253 - Cameron Herold, The COO Whisperer

In this episode, Jay has an exciting and insightful conversation with Cameron Herold, the CEO Whisperer, Business Growth Guru, and founder of the COO Alliance. He is widely respected as a thought leader on entrepreneurial mindset and is also a bestselling author and coveted speaker. Cameron will explain how entrepreneurs get lost in busy-work and stunt their own progress, and he’ll reveal the ways a great COO can change the game for good. You’ll learn how to divide and conquer, get the right people in the right positions, and build a rewarding business relationship that lasts.Listen in to learn the key criteria for a successful second-in-command, discover who you need on your side before a COO, and get an inside peek on how Cameron coaches CEOs and COOs alike. 01:00 - 09:00 - Introducing Cameron, why it’s important to divide and conquer, how to find the right team, and some ideas for compensation. 09:00 - 16:00 - On navigating a relationship with your second-in-command, defining your organization chart, and how to integrate new perspectives into an organization. 16:00 - 20:30 - Cameron’s work with CEOs and COOs, how he helps CEOs and COOs navigate their relationship, and tips for succeeding in your CEO/COO relationship. 20:30 - 28:30 - COO skills and knowledge, what he does (and doesn’t do) when he coaches CEOs and COOs, and his vision for his business.28:30 - 34:00 - Cameron’s background, how he figured out short-cuts, and why it’s worth working toward a solid CEO/COO relationship. 34:00 - 38:00 - On needing an executive assistant before having a second-in-command, where entrepreneurs go wrong, and Jay’s final words about Cameron’s business.