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Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold

Second in Command with Cameron Herold
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Welcome to the “Second in Command” Podcast hosted by Cameron Herold, brought to you by the COO Alliance, where top-level COOs share their insights, tactics, and strategies that made them the Chief Behind the Chief. Cameron Herold founded the COO Alliance with one simple goal in mind: to provide COOs with the same professional development and growth opportunities CEOs have enjoyed for many years. C... more

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Recent Guests

Stanton Hill
Chief Financial and Operating Officer for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
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Episode: Ep. 583 - NSBE CFO & COO Stanton Hill - How to Build Unstoppable COO Teams That Win
Ben Surman
Chief Operating Officer at Somewhere (formerly Support Shepherd)
Somewhere
Episode: Ep. 582 - FAN FAVORITE | Somewhere COO Benjamin Surman – How Top COOs Slash Headcount and Boost Profits
Sung Choi
COO of CoinMe
CoinMe
Episode: Ep. 581 - CoinMe COO Sung Choi - Life After Acquisition: Surprising Wins and Brutal Costs
Jose Mejia
President and COO of Rapid SOS
Rapid SOS
Episode: Ep. 580 - Rapid SOS President & COO José Mejia - Why Every COO Needs a Merlin-Style Leadership Edge
Claudine Ripert
COO and co-founder of Critical Control Restoration
Critical Control Restoration
Episode: Ep. 579 - Critical Control COO & Co-Founder Claudine Ripert - Warning: The Critical Mistake Leaders Make in Crisis
Jared Orton
President of the Savannah Bananas, creator of Banana Ball
Savannah Bananas
Episode: Ep. 578 - Savannah Bananas President Jared Orton – How Fun Became the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Skye Blanks
COO of International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
ICSB
Episode: Ep. 577 - International Council for Small Business (ICSB) COO Skye Blanks - How To Turn Any Vision Into a Successful Reality
Taylor McLemore
COO of Tilt, venture builder, scale operator
Tilt
Episode: Ep. 576- Tilt COO Taylor McLemore - How To Approach Leave Management and Organizational Performance
Selina Meere
Chief Operating Officer of Trevanna Tracks
Trevanna Tracks
Episode: Ep. 575 - Trevanna Tracks COO Selina Meere - How to Energize Culture and Deliver Reliable Results

Hosts

Cameron Herold
Host of The Second in Command Podcast; founder of the COO Alliance; renowned for operational leadership insights and founder-ceo collaboration.
Lindsay Smith
Co-host with deep experience in COO leadership and culture transformation.
Sivana Brewer
Co-host introducing guests and guiding interview; operations-focused strategist.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • I listen every morning

    This is my new way to start the day! I make sure to bring my headphones to the gym just to listen to this podcast. I've even started following some of the people that have been on this podcast. Super useful information and great energy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brent John8
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I look forward to each podcast and am always inspired. Cameron Herold is a great Communicator, leader and puts heart and soul in each podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonyc6205
    United States2 years ago
  • Listen now!

    The best, simply the best. Cameron Herold knows what he's talking about and his passion shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rok986
    United States2 years ago
  • New listener

    can't get enough. I have listened to you before many times.. but never thought to look for a podcast. duh.. thanks for all your work making a podcast worth listening too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smith Fawkes
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love these podcasts! Very informative and motivating. I personally love listening to them on my runs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnson734
    United States2 years ago

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Ep. 583 - NSBE CFO & COO Stanton Hill - How to Build Unstoppable COO Teams That Win
Q: What does retention look like given your values and leadership approach?
Retention has been solid, especially among long-tenured staff and advisors, though turnover varies by department; programs like career fairs and mentorship contribute to continuity.
Ep. 583 - NSBE CFO & COO Stanton Hill - How to Build Unstoppable COO Teams That Win
Q: Stanton, what does your direct team look like?
He describes overseeing about 20 people across IT, HR, finance and accounting, and operations, with directors for each vertical and an open-door policy to stay connected.
Ep. 582 - FAN FAVORITE | Somewhere COO Benjamin Surman – How Top COOs Slash Headcount and Boost Profits
Q: How did you manage the balance between automation and human touch in recruiting?
Automation handled repetitive, high-volume tasks and data flow, but we kept a white-glove approach for candidates and clients. The right blend ensured efficiency without losing the personalized, trust-building elements of recruiting.
Ep. 582 - FAN FAVORITE | Somewhere COO Benjamin Surman – How Top COOs Slash Headcount and Boost Profits
Q: What role did remote work and global expansion play in your growth strategy?
Remote work enabled us to source talent globally, and we intentionally expanded into Latin America and the Philippines to balance time zones and skills. This globalization, paired with automation, fueled rapid growth and more client options.
Ep. 582 - FAN FAVORITE | Somewhere COO Benjamin Surman – How Top COOs Slash Headcount and Boost Profits
Q: So Ben, how did you transition from a contract role to the COO position and what did you see as the critical steps to drive growth?
I started by mapping existing processes, then automated the high-impact areas like billing and signatures, and finally aligned the organization around clear, scalable workflows. This preparation allowed me to step in confidently as COO and push growth without chaos.

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[1] A leadership-focused show featuring COOs and operations leaders who drive growth, scale, culture, and operational excellence in fast-moving organizations. Episodes spotlight practical frameworks for hiring, delegation, cross-border teamwork, AI enablement, and staying mission-driven while expanding into new markets. Notable throughlines include balancing founder relationships with CEO partners, building scalable systems, and keeping humans at the center of high-velocity operations. The format often blends personal origin stories with actionable tactics, making it useful for current and aspiring COOs, ops leaders, and founders aiming to scale responsibly.

[2] A standout angle is the emphasis on culture-first leadership, hands-on operati... more

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