Best Payment Processor Podcasts (2025)

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Best Payment Processor for Your Business 22:01

3d ago22:01

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Choosing the Best Payment Processor for Your Online Business in 2025 Wondering which payment processor is right for your online store? In this episode, Maria Sparagis (CEO of DirectPayNet) explains the crucial differences between popular PSPs like Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and getting your own dedicated merchant account. What you’ll learn: - How S…

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Why Your Transactions Are Getting Declined – And What You Can Do About It 18:23

2d ago18:23

18:23

It’s one of the most frustrating things in business: your customer has money, their card works, and they’re ready to buy—but the payment gets declined. In this episode of The Payments Guy, Frank peels back the curtain on why good payments fail, and how you can stop losing money on sales that should’ve gone through. These declines aren’t always abou…

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The Business of Golf In Canada: Is It An Economic Indicator? 28:01

5d ago28:01

28:01

This month, Al is joined by Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), to discuss the economic impact of golf in Canada and how the industry reflects this year’s tourism trends. Jeff also delves into how golf courses are adapting to changes in travel due to tariffs and the various programs and services offered by t…

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Webinars Aren’t Dead?! Affiliate Expert Says They’re Gold 💰 | with Gia Liossis 34:54

10d ago34:54

34:54

Are webinars really making a comeback? 🤯 In this episode, I sit down with Gia Liossis of GIAffiliate Management to find out why webinars might be your brand’s untapped goldmine—especially if you’re in health, beauty, supplements, or coaching. We get into: - Why webinars still work in 2025 (and who they don’t work for) - The best affiliate audiences…

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The Winning Perspective for Business from an Olympic Perspective 34:11

12d ago34:11

34:11

From podiums to businesses. Elite sports and high-performing businesses operate under the same unforgiving principles: driving performance requires inspired leadership, clear goals, strict planning, good team dynamics and a healthy serving of resilience. The question isn’t if you need all this but whether or not you have what it takes to implement …

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The Brutal Truth About Hiring: 97% Failed This Simple Test 28:18

16d ago28:18

28:18

In this episode, Alex and get into the wild world of hiring — and what happens when 350 people apply for a job... but only eight follow simple instructions. Whether you're a job seeker wondering why you're not landing interviews, or a small business owner trying to avoid the chaos of recruiting, this conversation offers raw insights, real numbers, …

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Recession-Proof Your Business in 2025 38:14

23d ago38:14

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Worried about the looming recession and how it might impact your online business? In this episode, we're diving deep into recession-proof strategies for e-commerce and direct response brands. I’m joined by Alex to explore how businesses can thrive, not just survive, during economic uncertainty. We cover: ✅ Why building a brand matters more than eve…

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Talking with the founder of Featurespace, David Excell 21:58

25d ago21:58

21:58

The fraud and financial-crime prevention company’s machine-learning approach uses adaptive behavioral analytics to identify and root out improper payments. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey & Company

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Stripe’s NEW Dispute Fees Are Outrageous 18:40

1M ago18:40

18:40

💸 Stripe’s NEW Dispute Fees Are Outrageous — What You *Must* Know to Protect Your Business Stripe just changed the game — and not in a good way. Business owners now face a $30 fee to fight disputes, and if you let Stripe’s “Smart Disputes” AI win them for you, they’ll keep 30% of the recovered amount. Seriously. In this episode, I pull no punches, …

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With Fortitude — Tackling SDG 16 with Passion and Purpose 40:39

1M ago40:39

40:39

Waiting for regulation is boring, you don’t need permission to shake up the world! Marja Innanen, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Finland, Monika Liikama, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Enfuce, and Juspal Manic, CRO at Featurespace, sit in the hot seat for a provocative discussion on UN Sustainable Development Goal 16's overlooked challen…

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Discover Is Now Capital One's Secret Weapon 18:17

1M ago18:17

18:17

In this episode my media guy Alex and I dive deep into the implications of Capital One's recent acquisition of Discover. We get into how this major shakeup could affect business owners who accept Discover cards, including potential changes to processing fees, merchant account structures, and overall payment dynamics. There are parallels to Amex's O…

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Chief Economist Douglas Porter Discusses Canadian Economy: Trade War, Inflation, and Economic Outlook 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape. They delve into topics such as Canada's economic performance in the first quarter of 2025 and the effects of trade wars with the U.S. on Canadian businesses and consumers. Porter shares valuable advice for small busine…

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Blockchain Revolutionizing Loyalty Programs | Disgo 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

Get Disgo: ⁠https://www.disgoapp.io/⁠ TRY XKOVA'S PUBLIC BETA: ⁠https://beta.xkova.com⁠ In this episode of the Business Pulse Podcast, host Candice Jarrett, co-founder of ⁠XKOVA⁠, interviews Lynette Ban, the founder of Disgo, a revolutionary app that enhances social recommendations for bars and restaurants. Lynette shares her journey from a hospita…

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The Fastest Way to Get Approved for a Merchant Account – What Underwriters Look For 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

Ever feel like your merchant account application disappeared into a black hole? On today’s episode of The Payment Guy, Frank pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on behind the scenes during underwriting. What are banks actually looking for, and how can you position your business to get approved faster with less friction? In this episode, t…

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Visa's New 2025 Rules That Might Destroy Your Sales 19:01

2M ago19:01

19:01

🚨 Visa’s New Chargeback Rules Could Shut You Down – Are You Ready? 🚨 Visa is flipping the script on chargebacks—and if you're an online business owner, this affects you. I'm breaking down the new VAMP (Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program) regulations that are already live in Europe and heading to North America. From stricter chargeback thresholds (dro…

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Stripe's New License and How It Affects Your Business 8:57

2M ago8:57

8:57

Stripe has officially applied for a Money Transmitter (MALPB) license in Georgia. It's a move that will change what we know about Stripe in payment processing...at least in the U.S. But what does this really mean for your business? In this episode, I, Maria Sparagis, payment processing expert and founder of Direct Payment, break down the real impli…

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9 Ways to Optimize Your Mobile Checkout Page 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

Your mobile checkout page NEEDS to be optimized. Mobile is rocketing past desktop for sales, which means more people are tapping around on your mobile site than ever before. If you've left your mobile checkout page unchecked, you're LOSING MONEY. In this video, I'm covering 9 ways you can optimize your mobile checkout to secure sales and bump your …

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Payment Processing Terms Every Business Owner Should Know 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

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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Talking with Flywire CFO Cosmin Pitigoi 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

One of the key challenges finance departments face is connecting the various bits of data generated when money moves into or out of the business. This is especially true for small and midsize businesses. Although a profusion of digital payments providers has cropped up to help such companies, many systems generating data from money movement don’t t…

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Forcing Stripe Radar to Work for Your Business 21:10

2M ago21:10

21:10

Stripe Radar is the built-in fraud tool Stripe offers directly through the dashboard. But if you leave this tool unconfigured, you'll either block valid payments or accept fraudulent ones. So here's how you can tweak Stripe Radar to fit your business better and convert more sales, no matter what region you're in. Need a merchant account? Get in tou…

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Episode 11: Beyond Stripe, Square, and PayPal: Finding the Right Payment Processor for Your Business 19:00

3M ago19:00

19:00

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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What Are the Biggest Challenges Faced by Restaurants in Canada Today? 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

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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Episode 10: Keep Your Merchant Bank Happy: Tips to Avoid Terminations and Holds 16:12

3M ago16:12

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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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Talking with Johan Tjärnberg, Group CEO of Trustly: Breaking barriers 23:14

3M ago23:14

23:14

In the payments industry, open banking and account-to-account payments have faced slower adoption in certain markets as they compete with card-based and peer-to-peer systems. In this episode McKinsey payments sector leader Roshan Varadarajan speaks with Johan Tjärnberg, the Group CEO of the open banking and account-to-account company, Trustly, abou…

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Monthly Subscriptions vs Lifetime Access 10:26

3M ago10:26

10:26

Monthly 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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How Are Canadian Grocers Responding To The Tariff Threats And The Growing ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement? 30:58

4M ago30:58

30:58

It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to the podcast. They talk about how independent Canadian grocers are already preparing for the imminent tariffs and what this could me…

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Square closed your account? Steps to reactive your business 11:55

4M ago11:55

11:55

What 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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Episode 9: PCI Compliance Explained: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

Did you know that failing to achieve PCI compliance can not only lead to costly fines but also erode customer trust? In this episode, we break down PCI compliance in simple, empowering terms. Discover what PCI compliance is, why it matters, and how you can protect your business from unnecessary fees, data breaches, and reputational damage. In this …

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EP182: Building a Resilient Creative Business Through Trade Wars and Chaos 56:40

4M ago56:40

56:40

Recording this week's episode felt like a moving target! I recorded it on Feb 8th and the news moves so fast that it was hard to keep up. I'm sure you'll notice a few things in here that have since changed. Having said that, this week's episode was born out of the launch of a trade war Canadians didn't ask for. The threats of tariffs and, frankly, …

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A new breed of payment processors 20:59

4M ago20:59

20:59

In this episode of Talking Banking Matters, McKinsey payments sector expert Roshan Varadarajan speaks with one of the entrepreneurial technologists who seek to solve multiple industry challenges including those of legacy payments technology systems, Zeta cofounder and CEO Bhavin Turakhia. Zeta offers a broad array of technology, with a view to offe…

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Episode 8: Reserves Demystified: Why Banks Hold Your Money and How to Get Better Terms 20:03

5M ago20:03

20:03

Did you know that merchant reserves can significantly impact your cash flow and payment processing experience? In this episode, we dive into the world of reserves—what they are, the different types, and why banks may require them for your merchant account. We also share effective strategies to improve your reserve terms, even if you're operating in…

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Was The Tax Holiday In Canada Worth It For Canadian Businesses? 8:46

5M ago8:46

8:46

This month, Al welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services to talk about consumer spending data in the first half of the tax holiday in Canada. Was it worth it for Canadians? Obviously every bit of savings helps. But what about Canadian Businesses? Did it change anyone’s shopping behaviour? Listen now to find out.…

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Master the Upsell, Triple Your Profits 19:12

5M ago19:12

19:12

You'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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Did you know this about Shopify? 9:06

5M ago9:06

9:06

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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EP181: Creative Canadian: Author Susan Wadds Builds Safe Creative Communities 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

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Winner of the 2024 Canadian Book Club Awards for fiction, Susan Wadds, author of "What the Living Do", shares her inspiring journey from aspiring poet to published novelist. But we also discuss the power of community and connection in the creative process. Susan fosters safe communities for other creatives through her workshops and retreats while a…

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Episode 7: Merchant Account Fees Uncovered: What Your Payment Processor Doesn’t Want You to Know 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

Did you know that navigating the world of merchant fees can be complex, with various charges impacting your bottom line? In this episode, we break down the key fees associated with payment processing, including the merchant discount rate, chargeback fees, and refund fees. We also discuss essential contract terms like service fees and early terminat…

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