The Operator’s Seat Podcast

Landon

Leadership from the 2nd Chair. 

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    The Founder vs. Operator Mindset | The Operators Seat E2

    What makes the relationship between a founder and an operator successful? In this episode, Sabrina and Landon dive into one of the most important dynamics in any growing business: the partnership between visionary founders and the leaders who help turn those visions into reality. They discuss trust, communication, leadership from the second chair, navigating disagreements, building credibility, understanding different perspectives, and how passion and purpose fuel long-term success. They also answer a listener question about the differences between a leadership mindset and a business-owner mindset, sharing practical insights from their own experiences working alongside founders and leading teams. In this episode: How operators and founders can work together effectively Building trust and earning responsibility Why communication is more complicated than it seems The importance of forethought and leadership presence Managing perception in the workplace Passion vs. purpose in leadership Understanding the pressures business owners face How to navigate disagreements without damaging relationships If you're a business owner, COO, operations leader, manager, or aspiring leader, this episode offers practical lessons for building stronger teams and healthier organizations. 👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions for future episodes! theopsseatpodcast@gmail.com #Leadership #Operations #BusinessGrowth #COO #Entrepreneurship #TeamLeadership #BusinessOwner #TheOperatorsSeat #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast

  2. 1d ago

    What Operations Leaders Wish You Knew | The Operators Seat E1

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Operator's Seat Podcast! In this episode, hosts Landon and Sabrina introduce themselves, share their unique journeys into operations leadership, and discuss why operations is often the most overlooked—but most critical—part of any successful business. From Disney operations and banking to building and scaling financial services firms, they share lessons learned from years of leading teams, creating processes, solving problems, and navigating the challenges of leadership. The conversation dives into what operations really looks like behind the scenes, why leadership can be a lonely place, the balance between people and processes, and how strong operations can make or break a growing company. Whether you're a business owner, manager, team leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone interested in how organizations run effectively, this episode offers practical insights and honest conversations from two operators who are in the trenches every day. In this episode: How Landon and Sabrina got started in operations Lessons learned from Disney, banking, and wealth management Why leadership is about more than managing people The importance of processes, projects, and people Common mistakes growing businesses make Why they replaced the word "change" with "evolve" What listeners can expect from future episodes Have a leadership question, operations challenge, or business story you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and send us your questions for future episodes. Email us At theopsseatpodcast@gmail.com #Operations #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Management #SmallBusiness #FinancialServices #BusinessOperations #LeadershipDevelopment #TheOperatorsSeat

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