After 20+ years in the trenches, operating companies, building high-performance teams, and navigating uncertain markets, I've learned that career success isn't about having all the answers. It's about developing the right mindset and working frameworks to find them. It’s about learning how to ask the best questions. As an Operator and Harvard-educated econonomics & business nerd, my mission is to decode the history of companies for the Operators who are building the future.
What You'll Find Here
Operating by John Brewton delivers weekly deep-dives that bridge academic rigor with real-world execution. Join 30K+ operators and strategic professionals as we explore:
• Historical Case Studies: Unpacking how legendary operators solved "impossible" problems.
• Classic & Emerging Business & Economics Frameworks: Learn the classics and understand what’s new to build the models that will define the future of companies.
• Tactical Playbooks: Battle-tested strategies you can implement immediately to build resilient, future-proof businesses and life-changing careers.
Why Subscribe?
My journey from academic economics (Harvard & University of Chicago) to company operator taught me something crucial: the best insights that drive winning outcomes emerge at the intersection of theory and practice. This newsletter exists for leaders who believe that intellectual curiosity and operational excellence aren't mutually exclusive, they're force multipliers. Get career-changing insights that challenge conventional thinking and equip you to build tomorrow's companies. Operating by John Brewton is where your thinking gets sharper, and your execution gets smarter.
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