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Through the Storm with Otis McGregor, Fractional COO Expert, Founder of Tribe + Purpose

In this episode of Through the Storm, host Dr. Travis Hearne speaks with Otis McGregor, a former Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel and founder of Tribe + Purpose, about how fractional COO expertise helps small businesses overcome chaos and scale with intention. McGregor draws on over 13 years of leadership coaching and military experience to guide organizations through cultural and structural transformation. The conversation explores how military-forged leadership principles translate into sustainable business growth.

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Fractional COO services can help small businesses reshape culture and accelerate growth without a full-time executive hire.

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Otis McGregor leverages his Green Beret leadership background to coach business leaders through adversity and organizational challenges.

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Great organizations, according to McGregor, create great communities — and great communities improve the world.

As the CEO and Founder of Tribe + Purpose, Otis McGregor provides the guidance and expertise to reshape the culture and structure of small businesses and launch them to the next stage of growth. With over 13 years of experience as a leadership and success coach, Otis McGregor has helped hundreds of clients around the world achieve their goals and make an impact.

Otis' mission is to create a legacy of leaders who create great organizations that improve the world. As a former Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel, he leverages his unique blend of heart, passion, violence of action, and experience in leading the top 1% of the greatest men the USA has ever produced. He is also a TEDx speaker, an author, and a podcast host, where he shares his insights and stories on life, leadership, and team building. According to Otis, great organizations create great communities, and with great communities, we create a better world.

Great organizations create great communities, and with great communities, we create a better world.

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Travis Hearne
Travis Hearne

Host, Through the Storm Podcast

Dr. Travis Hearne is a former U.S. Army Green Beret and the host of the Through the Storm podcast, which focuses on resilient leadership in business and life. He interviews leaders who have navigated adversity and emerged stronger on the other side. His background in special operations informs his approach to leadership development and coaching.

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Otis McGregor

CEO and Founder

Tribe + Purpose

Otis McGregor is the CEO and Founder of Tribe + Purpose, where he provides fractional COO expertise and leadership coaching to small businesses navigating growth and cultural transformation. A former Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel with over 13 years of coaching experience, he has worked with hundreds of clients worldwide. He is also a TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host focused on leadership, life, and team building.

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