Helping Founders Scale + Acquiring Businesses That Deserve More.

Fractional COO & Interim CEO for growth-stage businesses. Also, actively acquiring small businesses in the Southeast.

Whether you’re scaling your business—or ready to sell it—I help founders move forward with confidence.

For Founders, CEOs & Investors Navigating Growth

Your Execution Partner—When It’s Time to Scale or Step In

I serve as a Fractional COO and Interim CEO for growth-stage companies—typically brought in by founders or investors when operations hit a ceiling.

I help align teams, drive execution, and build structure for scale—whether you're growing fast, prepping for a transaction, or stepping in post-acquisition.

→ Engagement Fit:

Revenue between $5M–$50M
Leadership is stretched or misaligned
Execution isn’t keeping up with growth
Preparing for scale, funding, or exit
Founder-led or PE-backed

If that sounds like you, we should talk.

Let’s Talk About Scaling Your Business

For Founders

For Business Owners & Brokers Exploring a Sale

A Thoughtful Buyer with a Builder’s Mindset

I acquire small businesses in the Southeast where I can build on a strong foundation.

If you're representing—or own—a company with loyal customers, solid operations, and untapped potential, I’d love to connect.

I bring an operator’s lens, not just capital. Having built and sold my own company, I understand the weight of what you've created.

My approach is hands-on, founder-friendly, and focused on trust, continuity, and long-term growth.

→ Seeking:

$500K–$1M SDE
$1.5M–$3.5M price (flexible)
Southeast region
Founder-led
10-50 employees
Services, Manufacturing, SaaS

Let’s Talk About Your Business

For Business Owners

Meet Joe Fenten

Engineer turned entrepreneur.
Operator turned buyer.

I built South Carolina’s first craft distillery, scaled it internationally, and sold it to private equity. Along the way, I learned how to lead teams through chaos, build systems that scale, and turn setbacks into momentum.

Today, I work with founders and investors as a Fractional COO and Interim CEO, helping growth-stage companies execute with clarity and scale with confidence. I do this through my role at TechCXO, a national executive advisory firm. I’m also actively acquiring small businesses that deserve more.

I live in Greenville, SC with my wife and kids. I hike, camp, and occasionally drink too much sweet tea.

Client Results

Joe has been a breath of fresh air, bringing a much-needed level of structure, clarity, and direction to the chaos of entrepreneurship.

Adam Anderson, Hook Security Co-Founder

After years of rapid growth, I hit a wall—exhausted, underpaid, and overwhelmed. Joe stepped in and helped me untangle the mess. From pricing and processes to team structure, he brought clarity and calm to the chaos. I'm still on the journey, but thanks to Joe’s steady guidance, I finally feel in control again.

Lindsay Niedringhaus, TealHaus Strategies

Joe transformed our company by streamlining workflows across departments like sales and HR. He built scalable frameworks that boosted efficiency, saving us over 10 hours each week and helping with team alignment.

Luke Johnson, Katalyst CEO

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