Let’s get one thing straight: I’m obsessed with operations.

Bottleneck busting, standardizing, and turning chaos into flow? I live for it.

I was an Operations Specialist at McKinsey—an experience that, while not entirely my vibe, supercharged my passion for all things operations. As a mechanical engineer, I guess I was always prone to catching the operations bug, but trust me, it’s contagious. Stick around, and you might catch it too.

Here’s a bit about me: I helped build Sweden’s first gigafactory to produce batteries for electric vehicles. So when I say I’ve seen complex operations in action, I’m not kidding. But what I’ve realized is this: whether you’re running a massive production line or a small online business, operations issues plague everyone.

And that’s why I’m starting Your Operations Bestie—a newsletter that’s as personal and opinionated as it gets. It’s not just about what’s broken, but how to fix it.

The Messes I’ve Seen (And You Probably Have Too)

Whenever I tell people I’m launching an operations consulting business, I hear the same thing: “My company is a mess.” And I get it. I’ve been to dozens of production sites this year alone, and they all have the same kinds of issues:

• Warehouses overflowing with products no one’s buying, but “just in case someone does.”
• Raw materials scattered everywhere because “there’s no time to clean up.”
• Expensive automation projects being greenlit to “increase capacity”—even though what’s being produced is barely moving.
• Teams running in circles, literally walking miles just to find things, while wasting precious hours.
• Giant rework departments fixing mistakes that could’ve been avoided in the first place.

But here’s the thing: These issues don’t just live in production sites. Any business can end up with systems that make no sense, yet blend into the background over time—just like that messy corner of your house you don’t even notice anymore.

There’s a Better Way

It’s easy to slap a “this is fine” sign on everything and let the fire burn until something truly precious is at risk, but I’m here because some companies are doing things differently.

Companies like:

• Gumroad and 37signals: Prioritizing quality over growth, running lean, profitable businesses with tiny teams.
• Solopreneurs: Building scalable, sustainable businesses with minimal infrastructure.
• Toyota: The original Lean manufacturing powerhouse, redefining supply chains and operations for decades.

Enter: Your Operations Bestie

This blog is my way of sharing the secrets behind how these companies—and many others—are thriving. I’ll be sharing lessons, insights, and practical takeaways that apply to your business, no matter the size or industry. Whether you’re running a production company, a tech startup, or a small online shop, there’s something for you here.

Here’s what you can expect:

• What is operations anyway? How it fits into your business strategy.
• How different business types work—from anti-startups to lifestyle businesses.
• How to hire out parts of your business and build a team that works for you.
• Mapping your business processes—understanding your systems and how to improve them.
• Escaping firefighting mode and shifting into sustainable business growth.
• Lean thinking—what it is, what it’s not (hint: it’s not The Lean Startup), and how to apply it.
• Actionable insights from my favorite operations books—so you don’t have to read them, unless you want to.

I’ll also be diving deep into real-world stories from companies I’ve worked with, breaking down their messes (and their successes), and offering actionable takeaways for your business. Oh, and I’ll definitely be talking about Toyota—a lot.

I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned and help you transform your business into a lean, well-oiled machine. Get ready for insightful stories, tips, and strategies to take your operations to the next level.