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

Roland Frasier, host of the Business Lunch podcast, joins Cameron to discuss the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and vision in a successful second in command. They explore the need for CEOs to recognize their strengths and delegate tasks, as well as the significance of aligning passion and proficiency in a well-rounded leadership team. They also discuss the role of CEOs in external activities and the indicators for when to bring in a second-in-command.

Our guest today is Olivia Micallef, Chief Operating Officer of Settle Inc., an all-in-one fintech platform built to help e-commerce brands scale seamlessly. Olivia is a cross-disciplinary leader in fintech and banking, with expertise across strategy, product and business operations. Her current focus is on driving growth and managing operations. In her past role as VP of Venmo Commerce, she was responsible for the payment brand’s 80M+ customer retention and continual acquisition. Olivia has also held a variety of roles at PayPal, with increasingly larger roles as the company evolved and went through hyper growth – including multiple acquisitions like Xoom and iZettle, 100%+ revenue growth, and leadership of large product and growth teams at-scale. In today’s episode, Cameron and Olivia discuss her insights on what’s happening with the current recession and how they’ve received financing and funding from Silicon Valley banks. They also discuss the separation of PayPal from eBay, as well as the advice she would give to her 21 year-old self.In This Episode You’ll Learn:How Settle helps businesses in the B2C space better understand cash flow and inventory turns.The tell-tale signs of a soft landing.The difference between a revenue-based and invoice-based financing model.The challenges of moving from a large company to a small company. Resources:Connect with Olivia: Website | LinkedInSubscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Are you curious about the secrets to successful female entrepreneurs? In this podcast episode, Cameron Herold, renowned business coach and entrepreneur, engages in a captivating conversation with Christopher Lochhead.  Together, they explore essential topics that will transform how you think about business, leadership, and the impact of women in the workforce. Here’s a glimpse of […]Resources: Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Victoria Weller, Chief of Staff at ElevenLabs and former astrophysics and space medicine enthusiast, shares her captivating journey from academia to tech innovation. She discusses how AI is revolutionizing text-to-speech technology, enhancing emotional depth in audiobooks, and addressing ethical challenges like deep fakes. Victoria reflects on innovative applications in user experiences, offers insightful career advice for young professionals, and emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in navigating a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Are you struggling to maintain a work-life balance while working from home? In this podcast episode, Cameron Herold, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, shares valuable insights on various topics.  From balancing work and family life to the power of vivid vision in growing a business, Cameron provides practical advice and inspiration. Discover how to maintain […]Resources: Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Have you ever wondered what it takes to triple the size of a team in just 18 months? Get ready to dive into the world of team building, culture, and exponential growth with Alexa Lowe, COO at Huber Equity Group. In this episode, Cameron Herold talks to Alexa about the incredible journey of Huber Equity […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

In this episode of the Second in Command podcast, host Cameron Herold engages in a conversation about internal leadership development with a seasoned CEO. The discussion kicks off with the significance of the cultural aspect in business, emphasizing the “why” behind actions. The CEO stresses the importance of creating training videos for consistent and efficient […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Have you considered being a successful CEO-COO, sitting in the company’s C-suite line? Do you want to learn how shared values and mentorship can contribute to the success of your bottom line? In this episode of the Second In Command Podcast, we dive into the leadership journey of Peter Chapa. With a nine-year career within […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Do you feel lost in the journey of supercharging your entrepreneurial success? If so- then this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor, Cameron Herold, shares invaluable wisdom on business growth, leadership, and harnessing the power of having a vision. He emphasizes hiring the right team, delegating effectively, and […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Tim Calderala, who is not only a valued member of the COO Alliance but also COO of Collins Builders. Tim has a background in residential construction and real estate and has worked with four different home builders, all of which have been acquired by publicly traded […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/