The Bootstrapped Operator is a podcast for SaaS COOs and operations leaders running lean, growing calm, and doing the real work behind the scenes.
We talk to the people holding the company together — not chasing headlines.
If you're operating under $15M ARR, managing margin, systems, churn, hiring, and all the chaos between, this is your room.
No VC fluff. No founder hype. Just grounded conversations with operators who build quietly — and think clearly.
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The Bootstrapped Operator is a podcast for SaaS COOs and operations leaders running lean, growing calm, and doing the real work behind the scenes.
We talk to the people holding the company together — not chasing headlines.
If you're operating under $15M ARR, managing margin, systems, churn, hiring, and all the chaos between, this is your room.
No VC fluff. No founder hype. Just grounded conversations with operators who build quietly — and think clearly.
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast: The COO’s Guide to Sustainable Productivity
The Bootstrapped Operator
5 minutes 31 seconds
3 weeks ago
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast: The COO’s Guide to Sustainable Productivity
Inspired by Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity, this episode explores how bootstrapped COOs can get more done — by doing less, better.
Justin breaks down:
Why hustle culture is killing real execution
The 3 core principles of Slow Productivity
How to apply them as an operator leading a lean, focused SaaS team
Tactical habits: weekly priorities, deep work time, and modeling calm
Why sustainable output is the key to long-term growth
If you’re a COO trying to build systems, not chaos — this episode is your permission to slow down and focus on what actually matters.
The Bootstrapped Operator
The Bootstrapped Operator is a podcast for SaaS COOs and operations leaders running lean, growing calm, and doing the real work behind the scenes.
We talk to the people holding the company together — not chasing headlines.
If you're operating under $15M ARR, managing margin, systems, churn, hiring, and all the chaos between, this is your room.
No VC fluff. No founder hype. Just grounded conversations with operators who build quietly — and think clearly.
