The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s13 Marras 2025

86. Season 2 Wrap Up

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.

Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.

You can also share your guest suggestions — one slot left for next season!

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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