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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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In this Fan Favorite episode, Cameron Herold sits down with Victoria Weller, former Chief of Staff and now Lead of Operations at... more

What if the most important team you lead is not the one you actually run?

In this solo episode, Cameron Herold tells the story of coaching a 400-person company that had become the best place to work in its state, then watched politics spread through... more

Ever wonder what happens when the COO who scaled a company to $100 million realizes he was the problem?

In this episode, Cameron sits down with Mike Wood, COO of Jarrett Companies, who joined a $2 million Nashville construction firm and helped grow ... more

What if the smartest move you can make is to disrupt your own company before a competitor does?

In this episode, Lindsay Smith sits down with John Durocher, the self-described accidental COO of Calix. John never set out to run operations. He came up... more

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Mike Wood
COO of Jarrett Companies; Conscious Awareness Professional; creator of Learn to Love Being You Program
Jarrett Companies
Episode: Ep. 600 - Jarrett Companies COO Mike Wood - The $1M Mistake That Made His Team Stronger
John Durocher
Chief Operations Officer at Calix
Calix
Episode: Ep. 599 - Calix COO John Durocher - Why Your Best People May Be in the Wrong Seat
Alex Triplett
COO of u.com
u.com
Episode: Ep. 597 - You.com COO Alex Triplett - How To Make or Break a COO in The First 90 Days
Dr. Jeff McNairy
Chief Medical Officer of Rhythmia Life Advancement Center, psychologist
Rhythmia Life Advancement Center
Episode: Ep. 595 - Rythmia CMO Dr. Jeff McNairy – How to Lead a Visionary Founder Without Choking the Dragon
Joe Yaffe
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Cowboy Space Corporation
Cowboy Space Corporation
Episode: Ep. 593 - Cowboy Space Corporation COO & CLO Joe Yaffe - The Leadership Secrets Powering a $2B Space Revolution
Mara Castro
COO at 28 Health
28 Health
Episode: Ep. 591 - Twentyeight Health COO Mara Castro - How To Avoid These Deadly Traps in Operations Success
Enkin Leisha
COO of Wellbiz Brands, overseeing five franchise brands
Wellbiz Brands
Episode: Ep. 590 - Wellbiz Brands COO Ankin Laysha - How to Instantly Upgrade Your Multi-Brand Operations
Aaron Getty
President of Joe Taylor Restoration, Florida-based emergency mitigation company
Joe Taylor Restoration
Episode: Ep. 589 - Joe Taylor Restoration President Aaron Getty - Are You Built to Be the Founder’s Most Trusted Leader?
Matt Verlach
COO of SaaS Academy
SaaS Academy
Episode: Ep. 588 - FAN FAVORITE | Former SaaS Academy (now Precision) COO Matt Verlaque

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 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. 597 - You.com COO Alex Triplett - How To Make or Break a COO in The First 90 Days
Q: How did you decide to pivot toward APIs and separate two business lines into a JV?
After validating through data and feedback, he chose to double down on the API business as the scalable core, while forming a joint venture with a professional services partner to wind down the bespoke enterprise UI/agent business.
Ep. 597 - You.com COO Alex Triplett - How To Make or Break a COO in The First 90 Days
Q: What did your first 30 days look like in terms of listening and learning?
He conducted an outside-in listening tour, talking to roughly 45 employees and a few dozen customers to understand people, product, and customers before making big moves.
Ep. 597 - You.com COO Alex Triplett - How To Make or Break a COO in The First 90 Days
Q: How many people were on the team when you joined and what was it like integrating into an existing group?
There were about 135 people; the approach was to first understand the current business and then consolidate around a singular mission, focusing on APIs to drive scalable growth.
Ep. 593 - Cowboy Space Corporation COO & CLO Joe Yaffe - The Leadership Secrets Powering a $2B Space Revolution
Q: What has Joe learned from fundraising rounds and working with high-profile founders?
Leverage strong outside counsel, maintain disciplined processes, and rely on relationships and practical execution rather than aiming for 'easy buttons' to close complex deals.
Ep. 593 - Cowboy Space Corporation COO & CLO Joe Yaffe - The Leadership Secrets Powering a $2B Space Revolution
Q: What does Cowboy Space Corporation actually do, and how are data centers in space powered and connected to Earth?
The company is building orbital data centers that act as the second stage of a rocket, powered by onboard solar with data transmission back to Earth via optical lasers, enabling power and data to flow from space to ground.

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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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