Merchant Sales Podcast
Podcasts for January 2025
Merchant Sales Podcast
January 31st, 2025
Unpacking Interchange: Hidden Costs and Pricing Strategies
In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with payments expert Kyle Morgan to break down the complexities of interchange and uncover the latest pricing tactics used to increase margins. From hidden fees to interchange padding and optimization, this discussion sheds light on how processing costs are structured and what ISOs and agents need to know. Whether you’re new to interchange or looking for advanced insights, this episode is packed with valuable information. Plus, Patti Murphy provides an update on Visa Direct’s push for instant payments.
Merchant Sales Podcast
January 17th, 2025
Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Merchant Sales
In this episode, James Shepherd interviews Robert Finnila, who shares his journey from starting strong in payment processing sales to recruiting and managing a team. Gain practical insights from someone who’s been on the front lines and transitioned into leadership in the merchant services industry. Stay tuned for Rich Norton’s sales tips and Patti Murphy’s update on fraud concerns in the P2P payments space.
Merchant Sales Podcast
January 10th, 2025
Winning ISV and eCommerce Deals in Payments
James Shepherd interviews Ben Griefer, COO of Maverick, to explore how ISOs can collaborate with upstream partners to secure ISV and eCommerce platform deals. Whether you’re a tech company or an ISO, learn strategies to succeed in the integrated payments space. Stay tuned for Rich Norton’s sales tips and Patti Murphy’s insights on holiday spending and its impact on margins and residuals.
Merchant Sales Podcast
January 3rd, 2025
Innovating Acquiring: Insights and Industry Trends
In this episode, James Shepherd interviews AW, co-founder of Silverflow and a former Adyen leader, to discuss innovations reshaping the acquiring space and lessons from the success of companies like Square and Stripe. Gain valuable industry insights into payment trends and challenges. Stick around for Rich Norton's actionable sales tips and Patti Murphy's analysis of Visa's response to monopoly claims and the Credit Card Competition Act.
