If you are in a hurry to get your payout so you can cash in, you are in the wrong business. Nothing about Mining happens quickly.
So true
If you think payouts are slow, try getting Fiat money into an exchange.
Coinbase.. instant to 1 day.
You are not going to get things to happen any quicker at any other pool.
Yup!
If you want total control, Solo Mine. See what that gets you. *snicker*
I hit 2 blocks

YMMV