From Vision to Velocity: Executing Like a COO Without Hiring One w/ Joel Perso
From Vision to Velocity: Executing Like a COO Without Hiring One w/ Joel Perso  
Podcast: The Leverage Lounge Podcast
Published On: Mon Sep 08 2025
Description: Got big ideas but feel like you're stuck in startup chaos? You’re not alone, and you don’t need to hire a full-time COO to fix it. In this episode, Joel Perso shares how founders can run smoother, faster, and smarter by thinking and acting like a COO without adding another exec to the payroll.We’re talking real-world systems, prioritization hacks, and the kind of operational thinking that keeps the wheels turning and the team moving. If you’re ready to turn vision into momentum, this one’s for you.What’s inside:How to build ops discipline without the overheadSimple systems to boost team accountabilityCommon execution traps (and how to avoid them)The COO mindset without the titleA big thank you to SmartHireVA for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.Check out leveragewithmike.com for more.