EP 23 How to Build Sustainable Growth in Fintech with Bruce Coombes

<p>In this insightful episode, <strong>Saurabh Jain</strong> sits down with <strong>Bruce Coombes</strong>, Founder and CEO of <strong>QuickFee</strong>, to explore profitable fintech growth, capital allocation, and building long-term shareholder value.</p><p>Bruce shares his journey from chartered accountant to entrepreneur and explains how QuickFee helps accounting and law firms get paid upfront while giving clients flexible repayment options.</p><p>The conversation explores QuickFee’s expansion into the United States, the impact of COVID-19, the sale of its payments and software businesses, and the challenges of entering international markets.</p><p>Saurabh and Bruce also discuss dividends, investor expectations, risk management, market positioning, and potential acquisition opportunities, offering practical lessons on building a profitable business without chasing growth at any cost.</p><p>This episode is essential listening for <strong>CEOs, founders, fintech entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders</strong> interested in sustainable growth, international expansion, and shareholder value.</p><p>What You&#39;ll Learn in This Episode</p><ul><li>Bruce Coombes&#39; journey from accountant to fintech entrepreneur</li><li>How QuickFee solves payment challenges for accounting and law firms</li><li>Why profitability and dividends can differentiate a micro-cap company</li><li>The challenges of expanding into the US market</li><li>Lessons from QuickFee&#39;s international expansion</li><li>How COVID-19 affected the company&#39;s growth strategy</li><li>Why QuickFee sold its payments and software businesses</li><li>The importance of capital allocation and shareholder returns</li><li>Why maintaining low-risk lending is central to the business</li><li>Growth opportunities within the legal sector</li><li>How potential acquisitions can create shareholder value</li><li>Why founders should consider potential future acquirers</li><li>The importance of sustainable profits and consistent dividends</li><li>Why authenticity and trust matter in business</li></ul><p><br></p><p>About Bruce Coombes</p><p><strong>Bruce Coombes</strong> is the Founder and CEO of <strong>QuickFee</strong>. A chartered accountant by training, Bruce previously ran an accounting firm before founding an outsourcing business serving accounting firms. He later founded QuickFee, a fintech company providing financing solutions to accounting and law firm clients.</p><p>About QuickFee</p><p><strong>Q