Ep. 468 - The Beyond Collection COO, Tony Skowron

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Tony Skowron, COO of The Beyond Collection, a commission-free marketplace connecting meeting planners and luxury hospitality partners.

During the conversation, Tony shares a compelling journey marked by growth, challenge, and intentionality. From navigating the complexities of entering an established but evolving team, to building trust and driving alignment, Tony reflects on the importance of listening first, learning deeply, and leading with clarity. The discussion touches on how transitions can be both delicate and powerful, especially when stepping into a high-stakes leadership role within a tight-knit organization.

The conversation evolves into a powerful exploration of what it means to develop people—not just for the sake of productivity, but to elevate culture and long-term impact. You'll hear the story of how a bold leadership initiative was launched, which weaves together personal conviction and professional strategy, all within the backdrop of an industry that often overlooks these deeper developmental needs.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what it takes to lead with purpose, align teams around vision, and grow leaders from the inside out.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

The importance of ensuring the quality of planners, as they must meet specific criteria to be included in the Beyond Collection platform.
Tony's experience with the Ritz Carlton Leadership Academy and his interest in leadership training and white glove service.
The Beyond Collection's leadership training program, which aims to invest in the development of leaders within the hospitality industry.
Tony's previous role as a COO and VP, the challenges of growing a company, and the importance of aligning values and vision.
And much more...

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Cameron Harold, the host of the Second Command podcast. Before we dive in, there's something you need to know.
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0:34.6	Go to COOalliance.com to learn more and see if you qualify. You can even
0:39.4	book a free call with our team to ask questions. Now let's jump into this week's episode.
0:43.7	The one thing a CO does, good one, is you're always passionately debating to get to truth.
0:51.0	You're trying to get to actually what really matters. Because in the swirl of vision and
0:56.3	ideas and creativity and this, you have to distill that down to does this align. And even if it
1:02.7	does align, is it the right time? And even if it's the right time and it does align, but do we
1:07.2	have the resources and the right things to actually ensure that a successful execution?
1:12.1	And during those, I learned a lot of doing it the wrong way.
1:21.6	Welcome to the Second in Command podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by its founder, Cameron Harold. In the Second in Command podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by its founder, Cameron
1:29.2	Harold. In the second in command podcast, we talked to top COOs who share the insights, strategies,
1:35.9	and tactics that made them the chief behind the chief. And now, here's your host, Cameron Harold.
1:46.3	In this episode, we have a conversation with a COO who brings a truly unique perspective to the world of luxury hospitality.
1:53.1	Tony Scowron is the chief operating officer at the Beyond Collection, a marketplace connecting independent luxury hotels with elite event planners, all while breaking
2:01.1	the mold with a commission-free model.
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