Interim Leadership · LeadScape™
Tell me what you're facing.
I'll tell you if there's a fit.
20 minutes. A straight answer on whether an interim engagement fits the situation. If not, what does.
About This Call
20 minutes.
Long enough to read the situation. Short enough that nobody is selling.
No pitch, no pressure.
If interim isn't the right fit, I'll tell you that directly and point you toward what is.
All three situations welcome.
Vacancy, acquisition, or growth transition. If the seat needs to be filled or the structure needs an operator, this is the right conversation.
Video or phone.
Your preference, confirmed in the calendar invite.
Who This Call Is For
Landscape owners with a vacancy
A GM, branch manager, or ops leader has departed. Planned or unplanned. The business is bleeding and the recruiter's search will take 60 to 120 days.
PE operating partners
An acquisition has closed and the management team is transitioning. The 100-day clock is running and the business needs operational leadership now.
Recruiters with a gap to fill
Your client is 60 to 90 days into a search and the business is deteriorating. LeadScape stabilizes the operation so your placement sticks.
What We Cover
- The specific situation: vacancy, acquisition, transition, or something else.
- Company size, current leadership structure, and the exact gap that exists today.
- Which engagement type fits: Interim COO/GM, Fractional, or Post-Close Stabilization.
- What the first week would look like inside your specific company or portfolio company.
- Whether the timing works and what the engagement scope would be.
- If it isn't a fit, what would be more useful and who to call instead.
Who You're Talking To
Paul Lukert
Interim COO · Fractional Operator · LeadScape™
3× founder · 30 years green industry · $123M+ portfolio oversight
What to Expect
Calendar invite arrives immediately with a video or call link.
I may send a short note in advance if there's context that would make the 20 minutes more useful.
By the end of the call you'll have a clear answer: which engagement fits, what the first week looks like, and what the scope and timeline would be.
If it isn't a fit, you'll know exactly why. I'll tell you what would be more useful for the specific situation you're in.
Not dealing with a vacancy?
If you're looking for ongoing fractional leadership rather than a seat-fill interim engagement, the Fractional Fit Conversation is a better starting point. Or if you want to start with the two-week diagnostic, see the Deep Dive Discovery Call.
Pick a time that works for you.
All times shown in your local timezone. If you don't see a time that works, email paul@leadscapepartners.com or call (571) 800-7776 directly.
Your time is confirmed immediately. A calendar invite is sent to your inbox right away.
Paul Lukert
Fractional COO · Interim Operator · Creator of the LeadScape™ Methodology
Slow learner. Fast builder.
I've already made all the mistakes. I build the systems so you don't have to.