doing this?This episode isn't about finding your "why." It's not about your purpose, and it's not about your values. Mel...

July 22, 2026 • 28:19

Builder vs. Steady State: The Hiring Mistake Costing You Top Talent

Have you hired the same role more than once and watched it still not work out, even with genuinely talented people? If your answer is yes, that's not a talent problem.In this episode of the Opt In Podcast, Melissa Franks tackles one of ...

July 15, 2026 • 26:53

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