At the time, she was a part-time collections specialist at a small IT firm outside of Boston. The company had $8 million in sales on the books but not in the bank. Dee stepped into the challenge with faith, strategy, and determination. She prayed for guidance, rolled up her sleeves, and got to work.
What followed was remarkable.
By focusing on what she now calls her “4 Keys to Collect the Cash,” Problem Solving, Customer Service, Expressing Gratitude, and Relationship Building, Dee successfully recovered $6 million in just two months.
But just as quickly as the victory came, so did the setback.
Despite her success, the company closed its doors shortly after, laying off 100 employees, including Dee, right before the holiday season. It was a devastating moment. She had done everything right, yet still faced loss.
What could have been the end of her story became the beginning of her purpose.
Through a pivotal conversation with a book coach, Dee gained clarity: her mission was to help business owners avoid the very situation she had experienced. That realization sparked a new path rooted in service, resilience, and impact.
She invested in her growth, refined her message, and learned a powerful lesson along the way.
Clarity changes everything.
Her first attempt to share her expertise did not resonate. But instead of quitting, Dee listened, adjusted, and evolved. That shift led to the birth of her brand, Collect the Cash, and everything changed.
Twenty years ago, Dee Bowden never imagined that collecting $6 million in just 60 days would become the foundation of her life’s work.
At the time, she was a part-time collections specialist at a small IT firm outside of Boston. The company had $8 million in sales on the books but not in the bank. Dee stepped into the challenge with faith, strategy, and determination. She prayed for guidance, rolled up her sleeves, and got to work.
What followed was remarkable.
By focusing on what she now calls her “4 Keys to Collect the Cash,” Problem Solving, Customer Service, Expressing Gratitude, and Relationship Building, Dee successfully recovered $6 million in just two months.
But just as quickly as the victory came, so did the setback.
Despite her success, the company closed its doors shortly after, laying off 100 employees, including Dee, right before the holiday season. It was a devastating moment. She had done everything right, yet still faced loss.
What could have been the end of her story became the beginning of her purpose.
Through a pivotal conversation with a book coach, Dee gained clarity: her mission was to help business owners avoid the very situation she had experienced. That realization sparked a new path rooted in service, resilience, and impact.
She invested in her growth, refined her message, and learned a powerful lesson along the way.
Clarity changes everything.
Her first attempt to share her expertise did not resonate. But instead of quitting, Dee listened, adjusted, and evolved. That shift led to the birth of her brand, Collect the Cash, and everything changed.
Today, Dee Bowden is a Revenue Recovery Specialist who helps small and mid-sized businesses recover unpaid invoices and improve their cash flow. She has worked with business owners, CFOs, accounts receivable teams, and government agencies, recovering millions of dollars using her proven framework.
Her impact goes beyond numbers.
Through her work, Dee empowers professionals to approach collections with confidence, clarity, and professionalism, transforming what often feels uncomfortable into a strategic and empowering process.
Her message is simple, yet powerful:
“Every unpaid invoice has a story.”
She also challenges business owners to shift their mindset when it comes to getting paid.
“As confident as you were to ask for the sale, you must be just as confident to ask for the cash.”
Dee is also celebrating the 5th anniversary of her book, Collect the Cash, and continues to equip business owners with practical tools to improve their financial systems.
If your business has unpaid invoices, it is time to take action. Dee teaches companies how to collect outstanding payments by solving the problem, delivering excellent customer service, showing gratitude and appreciation, and building strong relationships internally and externally.
👉 Access her free resource, 5 Tips to Collect the Cash for Business Owners:
www.collectthecash.biz/freebie
And Dee Bowden is committed to helping businesses uncover those stories so they can finally get paid.
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