Say Less Unscripted

Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn

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Say Less’s vision is to assist entrepreneurs, executives, industry leaders and Owners to establish a balance and harmony between their mental, physical, financial, emotional and spiritual wellness.

3d ago

What it Really Takes to Stay in Business with Margo Posey

Not every opportunity is the right opportunity, especially when the way business gets done is changing. Margo Posey, President of the Dallas Fort Worth Business Council, formerly the DFW Minority Supplier Development Council, joins Milton Quinn and Jacquelyn Clayborn to talk about what today’s changing business landscape means for small and minority-owned businesses. They discuss how certification and supplier opportunities are evolving, why relationships matter before an opportunity ever becomes available, and how business owners can be more intentional about which opportunities they pursue. Margo also shares lessons from decades of working with entrepreneurs and business leaders, including knowing when to pivot, staying resilient through change, and recognizing when an opportunity may not be the right fit. In This Episode • How certification and supplier opportunities are changing • Why relationships matter before opportunities arise • How to decide which opportunities are worth pursuing • Why resilience and adaptability matter in business • What it takes to keep moving forward when the path changes About Margo Posey Margo Posey is President of the Dallas Fort Worth Business Council and a longtime advocate for minority-owned businesses. Throughout her career, she has helped entrepreneurs build relationships, access opportunities, and navigate the challenges of growing a business. Connect with Margo Posey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margoposey Connect with Say Less Unscripted saylessunscripted.com Milton Quinn gq-legacy.com Jacquelyn Clayborn jacquelynclayborn.com Say Less Do More Foundation saylessdomorefoundation.org This episode closes out Season 2 of Say Less Unscripted.
Oct 6

You Can't Grow a Business Alone with Josh Johnson

EPISODE OVERVIEW Growing a business can feel lonely, but it was never meant to be done alone. Josh Johnson joins Milton Quinn and Jacquelyn Clayborn to talk about finding your tribe, building relationships that actually move your business forward, and why the right support system can be just as valuable as the strategies you learn. He also takes us inside the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and shares what he has learned from helping entrepreneurs grow. IN THIS EPISODE • Why entrepreneurship can feel so isolating • How the right relationships can accelerate business growth • What entrepreneurs can expect from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses • Why finding your tribe may be one of the most important moves you make as a business owner ABOUT THE GUEST Josh Johnson | Multi-entity Entrepreneur Josh Johnson brings more than 20 years of experience as a business owner and has spent years consulting and managing projects. In this conversation, he shares his perspective from working with entrepreneurs through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and explains why education, community, resources, and relationships matter when building a sustainable business. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Josh Johnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-johnson-a20439194 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: 10ksbapply.com CONNECT WITH SAY LESS UNSCRIPTED Say Less Unscripted saylessunscripted.com Monthly Mastermind | Apply https://calendly.com/connect-saylessunscripted/monthly-masterminds Milton Quinn https://www.gq-legacy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milton-quinn/ Jacquelyn Clayborn https://jacquelynclayborn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelynclayborn/ Say Less Do More Foundation https://www.saylessdomorefoundation.org/
Sep 29

Wealth Making vs. Wealth Faking: Building Wealth That Lasts with Diarra Williams

Making money is one thing. Building wealth that lasts is another. In this episode of Say Less Unscripted, Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn sit down with Diarra Williams for a candid conversation about money, business ownership, and what it really takes to create generational wealth. Diarra introduces an important distinction: Are you wealth making or wealth faking? The conversation gets practical as they discuss why business owners need to understand their numbers, separate business and personal finances, pay themselves, maintain liquidity, and prepare for the unexpected. They also explore why earning more doesn't automatically mean keeping more and how debt, expenses, and weak financial infrastructure can affect even successful entrepreneurs. They also get into choosing the right wealth manager, knowing when you've outgrown your financial advisors, diversification, retirement planning, business succession, and thinking about what happens to the business you've spent years building. In this conversation: Wealth making vs. wealth fakingSeparating business and personal financesWhy business owners should pay themselvesCash flow and emergency reservesKnowing your numbersBuilding wealth at different income levelsChoosing and evaluating a wealth managerDiversifying beyond your businessRetirement and long-term financial planningBusiness succession and creating a legacy Diarra leaves business owners with a simple reminder: continue building, know your numbers, pour into your business and pay yourself. Connect with Jacquelyn Clayborn: JacquelynClayborn.com Connect with Milton Quinn: MiltonQuinn.com Follow Say Less Unscripted for more real conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners about what it takes to build something that lasts.
Sep 22

Money Mistakes Business Owners Learn Too Late

You can be great at running your business and still be getting the money part wrong. In this episode of Say Less Unscripted, Milton Quinn and Jacquelyn Clayborn sit down with CPA Candice Tyson, President of Tyson Accounting PLLC, to talk about the financial side of business ownership that many entrepreneurs learn the hard way. They get into when it’s time to hire a CPA, tax planning vs. tax preparation, the numbers every business owner should be watching, cash flow, lines of credit, fractional CFOs, and even LLC vs. S Corp. Candice also shares some of the financial habits that can help business owners avoid costly mistakes as they grow. In this conversation: When you should stop DIYing your financesWhat a good CPA should actually help you withKPIs and financial reports worth watchingTax planning vs. tax preparationBusiness loans vs. lines of creditWhat to look for in a fractional CFOLLC vs. S Corp and why timing mattersWhy knowing your true costs matters as you grow If the financial side of your business is something you keep telling yourself you’ll figure out later, this episode is worth a listen. Connect with Candice Tyson Tyson Accounting Connect with the hosts Milton Quinn Jacquelyn Clayborn Watch Say Less Unscripted on YouTube Watch the full episode Candice specifically discusses the value of professional help, saying a CPA can help owners avoid costly mistakes and potentially save enough money to offset the cost of the service. She also gives practical advice later in the episode about reviewing the balance sheet, P&L, cash flow and gross profit margin regularly.
Sep 15

The Legal Mistakes That Can Cost Business Owners with Adrian Bower

Running a business comes with plenty of legal questions, and sometimes you don't know what you should have asked until there's already a problem. In this episode of Say Less Unscripted, Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn sit down with attorney Adrian Bower of Bower PLLC to talk about the legal side of owning and growing a business. From contracts and indemnity clauses to NDAs, partnership agreements and non-competes, Adrian explains where business owners can unknowingly expose themselves to risk and what they should be thinking about before they sign. They also talk about choosing the right attorney, protecting personal assets, tariffs and business risk, and the legal documents entrepreneurs should consider putting in place as their businesses grow. Whether you're starting a business, already running one, or regularly signing contracts, this conversation may help you spot some of the things you didn't know you needed to ask. In this episode: 00:00 – Meet Adrian Bower 03:07 – Why Legal Counsel Matters Early 04:18 – Choosing the Right Attorney 07:01 – Contracts & Indemnity Clauses 12:37 – Partnership Agreements & NDAs 16:55 – Non-Competes & Protecting Trade Secrets 18:18 – Tariffs & Business Risk 20:05 – Protecting Personal Assets 26:45 – Legal Documents Every New Business Should Consider 29:18 – How to Connect with Adrian Connect with Adrian Bower: Bower PLLC Website: bowerpllc.com Phone: 214-799-2142 Say Less Unscripted Real Conversations with Leaders.
Sep 8

What No One Tells You About Selling Your Business

Selling a business is about more than getting the right price. Carmen Autry joins Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn to share what she learned from building, preparing and ultimately selling NTD Mechanical. She opens up about valuation, due diligence, choosing the right buyer, protecting the culture she built and navigating a sale process that didn't always go according to plan. But one of the biggest challenges came after the decision to sell: figuring out what she wanted her life to look like without the business at the center of it. If you own a business, plan to sell one someday or simply want to build a company that can succeed without depending entirely on you, this conversation is worth hearing.
Sep 1

She Bought A Business in 2 Weeks. Then Reality Hit.

After 13 years in corporate America, Indu Sanka took a leap most people would spend months preparing for. She bought a struggling business in just two weeks. What happened next tested everything she thought she knew about business, leadership and herself. In this episode of Say Less Unscripted, Indu sits down with Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn to share what business ownership actually looked like once the deal was done. She talks candidly about surviving a difficult first 90 days, making tough financial decisions, learning how to build the right team and realizing that being the owner required her to lead differently. Today, that business is Red Elephant, a signage and branding company with more than 60 employees. The conversation goes beyond Indu's success story. She shares what she learned about putting the right people in the right seats, implementing EOS, building better systems, introducing a CRM, rebranding an established company and balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with raising a family. If you are thinking about buying a business, growing a company or figuring out how to become a better leader as your business grows, this conversation is worth your time. Subscribe and join Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn for more conversations with the people who have lived it, built it and learned from it. Join the Say Less Dispatch: https://www.saylessunscripted.com/sub...
Mar 17

5 Signs Your Brand Is Heading for the Blockbuster Graveyard

Many entrepreneurs struggle in today's noisy market. Simple visuals or inconsistent messages erode trust. For lasting success, an unforgettable brand needs clarity, consistency, integrity, and client-centric operations. Emphasizing that brand integrity and a unified culture are paramount, Glenn Bradley reveals how to build an unforgettable brand that consistently connects with audiences, delivers promises, and drives growth through smart marketing and relationships. 💡 IMPLEMENTATION TIP [07:44]: "Google My Business is definitely a colossal piece. I would think about Google Alerts... it'll send you an alert whenever a term or phrase is mentioned." Get the exact tools that help small businesses monitor their online reputation and engage with their audience effectively. 📉 LEGACY RISK [15:16]: "Sometimes at some point, some people think that they're so big that they just won't crumble." See why complacency, even for established businesses, can lead to irrelevance and failure.🚀 ⚠️ WARNING SIGN [30:56]: "I think Facebook is doing it all wrong... customer service is horrible." This completely changes how we think about brand trust and the importance of customer service, even for large platforms. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - What Makes a Strong Brand: Consistency, Clarity, and Integrity 02:27 - How Entrepreneurs Break Growth Plateaus with Education and Structure 04:44 - Turning a Good Brand into an Unforgettable Brand with Culture and Alignment 06:58 - Free Branding and Reputation Tools Every Small Business Should Use 09:10 - Why CRM Systems Are Essential for Managing Customer Relationships 14:17 - Why Established Businesses Must Keep Investing in Branding 17:02 - How Integrating CRM, Marketing, and Operations Improves Efficiency 21:15 - Using AI in Marketing Without Losing Human Creativity and Experience 24:32 - How Audience Targeting Turns Marketing Ideas into Great Ad Campaigns 25:29 - Creating Buyer Personas to Improve Marketing Results 27:04 - Brand Examples That Win Through Customer Experience 30:38 - Branding Failures Caused by Poor Trust and Customer Service 34:17 - Building a Business Legacy by Helping Clients Shine 🔗 Connect with Our Hosts: Milton Quinn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milton-quinn-42b66654/ Jacquelyn Clayborn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelyn-clayborn/ #Branding #MarketingStrategy #Entrepreneurship

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Say Less’s vision is to assist entrepreneurs, executives, industry leaders and Owners to establish a balance and harmony between their mental, physical, financial, emotional and spiritual wellness.

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Jacquelyn Clayborn and Milton Quinn
Years Active

2026
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14
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Explicit
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Say Less Unscripted

Say Less Unscripted

Episodes

What it Really Takes to Stay in Business with Margo Posey

You Can't Grow a Business Alone with Josh Johnson

Wealth Making vs. Wealth Faking: Building Wealth That Lasts with Diarra Williams

Money Mistakes Business Owners Learn Too Late

The Legal Mistakes That Can Cost Business Owners with Adrian Bower

What No One Tells You About Selling Your Business

She Bought A Business in 2 Weeks. Then Reality Hit.

5 Signs Your Brand Is Heading for the Blockbuster Graveyard

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