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.
The Five Practices Every Bootstrapped COO Needs to Lead Well
The Bootstrapped Operator
6 minutes 12 seconds
1 month ago
The Five Practices Every Bootstrapped COO Needs to Lead Well
In this episode of The Bootstrapped Operator, Justin breaks down the Five Leadership Practices™ from How to Be a Great Boss by Gino Wickman and René Boer. These practices are essential for COOs running lean, fast-moving teams — especially in bootstrapped SaaS companies.
You’ll learn how to:
Create clarity instead of chaos
Equip your team with the tools (and time) they need
Stop micromanaging and truly delegate
Make decisions with the greater good in mind
And protect your most valuable leadership asset: thinking time
Whether you’re building with a small team or scaling your ops engine, these simple but powerful habits will help you lead more effectively and avoid becoming the bottleneck in your company.
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.
