Are tariffs eating into your profits?

Import duties, trade talks, and sudden tariff changes are creating chaos for online businesses, dropshippers, and eCommerce store owners. In this episode, Maria Sparagis breaks down practical strategies to stay profitable through the tariff mess while keeping your customers happy and avoiding costly disputes or chargebacks.

You’ll learn:

✅ How tariffs affect dropshipping and imported products

✅ Why radical transparency with customers prevents chargebacks

✅ Checkout page strategies to avoid surprise duty fees

✅ How to offer prepaid duties and inclusive pricing models

✅ The role of strong customer support in reducing disputes

✅ Whether sourcing domestically or using U.S. fulfillment centers can protect your margins

✅ How to manage small price increases without losing customer trust

If you’re sourcing products outside the U.S. or running a dropshipping business, this guide will help you weather the storm, protect your reputation, and stay profitable during uncertain tariff times.

📌 Need help with disputes or payment processing? Reach out to Maria and her team at DirectPayNet. maria@directpaynet.com

👍 Like this video if you found it helpful, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly strategies to make your online business more profitable.

0:00 Tariffs Can Destroy Your Business

1:02 Avoiding Tariff-Related Chargebacks

2:28 Be Transparent

5:27 Pre-Paid Duty

7:09 Send a Receipt

9:23 Actively Inform

11:13 Stay Up to Date

11:55 Local Fulfillment

13:39 Adapt Accordingly

14:45 Profiting Through Tariff Uncertainty

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us

Friendly fraud is one of the most frustrating challenges for business owners—and despite its name, there’s nothing “friendly” about it. In this episode, Maria Sparagis breaks down what friendly fraud is, why it happens, and how you can protect your business from rising chargebacks.

With Visa estimating chargebacks will rise by 42% in 2026, business owners need to understand the real costs of disputes: lost sales, product costs, service hours, and even the risk of losing your payment processor entirely.

👉 In this video, you’ll learn:

- The difference between friendly fraud vs. criminal fraud

- Why chargebacks are increasing across industries

- The hidden risks for “high-risk” businesses like supplements, coaching, and digital products

- Practical prevention strategies (clear checkout pages, billing descriptors, receipts, cancellation links, and more)

- How to handle disputes strategically and avoid getting match-listed

- Why choosing the right payment processing partner is critical for survival

If you’re dealing with chargebacks or worried about losing your merchant account, this episode will give you actionable tools and insider knowledge to protect your profits.

💡 Need help setting up chargeback alerts or a backup payment processor? Contact Maria and her team at DirectPayNet for expert support. maria@directpaynet.com

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes on payment processing, fraud prevention, and growing your online business.

0:00 Chargeback Statistics

2:17 What Is Friendly Fraud?

4:37 Why Fraud Tools WON’T Target Friendly Fraud

6:43 Consequences of Friendly Fraud

8:37 How to Prevent Friendly Fraud

14:30 Fighting the Dispute

17:22 Choosing the Right Provider

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, and a surprisingly effective hiring hack that saved thousands in recruiter fees.

💡 Topics Covered:

- Why 97% of job applicants failed instantly

- The simple test that filtered 350 applicants

- Why younger candidates may be more coachable than experienced ones

- How to find great hires without a recruiter

- Advice for job seekers on standing out in a competitive market

🚀 Whether you're building a business or building your career, this episode will change how you approach the hiring process — and maybe even how you write your next job application.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts on today’s topic!

0:00 Intro

2:30 Meeting the Qualifications

7:44 Read the Requirements

12:03 Drop Your Ego

16:04 When to Ask the Right Questions

21:27 Pay Attention to Detail

23:49 Showcasing Your Potential

27:25 Outro

#HiringTips #SmallBusiness #JobSearch #Recruiting #JobHunting #CareerAdvice #ExecutiveAssistant #GenZWorkforce #HiringMistakes #MariaAndAlex

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us

On this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, we chat with Adil Amarsi, a copywriting expert and the master of ad copy who has developed a proven system for writing highly converting copy. He has coached hundreds of the most successful copywriters in the world and built several successful offers over his career.

We explore the key strategies to writing effective ad copy, from short-term tactics that you can implement today to longer-term strategies that will enhance your skills regardless of how rapidly the industry evolves. Adil also explains his proven strategy on getting recurring clients and getting better at writing copy. 

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional looking to level up your game, Adil will provide valuable insights on how to structure your offers and make them juicier and more appetizing than ever, as well as educate you on the essence of what separates a good copywriter from a great one.

Become the millionaire copywriter you crave to be.

And don't forget to rate and share this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing.

Join Adil’s coaching program:

https://www.instagram.com/adilamarsi/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adilamarsi/

https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatestCopywriterAlive

Connect with Maria:

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

We've reached 100 EPISODES! That's incredible, but it didn't come easy. That's why today we're giving you a special episode that should help you learn from my journey (and mistakes) so you can start your own podcast on the right foot.

I just wanted to take a quick moment to share with you 7 things that I've learned over the past few years while creating this podcast.

1: Posting consistently is key. If you want to build an audience, you need to be putting out content on a regular basis.

2: Pre-recording your content is a great way to save time and ensure that you're always hitting your publishing schedule.

3: Pre- and post-production are the most time-consuming aspects of creating a podcast. Make sure you budget enough time for both!

4: Don't forget to promote yourself! Your listeners/viewers/followers should know who you are and what you do. There should be no question.

5: Ask to like, subscribe, and share. Everyone does it, but they do it for a reason—it works. If you don't remind followers, they won't do it.

6: Don't get caught up in minor details while planning your streams. You can make adjustments along the way, improve upon last week's release, and know that it's okay to not be perfect from day 1.

7: Publish content that's unique for each platform. Audio podcasts deserve different attention that YouTube content, which should be different from what you post on Facebook or Instagram.

It takes a lot of hard work to create a successful podcast, but it's definitely worth it in the end.

Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.

00:00 The 100th Episode!

01:30 Consistency Is Key

02:26 Pre-Record Your Content

02:57 Pre- and Post-Production Is the Most Time-Consuming

03:57 Promote Yourself Often

04:57 Remind Followers to Like, Subscribe, and Share

06:07 Plan, But Don’t Get Caught in Details

07:34 Create Different Content for Different Platforms

Connect with Maria:

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

5 seconds is all you have to make the sale—are your ads performing? Johnson Li walks us through his process for writing a killer hook and creating emotional ads that sell.

Johnson has been working in this industry for many years and created multiple 7-figure businesses all through the right copywriting strategies. For advice on how to get your ad performance bumped up, he's your man.

The best advice he gives today: don't be afraid to spend a few hours reworking your hook. Again, you only have 5 seconds. It's worth it to spend the time perfecting the hook and ensuring viewers are lured into the sale.

For more tips from Johnson Li, listen to the full interview:

https://pod.link/1547309434/episode/f40f79c4a28e951e16fbd8fb8b405211

00:00 Targeting impulse buyers on YouTube

01:48 The hook matters most

03:06 Your first 5 seconds is crucial

04:14 Rework your hook until it’s emotional

New The Mirror Message (YOUTUBE VIDEO AD COPY TRAINING PROGRAM)

Opt-In Page: http://themirrormessage.com/opt-in 

Connect with Johnson:

Email: Johnsononlinemarketing@gmail.com 

Phone: 281-827-3003

Outbound Phone Sales Team Website: https://phonesalesshortcut.com/ 

Own Offer: https://patriotfitplan.com/  - Semi on pause

What Mike Chang had to say about Johnson Li: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a6TPqSfd8o&ab 

Connect with Maria:

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

Do you have a killer idea and want to transform it into a killer offer? This is the guide for you.

Today, we interview Tracy Coenen, a forensic accountant. While that career doesn't directly link to direct response marketing, Tracy is unique—she's now become an offer owner.

Tracy recently launched her product, The Divorce Money Guide, on Clickbank and we have here today showing is a real-world example and the step-by-step process for creating, launching, and selling a winning offer.

You can become a winning offer owner, too, by following in her footsteps. We cover it all here

• Creating the offer
• Finding a platform
• Marketing
• Finding the right traffic
• Managing roles
• Pros and cons of being an offer owner

Everything you need to become a winning offer owner is in this episode, so be sure to watch until the very end!

Audio Podcast Details

Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut with your business? Are you not seeing the growth you'd hoped for? It might be time to gain the entrepreneur mindset.

In this episode of the Uncensored Direct Marketing podcast, Laura Catella – an expert copywriting coach and founder of Diamond Day Mastermind – provides insight into how to become the best in your industry by gaining the entrepreneur mindset.

She also dives into the difference between male and female entrepreneurs, and how to get over that roadblock to become the best business owner you can be.

Laura is an expert not just as a copywriting coach, but also as a mastermind host for individuals of any background who want to expand their horizons.

Listen for methods you can implement right now in your daily life that will help you become the best entrepreneur you can be. And remember to check out Laura’s mastermind group Diamond Day www.diamonddaymastermind.com

Connect with Maria:

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

The holidays are a great time to make some extra money, but if you're not careful, all that profit can disappear just as quickly as it came in. In this video, I'm going to share with you 7 tips that will help you maximize your holiday profits and keep them coming in long after the holidays are over.

Consumers will ALWAYS SPEND during the holidays. It doesn’t matter what the economic climate looks like, there’s always potential during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping.

BUT while 14 holiday season is great for gains, Q1 is great for losses. This video gives you the top 7 tips you need to cut those losses and ensure your gains stay in your pocket.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the goods you’ll find in this video:

AD SPEND

Most companies are tightening their budgets, but that’s the exact opposite of what you should be doing during a recession. This is the best time to buy ad space, gain new customers, and ensure you’re keeping current customers spending.

FRAUD FILTERS

The holidays are a great time for profit and fraud. Set up fraud filters, including what’s available to you in your payment gateway,

TESTING

Before you launch any sales or bundles or products, test EVERYTHING. Test your sales funnel, fulfillment, customer service, billing descriptors—everything. There should be no aspect that you haven’t checked before Black Friday.

For more tips and help with your payments ecosystem, contact me and my team at DirectPayNet.

You recently opened a Stripe account, and within weeks or after just a few sales, Stripe shut you down with little or no notice?

Getting your business ready to launch your business and test your offer is difficult enough without having to worry about your payment processing. 

Stripe is fast and easy but their AI shuts down accounts for various reasons including your IP address mismatching your home or business address or if you live in a country but your business is in a different country, you might trigger fraud alerts with Stripe.

I discuss how you can get back up and running with Stripe and if that’s not possible some alternatives to get your business ready to accept credit cards asap.

0:00 Why did Stripe shut you down?

3:02 How can you change this decision and get back up and running

4:55 Non-US businesses have more issues with Stripe

5:25 Other options for payment processing other than Stripe

Are you a dropshipping business? Check out this episode for more info about getting a reliable payment solution:

https://pod.link/1547309434/episode/a7050c3f7bf01ba7856219db446543ff

Are you a non-US business selling to US customers? Here are some tips for finding a solid payment processing solution

https://pod.link/1547309434/episode/87570288e5ca06647537fe4211d61701

*** Contact https://directpaynet.com/contact-us/ for payment processing solutions ***

As website traffic is getting more expensive, maximizing the number of conversions is key to growing your business.

You spend tons on marketing to your email list to generate leads as well ensuring you have a good social media presence. One thing commonly overlooked is optimizing your checkout process.

Having an in-depth look at your sales funnel is a common task for most online marketers and that helps create benchmarks to use to continually improve your site’s conversion rate.

One part of the optimization process should be reviewing what happens after your customers go through your checkout process.

On today’s episode, I review common credit card decline error messages such as issuing bank declines also known as do not honour, card declined by issuing bank, etc. I discuss what these errors mean and what steps you can take to fix them.

Many business owners think if a credit card is declined that it’s the end of the customer transaction. That’s not the case as I’ve singled handedly helped increase credit card approval rates by as much as 5-10% by using the techniques I discuss in today’s episode.

If you need help on your conversion rates during checkout, feel free to reach out to me at the details below.

0:00 Focus on the checkout page conversions AFTER credit card details are entered

2:10 What are issuing bank declines

2:49 Why does your customer’s bank think your transaction is risky and declining it

4:22 How can you fix issuing bank declines and convert more customers

6:13 Fraud filters will help you increase approvals

11:16 How your merchant category code can dramatically increase your approvals

Check out more information about MCC codes and other credit card decline messages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTXl-XlgaRE&t=746s

Need more help with your payment processing, contact Maria mariasparagis.com

Or visit directpaynet.com to apply for a merchant account

Follow Maria on social media:

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

Are you ready to become a top-notch copywriter but don't know what you're doing wrong? Stefan has the answers.

We talked to Stefan Georgi, an expert copywriter, about how he got started and what he learned along the way. His advice may be harsh, but it's exactly what you need to kickstart your career.

Niche, niche, niche. We’re always talking about niches, but Stefan says you shouldn’t focus on just one—especially when you’re just starting out. Why limit yourself? Explore the industries, find your footing, and narrow down once you get experience.

You don’t deserve anything! Expecting to be paid more because you’ve been working for a few years is BS. How many wins do you have? What’s value are you providing? Have you improved? Thinking you deserve more will get you nowhere.

If a client asks for 3 articles, send a 4th. If they ask for 10 emails, send 12. Don’t be afraid to overdeliver. Becoming an expert copywriter requires experience and the knowledge that you are a service provider. The best way into your client’s wallet is providing more.

These are just 3 tips to utilize on your journey to becoming an expert copywriter. Hear more from Stefan in our full interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4k&ab

00:00 Should You Diversify, or Stick to a Niche?

02:17 You Aren't Owed Anything

04:39 You're a Service Business—Start Over-Delivering

Connect with Maria:

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

What if there was a way to make cryptocurrency more approachable?

In this episode, we're going to talk about some of the biggest concerns around cryptocurrency today, and how they're being addressed.

We'll cover topics like anonymity, privacy, government regulation, and the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies—and we'll talk about how these things are helping people who were previously locked out of traditional markets gain access to financial freedom.

Join me, Ryan Horst (CEO of BIG Crypto), and Joni Zhuleku (CRO of BIG Crypto) as we discuss, uncover, and solidify what crypto is and how it can benefit our future.

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 ever in 2025

✅ How micro-influencers can boost conversions and protect your PR

✅ Must-know payment trends: Buy Now, Pay Later, Apple Pay, ACH & more

✅ How to avoid chargebacks and reduce refund rates during downturns

✅ Mobile vs. desktop checkout optimization tips that really move the needle

✅ Whether you should be spending more on ads during a recession

✅ Smart pricing strategies amidst global tariff uncertainty

Whether you're running an e-commerce shop, coaching business, supplement brand, or selling digital products, this episode is packed with real-world tactics to stay ahead in a slowing economy.

💬 Got a question or a challenge you're facing? Drop it in the comments—your question might shape a future episode.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insider tips on scaling smart in 2025.

#Recession2025 #EcommerceTips #DirectResponseMarketing #OnlineBusiness #PaymentProcessing #BuyNowPayLater #BNPL #MobileCheckout #Tariffs2025 #MarketingStrategy

0:00 intro

1:47 #1 Opportunity for Businesses in a Recession

8:25 Should You Spend More During a Recession?

10:06 Pricing Strategies

12:42 Payment Methods to Offer

21:21 Optimizing Your Fees

25:54 Reducing Disputes and Chargebacks

31:59 Mobile Optimizations

37:00 Outro

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us

Looking for a fulfillment center can be overwhelming. How do you choose the right one? And how can you be sure they're going to provide the level of service you need? In this interview, Malcolm McKinnons walks us through what to look for when choosing a fulfillment center, and provides some great tips on how to prevent chargebacks for supplement merchants.

The 4 things you should look for include:

1 - Experience — The fulfillment house for your supplements business should have experience in the supplements industry.

2 - Integration — Fulfillment centers are also digital services, not just physical ones. The right center will be able to integrate into the systems you currently use.

3 - Cost — You need to find the Goldilocks of fulfillment centers. One that's not too costly but also one that's not too cheap, in terms of budget and service offerings.

4 - Scale — A corporate fulfillment house doesn't quite help an SMB that sells supplements, and vice versa. The size of the center should match the size of your business, and the size you intend your business to grow to.

Chargebacks:

Malcolm gives us some great tips on how to use your supplements fulfillment center to avoid chargebacks. Simple things like weighing your products can have an incredible impact on your chargeback ratio.

Check out the full interview with Malcolm McKinnons here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CihC2jXzqKg

00:00 4 Things to Look for in a Fulfillment Provider

02:14 Telltale Sign of a Bad Fulfillment House

04:26 Do a Quality Check Walkthrough

05:23 Shipment Weight Can Prevent Chargebacks

06:03 Investigate Your Fulfillment Issues

Connect with Maria:

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

Is your business okay? Are you finding your sales tactics no longer perform? Conversions are dropping, customers are leaving, and your business seems…bland.

We know the feeling. You need a fresh start

In this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, we're talking with Brandon Fredrickson, a direct response industry veteran, who shares his secrets for selling to prospects—by not selling to them at all. We'll also be discussing how you can use podcasts as a your next level VSL, and how following industries that aren't your own can help you bring something new to the table.

Brandon is a high-energy expert with tons of valuable info and insight into what should be your next steps. Listen and follow for more.

When you're ready to sell your crypto business, don't wait until it's too late. When you sell at the right time, you can walk away with profits that will take your next project to new levels of success.

But what is the right time? How do you know when to sell? That's what Lane Gordon is here to answer.

Whether it's because your interest in crypto is waning or because life has taken a turn and you need to put your focus elsewhere, selling your business will always be a good option. But if you want to get the most out of your sale in terms of profit, timing is everything.

When your crypto business is on a steady rise, that's the perfect time to look for buyers or, at the very least, get a valuation of your company.

If you're curious to learn more about buying, selling, and valuations, check out our full-length episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz8EVs2ZWJE

We hope this video gave you some insight into planning for the future of your entrepreneurial endeavors. For more information about running your business, securing it, and saving money, subscribe to the channel.

00:00 When Is It a Good Time to Sell

01:09 Look at the Long-term Trend

02:06 What's Your Driving Force for Selling

03:35 Take the Unknown into Consideration

Connect with Maria:

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

Today we're talking all about how to grab your audience's attention in the first 5 seconds of your video. KEY TAKEAWAY: the first 5 seconds of your ad is what matters most.

That's because if you can't convince them in that time, they'll just click away without giving your video a chance. You need to write an ad hook that grabs their attention, holds their gaze, and doesn’t let go until they’re ready to click “buy”.

So how do you write a good ad hook? Well, it depends on what type of content you're making and what audience you're trying to reach. But the most important thing you can do is test your hooks. Do this in brainstorming sessions, split-testing, and—the easiest and cheapest way—learning from ads that grab your own attention.

View the full episode with Johnson Li:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnj6tngIB0U&t=1635s 

00:00 First 5 Seconds of Your YT Ad Matters Most

01:17 Rework Your Hook Again and Again

03:08 Testing Which Hooks Work

Connect with Maria:

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

Are declined transactions harming your conversion rate? Here are 4 tips you can implement right now that will boost your approval rate overnight at no cost to you.

Declined transactions suck. No matter if it's because the customer entered their details wrong or their bank thinks the payment is suspicious, it harms your merchant account, relationship with your processor, and your bottom line. So here are the best no-cost ways to cancel out declined transactions.

1 - Use a domestic merchant account — Use an account where your customers are. Foreign transactions are always flagged as higher risk (even if you're in Canada selling to US customers).

More info on that here: 6 - What You Need to Know About Declined Transactions and How to Increase Your Conversion Rate by 5%

2) Lower the ticket size to less than $1000 — Banks flag high-ticket transactions above $1000. You should aim to lower each transactions to something less than $1k (like $997) and charge the customer once per month, if possible.

3) Check your MCC — Your MCC is your Merchant Category Code and it represents your business. You may be operating under a high-risk MCC (direct response is high-risk). The good news is that you can change your MCC or open another merchant account with a new MCC that matches your business as most businesses will fall under multiple MCCs.

More info on MCCs here: 13 - Simple Ways to Save Up to 3% in Merchant Account Fees Overnight

4) Scrub your merchant account — Clean it up. All of those declined transactions that get sent to your merchant account and payment processor are bad. The more negative things you send, the more likely transactions will get declined. Place limits on your gateway to stop declines from passing through.

Those are easiest, no-cost ways to prevent declined transactions from happening. Let me know in the comments your first-hand experiences with declines and how you managed to stop them.

Connect with Maria:

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

Is Stripe holding funds from you? If they are, this is the video for you. And if they aren’t, pay attention so you can avoid it from happening.

We know how convenient Stripe is. We also know how often Stripe users get their funds frozen, accounts shut down, and money vanished. We receive at least 20 emails PER WEEK from burnt Stripe customers looking for help. You did everything right—you followed all the rules, but still ended up getting your account shut down for no reason.

Stripe holds funds for 90 days. Period. How can your business run when you can’t withdraw your money? This video gives you all the tips you need to keep your business afloat.

1 - Open a backup account (another Stripe account, PayPal, or real merchant account)

2 - Write to Stripe via email or send a direct letter

3 - Request your money back in portions starting with 50%

We know you haven’t done anything wrong, and you know you haven’t done anything wrong. Stripe runs on an algorithm that flags, freezes, and terminates accounts based on monthly transaction volume and chargebacks. So if you start processing too much too fast or you get even 1 chargeback, that could be it for your account.

Follow our guide and don’t hesitate to ask us for advice directly.

Email Stripe:

legal@stripe.com

Videos on Stripe:

Stripe Account Suspended https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6eWhaIyyzc

Stripe Account Banned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqwgSceME7A 

Stripe Alternatives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hChptl-Xig 

00:00 Stripe Holding Funds Intro

01:07 1 Chargeback Leads to Shut Down

01:52 Open a Backup Account

02:41 Contact Stripe

04:49 Getting Your Money Back

Connect with Maria:

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

Podcasting is a powerful marketing tool that can help you generate sales. The best part? You don't even have to start your own show to benefit. Find out exactly how you can use podcasts to generate sales right here.

In this video, Luis Diaz, a podcast expert, will teach you how to use podcasting as a marketing tool. He'll also outline the difference between speaking to businesses versus consumers, provide the optimal length for your episodes, and what's in store for the future of podcasting.

There's more to podcasting than simply starting a podcast. In fact, you don't even have to start one yourself. You can hop onto someone else's with the right arrangement. Podcasting, in general, is an adaptable marketing tool. It morphs to your needs and capabilities—all while remaining a low-cost solution to advertising (in comparison to other methods).

Find out all you need to know about how to get started with podcasts and start driving sales.

00:00 How a Podcast Can Generate Sales

06:25 Method #1 Sponsor a Podcast

09:07 Method #2 Be a Guest on a Podcast

12:20 Method #3 Starting Your Own Podcast, First Steps

16:41 Apple & Spotify vs. YouTube

20:49 Optimal Length of an Episode per Platform

24:07 Future of Podcasting

26:06 Facebook Live as a Podcast Episode

28:52 Microphone Quality

Connect with Luis:

https://www.instagram.com/luisryandiaz/

Connect with Maria:

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

If you're a copywriter struggling to get your copywriting game on point, listen up. Andrew Contreras was making a decent living, but knew there was more he could be doing. Then, he hired a coach and it changed his life.

Since then, his business has exploded. He wrote a multimillion dollar offer called The Christian Diet that's made him a fortune and taken his career to new heights.

In this interview, we talk about how copywriting can help you grow your career as an entrepreneur, how to find a copywriting coach or improve your own skills, and how to use copywriting to boost your business or expand into new areas of expertise.

We also get into how dropping the label of "copywriter" might help your career more than you think. Tune in and get your writing game prepped for a killer 2022.

00:00 Finding a Copy Coach

02:51 Receiving Feedback Is Your Ticket to Success

04:14 From Copywriter to Offer Owner

06:11 Evolving Past the Label of Copywriter

Connect with Andrew:

New Crescent Media Website: https://redcrescentmedia.com

Connect with Maria:

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

Stolen Content? Don't want the legal overhead? Takedown Czar is here for you.

Today, we're talking with Al Evans of Takedown Czar to uncover what they do for you and what YOU can do to protect yourself from ripped off offers, a pirated IP, and stolen products.

Al Evans defines Takedown Czar as doing "everything lawyers won't do". But he doesn't mean that in some nefarious, underground sense. It's along the lines of avoiding the court system, lawyers, legal fees, and all the rest but still getting your IP piracy concerns taken care of. They've been around for a decade now, so that should tell you their service is legal and thriving. Al discusses all the steps he and his team take to protect your content from being stolen, starting from DMCA takedown notices to finding the offenders at home! 

Here's what you probably want to know right off the bat:

1. A proactive response is what wins in protecting your trademark and IP
2. It helps to stop thieves and offenders as soon as your pirated IP is discovered
3. Rip-offs happen, it's just the nature of a good product

Takedown Czar takes a 3 stage approach: 1) scan, 2) takedown, 3) report. They scan daily and hourly to find pirated IPs for their clients. Generally, a thief will respond positively to a DMCA takedown request, but quietly move over to another reseller platform. So it's not a one-and-done type of deal. These people are reported at the very least to the platforms they operate on including the ones they've pirated from to help prevent them from doing so again in the future.

This eye-opening interview uncovers a lot about the pirating world and how it operates in terms of marketing material and digital goods, as well as where they're sold and how.

If you work in ecommerce, have an offer on Clickbank, or sell courses online, this episode is not one you want to miss.

00:00 Introducing Al Evans from Takedown Czar

05:44 Who Takedown Czar Is For and How to Implement Protection

09.54 What Happens with International Piracy

16:04 Recouping Funds from a Ripped Off Offer

17:25 Preventing Offers from Being Ripped Off

19:24 Marketing Material Being Pirated

22:51 A More Popular Product, The Bigger Potential for Piracy

24:25 70% of Piracy Is Centered in Vietnam

25:58 Protecting an IP Early

27:56 Handling Repeat Rip-Off Artists

34:27 Al's Final Tips

Connect with Al Evans:

Takedown Czar Website: https://www.dmcatakedownczar.com/

Connect with Maria:

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

When recession is on the horizon, most businesses hunker down and do all they can to hoard the money they have—but you can use this as an opportunity for growth.

Today, I'm giving you 6 tips that are proven to help recession-proof your business:

1 - a growth opportunity through ad spend

2 - stay ahead of the curve by focusing on getting your current customers to spend more

3 - utilize email capture and nurture cart abandonment issues

4 - understand your bank decline messages

5 - use frictionless 3D Secure and self-service options to minimize chargebacks

6 - automate customer service to minimize costs and better assist customers

These tips include tactics that are proven to help you recession-proof your business. When things start getting tough, that's not necessarily a sign you should jump ship. Instead, focus on acquiring customers and caring for the ones sticking with you.

In the end, you'll have the opportunity to gain market share and crush the competition.

Chad Hamzeh episode: https://youtu.be/uij82TgYebQ

idEngine: https://idengine.com/

Reduce Refunds: https://youtu.be/EM0-eKhR18A

Increase Bottom Line: https://youtu.be/0bnIVztmQ1E

00:00 Recession-proofing Your Direct Response Business

01:24 Opportunities During Recession

03:32 Nurture Your Customers Through Checkout

05:46 Secure the Sale with Email Capture

07:46 Card Declines and Minimizing Chargebacks

11:35 Customer Service to Reduce Costs

Connect with Maria:

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

💸 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, breaking down why Stripe's new policy is deeply predatory, how it's forcing sellers into a lose-lose scenario, and what you can do to protect your profits.

👉 You’ll learn:

* Why Stripe doubled the dispute fee from $15 to $30 — even if you win

* How their Smart Disputes AI takes 30% of recovered funds (yes, really)

* Whether you should fight disputes manually or let AI handle it (and what it’ll cost you)

* Practical strategies to improve your win rate and avoid disputes in the first place

* Proof you need to gather (contracts, IP logs, delivery receipts, etc.)

* Why Stripe’s AI may *fail* you — and how to fight back

* Alternatives to Stripe with real human support

🧠 Whether you're running a 6-figure store or scaling past 7, this episode delivers hard truth, actionable tips, and clear guidance on navigating Stripe’s increasingly automated and costly system.

📩 Want my full chargeback-fighting guide? Drop a comment or reach out via Maria@DirectPayNet.com.

🔔 Like, share, and subscribe to stay ahead of the curve in fintech, e-commerce, and digital sales strategy.

0:00 Intro

0:30 Stripe’s 30% Take and New Dispute Rules

4:49 What Businesses Do WRONG About Disputes

8:50 How to WIN a Dispute

14:13 Best Stripe Alternatives

18:00 Outro

HOW TO PREVENT DISPUTES: https://youtu.be/ZpsuSibwbPg

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us

Listen up: we've got a new way to approach affiliate marketing. Amber Spears is an expert on the topic, and she has some advice that can help YOU make 25% more money.

As the founder of East 5th Avenue, Amber knows what it takes to build a successful affiliate partner program. Today, we want to share the top tips she's given us.

You can watch the full-length episode here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0&t=1841s 

First, let's talk about what affiliate partnership even means. Affiliate marketing is where you pay people to promote your products or services on their own websites or social media channels. If they do well promoting those products or services, they get paid. It's a win-win!

Now, if you're already doing affiliate marketing, that's great! But there are so many ways you can improve your program so that it makes even more money for both of you. And that starts by asking yourself one simple question: what would it take to do 25% more business with your top affiliate partners?

The answer might be as simple as giving them custom assets like landing pages and copy that perfectly fits their audience—or as complex as integrating with podcast material, social media posts, and newsletters. The point is: don't settle for mediocrity when there's so much potential for greatness. With bigger commitment comes bigger profits, and that's what gets you 25% more.

00:00 Not All Traffic Is Good Traffic

01:01 Tight Deals with Your Affiliate Partners

02:32 Make an EOY Review with Your Top Affiliate Partners

04:42 Map Out The Year with Your Partners

05:36 More Money Isn't Always the Answer

Connect with Amber:

Amber Spears Website: https://www.ambermspears.com/

East 5th Avenue Website: https://east5thavenue.com/

Email Amber: amber@east5thavenue.com 

Email Mike (Amber's Assistant): mike@east5thavenue.com

Connect with Maria:

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

The biggest hit to your online business revenue: product returns, refunds, and chargebacks.

Most business owners focus on handling chargebacks (and so do we), but refunds are equally important and can affect your revenue just as much.

In fact, returns and refunds affect your bottom line revenue by as much as 20%! And that's not even including all the time it takes to process those returns as well as the customer service costs, which can also add up to significant losses for your business.

Simply put, the cost of a refund adds up—and it's much more than the loss of the sale.

The good news is that preventing returns and refunds is simpler than preventing chargebacks—and just as important.

After-sale support is as crucial as getting customers through your funnel.  You need to ensure that every customer who is unhappy won't leave without giving you a chance to make things right.

The 5 simple tips I'm going to review with you include:

1. Letting customers know when they're being charged.
2. Offer bulk-buys or yearly subscriptions.
3. Be transparent with pricing at checkout.
4. Train your customer service staff with sales acumen.
5. Offer free products, especially digital ones.

With these tips, as simple as they sound, you can reduce your refunds BY HALF!

I've worked with 7- and 8-figure businesses who lose millions from poor return and refund handling. THESE TIPS WORK!

00:00 Refunds Are Just as Important as Chargebacks

02:05 The Cost of a Refund

04:21 Tip 1, Keep Customers Informed of Charges

05:45 Tip 2, Offer Bulk Buy or Yearly Subscriptions

07:13 Tip 3, Checkout Page Transparency

08:18 Tip 4, Train Customer Service with Sales Acumen

10:29 Tip 5, Offer Free Stuff

13:00 Find The Root Cause of Refund Rate

You can view more content on reducing chargebacks here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5k1B2OSsbM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW3sDEgCWzY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V--w9LN0Ws

Connect with Maria:

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

MMA fighter turned marketing genius, Chad Hamzeh is here to give you his tips on how to optimize everything from offers and emails to merchant statements, processing fees and your MIDs.

How did Chad go from fighting in the ring to becoming one of the most sought-after marketers in the industry? Dedication and perseverance—two things taken from the ring. He has grown multiple 7-8 figure businesses selling everything from supplements, to info products to marketing services. 

So what's Chad's secret? He understands what makes an offer great as well as how to leverage technology to squeeze every dollar from his list and optimize his traffic buys.  The best offer owners know that having strong payment processing is vital to success, and they check their merchant statements regularly to ensure they're not paying too much for it. They also recognize a quality email list when they see one—and are willing to pay.

If you're looking for inspiration from someone who's already made it big, this episode is one you won't want to miss!

00:00 Chad Hamzeh's Journey to 6 Figures

05:02 It's Easier Than Ever to Get into Affiliate Marketing in 2022

09:20 Running Your Own Offer

13:06 Best Offer Owners Have Strong Payment Processing

20:31 Free Trial Offer Lessons Learned

24:27 Check Your MIDs to Avoid and Reduce Costs

27:17 How to Know You Have a Quality Email List

31:15 ID Engine, More Leads with Less Traffic

37:19 Email Is Making a Huge Comeback

Connect with Chad:

Website: https://chadhamzeh.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-h-4378a618/

ID Engine email list optimization: https://idengine.com/

Connect with Maria:

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.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

Email marketing can be a great way to build your brand and engage with customers, but it's important to remember that it's not a one-size-fits-all approach.

In this video, Brennan Hopkins—an e-commerce email marketing expert—discusses the dangers of sending too many emails and offers some tips for how you can get the most out of your email marketing strategy.

Like many, you're probably thinking, "I'll just send an email every day," but what happens when your customers start to get annoyed? That's when you lose them. They stop trusting you, and they unsubscribe from your emails. And then what? You start losing money because you're not reaching out to them anymore.

The good news is that Brennan has some tips for how to avoid this problem as well as where to start with your email marketing campaign.

Email marketing is an important tool for business growth and has a much lower cost of acquisition than traditional channels such as Facebook Ads, Youtube and Native. 

"A healthy email list will have a 33% attrition rate." --Brennan

00:00 How Often Should You Email

01:38 More Emails Doesn't Equal More Opens

02:35 Most Brands Don't Need a Daily Email

04:37 2-3 Emails Per Week Is a Good Starting Point

Check out a full interview with Brennan to learn more about his email marketing strategies: https://youtu.be/6ykods789Yk

If you want to learn more about e-commerce email marketing, check out Brennan’s course, Lean and Mean Email Marketing: https://leanandmeanemail.thinkific.com/courses/lean-mean-email-marketing

Connect with Maria:

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

The crypto market is red hot right now. But what's it all about? Is it real or is it just a fad? And—most important—how can you profit from it? Ryan Horst, founder of BIG Crypto, joins me for a discussion on the present and future of cryptocurrency.

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the world of cryptocurrency, this is your chance. We dabble into bitcoin and cryptocurrency all the time on this podcast, which goes to show how prominent blockchain technology is —and will become— for merchants and consumers, alike.

Ryan clears us up on a few crypto concepts, explaining how community is the ultimate goal for every trader and bitcoin player. Everyone wins when crypto is played right, meaning you don't have to worry about competition.

We'll also be talking about what it means for the future of cryptocurrency—the good stuff, like what it means for banks and governments; and the bad stuff, like how it might affect your privacy (or lack of it).

Interested in entering the crypto market? You can join BIG Crypto and join a full-on community of people who range from experts in crypto to serious enthusiasts with a taste for sweet crypto fortune.

00:00 Intro to Ryan Horst, His Journey into Crypto Coaching

09:15 Don't Wait for the Best Opportunity, Just Take Your Chance

11:24 Everybody Wins in a Crypto Community

17:33 Measuring the Value of Bitcoin in 2025

20:26 Why Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere (But Won't Be Used for Payments)

28:04 The Future of Currency Is Digital

30:20 Consumer Privacy in the Crypto Space

36:52 Understanding the Difference Between Blockchain and Crypto

Connect with Ryan:

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ryanhorst_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-horst/

BIG Crypto: https://www.blockchaininsightgroup.com/

Connect with Maria:

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

Are you getting the most out of your payments processor?

If you're like most business owners, you're always looking for ways to increase your bottom line. And we've got a solution that will help you do just that—leveraging your payment processor.

Today’s episode is a snippet from our interview with Julian Reyes, who gave us a few valuable pieces of insight regarding his own journey leveraging his payment processors. With our tips and tricks, you can gain up to 20% back on your bottom line simply by paying attention to bank decline messages, reserve funds, and more.

For more tips to increase your conversions, make more money and save on payment processing fees, check out the full episode with Julian here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vQ8RV0F4U&t=1871s  

00:00 Leverage Your Merchant Service Provider's Process

01:25 Check Your Reserves for Quick Cash

01:40 Don't Toss Your Offers, Optimize Them

02:33 Money Comes from Your Backend, Too

03:25 Guide Your Traffic All the Way Through Your Funnel

Connect with Julian:

Red Hot Marketing: https://redhotmarketingllc.com

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Creating video content is a fantastic medium to grow your business and brand, if done right. But what are you supposed to do? How are you supposed to create content that people actually want to watch AND interact with? How important is view count, really?

In this episode, Kevin DuBose ("The Video Guy") speaks about the do's and don’ts of video marketing and how he uses both long-form and short-form video on social media platforms to grow the brands he works with. 

Learn how to build a content calendar without having to endlessly record video content, and follow his roadmap that shows you how you can record 30 minutes worth of video content that can be used for an entire month of social media and video posts.  

Don’t know when to use short-form video like Reels and YouTube Shorts, Stories, or long-form for successful lead generation? Kevin’s got you covered. Each type has its own time and place to shine. Let Kevin help you come up with a winning content strategy that not only gets views but, more importantly, leads.

00:00 Kevin "The Video Guy" and How He Grew His Freelance Career from Scratch

03:20 Businesses Don't Need to "Go Viral"

08:05 Long-form vs. Short-form Video, When to Use Them

10:21 The Video Platform That Does Best

15:25 Biggest Mistake People Make When Recording Content

16:35 Rule of Thumb for Repurposing Published Content

19:42 How to Effortlessly Plan Your Content for the Year

25:15 Tips to Improve Your Video Skills

30:30 Transitioning into a New, Lucrative Career

Connect with Kevin DuBose:

Kevin DuBuse Website: https://kevindubose.com

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinthevideoguy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuObXNE7WVaav-3apPNUAcA

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvideossuck 

Connect with Maria:

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

Native advertising is a huge player in the online marketing space, and if you don't know what it means or how to use it to your advantage, you're about to get left behind.

That's why I invited Eli Cohen, an experienced ad buyer, who has been in the industry for over a decade working with some of the largest brands. In this interview he educates us on all things native ads.

Native ads are probably the most misunderstood platform in the direct response marketer's toolbox. Ever heard of them? Probably. But do you know who uses them and why? Or how they work and what makes them different from other advertising technology? No worries. I have you covered.

00:26 What a Native Ad Is and How You Can Place One

03:28 Competition in the Native Ad Space

04:02 The Industries That Can Benefit from Native Ads

04:59 Native Ads vs. Other Ad Platforms

06:29 The Best Demographic for Native Ads

07:32 Native Ad Audience Targeting

10:02 Optimizing Your Native Ads Conversions

Connect with Eli: Connect with Maria and she can connect you with Eli.

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Ready to learn the truth about maintaining compliant affiliate marketing offers? I interview Raanan Rosenbaum, Director of Business Development at MaxWeb—one of the top affiliate networks in the world.

The affiliate marketing industry is filled with opportunities for those who know how to move between programs and networks properly. Over the years I've spoken and consulted with thousands of merchants, agencies, and affiliates on best practices, compliance strategies, and strategies to improve conversion rates.

Today, we're talking with Raanan about not only what makes a successful offer, but also how to take your experience working in seemingly disconnected industries and applying it to your offer to maximize its potential. We are especially focusing on affiliate marketing compliance.

Since affiliate marketing is its own industry yet involves aspects of many other industries (i.e., supplements, nutraceuticals, adult space, etc.), compliance in affiliate marketing is mixed, to say the least. Raanan helps break down what's what, so you can have a better understanding of what's possible when building up an offer or taking an existing offer and bringing it to a new market.

00:00 Introducing Raanan Rosenbaum

03:40 To Survive in Affiliate Marketing, Never Stop Learning

08:44 What Compliance Looks Like for High-Risk Sectors

13:37 Complying with Cross-Industry Regulations

15:49 What a Director of Business Development Does at MaxWeb

19:25 Raanan’s Top Compliance No No's

27:18 Common Traits in Top Performing Offers

35:12 Raanan's Tips for the Netherlands

Connect with Raanan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raanan-rosenbaum

MaxWeb: www.maxweb.com 

Connect with Maria:

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

TAGS

#affiliatemarketing #affiliatemarketingtips #compliance

"Solid copy, solid direct response fundamentals still work in every niche." — Ning Li

How do you actually write sales copy that sells? What tactics should you use? How do you connect with people and make them WANT to buy from YOU?

Whether it's creating a launch page for your new ebook, creating a video ad for Facebook, or creating an email marketing campaign- it is all sales copy.

Ning is a master copywriter, working with some of the biggest names in direct response. He has written several sales letters that have generated 7 & 8 figures for PaleoHacks, who sell e-cookbooks for under $10. 

He shares with us 4 tips on copywriting that can help anyone who wants to start making money, whether you're a beginner copywriter, seasoned freelancer or a business looking to boost sales.

The most important part of your business is what's at the forefront: your marketing and sales copy. You have to get people's attention, you have to show off what your solution can do, you have to SELL if you want to be successful.

Check out a full-length interview with Ning where he shares a ton of information on the tricks he uses to write hundreds of winning sales letters per year, making him one of the most sought after copywriters in Direct Response 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fapwsf0VTOg&t=7s

00:16 Choose Projects Wisely

00:40 Master the Fundamentals of Copywriting

01:53 If Something Works, Keep Doing It

03:38 Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome

Connect with Maria:

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

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 OptBlue program, which might show how Capital One aims to streamline Discover's merchant onboarding process—potentially increasing costs but also making the card more widely adopted. Also, Capital One's likely strategy of boosting Discover's rewards program could drive consumer demand and force businesses to adapt.

If you're a business owner or just curious about the evolving payments landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Find out how these changes could impact your bottom line and what steps you might need to take to stay ahead.

💡 Questions about payment processing or Capital One's acquisition of Discover? Drop them in the comments!

🔔 Subscribe for more news, insights, and strategies.

📧 Get in touch at maria@directpaynet.com or apply directly at directpaynet.com/contact-us

0:00 Intro

1:45 Your Fees Will Change

5:37 CapOne Is the New AMEX

10:39 Forced Acceptance?

12:43 Deny Discover at Checkout?

15:55 Outro

#CapitalOne #DiscoverCard #Fintech #PaymentProcessing #MerchantAccounts #BusinessFinance #CreditCardProcessing

“The best solution is to start processing elsewhere.” - Maria

When Stripe suspends your account, it feels like the downfall of your entire business. But you CAN get your business back up and running. Tune in for these must-do tips on how to get your business back up and running and start processing credit card payments again when Stripe closes your account. 

You’re not alone. Many businesses suffer at the hands of Stripe and similar 3rd-party processors. These tips are directed at merchants like you who use Stripe but don’t fit their restrictive mold.

If you’d like to hear the full-length episode for even more how-tos, tips, and steps to getting your business running smoothly after Stripe suspends your account, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6eWhaIyyzc 

00:00 Open Another 3rd-Party Account

01:23 Contact 3 Merchant Account Providers

03:10 Prep an Application Package

05:09 Focus Only on the Merchant Account

06:31 Have a License Agreement Ready

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com 

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com 

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/ 

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Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to build your brand and make people buy from you. But how do you start building an email marketing campaign and grow your email list? Tune in to this quick but informative conversation with The Email Paramedic, Troy Ericson. 

Troy is a Direct Response Copywriter and Email Deliverability Expert. He is a pro at getting offers to convert on cold traffic, finding every penny you're missing on your email list, and getting your emails to land in the primary inbox. So if you need help with any of those things, Troy is the right person to ask. 

If you want to hear more winning tips to add valuable subscribers to your email list, check out my full-length interview with Troy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFmDsP7rIo&t=298s 

“Facebook for me, I've had so much success there so I'm gonna double down.” 

• Troy Ericson

In This Episode:

00:00 - Why most people don't want to hear about PAID advertising

00:19 - Basic steps to learn how to build an email campaign

01:31 - How can you build your list?

02:21 - Podcasting and other free ways to get your name out there and add email subscribers

03:47 - Troy recommends these strategies to build your email list with a limited  budget

05:13 - Finding success with a social media platform that works best for you 

And more!

Connect with Troy:

• Website: https://www.troyericson.com/
• Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/troyallenericson
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yosoytroy/

Connect with Maria:

• Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
• DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
• Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

What's the #1 most important thing you need to create successful YouTube ads?

Tune in to hear how Johnson Li, former partner, and CMO at Mike Chang Fitness creates an “unskippable hook”. 

 Mike Chang Fitness was the top-performing fitness channel on YouTube for 2 years with famous products SixPackShortcuts and Abs Over 40. 

Johnson is an expert video sales script expert and top sales copywriting trainer. He has written video ads that have produced over 1.5 Billion views and hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. 

Johnson is launching an advanced YouTube Video and Ad course called “The Mirror Message.” Learn the most persuasive sales-scripting techniques combined with today’s YouTube marketing strategies when you join the training. This is the most comprehensive YouTube ad course available.

 Do you have what it takes to create a winning video ad that works well on YouTube? How do you develop a hook that makes people want to hear your message and buy your product? Today is the perfect time to get inside the mind of the #1 YouTube Ad Copywriter in the Health & Fitness Industry. 

“Even though you're good at what you're doing, don't base it on ego. Think deep, dive deep, and trust the stats.”

-      Johnson Li

Resources:

*New* The Mirror Message (DOWNLOAD Johnson's YouTube Ad Template for FREE!!!)

Check out: www.unskippablehook.com

Connect with Johnson:

Email: Johnsononlinemarketing@gmail.com

Phone: 281-827-3003

Outbound Phone Sales Team Website: https://phonesalesshortcut.com/

Own Offer: https://patriotfitplan.com/ - Semi on pause

What Mike Chang had to say about Johnson Li: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a6TPqSfd8o

 Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

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In the last few years, content and copy have become necessary for any brand with an online presence. “Content is King,” says Bill Gates. Businesses all over the world have been spending more on good content and copy that converts. Thus, the need for excellent copywriters. But how do you convince business owners to hire you? Where do you even start, and how can you accelerate your growth? Today's guest, Samantha Novak, will share her copywriting journey and provide golden insights into becoming a successful copywriter!

Samantha is best known as an Elite Copywriter, Copy Coach, and Marketing Specialist. She excels at bringing exciting and creative big ideas and marketing solutions to the table, plus an excellent audience understanding and depth to improve marketing and conversions across the board.

She has been tapped to bring new angles and audiences to brands like Mike Tyson's IM-21 and Todd Lamb's Purelife Organics business, had the incredible honor and privilege of working directly with Gary Bencivenga and TJ Robinson on FB ads for their "Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil" business just a few months ago. Samantha also considers herself privileged to learn from Alen Sultanic, who recently directly and publicly referred her for CMO/CRO opportunities.

On top of all her achievements, Samantha has been privileged to work directly alongside Stefan Georgi and Justin Goff within the Copy Accelerator community as a leader and the Director of Member Success, leading all of the coaching programs and owning the membership area development to make the vast resources inside Copy Accelerator more accessible for members. In addition, she developed a copy course called the "Foundational Fifteen," which aims to shortcut their members' path to success.

“The biggest thing you do in copy is make your readers feel understood.” 

-Samantha Novak

For more inspiration about starting and growing your copywriting career, check out the episode below:

• Jumpstart Your Freelance Copywriting Career with Gurleen Singh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i5RxsRhXgg

Resources:

Copy Accelerator: https://www.copyaccelerator.com/

Connect with Samantha:

Email: samantha@copperquillcopy.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.novak.1656

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Are you a coach, consultant, or expert who wants to offer a coaching program but hates the idea of selling, or you just simply don't know how to do it effectively? Then, get ready to learn the best way to make people want to join your coaching program in today's episode with "The Coach to the Gurus" – Rich Schefren. 

Rich is an Internet Marketing pioneer and one of the world’s leading experts in online business strategy. He has coached the world’s top online business gurus and helped them grow their revenues exponentially. Rich authored the first “viral” free business report, popularized online business coaching in 2005, invented the first automated webinar in 2007, and scaled 3 of his businesses to 7-figures a year. 

“Getting your best ideas in front of people is what gets people to want to join your coaching program.” 

-Rich Schefren

Connect with Rich:

Website: https://www.richschefren.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSG9Ug9FKrFCYxSlTRwGiA

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

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If your primary product is converting well, but you want to boost your revenue, upselling is the easiest way to do it! So instead of selling one product or service, you’re showing customers that they have other options to meet their needs effectively beyond their initial purchase. In addition, giving customers more alternatives improves their experience with your products and services, allowing you to build relationships and create more desirable offers in the future!

Curious to know what upselling techniques you can implement? Tune in to this episode to get three concrete ideas that will help you improve your revenue from upsells by at least 5%. 

“If your front end product is converting, the easiest way to add more revenue or dollars to your business is really by offering upsells.” 

- Maria Sparagis

You can also listen to the episode below for more tips on increasing your Upsell Revenue:

• Simple Tips to Increase Upsell Revenue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7T_MwCENX4

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

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What does success look like to you? Is there a shortcut to get there? Success is something that many people desire, but what does it really take to be successful? Let's hear it from someone who knows what it takes to build a thriving business. If you do not know her story, this is your chance to listen to the compact version. 

Today, Maria will let you in on the three key strategies that took her from a struggling entrepreneur to building a successful business helping thousands of 7-8 figure businesses with their funnel and payment systems!

“If you do work for free, you're gonna get feedback; you're gonna get critical information that is gonna help you grow.” 

- Maria Sparagis

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

If you are an entrepreneur or a copywriter struggling with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and you're just not making enough money, this episode is for you. If you need inspiration and motivation, know that you are not alone in your journey. Many direct response business owners and freelancers also struggled on their way to the top. The important thing is to take steps every day to reach your goal. Consistency is the main ingredient to success. Keep trying until you see a breakthrough and push forward. Learn from these entrepreneurs whose journey probably started the same way as yours. 

“Take a moment to think about where you are and be thankful for the ride. Your destination won't be too far away if you remain consistent and add to your arsenal of skills.” 

- Maria Sparagis

If you want to watch the full episodes, check out the links below:

Justin Goff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpvtCl3TBLU

Stefan Georgi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4k

Jonathan Boyd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOU-PKUffu4

David McMenomey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRTH-78Rx84&t=3s

Andrew Contreras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTh3SmCM1Kg

Chris Haddad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=2s

Pauline Longdon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy24Fq8_KXE&t=3s

Rich Schefren Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNaF0vHqwU&t=33s

Rich Schefren Part 2 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwa_lAKkMI

Amber Spears - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0&t=19s

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Has PayPal frozen your funds? If Paypal is your only source of accepting payment, then payment holds can be very frustrating. This can usually happen if you're selling supplements or in any business classified as high-risk. Other triggers include scaling too fast or getting numerous disputes or chargebacks. But can PayPal legally freeze your account? 

If you want to know why they froze your funds, how to prevent it from happening again, and the steps you need to take to recover your funds, listen to this episode until the end. You can also access additional resources to learn how to navigate through the challenging issues a merchant encounters, particularly with payment processing.

“I would suggest that you get a merchant account if you're in the high-risk industry or if you've had problems with PayPal. Stripe isn't necessarily your best solution, but it is a quick solution.” 

- Maria Sparagis

Reach out to Maria Sparagis if you need help with unfreezing your PayPal funds, applying for a merchant account, or just getting a template of the letter to send to PayPal. 

You can listen to these episodes for more information: 

• What is the MATCH List / TMF? Why are you on it and what to do. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdMjCzFT2TU
• Why You Need a High-Risk Merchant Account - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBM0-_p7m3s

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Copywriting has become synonymous with making money, freedom, and a flexible schedule. But what does it really take to become a successful copywriter? What steps can you follow to take copywriting from a side gig to a career that supports the life you’ve dreamed of? There are tons of resources online on how to level up your copywriting skills. But you might get lost in all the information. So, to help you fast track your learning, here are the best copywriting tips and strategies from some of the world's highest-paid copywriters and offer owners. Getting mentored by these experts would usually cost you thousands of dollars. But you can get access to them for free in this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing. Let’s dive in!

“In order to be a successful copywriter that makes money, you need way more than writing skills.” 

- Maria Sparagis

If you want to watch the full episodes, check out the links below:

Ning Li - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fapwsf0VTOg

Gurleen Singh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i5RxsRhXgg

Chris Haddad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=2s

Stefan Georgi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4k

Troy Ericson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFmDsP7rIo

Rich Schefren Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNaF0vHqwU&t=33s

Rich Schefren Part 2 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwa_lAKkMI

Pauline Longdon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy24Fq8_KXE&t=3s

Andrew Contreras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTh3SmCM1Kg

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

🚨 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 (dropping to 0.9% in 2026) to new penalties for merchants who ignore card testing fraud, Visa's changes are tightening the noose on risky behavior. Even if you rely on Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR), guess what? Those alerts are now counted against you.

🔍 Learn:

- What VAMP is and why it matters

- Why relying on RDR is no longer safe

- How to calculate your chargeback ratio properly

- Why 3DS may become mandatory—and what that means for your conversions

- The silent risk of losing your payment processor even if you’re under 1%

⚠️ Don’t wait until you're fined or shut down. Get ahead of the changes and safeguard your business. ⚠️

👉 Subscribe for more insights on payment compliance, fraud prevention, and keeping your online business safe.

0:00 Intro

0:32 Previous Chargeback Guidelines

1:08 What’s Changing

6:58 Payment Gateway Fraud Protection

8:08 Even More Changes

10:18 Rules Coming to the US

12:08 The Reason Why

13:22 Lower Your Chargebacks

18:33 Outro

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us

The supplements industry is one of the most profitable businesses in the world. But supplement merchants face a big challenge as governing bodies crackdown on sellers who violate the rules. So, it’s important to conduct good marketing practices when advertising your offer to keep your business running.

To guide us with FTC Compliance, Maria interviews Chip Cooper, Attorney, Co-Founder & CEO of FTC Guardian, the #1 FTC Compliance Training Provider & Most Advanced Online Compliance & SaaS Document Generation Platform. This episode is very informative and can help you avoid the pitfalls when marketing your health products online and on the shelves. 

“You shouldn’t make claims regarding diseases and medical conditions because you're not going to be able to substantiate.” 

- Chip Cooper



Connect with Chip to get a copy of the INFOGRAPHIC:

Website: https://www.ftcguardian.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipcooper/

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Affiliate marketing can be one of the most profitable ways to make money online. But it's not as easy as you think. Affiliate marketers can either be a blessing or a nightmare for business owners. Learning to leverage affiliate traffic to grow your business is a huge advantage, but you have to manage your affiliates properly. If you don't, they will cause tremendous losses in your business. Here's a special episode showcasing the best advice from top affiliate managers and business owners. If you’re ready to maximize your revenue utilizing affiliates, tune in to this episode! 

“Set your standards high, because affiliates are business partners for you and you want to make sure they’re representing your company well.” 

-  David McMenomey



If you want to hear the full episodes, head on over to the Uncensored Direct Marketing channel or check out the links below:

David McMenomey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRTH-78Rx84

Amber Spears - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0

Julian Reyes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vQ8RV0F4U

Britanny Bankston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWkNPerSTGQ

Jazette Pester - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MDZifHv6FQ

Alex Gunoe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AH35E6zsSw

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

How does a small or medium-sized business compete in the viciously competitive global market? Is there a way to level the playing field? Lucky for you digital marketers out there, someone thought of your struggles and created a solution. 

Today's guest is Sven Platte, the Founder and CEO of Digistore24, a digital sales automation platform with an integrated sales partner marketplace. Sven has built two 9-figure companies that help thousands to monetize their passion. Although he is wildly successful, he does not consider himself a Guru. Sven continues to learn and get better at business, investment, health, and relationships every day. And he shares his journey in his podcast, Svencast. Tune in to this episode to know more about the future of digital marketing and how passion can fuel your business to success.

“If your goal is to help other people, it never stops.” - David Pirtle

Connect with Sven:

Digistore24 Website: https://www.digistore24.com/

Personal Website: https://www.svenplatte.com/en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svenplatte/

Podcast: https://www.svencast.com/#all-episodes

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet