#38: Gain 20% of Employee Time Back & Manage “Digital Chaos” with Shawn Lemon
Discover how to reclaim 20% of your team’s time and master your digital tools with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer. In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we sit down with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, to tackle the hidden costs of “digital chaos” in your organization. Shawn shares practical strategies […]
#37: Three Phrases to Add to Your Toolbox
Simple yet powerful phrases to elevate your leadership, empower your team, and reclaim your time. In this episode, host Megan Long shares three essential phrases every COO or second-in-command should master. These tools are designed to grow your team’s problem-solving skills, build trust with your CEO, and help you maintain focus by avoiding unnecessary urgency. You’ll […]
#36: Set Accurate Revenue Goals
Set realistic revenue goals for the year and create a strategic plan to hit them. In this episode, Megan Long breaks down the process of setting accurate revenue goals for your business. If you’re tired of arbitrary revenue targets, this episode will teach you how to evaluate your sales funnel, crunch the numbers, and build […]
#35: Building a Professional Membership
Discover how Second First designed and launched a membership model for COOs and Seconds-in-Command. In this behind-the-scenes episode, Megan Long pulls back the curtain on creating a professional membership program tailored for Seconds-in-Command of founder-led businesses. Learn how Second First transformed their mastermind events into a dynamic, year-round membership with curated cohorts, expert workshops, and […]
#34: Five Gifts I Gave Myself This Year
Five “gifts” that are impactful ways to prioritize yourself and your growth in 2025. As the year winds down, we often focus on giving to others—but at Second First, we also encourage our community to invest in themselves. That’s why we’re excited to share the final episode of 2024, where we dive into five intentional […]
#33: REPLAY: Unlock the Power of Your Second-In-Command Webinar
Use the Three C’s to unlock the COO’s superpowers. In this special replay of a webinar presented to the Entrepreneur’s Organization, Megan Long unpacks how to use the Three C’s: Communication, Coaching, and Community, to unlock the power of a strong Second-In-Command. Whether you’re a founder looking to level-up your leadership team or a Second-in- […]
#32: Q&A: Measuring Your Success, Hiring a Second-In-Command, & Favorite Apps
Answering your questions about measuring success, hiring a second-in-command, and the best tools to streamline operations. Feeling stuck in your role as a Second-In-Command? You’ve climbed as high as the org chart allows, achieved the “top” title in your company, and yet, the hunger for growth remains. In this episode, Megan Long dives into the […]
#31: What To Do When You’ve Hit Your Ceiling
Break through your ceiling and reignite growth as a Second-In-Command. Feeling stuck in your role as a Second-In-Command? You’ve climbed as high as the org chart allows, achieved the “top” title in your company, and yet, the hunger for growth remains. In this episode, Megan Long dives into the unique challenges COOs and other seconds-in-command […]
#30: My Story & the Origin of Second First
The personal journey behind Second First’s origin and how COO support systems changed everything. At Second First, we know that being a second-in-command in a founder-led business can feel both rewarding and isolating. Our CEO, Megan Long, knows firsthand the weight of responsibility that comes with such a role, and in our latest episode of […]
#29: AI Prompts to Make Your Life Easier as a COO
Use these powerful AI prompts to streamline your work as a COO and enhance productivity. In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we explore how ChatGPT and other AI tools can streamline various aspects of a COO’s day-to-day responsibilities, from high-level strategic planning to task-focused productivity. Using the right AI prompts can save time and […]