Hi my name is Steve Burlison and I help Business Achieve Peak Performance.
$5M Revenue Builder | Fractional COO | PE Integration Lead | Multi-Site Growth & M&A | Search Fund CEO Candidate
Who I Help
I’m opening a limited number of Fractional COO engagements for organizations preparing to scale, integrate acquisitions, or stabilize operations.If your business is:
• Expanding to new locations
• Integrating a newly acquired entity
• Experiencing growing pains (people, systems, or margins)
• Or the founder is wearing too many hatsI help by bringing:
• Clear operating structure and accountability
• 90-day integration playbooks
• SOPs and training systems that improve retention
• Automation and analytics to reduce waste
• Calm, stable leadership during transitionI previously scaled a single location into a 4-unit platform generating $5M annually, delivered 16% EBITDA post-acquisition, and built a 50+ person team at 90% retention.Ideal Fit:
Founder-led companies, PE-backed platforms, search funds, and franchise groups with $2M–$30M revenue.Engagements:
10–20 hours/week | Strategic + operational execution | Remote + Onsite as needed
Equity + cash structures available.If scaling or integration is on your roadmap, I’m open to a conversation.
Experience
BrightLife Enterprises | Knoxville, TN
President & Director of Operations (2015–2025) | Owner & Operator (2006–2015)Scaled 1 → 4 locations, generating $5M annual revenue ($1.25M/unit).Achieved an average of 16% EBITDA post acquisition, integrated in 120 days.Built a 50+ team with 90% retention using structured onboarding systems.Captured 12% market share via data-driven marketing and process automation.Renegotiated vendor contracts for $165K annual savings.
Skills & Endorsements
M&A / Roll-upsFractional COOMulti-Site OperationsP&L OwnershipProcess AutomationTeam Leadership / RetentionDigital Systems / ERP / HubSpot / Salesforce