137 episodes

Hosted by Maria Sparagis, president of DirectPayNet, and payment solutions expert for entrepreneurs in the high risk industries of supplements, dating, business opportunities, gambling and more. On this podcast, Maria shares her knowledge on how to reduce decline ratios, add thousands of dollars to your bottom line with a few simple conversion hacks, and maximize revenue while keeping your high-risk merchant accounts happy and healthy. As a cryptocurrency advocate since 2012, Maria will also share her knowledge on the digital currency markets.
Maria has worked with several high level entrepreneurs in Direct Marketing including Christian Hudson, Julian Reyes, Jeremy Schoemaker “ShoeMoney”, Mike Chang and many more.
She has been featured in American Banker, Vice, Inside Bitcoins, Coindesk, and Yahoo.
Connect with Maria mariasparagis.com or directpaynet.com

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    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

Hosted by Maria Sparagis, president of DirectPayNet, and payment solutions expert for entrepreneurs in the high risk industries of supplements, dating, business opportunities, gambling and more. On this podcast, Maria shares her knowledge on how to reduce decline ratios, add thousands of dollars to your bottom line with a few simple conversion hacks, and maximize revenue while keeping your high-risk merchant accounts happy and healthy. As a cryptocurrency advocate since 2012, Maria will also share her knowledge on the digital currency markets.
Maria has worked with several high level entrepreneurs in Direct Marketing including Christian Hudson, Julian Reyes, Jeremy Schoemaker “ShoeMoney”, Mike Chang and many more.
She has been featured in American Banker, Vice, Inside Bitcoins, Coindesk, and Yahoo.
Connect with Maria mariasparagis.com or directpaynet.com

    Increasing Subscription Revenue with Ease

    Increasing Subscription Revenue with Ease

    Looking for more from your subscription business? Cart abandonment and subscription cancellations are growing among consumers, but your business doesn't have to suffer. In this video, I cover 4 ways to increase your subscription revenue without spending more on marketing, customer acquisition, or chargebacks.
    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 11 min
    Turning Negative Reviews into Money Makers

    Turning Negative Reviews into Money Makers

    You can make money and improve your brand name through negative reviews.
    No one trusts a brand that only has 5-star reviews. Likewise, no one trusts a brand with only 1-star reviews. There is a happy medium, and for all the less-than-stellar reviews you get, they're an opportunity for growth and showcasing your customer service skills.

    • 11 min
    Why You Shouldn't Use Shopify's Default Shopping Cart

    Why You Shouldn't Use Shopify's Default Shopping Cart

    Shopify offers a default shopping cart, but you don't need to use it. When you're just getting started and you want to get your store open quickly, default carts are great. The same is true for WooCommerce and Square.
    But you need a shopping cart that fits your business, not a one-size-fits-all option. The fact is that Shopify and other platforms make money from you the more you use their services. So of course they want you to use their shopping cart. Instead, here are some ways to find the best one for your business without overpaying.

    • 11 min
    Getting the Most from Stripe as a Non-US Resident

    Getting the Most from Stripe as a Non-US Resident

    Are you a startup or business owner outside the US but want to target the American market?
    Stripe is an excellent payment facilitator, offering easy-access services across the globe. But when it comes to selling to the United States from abroad, the waters get murky. Stripe isn't so keen on new businesses, those that don't sell more than $25k/month, nor ones that aren't incorporated in the US.
    Here's how to use Stripe as a non-US resident and what else you can do to boost your business in overseas.

    • 8 min
    Preventing Shopify from Holding Funds on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

    Preventing Shopify from Holding Funds on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

    Holiday shopping is approaching. It's the biggest time of year for most businesses, which means Shopify (both the platform and Shopify Payments) is about to feel a surge of cash flowing through its many circuits.
    But Shopify Payments doesn't support all business types. Don't let Black Friday be when you discover your business isn't supported by their processor. This episode covers when to use Shopify Payments, when not to, and a few tidbits of info between.
    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 8 min
    Preventing Shopify from Holding Your Business Captive

    Preventing Shopify from Holding Your Business Captive

    Shopify is a world-leading ecommerce platform. With it comes Shopify Payments and Shop Pay to make getting a business started easier than ever. The caveat? Shopify Payments is Stripe in disguise, and you know what that means: closures, freezes, and withheld funds.
    Shopify also provides a way out. You can use a wide variety of payment processors and gateways with Shopify. In this episode, I'm going to explain to you why you should use an alternative and how it will protect your business.
    Need payment processing for your Shopify Store? Get in touch! maria@directpaynet.com

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Doua27 ,

Must listen podcast

Loving this new podcast
Every episode is filled with so many great tips and amazing take aways
Especially loved the most recent episode taking chances
Loved hearing about Maria’s experiences and journey
Looking forward to the next episode
Great job Maria

Spar1026 ,

A must listen to podcast!

Love the show, keep up the great work! Just finished listening to your latest episode Taking chances- truly inspiring. Can’t wait for new episodes!

eileentsatsakis ,

Entertaining and info packed!

Maria is so easy to listen to. I absolutely love her energy. Her questions help clarify and really dig into the roots of copywriting. Together they made a dynamic and engaging conversation. You’re getting top information for free! Maria - I’d love to hear more about how to save on processing fees. Looking forward to new episodes.

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