Vision, Venture, Victory: From Startup Hustle to Strategic Growth in Payments | Tom Lineen | Sales Proformance Podcast

Welcome back, everyone! I’m excited to introduce Tom Lineen, founder and president of West Town Payments. Tom’s been in the payments industry for over 20 years, and his journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, leadership, and building strategic partnerships. From driving 60,000 miles a year in his early career to leading innovative payment solutions, Tom shares how he identified opportunities, scaled businesses, and navigated multiple acquisitions.

 

In this episode, we dive into Tom’s leadership philosophy, his approach to building strong teams, and the critical lessons he learned about growth, investing, and trust. Whether you're running a startup or scaling a company, Tom’s insights are packed with real-world strategies you can apply right away.

 

“Your first hires, your foundational people — they need to be better than you and better than you at things that you know you're not good at.” - Tom Lineen

Highlights:

• How Tom transitioned from traditional sales to building a cutting-edge payments business
• The key moments that defined his entrepreneurial journey
• Lessons from selling three businesses and scaling strategically
• Why hiring the right people early on is critical to growth

 

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader looking for actionable advice on scaling, strategic investing, and team building, this episode is a goldmine!

 

Connect with Tom Lineen:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlineen/ 
• Website: https://www.westtownpayments.com/ 
• Other: tl@westtownpayments.com 

 

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This episode is brought to you by Sales Proformance, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!

 

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