The Fractional Strategist
Scale your vision into reality. As a fractional leader and growth strategist, I partner with founders and business owners to transform ambitious goals into systematic execution. When you're ready to break through growth barriers and achieve what once seemed impossible, I bring the clarity, strategy, and proven systems to get you there.
Bringing clarity to complex challenges and building custom systems that turn vision into measurable growth
The Strategy & Mission
Together, we'll build the systems and clarity that transform possibility into performance. Let's map the path from where you are to where you're going.
Fractional Leader
When your business has outgrown its current leadership structure but isn't ready for full-time executive hires, fractional leadership provides the strategic oversight you need. As your fractional leader, I step into key operational and strategic roles—whether as interim CEO, COO, or department head—bringing immediate senior-level expertise to guide critical decisions and drive execution. This approach gives you access to experienced leadership without the long-term commitment or overhead costs.
Growth Partner
Scaling a business requires more than good intentions—it demands systematic strategy, precise execution, and someone who's navigated growth challenges before. As your growth partner, I work alongside you to identify opportunities, remove bottlenecks, and build the infrastructure needed to support sustainable expansion. Together, we develop and implement growth strategies that are both aggressive and achievable, turning vision into measurable results.
Creative Coaching
Creative entrepreneurs and innovative leaders often struggle with the tension between artistic vision and business execution. As a creative coach, I help bridge this gap, providing the strategic framework and accountability needed to transform creative ideas into profitable ventures. I understand the unique challenges of monetizing creativity while maintaining artistic integrity and building sustainable business models.
About Me
Michael de la Torre
Freelance Fractional Leader | Growth Founder & Partner | Creative Entrepreneur | Coach - Business and Leadership
Michael de la Torre brings a unique blend of operational excellence and strategic leadership to growing businesses. With extensive experience spanning finance, operations, project management, and executive leadership, he has guided organizations through critical growth phases across hospitality, events, and diverse industry verticals.
Having served as Managing Director for multiple companies and held senior roles in sales, compliance, and operations management, Michael understands the complexities of scaling businesses from the ground up. His multifaceted background—from hands-on financial management to C-suite strategy—gives him an uncommon ability to see both the forest and the trees when advising founders and business leaders.
As a fractional leader and growth strategist, Michael partners with ambitious entrepreneurs who need experienced guidance without the overhead of full-time executive hiring. He specializes in creating clarity from complexity, building systems that scale, and helping leaders navigate the inevitable challenges of business growth.
Michael's approach combines practical operational knowledge with strategic vision, ensuring that growth initiatives are both ambitious and executable. When businesses need someone who's been in their shoes and can chart the path forward, they turn to Michael for results-driven leadership and proven systems.
Strategic leadership shouldn't be a luxury reserved for enterprise companies
Fractional Leadership
For founders and existing executives, fractional leadership creates space for you to focus on your core strengths while ensuring business-critical functions remain expertly managed. Whether you're navigating rapid growth, organizational transitions, or complex operational challenges, I provide the steady leadership presence that keeps momentum strong and teams aligned during pivotal moments.
Every scaling business reaches inflection points where experience makes the difference
Strategy & Growth Partner
This partnership approach is ideal for founders ready to accelerate growth and executives tasked with driving revenue expansion. Rather than working in isolation, you gain a strategic ally who brings fresh perspective, proven methodologies, and hands-on support to ensure your growth initiatives succeed. The result is faster, more confident scaling with reduced risk and clearer pathways to your goals.
Transform ambitious goals into systematic execution
Vision Coach
For creative professionals and innovative executives, this coaching relationship provides clarity around positioning, strategic planning, and systematic growth without compromising the creative spirit that drives your work. Whether you're launching a creative venture, scaling an innovative company, or leading creative teams within larger organizations, I help you navigate the business side with confidence while keeping creativity at the center.
Taking your first step is the hardest
Let's take the next step
Knowing when and where to begin your transition for growth is often the easist
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