Cameron Herold

Cameron Herold is recognized for his extensive expertise in business growth and transformation, especially noted for his role as the former Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where he escalated the company's revenue from $2 million to $106 million in six years. Herold's early career included a significant tenure as the VP of Corporate Development at Ubarter.com. He has since founded BackPocket COO, through which he offers mentorship to entrepreneurs and CEOs worldwide, focusing on leadership development, scaling businesses, and building efficient corporate cultures.

Herold has earned a reputation for his engaging and insightful keynotes, which he has delivered in more than 26 countries, making him a top-rated international speaker and a distinguished lecturer at EO/MIT's Entrepreneurial Masters Program. His presentations, such as "Raising Kids To Be Entrepreneurs Instead of Lawyers" and "Turning Companies Into Magnets For World Class Employees," provide valuable strategies on entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating high-growth workplace cultures. His work in developing systems that significantly increase company valuations, such as the growth he engineered at 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and his role in increasing a private currency company's valuation from $2M to $64M in two years, underscores his practical, experience-based insights.

As an author, Herold has significantly contributed to the business and entrepreneurship literature. His published works include "Double Double," "Meetings Suck: Turning One of The Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable," "Vivid Vision," and "Free PR: How to Get Chased By The Press Without Hiring a PR Firm," all aimed at providing actionable advice for business growth and operational efficiency. Herold's thought leadership is further demonstrated by his ability to secure over 5,000 media placements in six years, featuring in high-profile outlets such as Oprah, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times. His ability to clearly articulate business principles and his proven track record in leading companies through significant growth phases make him a valuable resource for companies aiming to enhance their market position.