Podcast Episodes

E109: Will Sold 100 Million Protein Bars

Season 1 Episode 109

In this episode the Operators interview Will Nitze, the founder of IQ Bar, a rapidly growing nutrition bar company. They discuss Will's journey from the software industry to launching IQ Bar, the cha…

Published on 4 months ago

E108: The SMS Kingpin

Season 1 Episode 108

In this episode, Sean and Jason speak with Alex Beller from Postscript, discussing the evolution of SMS marketing, the competitive landscape, and the future of messaging technology. They explore the …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

E107: Tips for Impending Doom

Season 1 Episode 107

In this episode of the Operators Podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of navigating chaos and uncertainty in the current economic climate. They explore strategies for managing inventory, cutting…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

E106: The Tariffs Emergency Episode

Season 1 Episode 106

In this episode of the Operators Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the current chaos surrounding tariffs and their implications on the economy. They discuss the macro and microeconomic factors at pla…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

E105: How to Define Your Customer Profiles with Sarah Levinger

Season 1 Episode 105

00:00 Introduction

02:55 Understanding Customer Avatars and Personas

06:02 Defining Customer Profiles and Their Importance

08:53 The Role of Customer Names in Marketing

12:09 Discovering Customer Avatars…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Highbeam x Operators

In this conversation, Samir, CEO of HighBeam, joins the Operators to discuss the challenges faced by consumer brands in managing cash flow and profitability. They explore the unique financial solutio…

Published on 5 months ago

E104: Operators Assemble

Season 1 Episode 104

00:00 Introduction

03:04 Exploring the Current Landscape of Exits

12:42 Market Dynamics and Acquisition Trends

18:26 The Role of Private Equity and Strategic Buyers

26:07 Understanding the Mid-Market Exi…

Published on 5 months ago

E103: Data is a business problem, not just a marketing problem.

Season 1 Episode 103

00:00 Introduction

06:21 Understanding Data Challenges in Mid-Market Companies

08:43 The Need for Data Consolidation

12:55 Building a Single Source of Truth

17:04 Managing Complexity in Multi-Channel Ope…

Published on 5 months ago

E102: Fortunes are made in recessions

Season 1 Episode 102

00:00 The Absurdity of Advertising Complaints

06:05 Challenges of E-commerce Software

08:58 The Complexity of Leadership

11:46 Customer Service Anecdotes

15:07 Exploring Non-Digital Advertising Channels…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

E101: Never Waste a Crisis

Season 1 Episode 101

00:00 Sean's Social Media Detox

02:51 Navigating Business Challenges in E-commerce

06:06 Understanding Tariffs and Economic Instability

08:50 The Emotional Toll of Leadership

12:05 The Role of Agility in…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago