Episode 93: Scaling Success with Cameron Herold and the Journey to $100M

Today, our host Bob Gauvreau welcomes business growth expert Cameron Herold. Known as the "CEO Whisperer," Cameron shares how he helped scale 1-800-GOT-JUNK from $2 million to $106 million and offers insights every business owner needs to hear.

Cameron talks about his entrepreneurial journey, the power of hiring A-players, and why most business owners misunderstand what it takes to scale. He shares leadership lessons, mindset shifts, and proven strategies that drive real growth.

Whether you're just starting or leading a growing team, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for business owners ready to scale with purpose. Cameron’s advice will help you build a thriving business while staying focused on what matters most.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
• 03:25 Early Entrepreneurial Journey & College Pro Painter
• 10:23 Scaling Lessons from College Pro Painters
• 12:02 Scaling 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Key Decisions
• 18:12 Debunking the “Laptop Lifestyle” and Mindset Shift
• 21:09 Shortcuts to Success & Importance of Leadership Training
• 24:53 Scaling to $106M: The Hiring Mindset & Cultural Fit
• 31:24 How Founders Scale Themselves
• 33:41 The Creation of COO Alliance

About the Guest:
Meet Cameron Herold, the "CEO Whisperer" and the mastermind behind scaling hundreds of companies worldwide. As the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, Cameron has coached global brands like Sprint Telecom and even a Middle Eastern monarchy. By 35, he had helped build two $100 million companies, but his standout success came as COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, growing it from $2 million to $106 million in six years. The top-rated international speaker, Cameron has shared his expertise in 26 countries and all 7 continents, including Antarctica. He continues to inspire leaders through his Second in Command podcast and bestselling books like Vivid Vision, Meetings Suck, Free PR, and Double Double.

Connect with Cameron:

• Website: https://cameronherold.com/
• Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/

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