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Who likes paying fees?!
On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, Kevin takes a deep dive into the credit card processing fees that business owners are hit with. We'll discuss why they exist, what a high fee looks like, and how you can mitigate them through some savvy strategies.
Timecodes:
0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day
1:20 - The incredible work Tim Ballard is doing
2:40 - Watch "It's Happening Right Here" on Amazon Prime
4:50 - Be careful who you do business with
6:55 - Welcoming Michael goldsmith to the show
8:43 - "Life costs money"
12:30 - Why do we have to pay credit card processing fees?
16:45 - Developers make products to lock you into substantial fees and percentages
19:53 - What does switching to Swypit look like?
23:26 - Getting locked into software like Quickbooks
26:09 - Learn how to read your merchant statements!
30:35 - Your business needs to be taking credit cards for transactions
37:34 - Choose the right pricing structure for your merchant account
41:50 - Avoid equipment leases!
43:48 - At Swypit, "we make the hard easy"
44:15 - Closing remarks

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Look, we get it. It can be a pain switching your credit card processor for your business. However, we at Swypit can promise you, it's well worth it!
On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, we're exploring the different variables at play when a business is considering a new credit card processor and why it doesn't have to be a painstaking experience. In fact, we'll dive into how it can ultimately make your business more profitable!
Timecodes:
0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day
2:35 - What to look for in a credit card processor
5:40 - It's about helping others and leveraging your circle of influence
8:11 - Swypit's network of clients that generate success for one another
10:26 - Introducing Michael Goldsmith to the show
15:06 - Advice for people that need to switch their credit card processor
17:40 - Pricing models across different credit card processors and why they are important to understand
21:22 - Fees are popping up all over the place!
23:30 - Quickbooks is not the solution for your business
25:55 - Using the right processing equipment can help your business be more profitable
28:50 - We aim to save our clients money
31:40 - Portable equipment we provide to clients
35:10 - What to look for when switching credit card processors
38:10 - Offer for 50% off on Swypit's full point-of-sale
41:50 - Closing remarks

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On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, we're diving into some of the greatest challenges facing leadership teams and executives in today's day and age.
As the CEO of Force Scaling, Paul Boyd brings a wealth of knowledge on solving business-related issues. We'll dive into his work with Force Scaling and how he works hand-in-hand with organizations to mitigate some of their pain points.
Grab a pen and paper, because you're bound to leave today's episode with some key considerations for your own business!
Timecodes:
0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day
1:08 - Relationships in business are essential to your success
2:00 - Be on the lookout for Mission Driven featuring Retired Maj. Andrew White
3:30 - Private screening for Tactical Empathy documentary featuring Chris Voss
4:55 - Visiting a friend for a favor
6:45 - Welcoming Paul Boyd to the show
8:38 - How Paul works with organizations to help them grow and scale
11:00 - How Force Scaling helped Kevin and Swypit
12:15 - What F.O.R.C.E. stands for
17:00 - It's all about providing a helpful perspective to executive teams
20:03 - Business owners need to be constant learners
22:57 - Holding people accountable to the right expectations
29:00 - How an integrator can play a vital role in your company's success
34:10 - What Paul envisioned for his life
38:10 - It takes a big realization to understand that you need help to succeed with your business
40:53 - Paul's experience in the insurance space
46:41 - Paul's passion for helping people towards success
48:20 - Closing remarks

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Welcome back to The Swypit Show!
On today's episode we're joined by Jersey Goldman, Director of Fun at Atchley Chiropractic Centers, for a deep dive into providing a top-tier customer experience. It's so important to inject fun into our lives, and we should absolutely make sure it carries over into our professional world.
Jersey shares his unique experiences as a mascot, as well as how he's bringing that same energy to his current role with Atchley.
Timecodes:
0:15 - Welcome back to the show!
1:20 - "We got hacked!"
3:15 - Dealing with Sephora's customer service
6:20 - Am I liable for fraudulent activity on my card?
7:55 - How fraudulent activity takes place in the first place
9:26 - Introducing Jersey Goldman
12:31 - What is the role of the Director of Fun?
15:10 - Bringing high-energy to all performances and conversations
18:11 - Jersey's time being a mascot
21:20 - Reminiscing on wrestling days as kids
22:45 - Working with the Dallas Cowboys
24:00 - Dealing with rival fans and making positive impressions on everyone
27:01 - You never know how you can impact someone
33:00 - "What's your angle here?"
38:05 - You only know about 5% of what is going on in someone's life
41:05 - The Giveback Movement at Atchley and how they're making an impact on patients
48:00 - Dressing as Scuba Steve from Big Daddy
49:10 - Closing remarks

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On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, we were honored to be joined by Chris Voss, Best-Selling Author and Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, to discuss the art of negotiation in life and business.
Following an extraordinary career working as the lead hostage negotiator for the FBI, Chris Voss is now teaching the art of negotiation to leaders in business nationwide. Additionally, Chris wrote "Never Split the Difference," which is one of the top-selling negotiation books out there.
Tune in for a fantastic discussion detailing specific negotiation strategies that can be leveraged to enhance your personal and professional life!
Timecodes:
0:20 - Welcome to the show!
2:30 - Introducing Chris Voss to the show
4:00 - "Never Split the Difference"
5:30 - Where to learn more about Chris and the Black Swan Group
6:40 - Transitioning from a cop to becoming an FBI negotiator
9:01 - Becoming a member of the FBI's hostage negotiation team
10:40 - "Procrastination is the bane of my existence"
14:06 - How you can utilize "labelling" for your business
17:20 - Mirror neurons and how they impact human interaction
21:00 - Diffusing tension with clients
25:00 - How the Black Swan Group works on negotiation skills with people
26:30 - Brandon Voss and his work with the Black Swan Group
29:43 - The various books Chris has been a part of writing
31:43 - The "mirroring" process
32:15 - "Beware yes and master no"
37:30 - Chris negotiating with a waiter at dinner
40:10 - Disagreeing without being disagreeable
47:13 - Tactical Empathy private showing
49:30 - Closing remarks
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There are numerous variables at play within the credit card processing industry, which means merchants experience good, bad, and ugly circumstances depending on who they choose to work with!
On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, Kevin explores these various circumstances and where they originate from. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Kevin has seen it all within the CCP industry and there's a lot business owners can learn from him.
This episode is meant to leave business owners with some key considerations for their own credit card service providers and evaluate the level of service they're receiving overall!
Timecodes:
0:06 - Welcome to the show
1:00 - Who is Swypit?
2:45 - Working with Swypit is a smart decision for you and your business
4:05 - Bad business practices you need to know about
7:07 - Smooth transitions are vital to your success
7:45 - The ugliness of chargebacks
8:55 - A client story that illustrates the nature of chargebacks
11:10 - How chargebacks are ruled and ultimately decided upon
15:30 - Dealing with strange transactions as a merchant
18:50 - Handling situations where employees are stealing from your company
20:00 - Swypit helps their clients dispute bad things by providing data and historical elements
22:10 - Fraud is the biggest issue facing merchants today
24:00 - Swypit can help your business beyond the simple CCP efforts
25:10 - Closing remarks

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