The PowerFunding Power Hour w/Sarah Stredic: From the Mailroom to Building Relationships and Finding Opportunity

In this PowerFunding Power Hour, Angel Garcia sits down with Sarah Stredic, VP of Business Development at Power Funding, for a conversation about her career in factoring, networking, business relationships, and becoming part of the Midland community.

Sarah shares how she moved to Midland, transitioned from inside sales to outside sales, and built her network through local business organizations and events. She also takes listeners through her unexpected start in factoring, beginning in a mailroom and eventually moving into account management and sales.

The conversation explores how factoring has evolved, how businesses manage extended payment cycles, and how factoring companies can support clients beyond financing. Sarah also discusses common misconceptions about factoring, the importance of local relationships, and why understanding the Midland and Odessa business community matters.

The episode closes with a conversation about community involvement, including Sarah's work with local chambers, business organizations, grants, and Power Funding's involvement in supporting local businesses.

10 Topics Discussed

1. Sarah's journey to Midland and how Midland became home
2. The difference between inside sales and outside sales
3. How networking helped Sarah build her career and referral network
4. Practical lessons for getting comfortable at networking events
5. The importance of showing up and staying top of mind
6. Sarah's unexpected start in factoring, from the mailroom to sales
7. How factoring has evolved and its role in business cash flow
8. Extended payment cycles and challenges faced by businesses in oil and gas
9. Common misconceptions and stigma surrounding factoring
10. Community involvement, local relationships, and supporting small businesses

The episode's discussion supports the progression from networking and sales into Sarah's career story, then into factoring and its role in business, before moving into local relationships and community involvement.