It’s been a whirlwind of a season!
In this special wrap-up episode, Bethany and Brandon look back on the last ten weeks of The Operations Room — the highlights, lessons, and chaos that shaped Season 2 — and share a sneak peek of what’s coming in Season 3.
We reflect on:
- What it really feels like to step into a CEO role (and why it’s lonelier than expected).
- The intensity of leading through change — and learning to switch off when the buck stops with you.
- The balance between growth, leadership, and staying human.
- The power (and pain) of performance reviews done right.
- Why our next season will dive deep into AI, leadership, and rethinking operational strategy.
Plus, we reveal our guest line-up for Season 3 — including returning favourites like Keith Wallington and Cameron Herold, and new voices exploring AI, sales, and the future of strategy.
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Summary
00:00 – Welcome and season recap
02:00 – Bethany’s first 90 days as CEO
07:30 – The reality of responsibility and loneliness at the top
11:50 – Brandon’s reflections on scaling a high-growth team
15:40 – Lessons from performance and salary reviews
20:00 – What’s coming next: AI, leadership, and puzzles vs OKRs
26:00 – Behind the scenes: planning the next season
28:00 – Our Substack
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