Pay Play Profit

Hosted by Jessica Mae and Marilyn Parham CPA, the Pay Play Profit Podcast for eCommerce and Online Business features practical and passionate conversations about business, finance, tax, operations, leadership, growth planning, Profit First, and more. With decades of combined in-the-trenches experience serving small business owners and their teams, learn how to be a ProfitHERO™️ and what it takes to build an online financial powerhouse from startup to scale-ready while creating more pay, play, and profit. More at www.thebottomlinecpa.com.

Pay Play Profit is a business podcast hosted by Jessica Mae and Marilyn Parham, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jessica Mae and Marilyn Parham hosts Pay Play Profit, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #203

  S2 EP203: Navigating The Stellar Brands™ Acquisition and What's Next For TBL®

  Jul 9, 202530 minS2

  <p >In this special roundtable episode of Pay Play Profit, host Jessica Mae Stafford, former Visionary of TBL and now Head of Sales & Partnerships at Stellar Brands, is joined by key leaders from both organizations to share the story behind TBL's acquisition by Stellar Brands and what it means for the future.</p> Marilyn Adkerson, CPA, Founder of TBL, reflects on her transition into retirement and the journey that led to this pivotal moment. Bobby Hoyt, Founder and Visionary of Stellar Brands, shares why acquiring TBL aligned perfectly with Stellar's mission and long-term vision. Ariel Bash, Integrator™ of Stellar Brands, sp...

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  Episode #202

  S2 EP202: CPA, EA, Bookkeeper, Tax Preparer... Who Does What — and Who Do You Really Need In 2025?

  Jun 25, 202529 minS2

  <p>Summary</p> <p>In this episode of the Pay Play Profit podcast, Jess Stafford discusses the essential roles within a financial team for small businesses, including CPAs, EAs, bookkeepers, and accountants. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each role and how they contribute to a business's financial health. The conversation also introduces the Profit First system, a cash management strategy that prioritizes profit to ensure sustainable growth. Jess shares insights on navigating business growth, the importance of hiring the right financial professionals, and the evolving landscape of financial management in the age of AI.</p> <p>Takeaways</p> Understanding...

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  Episode #140

  S2 EP201: Profit Clarity in 2025 - Small Business in a Complex Tax & Trade World

  Jun 21, 202537 minS2

  <p>Summary</p> <p>In this episode of Pay Play Profit, Jessica Mae Stafford discusses the complexities small businesses face in today's tax and trade environment. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, strategic planning, and the role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing business operations. The conversation covers various topics including tax strategy, the impact of tariffs, sales tax shifts, and the resilience required to thrive in uncertain economic times. Jessica encourages entrepreneurs to leverage tools like Profit First for better cash management and to maintain a human touch in their business interactions.</p> <p>Takeaways</p> It's essential to...

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  Episode #139

  REPLAY: Multistate Income Tax: Understanding It and How to Get Prepared for It

  Jun 27, 202328 minS0

  <p >If you're planning to or already starting to do business across states, you've got to know what's going on from an income tax perspective. A multistate income tax is different from a sales tax. And a multistate income tax can have a lot of different names attached to it depending on the state.  </p> <p >Joining us today once again is Chris Mahler, CPA who is also part of our TBL family strategic partner and compliance consultant. We dive into multistate income tax – what is it and how do we get prepared for it?</p> <p >A multistate income tax...

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  Episode #138

  REPLAY: Key Areas to Consider When Dealing with High Inflation for Goals-Based Planning

  Jun 20, 202337 minS0

  <p >Inflation is here – and it's here to stay for a bit. Obviously, we have to deal with it, but how? In today's episode, we discuss some things you have to think through to shield yourself from inflation, or at least mitigate its impact.</p> <p >Hindsight is a good teacher. And so, if you can capture those lessons and put them in your plans for your future, you're going to be better prepared when the next cycle comes around because there will be another cycle.</p> <p >Hopefully, you will also learn to figure out what specific information will he...

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