Monday Dec 01, 2025
What Happens When You Pay Yourself First and As The CEO
Say Yes To Profits Podcast
The Say Yes To Profits® Podcast is where established consulting and professional service firm CEOs come to strengthen financial leadership and scale with confidence.
Each week, Dr. Octavia Conner, award-winning Virtual CFO, Financial Strategist, and founder of Say Yes To Profits®, breaks down the real financial decisions that determine whether seven-figure firms sustain growth or stay under pressure. You will learn how to increase profitability, stabilize cash flow, and reduce tax exposure so revenue finally translates into control and clarity.
This podcast is a strategic resource for CEOs who want to make sharper decisions, protect profit intentionally, and build businesses that support long-term wealth, leverage, and freedom.
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
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 consistent habits. If you’re earning more but keeping less, this episode is your turning point.
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
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💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
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DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
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 Sins that keep even the most driven service-based CEOs trapped in a cycle of revenue without real profit. You’ll learn how to protect your cash flow, price for profit, and think like a CFO so your success doesn’t become your downfall. Tune in to discover which “sin” you may be committing, and how to fix it before it costs you your business.
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
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DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
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 is how confident, prepared CEOs rise above uncertainty and continue to say YES to profits!
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
👇🏾CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram - LINK
Listen on Podbean
Listen on Apple Podcast
Listen on iHeart
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Pandora
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DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
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 TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
👇🏾CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Listen on Podbean
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DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
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 paper doesn’t always mean cash in the bank ✅ How to avoid cash shortages and build financial confidence ✅ The simple framework to say YES to profits every day
Share this with another CEO and let’s build thriving, profitable businesses together!
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
👇🏾CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram - LINK
Listen on Podbean
Listen on Apple Podcast
Listen on iHeart
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Pandora
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DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
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 business to scale with confidence.
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
👇🏾CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram - LINK
Listen on Podbean
Listen on Apple Podcast
Listen on iHeart
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Pandora
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DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
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 Delivery, and Marketing, you can delegate effectively, empower leaders, and keep your business running smoothly without your constant involvement.
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
👇🏾CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram - LINK
Listen on Podbean
Listen on Apple Podcast
Listen on iHeart
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Pandora
Watch on YouTube
DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
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.
👇🏾 DOWNLOAD THE SAY YES TO PROFITS TOOLKIThttps://Toolkit.SayYesToProfits.com
👇🏾 JOIN THE NEXT SAY YES TO PROFITS ACCELERATORhttps://Accelerator.SayYesToProfits.com
💖Thanks for tuning in to the SYTP Podcast💖©Say Yes To Profits. All rights reserved.
ABOUT OCTAVIAI am Dr. Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a Virtual CFO firm that helps established consulting and professional service firms turn seven-figure revenue into financial clarity, cash flow confidence, and profits they can see, retain, and multiply through our Say Yes To Profits Framework.
👇🏾CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram - LINK
Listen on Podbean
Listen on Apple Podcast
Listen on iHeart
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Pandora
Watch on YouTube
DISCLAIMER:This episode should be used for informational purposes only. Speak with your accountant before using any strategies provided. Say Yes To Profits, nor Dr. Octavia Conner, can not be handled responsibly. By watching or listening to this episode, you are agreeing to use these strategies at your own risk.
AFFILIATE LINKS 👇🏾
Try Monarch Money for Personal Finances (You receive a 50% discount) https://monarch.com/referral/iawooayhof?r_source=copy
Try Gusto for payroll and receive a $100 Visa Gift Cardhttps://gusto.com/r/octavia127
Try StreamYard for YouTube streaming and receive a $10 credithttps://streamyard.com/pal/d/4550828167004160
PS—These are affiliate links. We both will receive benefits if you sign up for their services. You are signing up at your own risk.