The Payoff
The Payoff is a podcast where small business owners come to hear inspiring stories of how hard work, sweat equity, and a bit of luck helped successful business leaders overcome challenges. Hosted by Cynthia Nevels, CEO of Integrality and senior business advisor for Goldman Sachs, each episode dives into the toughest issues entrepreneurs face, offering actionable insights and untold secrets to help businesses not just survive, but thrive.
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Latest Episodes
Sales Tactics That Work: Adding Value Beyond The Bottle with Michele Fuller
The PayoffMost sales pitches fail before they start — because the seller never actually mapped the client's world. In this episode, global sales strategist Michele Fuller (Ford, Coca-Cola, Danone — $150M+ in career sales) breaks d...
Running A Business While Life Explodes
Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line of progress; it is a high-wire act where the safety net is often on fire. For Carla, the founder of a growing wellness spa, the challenge isn’t just clinical—it’s the heavy lift of moving from a provid...
Rachel Proctor on Balancing Leadership as Mayor and Owning Multiple Franchises
How do you juggle being the mayor of a city while running multiple business ventures? In this episode of The Payoff Podcast, Rachel Proctor, Mayor of DeSoto, Texas, and franchise owner of Salata, shares her unique journey of leading he...
How Jessica Taylor Scaled Ezra Coffee to Land on HEB and Central Market Shelves
Ever wonder how a small consumer goods business makes it onto the shelves of major retailers like HEB and Central Market? Jessica Taylor, founder of Ezra Coffee, shares her inspiring journey on this episo...
Scaling E-Commerce Globally: International and Cross-Border Trade Insights with Maria Luisa Boyce of UPS
Expanding your e-commerce business beyond borders can unlock massive growth potential—but navigating the complexities of international trade is no easy feat. In this episode, Maria Luisa Boyce, Vice President of International Policy for UPS Glo...