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

Ep. 348 – School Of Rock, COO, Stacey Ryan

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

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Management, Careers, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.9 • 224 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2024

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron Herold is joined by Stacey Ryan, the COO of the School of Rock, to discuss the revolutionary impact of the business and her experiences as a woman in a C-suite role. Stacey shares the transformational journey of School of Rock, from having 16 corporate locations to expanding to 353 schools across 15 countries. They discuss the unique teaching approach of the business, which focuses on teaching music by integrating students into bands and putting them on stage, offering not just musical education but also social development and community building.

Stacey shares the intricacies of managing a franchise model and the nuances of international business operations, highlighting the importance of adapting to local cultures and regulations. She talks about the success of their master franchise strategy and shares valuable lessons learned in maintaining a balance between authority and partnership in franchising. Her insights reveal the complex dynamics of franchising and the need for constant reevaluation and adaptation to ensure growth and success in diverse markets.

Cameron and Stacey discuss the challenges and advancements of women in executive roles. Stacey talks candidly about the slow but positive changes in the representation of women in C-suite positions and the biases they often face. She shares her personal experiences and initiatives like "Front Women" that aim to support and empower women in leadership roles. Their conversation not only sheds light on innovative educational models and franchise management but also crucial issues of gender equality and leadership diversity in the corporate world.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • How School of Rock has expanded from 16 to 353 locations globally, transforming music education by teaching through performance.
  • The challenges and strategies of managing a franchise model, including balancing authority and partnership.
  • The slow but positive shift in the inclusion of women in C-suite roles, including the hurdles they face and the progress made.
  • How School of Rock positively impacts students' mental health by providing a safe, inclusive environment where they can express themselves through music.
  • The value of staying true to oneself in a leadership role and the importance of making decisions aligned with personal values and integrity.
  • How personal authenticity in leadership can lead to more meaningful and successful career paths.
  • The challenges women face in corporate environments, from being underestimated to dealing with microaggressions.
  • And much more...


Resources:

Connect with Stacey: Website | LinkedIn 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I'm Cameron Herald, the founder of the Second Command Podcast.

0:03.0

Really quick, before we jump into today's episode,

0:05.0

you need to know about two important ways that we can help you and your company grow.

0:09.0

Number one, check out the COO Alliance.

0:12.0

It's for C.O.

0:13.3

Presidents, BP Ops, or whoever is your company's second in command to the

0:17.2

CEO. The C.O. Alliance is the world's leading community for the

0:21.2

second in command command and it gives

0:22.8

COOs the tools and connections to grow themselves and the company.

0:27.2

Head over to C.O.Aliance.com to learn more about our members and the

0:30.8

results, the program, and our 10X guarantee. If you qualify for membership,

0:35.5

you can set up a complimentary call with our team to discuss if it's right for you. I'll tell you

0:40.0

about number two in a bit, but first, let's start this week's episode.

0:43.8

Women have to find this balance between you know being assertive but not aggressive

0:50.4

and you know being compassionate but not emotional you know there's these these tags that

0:56.2

are put on women that are just different with the same action of a man. Aon. Welcome to the Second in Command Podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by its founder Cameron Herald.

1:15.4

In the second in command podcast we talked to top COOs who share the insights,

1:20.4

strategies and tactics that made them the chief behind the chief.

1:25.0

And now here's your host, Cameron Herald.

1:30.0

All right, I think you're going to love this week's interview. We have Stacey Ryan, who is the

1:37.2

C.O. of School of Rock. You probably even want to watch this episode on our Second

1:42.3

and Command podcast podcast YouTube channel.

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