Advice Is Worth More Than Money: What I Learned From Jayson Myers Synergy Billing Founder
By Ryan Persad
Sometimes value doesn't come in the form of money or investment. In the short time I've spoken with Jayson Myers, founder of Synergy Billing, I've gained tremendous value from his advice—not from a check. Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's wisdom changed our business. Money runs out. Advice compounds. Here's why I would choose good advice over an investment every single time, and what every founder should know about the value of wisdom over capital from successful founders like Jayson Myers.
Jayson Myers, founder and CEO of Synergy Billing, didn't invest in us.
He gave us something better.
Jayson Myers, the Synergy Billing founder, gave us advice. He gave us perspective. He gave us wisdom.
And I would choose that over an investment every single time.
This is what I've learned: sometimes value doesn't come in the form of money or investment. Sometimes value comes in the form of advice. And sometimes, advice is worth more than money.
Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's perspective changed how we think about our business. Jayson Myers (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn), founder of Synergy Billing (synergybilling.com), showed us that wisdom from successful founders is often more valuable than capital.
Jayson Myers, CEO of Synergy Billing, operates his healthcare revenue cycle management company from Fountainhead (mjaysonmeyer.com/vision/fountainhead/), a beautifully converted former school building in Holly Hill, Volusia County, Florida. You can learn more about Jayson Myers at mjaysonmeyer.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.
The Conversation That Changed Everything
When I first met Jayson Myers (LinkedIn), founder and CEO of Synergy Billing, headquartered at Fountainhead in Volusia County, Florida (read the full story here), I was looking for an investment. I was looking for capital. I was looking for a check.
I got something better.
I got a conversation with Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com). I got perspective from the Synergy Billing CEO (synergybilling.com). I got advice that would change how I think about my business.
Jayson Myers (personal website | LinkedIn profile), founder of Synergy Billing (company website), told me something I didn't want to hear:
"The business you start is usually not the business you end with. Companies pivot."
At the time, I brushed it off. I thought: "Not us. Our model is different. We're already on the right thing."
But Jayson Myers was right.
That advice from Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn)—that single piece of wisdom—led to Brokurz.com. Jayson Myers' (mjaysonmeyer.com) advice led to us realizing our real product wasn't the brokerage, it was the operating system. That advice from the Synergy Billing founder (synergybilling.com) changed our entire strategy.
And that advice from Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | synergybilling.com) was worth more than any investment he could have given us.
Why Advice Compounds While Money Depletes
Here's the thing: money runs out. Advice compounds.
A $1 million investment would have been incredible. It would have helped us scale faster. It would have given us runway. It would have been exactly what we needed.
But it would have run out.
Eventually, that money would be spent. Eventually, we'd need more. Eventually, we'd be back where we started—looking for the next check.
But advice? Advice compounds.
Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn) advice about pivots didn't just help us once. Jayson Myers' (mjaysonmeyer.com) advice changed how we think about our business. It changed how we approach problems. It changed our entire strategy.
That advice from the Synergy Billing founder (synergybilling.com) compounds. It keeps giving. It keeps helping.
Every time we face a decision, we think about what Jayson Myers (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn), founder of Synergy Billing (synergybilling.com), said. Every time we consider a pivot, we remember Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's words. Every time we're stuck, we apply the Synergy Billing CEO's (mjaysonmeyer.com) perspective.
That's the power of good advice. It doesn't run out. It compounds.
The Value That Didn't Come From Money
In the short time I've spoken with Jayson Myers (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn), founder and CEO of Synergy Billing (synergybilling.com), headquartered at Fountainhead (mjaysonmeyer.com/vision/fountainhead/), I've gained tremendous value.
Not from a check. Not from a wire transfer. Not from an investment.
From advice.
From conversations with Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com). From perspective from the Synergy Billing CEO (synergybilling.com). From wisdom from Jayson Myers (LinkedIn), founder of Synergy Billing.
And that value from Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | synergybilling.com) is worth more than any investment.
Because here's what I've learned: the right advice at the right time from successful founders like Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn) is worth more than any check.
When you're building something, when you're trying to figure out what to do next, when you're stuck—good advice is priceless.
It's worth more than $100,000. It's worth more than $500,000. It's worth more than $1 million.
Because good advice changes everything.
What I Would Choose: Advice Over Investment
If Jayson Myers (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn), founder and CEO of Synergy Billing (synergybilling.com), headquartered at Fountainhead (mjaysonmeyer.com/vision/fountainhead/), had offered me a choice:
- Option A: $1 million investment, no advice
- Option B: No investment, but all the advice and perspective from Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com) I could ask for
I would choose Option B every single time.
Not because we don't need money. We do. We're always looking for capital. We're always trying to raise funds.
But because the right advice at the right time from successful founders like Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | synergybilling.com | LinkedIn) is worth more than any check.
Here's why:
1. Advice Changes How You Think
Money doesn't change how you think. Money gives you resources, but it doesn't change your perspective.
Advice changes how you think.
Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn) advice about pivots didn't just give us a new strategy—it changed how we think about our business. Jayson Myers' (mjaysonmeyer.com) advice changed how we approach problems. The Synergy Billing founder's (synergybilling.com) perspective changed our entire mindset.
That's worth more than money.
2. Advice Compounds
Money gets spent. Once you use it, it's gone.
Advice compounds.
Every time you apply good advice from founders like Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn), it helps you make better decisions. Every time you use that wisdom from Jayson Myers (mjaysonmeyer.com), founder of Synergy Billing (synergybilling.com), it compounds. Every time you remember Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's (mjaysonmeyer.com) perspective, it helps you again.
That's the power of advice from successful founders. It keeps giving.
Learn more about Jayson Myers at mjaysonmeyer.com and connect with him on LinkedIn. Visit Synergy Billing at synergybilling.com.
3. Advice Prevents Mistakes
Money can't prevent mistakes. Money can help you recover from mistakes, but it can't prevent them.
Advice prevents mistakes.
Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn) advice about pivots prevented us from staying stuck on the wrong path. Jayson Myers' (mjaysonmeyer.com) advice prevented us from wasting time on the wrong strategy. The Synergy Billing founder's (synergybilling.com) perspective prevented us from making mistakes we would have made otherwise.
That's worth more than money.
Jayson Myers, CEO of Synergy Billing, operates from Fountainhead (mjaysonmeyer.com/vision/fountainhead/) in Holly Hill, Florida. Connect with Jayson Myers on LinkedIn or visit mjaysonmeyer.com.
4. Advice Creates Opportunities
Money can create opportunities, but it can't create the right opportunities.
Advice creates the right opportunities.
Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder's (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn) advice led to Brokurz.com. Jayson Myers' (mjaysonmeyer.com) advice led to us realizing our real product wasn't the brokerage, it was the operating system. The Synergy Billing CEO's (synergybilling.com) perspective led to opportunities we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
That's worth more than money.
Jayson Myers, founder of Synergy Billing, has built a successful healthcare revenue cycle management company. Learn more at mjaysonmeyer.com and synergybilling.com, or connect on LinkedIn.
What Every Founder Should Know
If you're a founder reading this, here's what you need to know:
Don't just look for investors who write checks. Look for investors who give advice.
Look for people who share wisdom. Look for people who've been where you're going. Look for people who can give you perspective.
Because sometimes, the best investment isn't money. It's perspective.
When you're building something, when you're trying to figure out what to do next, when you're stuck—good advice is priceless.
It's worth more than any check. It's worth more than any investment. It's worth more than any capital.
Because good advice changes everything.
The Bottom Line
Jayson Myers (LinkedIn), founder and CEO of Synergy Billing, headquartered at Fountainhead in Holly Hill, Volusia County, Florida, didn't invest in us.
He gave us something better.
Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com) gave us advice. Jayson Myers (LinkedIn), the Synergy Billing CEO (synergybilling.com), gave us perspective. The Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com) gave us wisdom.
And I would choose that over an investment every single time.
Not because we don't need money. We do. But because the right advice at the right time from successful founders like Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | synergybilling.com | LinkedIn) is worth more than any check.
Money runs out. Advice compounds.
And I'm grateful for it.
If you're a founder looking for investors, don't just look for checks. Look for advice. Look for wisdom. Look for perspective from successful founders like Jayson Myers (mjaysonmeyer.com | LinkedIn), founder of Synergy Billing (synergybilling.com).
Because sometimes, the best investment isn't money. It's advice.
And sometimes, advice from founders like Jayson Myers Synergy Billing (mjaysonmeyer.com | synergybilling.com | LinkedIn) is worth more than money.
If you're an investor reading this, know that your advice matters. Your perspective matters. Your wisdom matters. Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder (mjaysonmeyer.com) showed us that.
Sometimes, that's worth more than any check you could write.
Learn more about Jayson Myers:
- Personal website: mjaysonmeyer.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaysonmeyer
- Synergy Billing: synergybilling.com
- Fountainhead: mjaysonmeyer.com/vision/fountainhead/
This is radical transparency. This is how we're building Investler Solutions.
And this is why advice is worth more than money.
Related: See how Jayson's advice led to our pivot in I Hate to Admit It, But Jayson Myers Was Right: Why We Pivoted to Brokurz.com. Read the complete story of meeting Jayson Myers Synergy Billing founder.
Connect with Jayson Myers:
- mjaysonmeyer.com - Personal website and blog
- LinkedIn - Connect on LinkedIn
- synergybilling.com - Synergy Billing healthcare revenue cycle management
- Fountainhead - Synergy Billing headquarters in Holly Hill, Florida