Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Dee Bowden, Author of Collect the Cash, Revenue Recovery Expert, Speaker 

What do Ferris wheels, jazz, and collecting $6 million in 60 days have in common? They’re all part of Dee Bowden’s inspiring story. In this unforgettable episode of Hello Moxie, Dee shares how a sudden layoff became the catalyst for building a movement — and a business — rooted in resilience, gratitude, and systems that help small businesses get paid.

From her early days at a Boston IT firm to launching her own consulting company, Dee takes us through the moment she realized her mission: to help entrepreneurs recover outstanding revenue with confidence, kindness, and clarity. This episode is packed with wisdom on problem-solving, customer service, and why storytelling is a critical business skill.

You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and you’ll probably rethink how you follow up on invoices.

🌟 What You'll Learn

• Dee's personal "moxie moment" — collecting $6M in 60 days
• Why small businesses often struggle to get paid — and how to fix it
• The role of gratitude in customer relationships and collections
• How storytelling creates connection, confidence, and clarity in business
• What to do when life "lifes" — and how to get back up
• Dee’s five tips for collecting the cash (see bonus section below!)

✨ Dee's Moxie Highlights

• Overcame a massive layoff after collecting millions — and turned it into her mission.
• Helps entrepreneurs feel empowered about asking for payment.
• Reframes collections as a relationship-based, service-driven process.
• Emphasizes stillness and celebration as essential business tools.

📚 About Dee Bowden

Dee is the author of Collect the Cash and the founder of a revenue recovery company that helps small and medium-sized businesses secure their income with confidence. Her passion lies in helping entrepreneurs overcome the discomfort of asking for payments by using systems grounded in service, gratitude, and strategy.

🔗 Connect with Dee Bowden

• 🌐 Website: collectthecash.biz
  ➤ Get her free resource: 5 Tips to Collect the Cash
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deebowden
• 📸 Instagram: @deecollectscash

🧠 Favorite Quote

“As confident as you were to ask for the sale, you have to be just as confident to ask for the money.”

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