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Episode 15: Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Part 2)
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Episode 15: Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Part 2)
In this continuation of our insightful conversation, Justin Volrath, founder and CEO of PayCompass, is joined once again by his wife and co-founder, Nini Volrath, and PayCompass agent Nick Goeman. They dive deeper into the evolution of PayCompass, reflecting on how the company has scaled rapidly through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a strong company culture.
In this episode, they discuss:
🤝 The role of partnerships and innovation in scaling PayCompass
🛞 Why leveraging existing products rather than reinventing the wheel is key in the payments industry
🔑 The importance of relationships in the industry and how they drive long-term success
🧰 The impact of PayCompass's proprietary boarding tool, Navigo, in enhancing operations
⚙️ How investing in infrastructure and support systems has fueled growth and improved agent experience
👥 The significance of perseverance and mentorship for new agents entering the competitive world of fintech sales
With candid insights and plenty of humor, Justin, Nini, and Nick share their experiences navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and staying committed to their #AgentFirst philosophy.
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Episode 15: Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Part 2)
In this continuation of our insightful conversation, Justin Volrath, founder and CEO of PayCompass, is joined once again by his wife and co-founder, Nini Volrath, and PayCompass agent Nick Goeman. They dive deeper into the evolution of PayCompass, reflecting on how the company has scaled rapidly through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a strong company culture.
In this episode, they discuss:
🤝 The role of partnerships and innovation in scaling PayCompass
🛞 Why leveraging existing products rather than reinventing the wheel is key in the payments industry
🔑 The importance of relationships in the industry and how they drive long-term success
🧰 The impact of PayCompass's proprietary boarding tool, Navigo, in enhancing operations
⚙️ How investing in infrastructure and support systems has fueled growth and improved agent experience
👥 The significance of perseverance and mentorship for new agents entering the competitive world of fintech sales
With candid insights and plenty of humor, Justin, Nini, and Nick share their experiences navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and staying committed to their #AgentFirst philosophy.
The AgentFirst Podcast - NEW EPISODES every other Wednesday! 🎙️
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agentfirst-podcast/id1714651785
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/512e9kxWy4DXItC1lJ2Bmp
Deezer: www.deezer.com/uk/show/1000399581
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Based on the title I was sure you were going to say PACK YOUR LUNCH lol I would go as far as to to say meal prep on Sunday. You are what you eat! Heat up your lunch at Circle K. Fast food is bad and you don't have time to sit at Applebee's!!
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Jathan, Nini, Enjoyed listening to your story and your success over the last 5 years! Have to agree on Jathan as an All Star hire and person!! Best, Dean
Hi, I love hearing how amazing my little brother Jathan is doing❤
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WOW....such a confused presenter...could you possibly go any faster and NOT describe what you're doing? Are we auditioning YOU to see how well you know the software? Man, what a waste of time that was...
Great job putting that together....easy to see passion is never work! Congratulations to all and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year