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.