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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

Mara Castro
COO at 28 Health
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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
Gary Torrens
COO of Soma Breathwork
Soma Breathwork
Episode: Ep. 587 - Soma Breath Co-Founder & COO Gary Torrens - How to Effortlessly Scale Your Breathwork Business
Alen Voskanian
Vice President and COO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Network
Cedars-Sinai Medical Network
Episode: Ep. 585 - Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Vice President & COO Alen Voskanian - How COOs Can Beat Burnout Before It Breaks Them
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy
Campaign manager for Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign
RFK Jr. for President
Episode: Ep. 584 - FAN FAVORITE | Former KENNEDY24 Presidential Campaign Director Amaryllis Kennedy – How to Build an Unstoppable Political Campaign Machine
Stanton Hill
Chief Financial and Operating Officer for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
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

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.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 331 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. 590 - Wellbiz Brands COO Ankin Laysha - How to Instantly Upgrade Your Multi-Brand Operations
Q: How do you balance platform-wide efficiency with the need to preserve brand-specific experiences across five different brands?
We maintain brand experts for brand-specific needs while pushing cross-brand functional support (tech, legal, development). We standardize core systems like AI tools and training where it makes sense, but we keep brand 'moments'—the tone, ambiance, and service cadence—distinct for each brand to protect their unique identity.
Ep. 584 - FAN FAVORITE | Former KENNEDY24 Presidential Campaign Director Amaryllis Kennedy – How to Build an Unstoppable Political Campaign Machine
Q: What is the balance between strategy and day-to-day leadership in managing the campaign?
The balance is cyclical and fluctuates with quarter ends and fundraising cycles, but the core is to keep the movement driving and to protect Bobby's ability to listen to voters while ensuring efficient operations.
Ep. 584 - FAN FAVORITE | Former KENNEDY24 Presidential Campaign Director Amaryllis Kennedy – How to Build an Unstoppable Political Campaign Machine
Q: How did you learn the industry and get up to speed so quickly in campaign management?
She leveraged decades of experience in public service and a clear understanding of constitutional freedoms, combined with hands-on leadership, to build authentic, transparent campaigns and avoid traditional political stagecraft.
Ep. 584 - FAN FAVORITE | Former KENNEDY24 Presidential Campaign Director Amaryllis Kennedy – How to Build an Unstoppable Political Campaign Machine
Q: Did you have any political experience prior to coming into this as a campaign manager?
Yes. Kennedy had government experience and a long-form background in public service, which helped her articulate why she and her team are running to fix longstanding issues, while emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability.
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.

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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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2. Enkin Leisha
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