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This Is Payments

Chris Del Grande

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Chris Del Grande President and Co-Founder of Valued Merchant Services Husband, Father, Co-Founder of Valued Merchant Services, Influencer, 2x Inc. 500/5000 Honoree, Founding Member of Inc. Masters, BBB A+ Rated Through hard work and dedication over 17 years in the payment processing industry Chris Del Grande has built a reputation of trust and reliability. He is an innovator in merchant services and is recognized for leadership, integrity, and fairness. He co-founded Valued Merchant Services ...
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An award-winning monthly podcast with a focus on helping Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the ever-changing business landscape. The podcast delivers interviews with business leaders and industry experts offering advice and commentary on current events and business trends, with a focus on informing and educating Canadian businesses.
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Profit From Payments is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs looking to build real passive income through payment processing. Hosted by Mickael Gibrael, a 15+ year industry veteran, each episode delivers actionable strategies, insider knowledge, and proven steps to help you start and scale your own profitable merchant services business—without the fluff. šŸš€šŸŽ™
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Welcome to ā€œThe Payments Guyā€ — your ultimate guide to navigating the convoluted world of payments. Have you ever felt confused when reviewing your merchant account statement, understanding the role of payment gateways and processors, or dealing with customer disputes and chargebacks? You’re not alone! Each episode, we’re here to demystify the complex world of payments, bringing you top insights from industry experts and sharing real life payment horror stories that will help you make better ...
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In the tropical-island region known as the Frees, magic is growing stronger, and gunpowder is becoming less reliable. Amid this world of "swashbuckling, intrigue, and a dash of magic," two adventurers literally run into each other and are forced to fight together against pirates, sinister assassins and powerful merchant families, in the process developing a most unlikely friendship. Tesca is the Left Hand, a spy and assassin serving the Duke of Kohaya, ruler of one of the independent realms ...
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True Crime Podcast reinvestigating the notorious Nugan Hand Bank and its alleged activities, including gun-running and money laundering for the drug traffickers and the CIA. In the process, the author uncovers the new identity and whereabouts of one of the world's most elusive corporate fugitives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast that is all things regarding U.S. Service Academy admission. Whether it is West Point, the Naval Academy (Annapolis) or the Air Force Academy- admission is as much about the process as it is the attributes of the candidate. It is complex—and involves several qualifications which make it far more rigorous than the traditional college application. This podcast helps the listener understand and navigate the process in order to gain a coveted appointment.
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This is a podcast all about novels and movies! Movies: foreign, independent, and older films (1920's-early 2000's) Novels: the hidden gems/under the radar novels that aren't mainstream, historical fiction without the wars, and novels by debut authors Non-fiction books: poetry, memoirs, essays, novellas, short stories, autobiographies, biographies, books about film, and some self-development Thanks for listening and being here! If you're loving this podcast, please rate it, subscribe, leave a ...
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ChangeMaking Connections is a monthly podcast exploring the journeys of change leaders striving for deep societal transformations. Hosted by Beth Berila, this show delves into the intricacies of sparking change, from personal evolutions to communal shifts. Here, we celebrate the challenges, triumphs, strategies, and possibilities that spring from a life dedicated to social justice. Join us in connecting with experts across various fields as we unpack the mechanisms of initiating meaningful c ...
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Ecommerce Conversations

Practical Ecommerce

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Ecommerce Conversations is the long-running weekly podcast from Practical Ecommerce, hosted by ecommerce entrepreneur Eric Bandholz. •• Listen in as Eric interviews in-the-trenches founders and executives who address the essentials of launching, growing, and sustaining an online business. Hear their successes, mistakes, and plans — addressing customer acquisition, web traffic, marketing tactics, on-site conversion, shipping, favorite tools, funding, obstacles, and much more. •• New episodes ...
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Empower your business with Swift for Group's Instant Business Loans—your key to immediate financial agility. No more waiting for opportunities; access funds swiftly to seize market trends, expand operations, or tackle unexpected challenges. Our hassle-free application process ensures quick approval, and flexible repayment options cater to your unique needs. Don't let financial constraints hold you back—experience the speed, convenience, and reliability of Swift for Group's Instant Business L ...
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The corporate bankruptcy process is explained by seasoned bankruptcy attorneys, consultants, judges and companies who have filed for bankruptcy. It begins with what is bankruptcy, to who should file, how to find the best attorney, what forms to file, what happens to the company after the filing, the plan to exit and how it all works.
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A Seat at the Tech Table

Sisters in Tech

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Brought to you by Sisters in Tech, *A Seat at the Tech Table* is an interview series featuring black women working in tech. From accountants to engineers, from product managers to policy analysts, we seek to showcase black women working in the world of tech and encourage you to consider whether there might be a seat for you at the tech table.
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Read my short fictional stories HERE! Book and film curation services are available! Always Reading and Watching curation subscription options (copies of books and films not included): Annual online film curation subscription (1 month free) Annual online book curation subscription (1 month free) Annual online book + film curation subscription (2 mo…
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Weston Jon BouchĆ©r is a California-based menswear brand and the name of its founder. He launched the company in 2019 after a decade as a full-time apparel and lifestyle model. He initially sought a white-label supplier with like-minded quality standards. Unsuccessful, he opted instead for ā€œcut-and-sew manufacturing.ā€ The result is a network of glob…
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Paul Hadfield shares his journey from college dropout to successful payment processor, emphasizing the importance of building sticky merchant relationships through technology and customer service rather than treating them as short-term revenue sources. Enjoy this conversation with James Huber, managing partner of Global Legal Law Firm. • Started in…
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In this heartful episode, Naomi Ortiz explores their art as a spiritual process of listening to the land, grief work, and the difference between interdependence and mutual aid. As we discuss their new book, Rituals for Climate Change: A Crip Struggle for Ecojustice, we explore what disability justice offers the climate justice movement and what roo…
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Thinking $3,000/month in actual passive income sounds like more online hype...? Yeah, I get the skepticism... but this video breaks down exactly how payment processing creates real recurring revenue, step-by-step, focusing on a simple model most overlook (hello, cash discounting šŸ˜‰). Forget the typical side hustle grind; learn the non-salesy way to …
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Jeff and Hersh Moskowitz share how their payment processing journey led to the creation of Tuzo (https://www.tuzorewards.com/), a revolutionary rewards program that helps ISOs build stronger merchant relationships and increase portfolio value. • Started in point-of-sale systems in 2009, primarily serving convenience, liquor, and tobacco stores • Pi…
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Mehtab Bhogal is the co-founder of Karta Ventures, a Canada-based acquirer of troubled ecommerce businesses. The firm seeks companies with "issues," such as unpaid taxes, regulatory problems, and founder disputes. He says buying distressed companies is like salvaging a crashed car. "What are the parts worth?" he asks. In this episode, he addresses …
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Read my short fictional stories HERE! Book and film curation services are available! Always Reading and Watching curation subscription options (copies of books and films not included): Annual online film curation subscription (1 month free) Annual online book curation subscription (1 month free) Annual online book + film curation subscription (2 mo…
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Do you ever feel like you need a dictionary to read your merchant account statement? Are hidden fees, confusing charges, or shady contract terms making you second-guess your payment processor? In this episode, Frank breaks down the most essential payment processing terms every business owner should understand. From interchange fees to PCI complianc…
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If you’re a merchant and you want help with chargebacks, this episode is for you! Friendly fraud is anything but friendly for merchants. In this eye-opening discussion, expert payments attorneys Larry Haines and Bryce Van De Moere expose the growing epidemic of customers who receive goods or services, then fraudulently dispute legitimate charges wi…
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Josh Durham launched Aligned Growth Management, an influencer marketing agency, in 2020. He says the influencer industry has evolved from the halcyon days a decade ago when affiliate-based creators could generate 5x returns. Influencer marketing circa 2025, according to Josh, is a long-term play. Success depends on quality products, engaged creator…
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šŸ’³ If I had to start over, here’s exactly how I’d build a profitable payment processing business—from zero. It starts with knowing the industry, leveraging your personal network, and becoming a connector—not a salesperson. Forget cold calls. What works is strategy, trust, and white-glove service that turns clients into loyal referral machines. šŸš€ Rea…
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We discuss the deep value of Polyvagal Theory for showing us how social connection impacts mental health and overall wellbeing. We explore how to apply Polyvagal theory to intergenerational trauma of historically marginalized groups. Our guests discuss what ancient wisdom and collectivist cultures have long known about community support and regulat…
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Credit card processors and banks are putting merchants on the Match List without proper investigation or due process, even when merchants comply with removal requests for prohibited products. • Merchants being placed on Match List for having inventory of prohibited products, even with no sales • Banks failing to provide evidence of actual rules vio…
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šŸ’³ Most people swipe their cards without thinking... But what if YOU could get paid every time someone makes a purchase? In this video, I’m breaking down the credit card processing industry—and how everyday people (with zero tech background or fancy degrees) are turning residuals into real passive income. I went from a $10.83 first check to over $20…
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This episode continues my masterclass series on ecommerce entrepreneurship. Thus far in 2025 I've addressed branding and profitability. For this installment, I'll focus on hiring, specifically for marketing, operations, and product personnel. I launched Beadbrand over a decade ago and have hired plenty of employees. Mistakes can be hugely expensive…
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Did you know that some businesses are considered "high risk" by payment processors, making them more likely to face sudden account shutdowns and frozen funds? In this episode of The Payment Guy, Frank shares why certain industries are labeled high-risk, the pitfalls of popular payment processors like Stripe and PayPal, and the steps you can take to…
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Rising costs, labour shortages, sustainability, and yes, tariffs, these are just a few of the challenges facing the food service industry in Canada. What is being done about it? Al sits down with Max Roy, VP of Federal and Quebec at Restaurants Canada to talk about it. Also, we all know how important trust is in business, but how do you measure tru…
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Want to become the go-to expert in payment processing? It’s not about skill—it’s about visibility. Too many professionals stay behind the scenes, struggling to attract new business. The secret? Positioning yourself as an authority. In this video, I break down 5 powerful steps to help you stand out, build trust, and dominate your niche. From providi…
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The world of payments is rapidly evolving, yet cryptocurrency remains largely trapped in investment portfolios rather than being used for everyday transactions. Derrick Hess of Zero Point, a veteran ISO with decades in the payments industry, believes this is about to change—and payment professionals will be the catalysts. Cryptocurrency offers two …
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Want to build real passive income? šŸ’³ Payment processing is the hidden gem nobody talks about—but it can be life-changing. Every time a business processes a credit card, you get paid. Set up accounts, earn residuals, and even sell your portfolio for a massive lump sum. No inventory, no headaches—just scalable, repeatable income. Stop chasing shiny o…
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Ryan Rouse has a formula for scaling physical retail sales. First penetrate niche markets, he says, then leverage that success into mainstream chains. He does that with MALK Organics, an Austin, Texas-based plant milk provider. Ryan is MALK's president, having launched and exited a meal-delivery business and served in executive roles of other consu…
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Tom Lineen brings 25 years of payments industry wisdom to the table as he unpacks how WestTown Payments (https://www.WestTownpayments.com/) is transforming merchant services through banking integration. Having started at AuthorizeNet in 2000 as the 29th employee, Tom has witnessed firsthand the evolution from clearly defined industry roles to today…
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Video Podcast Replay – Audio from a ChargeForward Conversations video podcast with experts from Chargebacks911 and Merchant-Accounts.ca Getting approved for a merchant account isn’t always as simple as filling out an application. Processors evaluate risk profiles, business models, and potential liabilities before deciding to approve a merchant—and …
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In this episode, Kazu Haga shares how fierce vulnerability can guide social justice work as it supports the healing of both individual and collective traumas. Injustice, he notes, is a manifestation of trauma, which cannot be fully healed on individual levels. Instead, we need to work with the collective trauma of families, groups, cultures, and so…
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One introduction. One conversation. One week in New Orleans. That’s all it took to turn a casual family gathering into $10K per month in passive income—without a single pitch. No sales tactics, no hard closes—just genuine relationships, adding value, and letting trust do the work. This is the power of strategic networking. By the end of this video,…
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The payment processing landscape is transforming dramatically, and nowhere is this more evident than in the changing relationship between processors, ISOs, and merchants. In this revealing conversation with the leadership team from Paisley, we dive deep into the future of payment processing and how innovation is reshaping the industry. Remember whe…
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Everything you learned about success is keeping you broke. 🚨 Schools were designed to create employees, not entrepreneurs. They teach you to trade time for money, fear failure, and depend on a paycheck. But if you want financial freedom? You have to UNLEARN the system and build wealth on YOUR terms. šŸ’° šŸš€ Ready to build REAL relationships and a stead…
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Host Eric Bandholz continues his masterclass series on entrepreneurship. Last week he addressed tactics to increase ecommerce profits amid a slump for many businesses. This week he focuses on branding. He says most people think of branding as logos or design elements. But those items are components, not the essence. A brand is synonymous with a com…
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Imagine waking up to find your business unable to process payments, your merchant account frozen, your funds held indefinitely. Unfortunately, this happens more often than you’d think. In today’s episode of The Payment Guy, Frank breaks down the key reasons why merchant accounts get flagged, frozen, or even terminated, and more importantly, how to …
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Most people think networking is about collecting business cards and cold messaging strangers, but that’s the fastest way to get ignored. In this video, I’m going to show you how to build strategic partnerships that bring you consistent clients—without the grind. šŸš€ Want to start building real passive income? šŸ’° Join my completely free private communi…
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The traditional payment processing landscape is undergoing seismic shifts, and this provocative discussion with David Leppek, CTO of SignaPay, examines what many in the industry have been whispering about: are Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) facing extinction? Major processors like First Data and Fiserv have been systematically pushing out t…
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Most people think landing your first client is about cold calling and grinding, but that is the fastest way to burnout. In this video, I'm going to show you how to land your first client through people you already know! šŸš€ Ready to build REAL relationships and a steady stream of clients? šŸ’Ŗ Join my completely free private community, where I share the…
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Many ecommerce businesses are struggling. Profit margins are thin; cash is low. As the host of "Ecommerce Conversations," entrepreneur Eric Bandholz typically interviews other owners and executives. But he departs in this episode, sharing lessons from running Beardbrand, his company, for over a decade. What follows are Eric's tips for adding margin…
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šŸš€ Ready to avoid years of struggle and build real wealth? Join my completely free private community, where I share the exact strategies I used to build my business after learning these 3 critical mistakes - no cost, no catch. šŸ‘‰ Join here: https://www.profitfrompayments.com šŸ’° Why? Because financial freedom isn’t about luck - it’s about learning from…
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Julie Douglas, a 25-year veteran in the payments industry, shares how Dealer Pay (https://www.dealer-pay.com/team/) is revolutionizing auto dealership payment processing with innovative gateway technology and business efficiency tools. Her team has created software solutions that transform the traditional commodity of payment processing into valuab…
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I’ve worked at Dunkin’ Donuts, a gas station, and a video store, each one came with hard-earned lessons. From managing cash to mastering customer service, those experiences shaped me as an entrepreneur. But the biggest takeaway? Learning that working harder doesn’t always mean earning smarter. In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 biggest lessons I to…
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Montana Knife Company launched in 2020 in a two-car garage near Missoula. One co-founder is a certified ā€œMaster Bladesmithā€ who has produced handmade knives since he was 11. The other, Brandon Horoho, is a seasoned digital marketer and ecommerce pro. Combined, the entrepreneurs prove the value of craftsmanship at scale marketed directly to consumer…
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