What does it take to go from answering a newspaper ad to running a multimillion-dollar company with over 4,000 sales reps? In this episode, we sit down with Vera Quinn, CEO of Cydcor, who did exactly that.

This isn’t just a story about business growth, it’s a crash course in grit, merit-based success, and personal transformation. Vera opens up about her 30-year journey from door-to-door sales to the C-suite, and she shares the principles that helped her not only rise through the ranks, but lead a company redefining how Fortune 500 brands acquire customers today.

If you’re building a team, thinking about entrepreneurship, or just trying to become the leader others follow, this episode will leave you with actionable insights.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Inside Cydcor’s Business Model

Discover how Cydcor helps Fortune 500 brands like AT&T acquire customers face-to-face, and why this model is more relevant than ever in a digital world where consumers are tuning out.

The Secret to Sales That Actually Works

Vera shares her timeless approach to sales: don’t pitch, listen. Learn how uncovering a real need, not forcing a product, is what drives success, especially in door-to-door and in-person environments.

Why Door-to-Door Sales Builds Winners

Having knocked on thousands of doors herself, Vera explains how sales teaches you about people, life, and who you want to be. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about making money.

The Power of Personal Responsibility

From therapy to executive leadership, Vera breaks down how looking inward, not blaming others, is the key to personal and professional growth.

Becoming the Person Who Can Have What You Want

The pivotal moment came when someone asked Vera, “Have you ever thought about running this place?” That question sparked a 15-year journey of self-development, where she learned the skills, finance, negotiation, leadership, required to lead.

Cydcor’s Entrepreneurial Pathway

Learn how Cydcor’s model creates a launchpad for entrepreneurs to build their own businesses through independent corporate licensees, backed by major brand contracts and mentorship.

Where Customer Acquisition is Headed

In a world of spam calls and digital noise, Vera makes the case for why human connection still wins, and how face-to-face sales is poised for massive growth in key sectors like telecom, energy, and small business solutions.

Memorable Quotes

“Sales taught me that I influence everything in my life. I am the thing that makes my life move.”

“Most people are extraordinary. Go find the thing that makes you extraordinary, and don’t give yourself an excuse not to.”

“If I wanted to be CEO, who would I have to become? That question changed my life.”

“People still want to talk to smart people who can explain things clearly. That’s why we’ll always have an edge.”