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10x Your Team with Cam & OtisAuthor: Camden and Otis McGregor
How can you unlock your teams untapped potential? Learn how to maximize your teams performance from leaders who have really done it. From veterans, researchers, and high-powered entrepreneurs to pro athletes and CEOs of multi-million-dollar companies. Cam and Otis go through each guests story to pull the leadership lessons that they learned along the way. This father-son business podcast takes the philosophy of lifelong learning and applies it to leadership to help you learn how to lead a high-performing team. Otis is a former Green Beret and currently coaches high-performing business owners and their leadership teams, helping them implement Green Beret leadership principles in their business to 10x their staff. Camden is an entrepreneur and coaches rugby at the developmental and collegiate levels, and he coaches college athletes through the transition to life after sports. With two different generational and professional perspectives, the father-son co-hosts mix old-school wisdom with new ideas, which creates a unique dialogue with the guests. This show is made for lifelong learners who want to solve problems and make an impact! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Authenticity Meets Innovation: Building ThrillPay - Samoria Preston | 10x Your Team Ep. #463
Episode 463
Saturday, 7 February, 2026
What happens when a gifted songwriter and Navy veteran decides to tackle the fintech world? In this episode, Cam and Otis sit down with Samoria Preston, founder of ThrillPay, to explore her fascinating journey from creating music to revolutionizing how people access financing for experiences and non-physical products."Music theory is basically math," Samoria explains, revealing the unexpected connection between her artistic background and her current work in financial technology. From discussing the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the music industry to sharing insights about building a fintech startup during the Ticketmaster controversy era, this conversation offers a unique perspective on entrepreneurship.What makes this episode particularly compelling is Samoria's ability to bridge both sides of her brain—the creative artist and the analytical businessperson. Whether you're an entrepreneur navigating industry disruption, someone interested in fintech innovation, or simply curious about how diverse experiences shape business vision, Samoria's story provides valuable lessons on staying authentic while building something new.More About Sam:Samoria Preston is a songwriter, Navy veteran, and the visionary founder behind ThrillPay, an innovative fintech company redefining how people access and experience financial technology. After serving as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and Plane Captain in the U.S. Navy, Samoria earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Liberty University, laying the groundwork for her entrepreneurial journey.Her career began in the music industry, where she established herself as a professional songwriter, collaborating with a wide range of artists and producers to create digital music using technology that connects deeply with audiences around the world. This creative path sparked her fascination with the power of technology to transform industries and improve lives.Motivated by a passion for innovation and community empowerment, Samoria launched ThrillPay. This cutting-edge app provides users with easy access to financing for a variety of purchases, including non-physical products and unique experiences. Through ThrillPay, she is dedicated to helping everyday people leverage their finances to create more meaningful and memorable moments.Throughout her journey, Samoria has been driven by a desire to connect with others and make a positive impact. Whether writing songs, developing new business concepts, or fostering community, she is committed to authenticity, meaningful innovation, and inspiring others to pursue their own passions.Chapter Times and Titles:Introduction: The Artist Turned FinTech Founder [00:00 - 03:35]Meet Samoria Preston and ThrillPayFrom Navy veteran to songwriter to entrepreneurThe unexpected connection between music and numbers"Music Theory Is Math" [03:35 - 15:10]How music and technology intersectDigital audio workstations and the tech side of creativityWriting songs as personal communicationAuthenticity in the Music Industry [15:10 - 19:06]The challenge of staying authentic in a manufactured industryWriting from personal experience and emotionWhen superficial content overshadows meaningful artThe Pivot to FinTech [19:06 - 35:00]The Ticketmaster era and industry disruption (2022)Why the original concept didn't feel authenticFinding the real problem to solve with ThrillPayBuilding ThrillPay: Innovation Meets Community [35:00 - 45:00]Redefining access to financing for experiencesEmpowering everyday people through financial technologyThe vision behind non-physical product financingLessons from Multiple Worlds [45:00 - 53:35]Balancing creativity with business strategyThe importance of authenticity in entrepreneurshipAdvice for asp
