Say Yes To Profits Podcast

Most CEOs pay everyone else first, the team, vendors, software, even taxes, while their own paycheck stays optional. This episode breaks down why that habit keeps you stuck in survival mode and how paying yourself first is a major sign of financial maturity and business growth. 👇🏾 TAKE THE SAY YES TO PROFITS QUIZ

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Growing revenue should create financial freedom… but for many CEOs, it creates chaos instead. In this episode, Dr. Octavia Conner reveals why business owners with impressive revenue often struggle with unpredictable cash flow, rising expenses, and constant financial uncertainty. You’ll learn the 3 core reasons cash disappears, even during growth, and how to shift into true financial leadership using clarity, systems, and consis...

Success has a dark side. Most established consulting firm owners and service-based CEOs don’t fail because of the economy, the market, or even competition. Nope. Many struggle or even fail because of their own shortcomings, which is the dark side of success. What am I referring to when I say you, yes, YOU, may be the dark side of success or the downfall of your business? In this episode, I identified the 7 Deadly Financial S...

When the government shuts down, most women CEOs panic. But the prepared ones? They profit and thrive. In this episode of the Say Yes To Profits® Podcast, Dr. Octavia Conner reveals how to thrive, not fear, during a government shutdown. Discover two powerful strategies to protect your business, strengthen your network, and create independent revenue streams so your cash keeps flowing, no matter what happens in Washington. This i...

Ever had a client who paid well but left you exhausted and broke?  Not all revenue is created equal, and let me show you why. In this episode, Dr. Octavia Conner shares the Revenue Quality Index (RQI), a simple yet powerful tool that shows you which revenue streams bring profit, peace, and scalability. Tune in and learn how to work less, earn more, and scale faster as a profitable CEO. 👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS PLAYB...

You didn’t start your business to stress about money. Yet so many CEOs feel profitable but still run out of cash.

In this episode of the Say Yes To Profits® Podcast, Dr. Octavia Conner simplifies cash flow so you can finally see where your money is going, stop financial chaos, and take control of your business growth.

Inside this quick lesson, you’ll discover:   ✅ The 3 types of cash flow every CEO must monitor   ✅ Why profit on pa...

What is a Virtual CFO, and why does your business need one? 

In this episode of the Say Yes To Profits® Podcast, Dr. Octavia Conner explains how a Virtual CFO goes beyond bookkeeping and accounting to design the financial strategy that drives long-term success. 

You will learn how a CFO creates clarity in your numbers, builds a cash flow system that eliminates uncertainty, and implements profit-focused strategies that allow your b...

Many CEOs dream of freedom, the ability to travel, take time off, and lead their business instead of managing every detail.

But too often, they become the bottleneck. Every email, invoice, and client decision flows through them, leading to exhaustion, stalled growth, and team confusion.

In this week’s episode, I share how real scalability begins with structure. 

By building three core departments, Administration, Service Delive...

For over three months, a 7-figure CEO waited on nearly $90,000 owed to her company, tightening cash flow, delaying growth, and draining reserves.

Say Yes To Profits stepped in as her Virtual CFO, recovered $89,279.13, and secured systems to prevent future delays.

These strategies not only recovered lost revenue but restored peace of mind and positioned her business for unstoppable growth.

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Is your business financially successful, or just surviving on revenue alone?

This episode of the Say Yes To Profits Podcast challenges CEOs to move beyond avoidance or surface-level analysis. It’s a call to take ownership of your financial narrative now, while you still have the power to shape the outcome, rather than later, when the cost of inaction has grown too great.

This episode breaks down:

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You can generate $1 million in revenue and still feel broke. Why? Because revenue is not cash.

In this episode of the Say Yes To Profits Podcast, I will break down the real reasons high-earning CEOs are financially stressed and what to do about it. 

From delayed receivables to bloated expenses and the “spend to grow” trap, you’ll uncover the profit-killing habits most 7-figure business owners don’t talk about.

What you’ll learn:

You are running a 7-figure-plus business. You have a CPA and a bookkeeper.

So why do your finances still feel unclear and disconnected?

The truth is, this is not a revenue issue. It is a financial leadership gap.

In this episode of the Say Yes To Profits Podcast, I explain why a Virtual CFO is the missing piece and how to finally gain financial clarity, consistency, and control.

Inside this episode, you will learn:

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Generating millions in revenue does not guarantee consistent profit, cash flow clarity, or financial stability. 

In this episode of the Say Yes To Profits® Podcast, Dr. Octavia Conner, Virtual CFO and Business Financial Strategist for 7-figure service-based women CEOs, reveals the 12 non-negotiable financial commandments that every high-earning CEO must implement to gain financial foresight, build a cash reserve, reduce taxes legal...

Most 7-figure CEOs believe that increasing revenue solves cash flow problems. It does not. In this episode, Dr. Octavia Conner reveals five strategic cash flow systems that high-earning CEOs must implement to eliminate gaps, protect profit, and lead with financial control.

You will learn:

• Why your business may look profitable but still feel financially unstable
• How to...

On July 4, 2025, the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law by Trump, and it’s a game-changer for 7- and 8-figure CEOs.

If you're not paying attention, you could be overpaying in taxes and missing out on massive cash flow opportunities.

In this episode, I break down the top four tax provisions you must know, from increased pass-through deductions to bonus depreciation and new payroll credits.

Discover how to:

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