The journey to building an extraordinary life is never a straight line. It’s defined by the risks we take, the hard conversations we have, and the unexpected punches that hit us square in the face.
Today’s guest on The Edge of Possible, Paige Goss, is a living, breathing example of what it really takes to turn setbacks into unstoppable momentum.
Paige has redefined what’s possible by growing her company to a $10M+ force, earning a spot in the Titan CEO Hall of Fame, and being named a Top 25 Woman in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Paige is a fierce champion for women in business, having made 21 angel investments in women-owned startups and in this episode, she shares a raw look at how losing a full sports scholarship at 18 and navigating a devastating business partnership fallout became catalysts for her greatest levels of growth.
Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. If I’m comfortable, I should be nervous because I’m not pushing myself.” – Paige Goss
In This Episode, You Will Learn
- Why taking 100% responsibility for your situation is the only way to reclaim your power to change it.
- How to navigate the chaotic middle of a crisis without losing your sense of direction.
- Why doing what you said you would do, when you said you’d do it, is the ultimate competitive advantage.
- The specific structure Paige uses to handle hard conversations.
- How to use questions as a tool for understanding rather than assumptions.
- How to hold yourself to a higher standard while maintaining deep self-compassion.
- The reality of being a woman in business today.
- How to build a support system that gives you the courage to risk everything and rebuild.
- Plus much more…
What We Discuss:
- 0:00:00 – Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones
- 0:01:06 – Introducing Paige and Her Journey
- 0:03:18 – The Drive to Inspire Women
- 0:07:04 – Balancing Ambition and Family
- 0:15:16 – Overcoming Early Life Challenges
- 0:24:21 – Navigating Identity and Career
- 0:32:52 – Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
- 0:33:34 – The Real World Experience of Building Something
- 0:34:33 – Realizing the Entrepreneurial Spirit
- 0:35:33 – Starting a New Venture in Colorado
- 0:39:21 – Navigating Financial Risks and Setbacks
- 0:44:13 – Trust and Business Partnerships
- 0:55:45 – Lessons in Leadership and Hard Conversations
- 1:08:56 – Navigating Tough Conversations
- 1:09:35 – The Importance of Small Adjustments
- 1:11:23 – Challenges for Women in Business
- 1:12:51 – Bias and Representation in Business
- 1:15:28 – The Power of Hard Conversations
- 1:21:44 – Raising Emotionally Aware Children
- 1:23:53 – Supporting Dreams and Building Community
- 1:26:42 – Being Your Own Best Friend
- 1:38:50 – The Importance of Rituals and Traditions
- 1:42:42 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways
About Paige
Paige Goss is the founder and CEO of Point Solutions Group and Point Solutions Security, two companies she built from the ground up to disrupt the technology and cybersecurity services landscape. Since launching PSG in 2017, Paige has grown it into a $10M+ force, with Point Solutions Group now focusing on engineering services for the Department of Defense, while Point Solutions Security tackles cybersecurity head-on — think vCISO, pen testing, and keeping clients out of the headlines.
Along the way, PSG has racked up honors like Colorado’s Top 100 Woman-Owned Companies and Colorado Company to Watch, while Paige herself has earned a spot in the Titan CEO Hall of Fame and been named a Top 25 Woman in Business by CWCC.
Outside her day job of building empires, Paige is a fierce champion for women in business, having made 21 angel investments in women-owned startups and serving as a mentor and advisor across the country. She’s also rolled up her sleeves currently serving on the board of Bridge Entrepreneur Network (BEN) and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Paige’s secret sauce?
A mix of grit, big bets, and the unshakable belief that if you’re not evolving, you’re already behind — and she’s not one to be left in the dust.
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