Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief


Latest Episodes

Ep. 384 - President and CCO, Appspace, Pete Schmied
May 21, 2024

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Peter Schmied, the President of Appspace, as they discuss the challenges and strategies of leading a company during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a workforce of around 450 employees g

Ep. 383 - Transitioning from COO to Entrepreneurial CEO
May 16, 2024

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron discusses the unconventional journey from COO to CEO, emphasizing that a mere fraction, possibly 5% of COOs, possess the entrepreneurial spirit necessary for transitioning into CEO roles. Highli

Ep. 382 - COO, The Speaker Lab, Dan Alia
May 14, 2024

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Dan Alia, COO of The Speaker Lab and COO Alliance member, exploring his journey from corporate roles to entrepreneurial ventures. Dan discusses the transition from managing large te

Ep. 381 - AI and the Economy Rollercoaster
May 09, 2024

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron emphasizes the crucial role of leveraging AI in today's business operations and marketing strategies to ensure growth and profitability. He highlights that the risk of losing jobs to AI mainly f

Ep. 380 - VP of Operations, Storyblok, Lydia Kothmeier
May 07, 2024

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Lydia Kothmeier, the VP of Operations at Storyblok, discussing the company's journey from eight to 230 employees in four years. Despite the challenges of global expansion, remote wo

Ep. 357 – Letters to My Younger Self: The Biggest Lessons Every Entrepreneur Needs to Learn
February 15, 2024

Todays episode of the Second in Command podcast is a talk by Cameron, as he explores the crucial aspects of entrepreneurship and leadership. He begins by emphasizing the significance of understanding

Ep. 356 – SVP of Operations, Cyware, Joe Aurilia Jr.
February 13, 2024

In todays episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Joe Aurilia, Jr., the SVP of Operations for Cyware, to explore the intricacies of operational leadership and the dynamics of r

Ep. 355 – Achieve Your Goals Using Vivid Visions
February 08, 2024

Todays episode of the Second in Command podcast is a recast of a conversation between Cameron and Amrit Sandhu, host of the Inspired Evolution podcast. Cameron, with his vast experience and accolades

Ep. 354 - CEO, Arron Coaching, LLC., Laurie Benezra-Arron
February 05, 2024

In todays episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron discusses the intricate role of a Chief of Staff with Laurie Arron, executive coach and the author of Who Has Your Back?: A Leaders Guide

Ep. 353 - Successful Scales: Leadership vs Management
January 31, 2024

Todays episode of the Second in Command podcast is a recast of a conversation between Cameron and Yoni Kozminski, the host of Successful Scales. Cameron shares his unique perspective on business, emp