A Mastermind Retreat for the Second-In-Command
September 16-17, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee
Secure your ticket to Second First's annual mastermind retreat before they're gone!
Second First Exchange is a mastermind retreat for right-hand leaders of entrepreneurial businesses.
Surround yourself with growth-minded peers, solve real problems, and walk away with new tools and best practices. It's like a cheat-code for your business and career.
“You should be a part of Second First Exchange because you want to be a part of a community. You want to grow in ways, even if you're not entirely sure how you need to grow, you know that there is room for growth. Being in this room, being with people like you who will be able to challenge you and accept you and support you at the same time is just it's a gift.”
Bergen Cooper
2024 Exchange Attendee
The Venue
Experience the real Nashville, Tennessee at Ampersand Studios, located on historic Music Row.
The Hotel
Nashville's “favorite boutique hotel”, The Fairlane brings back the style and personality of the 1960s. A true midcentury-style gem where service reigns supreme and timeless design details set the stage for upscale accommodations. The Fairlane was rated a perfect 100 for walkability for those wanting to explore downtown Nashville during your stay!
Select Your Registration Type!
As a Second First Member, Exchange & accommodations are included.
The
Local Commuter
1.5 Days of structured Mastermind Programming at the stunning Ampersand Studios
Private Group Dinner in Nashville
Printed workbooks & additional value-add surprises for attendees
Catered breakfast & lunch
The
Retreat Traveler
2 Nights in a Private Room at the luxe Fairlane Hotel (+ daily shuttle to venue)
1.5 Days of structured Mastermind Programming at the stunning Ampersand Studios
Private Group Dinner in Nashville
Printed workbooks & additional value-add surprises for attendees
Catered breakfast & lunch
The
Second First Member
2 Nights in a Private Room at the luxe Fairlane Hotel (+ daily shuttle to venue)
1.5 Days of structured Mastermind Programming at the stunning Ampersand Studios
Private Group Dinner in Nashville
Printed workbooks & additional value-add surprises for attendees
Catered breakfast & lunch
Register by August 17, 2025 to book your hotel room! Tickets sold after 8/17 do not include accommodations.
“I have learned so much in a short amount of time, and I'm looking forward to the rest of these next couple of days because 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
2024 Exchange Attendee
2025 Sponsors
2025 Sponsorship small business & corporate packages available.
Contact [email protected] for information.
Hi, I'm Megan Long, and I've been in your shoes.
A COO Coach For You
I was a COO/Second-In-Command for an entrepreneur of a $10 million IT company. Even with an MBA and CPA, I spent ten years figuring it out on my own.
I was an obsessive consumer of books & podcasts, and wore out my Harvard Business Review subscription. Through trial & error and a lot of long hours, I built an amazing partnership with my founder and teams while moving the business forward.
While I won some professional awards (40 Under 40, Stevie Woman of the Year, Nashville Emerging Leader…) I still felt incredibly isolated in my role, and learned I wasn't alone. Talking to my COO peers, many struggled to understand their CEO. Everyone was left frustrated and burnt out.
It's why I started Second First. My passion now lies in providing tools, resources, and community to Seconds-In-Command working with entrepreneurs. Attend this retreat and I promise you'll walk away feeling less alone, more confident, and ready to tackle the year with a toolbox full of new strategies.
This is for you if…
- You're the Second-In-Command (COO, Director of Operations, Integrator, Vice President, Chief of Staff, Practice Manager, etc.)
- You want to be surrounded by growth-minded peers
- You feel like you've hit the ceiling of professional development within your company
- You're looking for both inspiration and accountability
- You'd love to have ready-to-use tools and strategies specifically for your role
FAQ's
Local Commuter: You're local to the Nashville area and would prefer to skip the hotel room and drive to and from the event both days.
Retreat Traveler: Accommodations are included: hotel room & transportation to and from the mastermind venue and to and from our group dinner. You are still responsible for travel to the hotel in Nashville, TN. Local but want the full retreat experience? This option is for you, too!
Second First Member: One of the benefits of being a Second First Member is that Exchange is included with monthly dues! Second First members still must register, but are not required to pay for the event. (Feel free to apply – we'd love to have you!)
Each attendee must report directly to an entrepreneur. We don't have title requirements, but both attendees are COOs, Vice Presidents, Chief of Staff, Integrators, etc.
You also can expect about 2-3 hours of simple pre-work to prepare for the mastermind event.
The hotel for this event is The Fairlane Hotel at 401 Union Street in Nashville, TN. Second First will manage all reservations on your behalf.
Hotel Website: The Fairlane Hotel
Check-In: Monday, September 15th 4:00pm
Check-Out: Wednesday September 17th, 11:00am*
Valet parking is available
*We recommend checking out & bringing your luggage to be held at the concierge desk Wednesday morning
Investing in a Second-In-Command is one of the highest ROI's a CEO will receive. Founder & owner Megan Long has crafted a letter for you to use in an expense approval process.