Megan Long is the founder and owner of Second First®, an award-winning organization dedicated to the Second-In-Command (COO, Integrator, VP, Chief of Staff, Operator) of entrepreneurial companies. Through a professional mastermind membership, one-on-one coaching, and the Certified Second™ training program, Second First equips right-hand leaders nationwide with the systems, strategy, and peer support they need to reduce noise in their organizations and create freedom for their entrepreneurs.
Second First's track record includes 28% average revenue growth year over year for member companies and a 25% improvement in strategic alignment with their entrepreneur within six months. Megan's approach blends strategic clarity with practical execution, helping operators align people, systems, and priorities without losing sight of the founder's vision. She is also the host of "The Right-Hand Roadmap," the only podcast created specifically for Seconds-In-Command of founder-led small businesses. An experienced COO and CPA, Megan most recently served as the Second-In-Command of a $10 million IT company, and Second First has partnered with organizations including Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) to bring this work to key executives of founder-led companies nationwide. Her work has earned recognition including the Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40, the Nashville Emerging Leader Award, Stevie Woman of the Year, and Belmont University's Top 100 Alumni Entrepreneurs.
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