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 Ideal Team Player: What Every COO Needs to Know to Build a Great Team
The Bootstrapped Operator
6 minutes 17 seconds
1 month ago
The Ideal Team Player: What Every COO Needs to Know to Build a Great Team
In this episode of The Bootstrapped Operator, I unpack Patrick Lencioni’s powerful “Ideal Team Player” model — a must-know framework for COOs building lean, high-performing SaaS teams.
You’ll learn:
Why humility, hunger, and people smarts are non-negotiable for your next hire
How to spot common team-killers like The Bulldozer or The Skillful Politician
Practical ways I apply this as a COO in hiring, coaching, and self-reflection
Why this model helps bootstrapped teams do more with less — and with less drama
This one's for the operator who knows that the right team is your secret weapon.
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.
