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

One of the many struggles of entrepreneurs is finding harmony in their personal lives. As we try to continue in our path towards achieving success, we slowly lose grip on our relationships at home. On a mission to help couples navigate common entrepreneurial landmines while building their businesses, this episode's guest, coach, and the Entreprenewer, Kelly […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &amp...

A great business knows what it stands for, including having people who know who they are and the role they play. COO of Hawke Media, Tony Delmercado, is someone who can attest to that, clearly defining who they want in their team and what type of client they want to work with. In this episode, he sits […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast an...

Today, most new cars on the road are built with features designed to assist with driving but fail to deliver. comma.ai's open-source software, openpilot, enables your car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically in its lane. In this episode, Cameron Herold is joined by comma.ai's Senior Vice President of Operations, Viviane Ford, to talk about the company's […] Resources: Subscribe,...

Orangetheory is a one-hour, full-body workout focused on training endurance, strength, and power. They use heart rate-based interval training, burning more calories post-workout than traditional exercise. Cameron Herold’s guest today is Orangetheory‘s Chief Operating Officer, Griff Long. An avid health and wellness enthusiast, Griff blends his passion for fitness with his drive to develop world-cl...

Although cooking your own meals or going out to eat will always be the ideal way to eat, they've now been considered as luxuries for those with time and energy after a long day at work. Enter food delivery. From apps that deliver food to food delivery services that allow us to enjoy fresh, hearty […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an hone...

Poshmark, the largest social marketplace for fashion, is setting the bar higher in how people buy and sell fashion. John McDonald, the COO of Poshmark, joins Cameron Herold to share how they’ve become the leading social commerce platform for the next generation of retailers and shoppers. John manages product, data and analytics, and marketplace operations […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Revie...

Sphero is a company that creates high-tech robots, encouraging learning through play. Joining Cameron Herold in this episode is Jim Booth, the Chief Operating Officer of Sphero. Jim shares how they're inspiring the next generation of creatives through high-tech robots, and highlights the skills needed to be a COO in the startup world. Coming from […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd lov...

No matter what industry you're in, running your company with the correct culture and values will always be an integral factor. Terri Mock, the COO of Cybba and a veteran C-level technology executive, joins Cameron Herold in this episode to share their success in rapidly growing their company. Terri talks about different strategies on how […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to...

Living the core values of a company goes a long way in establishing an awesome company culture. Joining Cameron Herold in this episode is Alex Taylor, the COO of Upward Projects, a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities they serve. Before becoming COO of Upward Projects, Alex started his […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd...

Founded in 2013, Helium's mission is to make it easier to build connected devices. Joining Cameron Herold in this episode is Frank Mong, the Chief Operating Officer of Helium. Frank talks about what Helium is offering its users as well as building the People's Network with the Helium hotspot. Digging into the network that Helium […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe...

Growing a tech company these days is hard enough as it is; growing it rapidly takes things to a whole new level. Joining Cameron Herold in this episode is the COO of ClickFunnels, Ryan Montgomery, who shares the amazing journey their company has gone through and what it’s like to work with two CEOs with […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave...

A company's core values require organic effort that involves everyone in the company. Ron LaSalvia is a US Navy veteran with over three decades of leadership experience in technology, strategy, and consulting. He became the Founder and CEO of Peck, a startup that applies science and technology to help nurture the most important relationships in […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love...

Performance is a result or an outcome, not something that can be managed directly. In this episode, Shane Metcalf, the Co-Founder and Chief Culture Officer of 15five, joins Cameron Herold to talk about extraordinary results and company success through best-self management. Shane and Cameron discuss the power of simple questions and the importance of weekly […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Revi...

Having a grand vision doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have the right people to execute your ideas. Whitney Bouck, the COO of Dropbox Sign, joins Cameron Herold this episode to discuss her experiences from all the companies she’s been with and has helped grow. She talks about company culture in its entirety, and how […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the pod...

Drawing from over two decades of experience, Christian Barnard oversees all aspects of agency operations at T3 as COO. He works across all T3 clients and offices, focused on scalable growth, innovation, and fostering a creative and diverse culture within the agency. In this episode, Christian talks about how he came to be COO at T3 and what the […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &a...

Eric van Miltenburg is the SVP of Global Operations at Ripple. In this episode, Eric dives into international operations and the tools you can use to identify target markets in the fintech industry. Eric and Cameron Herold probe into the differences in cultures around the world and why it’s important to adjust accordingly, especially when […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to...

Along with technological improvements, the way people consume digital media also evolves. When it comes to creating engaging video content, Icon Media is a company that surely has proven itself. Joining this episode is its Cofounder and COO, Alex Kushneir. He shares his experiences on what it's like to be a COO in a video production company and […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & R...

Our guest is COO Alliance Member Ariel Liu, COO of Himalaya Media. Himalaya Media is an innovative podcast platform with leading monetization offerings and audience growth solutions. Behind the scenes, we have Ariel Liu as the COO. In this episode, Ariel shares what Himalaya is about and what makes it unique. She talks about her beginning at Himalaya, […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate...

"What do we want to be when we grow up?" is the question every organization should be asking of themselves at the beginning. For the ever-evolving industry of shipping, setting strategies to grow is particularly challenging. In this episode, COO Joel Clum discusses how Worldwide Express continues to grow and keep up with the technological […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to...

If you’re in a volume-based enterprise, such as in a restaurant or retail, you’ve got to be ready for challenges and business when they come. In this episode, Flix Brewhouse COO Matthew Baizer, gives a little sneak peek on the different sides of running this business. Bringing his experience from being Director of Franchise Operations of Real Mex […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &...

Values need not just be posters in your office walls. How can you integrate them into your decision-making process? Let us get the answers from Allison Pickens, COO at Gainsight. She is an international speaker, blogger, and host of The Customer Success Podcast. In this episode, she talks about how your role models help develop you […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to s...

The strength of a leader is about listening, showing humility and being truthful and transparent. In this episode, Talend COO and CTO, Laurent Bride discuss their beginnings in France and the expansion that made them a global company. He also shares how and why he moved to Talend from Business Objects. Laurent emphasizes that it's important to […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review...

Bringing twenty years of experience with Accenture to the table, Pariveda Solutions COO, Kerry Stover defines the thin line between COO and CEO. He talks about the importance of hiring the right people not only for the task but who are aligned with your company culture as well. Kerry emphasizes the importance of handling people […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe...

Shawn Taher is the “heir apparent” COO at Taher, Inc. Shawn has had a unique career, starting in the vending industry filling vending machines at Taher, Inc. to becoming a respected Senior Leader. In this episode, Shawn answers the question of, "Is being a COO is dependent on what does your CEO need?" He also shares […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the...

How can you make your employees happy? It’s a very simple question with a complex solution. The Product Development Head of TINYpulse, Dave Hajdu, brings this into light and shares how they're able to help thousands of companies figure out how their employees feel and perform. He emphasizes the importance of communication between the COO and […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd lov...