Not Just Another Professional Membership
Join Your
Second-In-Command Community
A business membership & community that has you covered through every stage of your career. Tap into the experience, knowledge and best practices of true peers.
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The Second-In-Command to an entrepreneur is an incredible super power. You're able to understand the big picture and see the vision, while being able to dive down into the weeds and see what needs to be done today in order to make that vision a reality. It can also be isolating, frustrating, and can have you questioning every decision.
Every challenge can feel like it's yours alone to solve:
How do I hold my team members
accountable to their KPIs?🏅
What are the best hiring practices to ensure the
Right People in the Right Seat?👥
What are the best new software tools for growing,
entrepreneurial businesses?🛠️
What are tips to successfully working directly with
founders, and managing their many ideas?🧠
How can I scale the company while still delivering a consistent service/product?📈
Where can I find a community of Seconds-In-Command,
experiencing all the same things I am experiencing?🧑💻
The most successful CEOs don't do it alone. They have many peer organizations providing them with guidance and support.
What if you could have the same community of executives in your exact position across the US that you know and trust?
Welcome to Your
Value-Packed Community
Access to the entire Second First community & directory
Access to the entire Second First community & directory with both casual and structured chat. Have a question for Seconds-In-Command across the country? Want feedback on a project you’re working on? Looking for the best conferences to attend? Want an introduction to a prospect in a different city? This is your community.
Private Core Cohorts
Private Core Cohorts with all the information (benchmarking, Report Projects, Hot Seats, etc.) from each mastermind meeting. Stay in touch with this group year-round in a private setting.
Downloadable Tools
Don't recreate the wheel! Access a library of every single tool we have in our Second First framework, available for you to use immediately in your business.
Exclusive expert-led sessions
Live, expert-led sessions (or catch the replay in our library of past sessions) covering a wide variety of topics like sales, marketing, recruiting, documentation, automation, leadership, and personal development. Sign up for what interests you, skip what doesn’t.
Discounts & perks
Enjoy members-only discounts & perks from our partners. Think complimentary consultations with industry experts and consultants, free accounting/tax review, discounted software, and more!
2025 Mastermind Event in Nashville
Attend the 2025 Mastermind Event in Nashville, included in your membership. A $4,000 value, but no extra fee to attend. (Seriously.)
100% of past attendees said they would recommend this event to a friend of colleague!
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Why Second First is Different
“You are hearing directly from other individuals. Of course, you want best practices and things like that. But what I'm looking for at least, and what I think a lot of folks in my role are looking for, are others who have been through it. Megan is bringing together those people and really showing you how intertwined the challenges and the successes that we're facing are and how we can help each other through that, and not being preached to. I think that is the biggest difference that I've seen from other membership organizations for Chief Operating Officers.”
ASHLEY MARVEL, COO
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
“If you're thinking about joining Second First Exchange, let me tell you why you should be involved. Number one: Community. The time I've been here so far, I've been able to meet and make friends. Second: Being seen and being heard. You're going to be validated. You are going to talk to folks that have shared experiences that you didn't even know that you could share experiences with other people on. And three: Just the overall value. I have learned so much in a short amount of time – the experience and the value I'm going to bring to the rest of my business and the rest of my people is incredible.”
KORY THOMPSON, MANAGER
CINCINNATI, OH
“There are some communities that do cater to COOs but don't have that personal touch. As soon as I saw Megan, I hugged her. I felt like I knew her. She is accessible and she makes the work accessible. And I think that is really what allows the members to feel that they are in a trusted and safe environment in which they can share information about their work and really get true feedback. Megan creates an environment where people feel comfortable and that really, really matters.”
BERGEN COOPER, COO
BROOKLYN, NY
“A community of peers is vitally important because when you talk to people and learn that they're struggling with similar things – it's people, it’s processs, it’s structure – it helps you feel better about what you're doing. But also gives you insight into how you can solve those problems. One of the big differences with Megan's Second First is that she […] asks a lot of deep questions of each of us. That's allowed us to have deeper conversations than just superficial ‘How's your business doing? What's going on?’”
FORREST DERR, COO & INTEGRATOR
FAIRHOPE, AL
2025 Mastermind Event
Our annual in-person mastermind event, Exchange, is included in your membership – including hotel accommodations in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
This is a unique opportunity to connect in person with fellow Second First members. You will dive deep with your private cohort during our mastermind sessions, engaging in roundtable discussions and pick a project quarterly that solves a business problem the group is experiencing. Join the rest of the group for a group dinner experience in downtown Nashville.
At Exchange, you will surround yourself with true peers that “get it”, ending feeling isolated in your role once and for all, receive outside perspective from other experiences Seconds-In-Command, bringing fresh, proven ideas into your organization, and confidentially work through any blocks or challenges in your business or with your team, finding solutions and clarity.
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Our Virtual Calendar
Virtual event with The Digital Organizer founder, Shawn Lemon. Shawn is an expert in digital organization systems, including file organization, email management, and project management.
Virtual event with The Founder & The Force Multiplier author and co-founder, Hallie Warner. Hallie is an expert on the partnership between an entrepreneur and their right-hand employee: Force Multipliers.
Quarter 1 meeting with small group Mastermind Cohort 1. Quarterly masterminds include operational benchmarking, report projects, roundtable topics, and a member Hot Seat.
Quarter 1 meeting with small group Mastermind Cohort 3. Quarterly masterminds include operational benchmarking, report projects, roundtable topics, and a member Hot Seat.
Can't make it live?
As a member of Second First, you can access our on-demand library of past events on your own time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should join the Second First membership?
This community was created for leaders and executives in entrepreneurial businesses. Regardless of your title, if you report directly to the CEO/founder/entrepreneur, this membership is for you.
Common titles of our members are Chief Operating Officer, Director of Operations, Vice President, or Integrator. We also welcome fractional executives. Most of our members come from businesses averaging $3million to $30million in revenue, but some are well below and well above those averages.
Can my company pay for my membership?
Yes, most members have their membership paid for by their company as a professional membership or investment in learning & development. Investing in a Second-In-Command is one of the highest ROI's a CEO will receive.
How does the in-person Exchange Mastermind event work?
The 2025 Exchange meeting will take place in September in Nashville, TN. Your monthly membership includes this event. We will send out registration information early 2025, but it's highly encouraged you attend to get the most out of your membership! Exchange includes:
- 2 nights at a luxury hotel
- 1.5 days of peer group meetings with your Core Cohort and training content
- Hot breakfasts, lunch, and a group dining experience at a nearby restaurant in the electric downtown Nashville.
- Second First printed workbooks & additional value-add surprises for attendees
You will only be responsible for travel to the hotel in Nashville, TN.
My company runs on EOS®. Is this appropriate for Integrators™?
Absolutely! About 60% of Second First members use EOS® in their business. All of the tools and trainings are made to compliment whatever business operating system your business runs on.
What is the investment to join, and what is included?
All memberships are 12-month commitments at $650/month. We are accepting Founding Members through January 31st, 2025 at a lifetime discount of $444/month. Included in your monthly dues are:
- Access to the entire Second First community & directory of Seconds-In-Command across the country.
- Private Core Cohorts with all the information (benchmarking, Report Projects, Hot Seats, etc.) from each mastermind meeting. Stay in touch with this group year-round in a confidential, private setting.
- Downloadable Tools – a library of every single one we have in our framework.
- Live, expert-led sessions (or catch the replay in our library of past sessions) covering a wide variety of topics like sales, marketing, documentation, automation, leadership, and personal development. Sign up for what interested you, skip what doesn’t.
- Discounts & perks from our partners (think complimentary consultations with industry experts and consultants, free accounting/tax review, discounted software, and more!)
- 2025 Mastermind Event in Nashville, included. No extra fee to attend. (A $4,000 value)
(We also have an affiliate program that could reduce your membership to $0/month if you refer other members!)
How does the application process work?
The first step is to submit an application by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Once you submit your application and payment information, we will review and approve you into the community!
We review and approve members on a rolling basis. You should expect to hear from us in less than 5 business days of your application.
We hold one virtual onboarding session per month. Your welcome email will contain all details involving your onboarding and the membership platform, Circle.
Don't see your question answered? Send an email to [email protected] and a member of our team will get it answered!