What makes a payments portfolio valuable—and what should agents and ISOs understand before selling? In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Lane Gordon, CEO of 733Park, to break down the process of selling a portfolio of merchant accounts and residual income.

They discuss the key factors that influence valuation, including revenue attrition, merchant concentration, vertical mix, portability, software integrations, and the strength of long-term agreements. They also explain right of first refusal, how buyers structure offers, and why the difference between upfront cash and an earnout can significantly affect the final deal.

In the Today in Payments segment, James and Patti Murphy explore recent FTC enforcement actions involving payment processors, growing expectations around industry compliance, consumer trust in AI-powered payments, digital wallet developments, Mastercard’s legal challenges, and the ongoing debate over the Credit Card Competition Act. Together, these conversations offer insight into both the opportunities and risks shaping the payments industry.