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Education

Doing business the right way

I am thankful for those who choose to do the right thing
by their customers. Sometimes in our industry, ISOs, Empowering & Connecting
partners, and merchants take advantage of other parties
to contracts or transactions for short-term gain. However,
we can be thankful for those that still believe in long-term today’s
relationships through caring for their customers.

I believe in and promote a concept called the win-win- payments
win. I am certain that in business the partner, merchant, professionals
and ISO (employees) can all win, and this drives long-term
success. I also believe in making partners and employees
stock owners, which helps everyone focus on the same
goal.
The power of residuals

Most of us were drawn to this industry because of
residuals. In my career, I have mostly worked in recruiting
and supporting sales partners. My greatest reward is Amplify your
helping partners grow and build a successful portfolio.
Residuals can change the lives of all who earn them, as message across
well as their families. Buying a home, going on family channels.
vacations, or having funds to invest in many good things
all come from the power of residuals. Expand your

Industry publications and shows reach with
There is an abundance of great resources in the payments pioneering,
industry to help educate and keep us at the forefront of
new developments and trends. Great publications like The one-of-a-kind,
Green Sheet are free and available to anyone looking to multimedia
grow professionally.
promotions and
Another great resource is the regional acquirer conferences;
these events are a terrific way to network with other sales campaigns.
partners in the industry, listen to discussions between
industry professionals about what is happening, and to Partner with
see new products first hand. Also, most of these shows are us today.
in destination locations, which creates a fun trip overall.

Hopefully, this can help inspire you to think about all
that you are thankful for in our industry. Gratitude is a
powerful tool, and often it seems like the more of it you
have, the more reasons to be thankful come your way.

Hawkins Siemon is the founder and CEO of Elevate Payment Alliance. Danielle Thorpe
Elevate is an ISO founded on doing business the right way and building
strong, long-lasting relationships. Our mission is to grow Elevate based AVP Media Partnerships
on the success of its sales partners, merchants, and employees. This is
why we have created the first ISO in the industry that offers ownership
to both its Sales Partners and Employees. Contact him at hawkins@ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellethorpe/
elevatepaymentalliance.com.

707-284-1686

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