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

Second in Command with Cameron Herold
Leadership
COO Alliance
Company Culture
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership Development
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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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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Hosts

Cameron Herold
Host of The Second in Command podcast
Lindsay Smith
Co-host of the Second in Command Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 334 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 years ago

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Ep. 604 - FAN FAVORITE | Former ActiveCampaign President Sameer Kazi - The Financial Skill Most Leaders Skip
Q: Why did you decide to join ActiveCampaign, and what made them reach out to you?
He describes his interim CEO experience, the company's growth trajectory, and a strong cultural and strategic fit with his background, which led to a productive partnership with Jason and the team.
Ep. 604 - FAN FAVORITE | Former ActiveCampaign President Sameer Kazi - The Financial Skill Most Leaders Skip
Q: What were the key lessons from working with venture investors like Bessemer and KKR that you carry into ActiveCampaign?
He reflects on board dynamics, proximity to management, and the importance of using investor support to accelerate product innovation and growth when a company faces headwinds.
Ep. 604 - FAN FAVORITE | Former ActiveCampaign President Sameer Kazi - The Financial Skill Most Leaders Skip
Q: How did you divide up the roles and responsibilities between CEO Jason VandeBoom and yourself as president?
Sameer explains the collaboration with Jason, the open, question-driven process for defining ownership of initiatives, and a flexible structure designed to reduce disruption while allowing clear accountability.
Ep. 602 - FAN FAVORITE | ElevenLabs Lead of Operations Victoria Weller – Why Great Operators Never Wait for the Answer
Q: What is the role of a Chief of Staff at an early-stage high-growth company?
The Chief of Staff bridges gaps across functions (compliance, hiring, finance) and accelerates execution so the CEO can focus on growth, often serving as a fast-moving, system-building operator.
Ep. 602 - FAN FAVORITE | ElevenLabs Lead of Operations Victoria Weller – Why Great Operators Never Wait for the Answer
Q: What makes ElevenLabs' technology distinct in the voice AI space?
The platform emphasizes contextual awareness and inflection, enabling natural-sounding speech and emotional nuance, along with options to clone voices under clear consent and governance.

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This show centers on COO leadership, organizational scale, and operational execution. Episodes frequently explore how to align a growing company around clear visions, robust processes, and healthy leadership dynamics, with topics ranging from realigning talent and avoiding burnout to building multi-brand platforms, AI-enabled operations, and high-growth strategies in healthcare, fintech, and tech. Noteworthy are candid deep-dives into founder-operator dynamics, practical playbooks for scale, and stories of turning ambitious plans into disciplined results. The format consistently emphasizes actionable frameworks, candid leadership lessons, and pragmatic advice for COOs and other senior operators seeking to drive sustainable growth.

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