Hosted by Maria Sparagis, president of DirectPayNet, and payment solutions expert for entrepreneurs in the high risk industries of supplements, dating, business opportunities, gambling and more. On this podcast, Maria shares her knowledge on how to reduce decline ratios, add thousands of dollars to your bottom line with a few simple conversion hacks, and maximize revenue while keeping your high-risk merchant accounts happy and healthy. As a cryptocurrency advocate since 2012, Maria will also ...
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Tim Conley and Jack Zerby slam old school direct response marketing into the startup world. Tim has been creating direct response campaigns for 16 years and Jack has just recently discovered the power of these marketing principles that are largely ignored most of the startup world. Join Tim and Jack each week as they share strategies and tactics that take startups out of the hope-and-pray efforts and into the measurable impact of direct response marketing. You'll learn everything from online ...
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Leaders, a Podcast for Top Network Marketers and those striving to be with Keith Callahan | Network Marketing | MLM | Direct Sales
Keith Callahan | MLM | Network Marketing Professional
Welcome to Season 1 of Leaders. My name is Keith Callahan, author of the best selling book Build to Last, and that's how we decided to start this podcast. Season 1 is the entire audiobook right here for you – completely free! Each episode in season 1 represents a chapter of the book. If you’re finding value, make sure you share with your team and on social media. Much love, let's dive in!
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Pixels & Ink by MindFire | Case Studies, Interviews, & Tactics for OptiChannel Marketing w/Direct Mail, Email, & Social
MindFire (David Rosendahl)
This is where we bring you the best tips, tactics, and strategies for using OptiChannel marketing & sales to grow your own business and boost leads and sales for your Customers too. From the top sales & marketing minds across agencies, print services providers, and enterprise marketers, you’ll hear what’s working -- and not working -- so you can be on the cutting edge without having to empty your wallet in the process.
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WLCPod: Expert advise for direct sales, network marketing, and party plan consultants from Wendy Lloyd Curley, Independent PartyLite Consultant and Leader
Wendy Lloyd Curley, Independent PartyLite Consultant
Wendy Lloyd Curley is a dynamic person who is passionate about everything she does. With creative energy, an engaging presentation style, humour, business savvy, and authenticity, Wendy brings a wealth of experience and sensibility to her audience.
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Monthly Subscriptions vs Lifetime Access
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10:26Monthly subscriptions are a more sustainable choice for businesses. Not only do customers like them more for various reasons like lower price points, but they help lower your risk profile. Lifetime access sounds appealing—having accessing for an entire lifetime. But that is also the catch. You have to support that product for a lifetime, and if you…
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Square closed your account? Steps to reactive your business
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11:55What to do when Square closes your account and you can't accept payments. Just like with Stripe or PayPal or Shopify Payments, Square is keen on shutting down any account that has the slightest tinge of risk. If this happens to you, immediately open a backup account—but don't stop there. That acount is just for 10% of your transactions and to tide …
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Master the Upsell, Triple Your Profits
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19:12You've been upselling wrong this whole time. Here's how to do it the RIGHT WAY. And for when the upsell doesn't hit or your customer simply can't afford, I've thrown in a few alternatives for you like downselling and affiliate offers. Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us 0:00 Intro 0:55 What Is an Upsell? 1:48 How t…
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Shopify Payments, the gateway and processor that Shopify uses and AGGRESSIVELY pushes you to use is actually powered by...Stripe! So if you're not able to use Stripe, then you're also not able to use Shopify Payments and vice versa. But luckily, I have some great alternatives for those of you who still want to use Shopify's platform without Shopify…
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A Guide to Building Wealth as a Business with Jason Schappert
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44:54Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us Jason Schappert has been an entrepreneur his entire life and is here to share the ins and outs of building wealth as a business owner. One of the greatest pieces of advice he gives is to PAY YOURSELF FIRST. Listen and watch as he dives into how to invest, what to invest in, how t…
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Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us If your Stripe account has disappeared or you can't access it, here's how to recover. Stripe Account TERMINATED: https://youtu.be/L6075XCHvOw 0:00 Intro 0:25 Why Your Account Disappeared 1:05 #1 Forgotten Email or Password 2:05 #2 Stripe Account Terminated 3:02 #3 Accidental Dele…
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Stripe Alternatives to Save and Protect Your Business
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16:02The best Stripe alternative for your business really depends on what you sell and where you sell. Stripe won't accept a ton of risk, so returns and chargebacks can literally destroy your business. PayPal, Square, and Shopify Payments act the same. While there is a place for any of these payment services, there are also much safer options to keep yo…
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You CAN PROFIT from Insufficient Funds Errors—Here's How
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12:09Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us Insufficient funds, error code 51 in your payment gateway, doesn't have to the end of that customer's journey. Aside from the obvious, here's what insufficient funds can mean and 4 ways to save the sale and profit from these customers. 0:00 Intro 0:47 Insufficient Fund Declines 1…
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How to Write a Killer Contract
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15:36A contract will save you from declines, refunds, and chargebacks. Here's what you need to include in yours: 1. Service Timeline 2. What's Included in Your Service 3. Pricing 4. Refund Policy 5. Payment Terms 6. Confidentiality Agreement 7. Cancelation Policy 8. Customer Specifications 9. Jurisdiction 0:00 Intro 0:40 High Ticket Products 1:20 Declin…
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Why You're on MATCH and How to Get Off
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16:12What is the MATCH list? Or the TMF? How did you get on it in the first place, and how do you get off? I answer all these questions right here so you can continue running your business as low-risk as possible. Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-usKirjoittanut Maria Sparagis
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The Genius Black Friday Marketing Strategy You Aren't Using
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12:00Black Friday Cyber Monday is almost here, and I've got the PERFECT BFCM strategy for you. You also may not realize this, but Black Friday is a GOLDMINE of customer data. It's honestly more valuable to gather this data than to make a one-time sale. Let's get into it. Liss Graham Email Strategy: https://youtu.be/KnC8-bM4Dec Need a merchant account? G…
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FTC Click-to-Cancel Q&A - Creating a Cancelation Funnel
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20:36Click to Cancel doesn't have to be the downfall of your business. The FTC's new rule is aimed at protecting consumers, but also offers businesses a new type of sales funnel. Cancellations can be a sales funnel. Don't let customers off the hook so easily, but don't force them to stay on. Finding the balance is key. Need a merchant account? Get in to…
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Q&A Stripe Holding Funds, How to Save Your Business
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31:04Today, I'm speaking with someone who knows the business well and has worked with me for quite some time. Together, we're answering the more common questions we get about Stripe, reserves, backups, and essentially how to continue accepting payments when your Stripe account freezes over. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Low Chargebacks, Funds Held – Why? 4:22 Chargeb…
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Authorize.net is one of the best and most versatile payment gateways for any online business. Here's why you should use it and how to connect it to your Shopify account. Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us 0:00 Intro 00:34 What Is Authorize.net 1:52 Getting an Account 3:41 Connecting to Shopify 6:50 Outro…
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How to Boost Checkout Conversions
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15:05Not converting at checkout, or even before? Here's what might be going on and how to solve it. Checkout conversions are the make-or-break moment for your business. Without sales, you're toast. Understanding why customers drop off and where they drop off is a key factor in improving not only your checkout flow but also your product and your business…
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Ep. 168 - How to Win and Prevent Chargeback Disputes
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19:22Chargebacks suck. They're inevitable... but also preventable! Let's get into the timeline of a chargeback, how you can save yourself some $$$ with chargeback alerts, and methods any business can utilize to reduce chargebacks to a minimum. Remember, every business experiences chargebacks. But that doesn't mean your business has to suffer because of …
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Ep. 167 - Stripe Payout Paused? How to Recover Quickly
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18:48Stripe paused payouts? Can't access Stripe funds? Can't accept payments? These are all too common issues globally for Stripe users. This video will cover how to handle it step-by-step so you can keep your business running and get your money back. Stripe shut you down: https://youtu.be/Y4SHOET94G8 Lower Stripe fees: https://youtu.be/dTCC0SSS8Bo Back…
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Go High Level has tight Stripe integration, but that doesn't mean it's the only option. You connect many of the world's most popular and versatile payment gateways into your GoHighLevel account, opening up the opportunity to use a payment processor that better suits your business. In this video, you'll find out if Stripe and GHL are right for you. …
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Ep. 165 - Steps to Get Your Merchant Account Application Approved
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13:44Getting your merchant account application approved is not easy, but this video will cover everything you need to know to get banks and providers to say "yes" to yours. 0:00 Intro 00:58 What are you selling? 1:37 Is your product high risk? 3:24 Is your website ready? 8:11 Are you on MATCH or TMF? 9:40 Have you declared bankruptcy? 10:23 Do you have …
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Ep. 164 - Why and How to Move Tokenized Subscription Data Out of Stripe
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14:00Stripe Tokens are super useful if you go all-in on Stripe—but you should NEVER rely solely on one solution. As a business owner, it's risky to put all your eggs in one basket. Stripe Tokens don't let you move around so freely, though. So what can you do? If you're selling subscriptions via Stripe and tokenizing that data (as you should be doing), t…
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Ep. 163 - "Help, Stripe Shut me down!" - Steps to Recovering Your Business
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10:45If Stripe shut you down without warning or notice and you need to get your store back up and running ASAP, THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU! Before trying to get your money back or your Stripe account unsuspended, open a new account somewhere else. Your first priority should ALWAYS be the ability to process payments. Without that, you don't have a business. F…
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Ep. 162 - Creating the Perfect Podcast for Your Business | with Justin Moore
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59:34Every business should have a podcast, and Justin Moore of Podigy Podcasts is here to show you just how it's done. No matter what you sell or what you offer, there is always a reason to have a podcast. It helps you connect with customers on a deeper level, building a relationship beyond the sale. FInd out just what you need to get started and how to…
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Ep. 161 - How to Scrub Issuing Bank Declines from Your Transaction List
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21:28Issuing bank declines like insufficient funds, do not honor, etc. are KILLING your relationship with your payment processor and your bottom line. For every decline, you pay a fee. So why not scrub issuing bank declines from your transaction list? Here's how. ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch! 🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com…
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Ep. 160 - "Shopify Account Suspended" and How to Recover
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10:55Is your Shopify account suspended? Did Shopify freeze your funds or terminate you? I know this is a frantic time, but rest assured there are solutions. Using alternatives to Shopify Payments is your first step. This keeps your business up and running while you try to get in touch with Shopify Payments about unfreezing your account and releasing you…
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Ep. 159 - How to SUCCESSFULLY Apply for a MID
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17:54All you need to know about applying for a merchant account or a MID. I'm giving you exactly what to look out for in your business, or website, and your application so you can improve your chances of approval and start accepting payments ASAP. FTC cancellation policy: https://youtu.be/jSxod26tmXE Checkout page improvements: https://youtu.be/cF6wp6gs…
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