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Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis
Maria Sparagis has spent 20+ years helping online businesses find the revenue they didn't know they were losing. As president of DirectPayNet and a payment solutions expert, she knows that the difference between a good business and a great one often comes down to how you handle payments and conversions. On Click & Convert, Maria shares the strategies, tools, and insider knowledge that ecommerce founders and online entrepreneurs need to scale to 6 and 8 figures — from optimizing your checkout…
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- Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis
Top 5 Shopify Alternatives
Thinking about starting an online store or want to swap services but not sure if Shopify is the right fit? In this video, we break down the best Shopify…
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Stripe’s “2.9% + 30¢” Is a Lie
Think Stripe’s fees are just 2.9% + 30¢? Think again. In this video, Maria Sparagis (payment processing expert and owner of DirectPayNet) breaks down Stripe…
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Merchant Statement Breakdown
Confused by payment processing fees? In this episode, Maria Sparagis breaks down the real costs behind merchant account statements — beyond the advertised…
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Shopify Shut Down Your Store
Has Shopify Payments frozen or shut down your account out of nowhere? You're not alone—and you're not helpless. In this episode, Maria Sparagis, owner of…
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Visa's New Fraud Rules Could Kill Your Store
Visa’s VAMP rules are here and they’re reshaping how online businesses handle fraud, chargebacks, and card testing. In this episode, Maria Sparagis (with over…
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Stripe Settings That Sabotage Your Upsells
Why Stripe Declines Upsells & How to Fix It: Optimize Your Funnel for More Conversions If your upsells are getting declined—especially after the front-end sale…
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Best Payment Processor for Your Business
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…
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Webinars Aren’t Dead?! Affiliate Expert Says They’re Gold 💰 | with Gia Liossis
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…
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The Brutal Truth About Hiring: 97% Failed This Simple Test
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…
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Recession-Proof Your Business in 2025
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…
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Stripe’s NEW Dispute Fees Are Outrageous
💸 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…
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Discover Is Now Capital One's Secret Weapon
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…
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Visa's New 2025 Rules That Might Destroy Your Sales
🚨 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…
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Stripe's New License and How It Affects Your Business
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…
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9 Ways to Optimize Your Mobile Checkout Page
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…
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Forcing Stripe Radar to Work for Your Business
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…
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Monthly Subscriptions vs Lifetime Access
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…
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Square closed your account? Steps to reactive your business
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…
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Master the Upsell, Triple Your Profits
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…
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Did you know this about Shopify?
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…
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A Guide to Building Wealth as a Business with Jason Schappert
Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us Jason Schappert has been an entrepreneur his entire life and is here to share the ins and…
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Recovery for Missing or Inaccessible Stripe Accounts
Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us If your Stripe account has disappeared or you can't access it, here's how to recover…
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Stripe Alternatives to Save and Protect Your Business
The best Stripe alternative for your business really depends on what you sell and where you sell. Stripe won't accept a ton of risk, so returns and chargebacks…
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You CAN PROFIT from Insufficient Funds Errors—Here's How
Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us Insufficient funds, error code 51 in your payment gateway, doesn't have to the end of…
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How to Write a Killer Contract
A contract will save you from declines, refunds, and chargebacks. Here's what you need to include in yours: 1. Service Timeline 2. What's Included in Your…
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Why You're on MATCH and How to Get Off
What is the MATCH list? Or the TMF? How did you get on it in the first place, and how do you get off? I answer all these questions right here so you can…
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The Genius Black Friday Marketing Strategy You Aren't Using
Black Friday Cyber Monday is almost here, and I've got the PERFECT BFCM strategy for you. You also may not realize this, but Black Friday is a GOLDMINE of…
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FTC Click-to-Cancel Q&A - Creating a Cancelation Funnel
Click to Cancel doesn't have to be the downfall of your business. The FTC's new rule is aimed at protecting consumers, but also offers businesses a new type of…
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Q&A Stripe Holding Funds, How to Save Your Business
Today, I'm speaking with someone who knows the business well and has worked with me for quite some time. Together, we're answering the more common questions we…
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Authorize.net on Shopify, a Top Gateway Alternative
Authorize.net is one of the best and most versatile payment gateways for any online business. Here's why you should use it and how to connect it to your…
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How to Boost Checkout Conversions
Not converting at checkout, or even before? Here's what might be going on and how to solve it. Checkout conversions are the make-or-break moment for your…
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Ep. 168 - How to Win and Prevent Chargeback Disputes
Chargebacks suck. They're inevitable... but also preventable! Let's get into the timeline of a chargeback, how you can save yourself some $$$ with chargeback…
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Ep. 167 - Stripe Payout Paused? How to Recover Quickly
Stripe paused payouts? Can't access Stripe funds? Can't accept payments? These are all too common issues globally for Stripe users. This video will cover how…
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Ep. 166 - Stripe and GoHighLevel Integration - Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Go High Level has tight Stripe integration, but that doesn't mean it's the only option. You connect many of the world's most popular and versatile payment…
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Ep. 165 - Steps to Get Your Merchant Account Application Approved
Getting your merchant account application approved is not easy, but this video will cover everything you need to know to get banks and providers to say "yes"…
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Ep. 164 - Why and How to Move Tokenized Subscription Data Out of Stripe
Stripe Tokens are super useful if you go all-in on Stripe—but you should NEVER rely solely on one solution. As a business owner, it's risky to put all your…
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Ep. 163 - "Help, Stripe Shut me down!" - Steps to Recovering Your Business
If Stripe shut you down without warning or notice and you need to get your store back up and running ASAP, THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU! Before trying to get your…
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Ep. 162 - Creating the Perfect Podcast for Your Business | with Justin Moore
Every business should have a podcast, and Justin Moore of Podigy Podcasts is here to show you just how it's done. No matter what you sell or what you offer…
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Ep. 161 - How to Scrub Issuing Bank Declines from Your Transaction List
Issuing bank declines like insufficient funds, do not honor, etc. are KILLING your relationship with your payment processor and your bottom line. For every…
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Ep. 160 - "Shopify Account Suspended" and How to Recover
Is your Shopify account suspended? Did Shopify freeze your funds or terminate you? I know this is a frantic time, but rest assured there are solutions. Using…
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Ep. 159 - How to SUCCESSFULLY Apply for a MID
All you need to know about applying for a merchant account or a MID. I'm giving you exactly what to look out for in your business, or website, and your…
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Ep. 158 - A Digital Marketing Strategy That WIll Triple Your Sales | with John Caprani
John Caprani is a beast when it comes to digital networking. But that's not all he does—in fact, he would tell you NOT to label yourself this way. Taking a…
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Ep. 157 - Stripe banning content creation? How to secure payment processing with Stripe alternatives
With Stripe recently restricting services for certain content creation businesses, many creators are searching for alternative payment solutions. In this…
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Ep. 156 - How to Handle the Rise and Fall of a Business | with Dr. Ant Webb
In this revealing interview, I sit down with Dr. Ant Webb, former supplement industry titan, to discuss the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of his once…
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Ep. 155 - Why Your Killer Copy Isn't Converting
Are you frustrated with low conversion rates despite having stellar copywriting and sales techniques? In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the…
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Ep. 154 - Your Network Is Your Net Worth (and more) | with Raanan Rosenbaum
Get ready to supercharge your networking skills in this game-changing episode featuring Raanan Rosenbaum, THE networking pro from Kendago! We dive deep into…
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ep. 153 - Reaching 3% (or lower) Refund Rate
High refund rates will kill your business. So how do you keep them low and what's the sweet spot? Aim for less 5%, but really if you're at 3% then you're…
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Ep. 152 - The No BS Guide to Building a Powerhouse Email List | with Liss Graham
Liss Graham, of Lisst Email Management, is a ROCKSTAR in the email marketing industry. She knows what to say, how to say it, and who to say it to. If you're…
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Ep. 151 - Adding More Payment Options on Shopify, and Why You Should
Shopify Payments is the built-in processor and gateway for your Shopify store—but it's not the only option you have! In this episode, I'm covering the ins and…
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Ep. 150 - Direct Response Marketing vs Branding — What's the Difference?
Direct response elicits an immediate response (usually a purchase) from the customer. Branding is more build up for recognition and desire. Here's how you can…
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Ep. 149 - X Advertising: Reaching a Better Audience, Making Millions | with Chris Orzechowski
Meet Forbes' $100+ Million Copywriter", Chris Orzechowski. From wrestler to million-dollar-making marketing expert, we pick his brain on how to get to that…
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NEW FTC Telemarketing Regulation — BIG CHANGES
The FTC announced new regulations for telemarketers—inbound and outbound. If you use a call center, if over-the-phone sales is your main method, or if you're…
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Mastermind Affiliate Marketer TELLS ALL | with Gia Liossis
Want in on the affiliate marketing game? Today, we're thrilled to have Gia Liossis, a seasoned affiliate manager with years of experience in the marketing…
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Crushing Stripe Fees for 6- and 7-Figure Merchants
Are you a 6- or 7-figure merchant using Stripe? You might be spending way too much on Stripe fees per transaction and monthly. Here are some tips to lower…
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Marketing Madman Jamie Lewis TELLS ALL
Jamie Lewis, the "grandpa of marketing" has had a wild ride on his path to marketing stardom. Today, he shares with me exactly how he got here, from exploring…
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Top Hidden Stripe Features Every Seller Needs to Use
Stripe is a powerful 3rd-party payments platform that many online business owners use (even if they don't know it). Stripe, Shopify, Woo—all if it is powered…
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Why Human-to-Human Sales Always Wins | Abandoned Cart Recovery with Jeannie Mai
Jeannie Mai from HelpGrid joins us for a deep dive into abandoned cart recovery, why businesses CONVERT MORE after human-to-human interaction, and just how…
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Is Shopify Right for Your Business? A Breakdown of the Platform
Shopify is a powerful ecommerce platform, but it isn't for everyone. In this episode, I'm going through Shopify Pros, Shopify Cons, and if Shopify is the right…
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You Don't Sell Products, You Sell EMOTIONS | with Jason Friedman
The customer journey is based on targeting an emotion. Every sale, every ad, every email, every click—there's a feeling behind it. A successful customer…
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How to Get Your Money Back from Stripe in 2024
Stripe account suspended? Stripe holding funds? Stripe STOLE your money? Common issues with Stripe from merchants in many industries. So no matter what it is…