Why Every Operator Needs a Tribe That “Gets It”
Living in spreadsheets, hiring plans, and cash-flow forecasts isn’t a punishment—it’s our playground.
Why Every Operator Needs a Tribe That “Gets It”
Lesson: Operators Are Built Different
We’re the ones who make the money work, scale the systems, and prevent (or extinguish) the fires. Living in spreadsheets, hiring plans, and cash-flow forecasts isn’t a punishment—it’s our playground. Over time, that pressure becomes our normal.
Insight: Find the People Who Speak Your Language
The other month, I met up with my Operators Guild crew—finance and ops execs who understand the grind without translation. No sugarcoating, no small talk about “what exactly do you do again?” Just instant rapport with people wired the same way:
- Shared Weight – Everyone at the table carries revenue targets, payroll worries, and process bottlenecks.
- Zero Posturing – We skip the pleasantries and dive straight into real wins and ugly problems.
- True Reset – It wasn’t a meeting; it was a mental pit stop with friends who happen to solve the same puzzles for a living.
That kind of network is gasoline for resilience. You leave lighter, sharper, and oddly excited to tackle the next spreadsheet fire drill.
Action Item: Build or Join Your Operator Circle
- Identify Your People – Finance leads, ops execs, integrators—anyone who keeps the machine running.
- Schedule an Off-Grid Hangout – No agenda, no slide decks. Just candid conversation.
- Keep It Consistent – Monthly or quarterly check-ins turn camaraderie into a strategic asset.
If you’re running high-stakes operations without a crew that “gets it,” find—or build—one. It’s how you thrive, not just survive.
