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High Risk Merchant Accounts 101What's A High Risk Payment Gateway?Not all payment gateways work for high-risk businesses—and choosing the wrong one can lead to shutdowns or frozen funds. Learn what makes a gateway "high-risk friendly" and which features matter most for compliance, stability, and long-term growth.
2025-12-0203 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Top Reasons for Chargebacks in High-Risk BusinessesProduct disputes, fulfillment problems, and unclear policies can all lead to chargebacks—especially in high-risk industries. Uncover the most common causes, and learn practical steps you can take to prevent credit card chargebacks. A few simple changes can make a big difference.
2025-11-1802 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101What is a Chargeback & How Does It Work?Chargebacks are one of the biggest challenges high-risk merchants face. Learn what triggers a credit card chargeback, how the dispute process unfolds, and what your rights and responsibilities are as a merchant. Understanding the mechanics is the first step to protecting your revenue.
2025-11-0402 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Merchant Account Chargeback Fees & Penalties ExplainedEvery credit card chargeback comes with a cost—often more than just lost revenue. Get a clear breakdown of chargeback fees, how they're assessed, and what you can do to minimize their financial impact on your business.
2025-10-2102 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Rolling Reserves for Merchant Accounts: Why They MatterA rolling reserve can quietly drain your cash flow if you're not prepared. Discover how payment processors use reserves to manage risk, what typical reserve structures look like, and how to reduce or eliminate them over time.
2025-10-0702 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees for High-Risk BusinessesHigh-risk merchants often face steeper credit card processing fees—but why? Learn what drives these costs, how providers calculate them, and what you can do to negotiate better terms. Knowing the details could save your business thousands over time.
2025-09-2302 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101How Long Does It Take to Get Approved For A Merchant Account?Merchant account approvals can take hours—or weeks. Learn what influences the timeline, what to expect at each stage, and how to speed up the process with the right approach. If timing is critical for your business, these insight could be a game changer.
2025-09-0902 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Documents You Need for Merchant Account ApprovalMerchant account approval depends on more than just your application—it hinges on the documents you provide. Find out exactly which financials, IDs, and business records you'll need to submit, and why each one matters. Being prepared could mean the difference between approval and delay.
2025-08-2602 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Understanding the Underwriting Process For Merchant AccountsMerchant account underwriting can seem like a black box—but there's a method behind the review. Discover what underwriters actually look for when evaluating your application, and how to make your business shine, even in a high-risk category.
2025-08-1202 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Common Reasons Why Merchant Account Applications Get DeniedDenied for a merchant account? You're not alone—and the reasons might surprise you. Get a clear breakdown of the most common mistakes and red flags that lead to rejections, plus how to avoid them when applying.
2025-07-2902 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101How to Apply for a High-Risk Merchant AccountApplying for a merchant account in a high-risk industry isn't as simple as filling out a form. Learn the key steps that experienced business owners follow to boost their chances of approval. From choosing the right provider to preparing your business for underwriting, it's all about strategy.
2025-07-1502 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101The Role of Chargebacks in High-Risk ClassificationChargebacks aren't just a nuisance—they could be the reason your business is labeled high-risk. Find out how chargeback ratios are calculated, what thresholds you need to stay under, and strategies to keep your numbers low. Protect your revenue and improve your reputation with the right approach.
2025-07-0102 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101How Banks and Payment Processors Assess RiskBanks and processors don't just guess when they approve accounts—they follow a detailed risk evaluation process. Learn what they're really looking for, and how your financials, business model, and chargeback history factor into their decision. Knowing the rules can help you play the game smarter.
2025-06-1702 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101The Difference Between High-Risk and Low-Risk MerchantsWhy do some businesses pay higher fees and face more hurdles to get approved for a merchant account? Learn the critical differences between low-risk and high-risk merchants, from underwriting requirements to processing costs. Understanding these distinctions could save you time, money, and stress.
2025-06-0302 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101Why Some Businesses Are Considered High RiskHigh chargeback rates, regulatory scrutiny, and industry reputation can land your business in the "high-risk" category when you apply for a merchant account. Find out which factors matter most to payment providers—and how to position your business to overcome them.
2025-05-2202 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101What is a High-Risk Merchant Account?Some businesses get flagged as "high-risk"—but what does that actually mean? Discover the factors that determine this label and how it impacts your ability to accept credit card payments. Whether you're in firearms, supplements, or travel, understanding this classification is key to getting approved and staying compliant.
2025-05-2102 minHigh Risk Merchant Accounts 101TRAILER - High Risk Merchant Accounts 101Welcome to High Risk Merchant Accounts 101, the go-to podcast for business owners and industry professionals navigating the world of high-risk payments. Brought to you by the team at SoarPay!
2025-05-2101 min
Consulting LeadersThe Expert Interviewer: Don't Do This When You Interview People! Become a Better HostLook into the "3 Ways to Generate Leads With Your Podcast" E-book for free here on our website! (https://ghapodcast.com)In this episode of Podcast Gurus, we’re diving into the world of corporate podcasting with Jacob Hollabaugh, host of PayPod and a professional podcast presenter for SoarPay. Jacob shares how he built credibility and connection in the highly specialized world of fintech, despite having no background in finance. He breaks down how podcasting has become his tool for navigating complex industries, asking the right questions, and creating meaningful conversations with top-level executives.Jacob has re...
2025-04-301h 09
Consulting LeadersThe Expert Interviewer: Don't Do This When You Interview People! Become a Better HostLook into the "3 Ways to Generate Leads for your Podcast" E-book for free here on our website! https://ghapodcast.comWelcome to Podcast Gurus!Jacob Hollabaugh is a professional podcast host of Paypod, a Payments and Fintech Podcast by Soarpay. After spending a year running his own podcast, Jacob refined his editing skills. However, Jacob always nursed an aspiration to be on the talent side as well, voicing his desire to be 'on the microphone in any way possible.’Expect to learn: 1. How to improve as a podcast host...
2023-11-151h 09
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastOptimizing Supply Chain for a Data Focused Future with Padhu Raman of OsaIn this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Padhu Raman of Osa to discuss the changing landscape of the supply chain industry and the key factors affecting its evolution. Osa Commerce is an innovative technology company on a mission to tackle the data chaos in the supply chain. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/08/osa/ www.soarpay.com/2023/08/osa/
2023-08-2328 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastFintech Growth Marketing Strategies With Shameer Sachdev Of Growth Gorilla: Ep 189The fintech landscape continues to evolve, and a comprehensive marketing strategy remains critical to achieving growth. Whether it's deciding what channels to pursue, crafting messaging, or just crafting a landing page that is tested and effective... effective growth marketing strategies can yield incredible results. Listen along as Shameer Sachdev, founder of Growth Gorilla, a fintech marketing agency, joins the show to explore what works for organizations of all sizes. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/growth-gorilla/
2021-08-1730 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastLearning Cryptocurrency With Edmund McCormack of Dchained: Ep 188Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to take the financial world by storm, attracting more investor interest than ever before. Learning about the ins and outs of crypto trading, what kinds of coins are out there, and more, isn't exactly easy. Bad information or a lack of understanding can lead to costly mistakes. Edmund McCormack, founder of Dchained, joins the podcast to share how his company is bringing crypto membership and DeFi education to a wide range of people. Ed also shares insights on the larger world of cryptocurrency, including what's coming next. Find show notes...
2021-08-1035 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastFrictionless Mobile Payments With Will Graylin Of OV Loop: Ep 187Contactless payment solutions, and particularly mobile payments, continue to rise. Beyond that, the need for a completely frictionless mobile experience uniting payments, banking, and beyond has become more apparent than ever. How can fintechs and payments organizations rise to meet this demand? Will Graylin, Founder and CEO of OV Loop joins the show to share his company's story and his vision for bringing all of the financial and payments accounts consumers have into one frictionless, highly secure, digital wallet experience. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/ov-loop/
2021-08-0333 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastWhy Crypto Payments Matter With Peter Jensen Of RocketFuel: Ep 186Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, yet the criticisms of them as a legitimate payment method continue to abound. Peter Jensen, CEO of RocketFuel joins the podcast to share how his company delivers 1-click check-out solutions using Bitcoin, other crypto, and bank transfers to eCommerce merchants and their customers. Peter also provides insight on the most critical question... why crypto payments are so revolutionary and matter so much. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/rocketfuel/
2021-07-3032 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastOn-demand Pay Benefits With Kayling Gaver of Tapcheck: Ep 185We’ve all gotten used to this idea that you only receive paychecks at certain times of the month, and not necessarily when you actually worked the hours. But from a business and employee perspective, is that ideal? Listen along as Kayling Gaver, Co-founder and COO of Tapcheck joins the show to explore the benefits of on-demand pay and share her company's story. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/tapcheck/
2021-07-2824 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastBitcoin Kiosks With Neil Bergquist Of Coinme: Ep 184Accessibility is one of the biggest challenges facing crypto adoption. Fortunately, there are fintechs working to solve the issue. Neil Bergquist, Co-founder and CEO of Coinme joins to share the story of this Bitcoin Kiosk company. They have partnered with Coinstar as well as Moneygram to enable people to exchange their cash for crypto in an easy and frictionless way. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/coinme/
2021-07-2226 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastDelivering On Crypto’s Democratization Promise With Sheldon Gilbert Of Kura Labs: Ep 183Cryptocurrencies and the democratization of finance offers a tremendous amount of promise... particularly for those in under-resourced communities. But what will it take to truly deliver on it? Sheldon Gilbert, tech entrepreneur and founder of Proclivity Systems as well as Kura Labs, which matches college students and recent graduates with high-demand, high-paying jobs, joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/kura-labs/
2021-07-2037 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe Keys To Credit Union Success With Dr. David Tuyo Of UCU: Ep 182Credit Unions play a pivotal role in the financial world, and can offer incredible benefits for their members. Still, in a landscape that is increasingly digital and more competitive than ever, how can Credit Unions have sustained success? Dr. David Tuyo, CEO of University Credit Union (UCU), has helped his Credit Union navigate a sometimes challenging landscape (particularly in the wake of COVID19). Listen in as he offers up his unique perspective and insights on Credit Union success. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/ucu/
2021-07-1331 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastDeFi And Digital Banking With Jason Blick of EQIBank: Ep 181Digital banking continues to take the financial world by storm, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) offers up a new frontier for unparalleled access to financial services. When combined with powerful underlying technology, the results are tremendous. Jason Blick, Director & CEO of EQIBank joins the show to share his company's success story and to cover what's next in De-Fi and digital banking. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/eqibank/
2021-07-0831 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastSecuring Digital Customer Journeys With Sameer Hajarnis of OneSpan: Ep 180With the continued rise of digital financial services (everything from banking to payments)… security and customer experience have taken center stage. Despite the growing capabilities delivered by AI, human interaction must also be at the heart of certain services - such as agreement processes. Sameer Hajarnis, e-signature Product Leader at OneSpan joins the show to explore these crucial and connected topics. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/onespan/
2021-07-0331 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastBringing Payments In House With Jareau Wadé of Finix: Ep 179There are many businesses out there, such as SaaS businesses or ISVs where payments play a crucial role… and can even present a greater opportunity if brought in house. But when should an ISV, for example, bring payments in house? How is it done effectively? When should becoming a PayFac be considered? Jareau Wadé, Chief Growth Officer of Finix, a fintech company that has developed a robust a payment processing platform for businesses, joins the show to offer his insights. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/finix/
2021-06-2930 min
Startup DadsScott Hawskworth: SOAR Pay & the CBD Guide: Running a side hustleToday’s guest is a talented multitasker, and the first ‘side-hustler’ to feature on Startup Dads. Alongside heading up communications at digital payments platform Soarpay and presenting their podcast, Scott runs the CBD guide using his podcasting skills. In this chat with Amrit, they discuss the value of growing an audience, whatever business you're in, and how to prioritise self care to make sure you can thrive as a Dad.Keep up to date with everything Startup Dads related on Twitter - https://twitter.com/startupdadspod/This week’s Startup Shout Outs:https://w...
2021-06-2230 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastExploring Digital Insurance Payments with Chris Ewing of One Inc: Ep 178Payments solutions and technology can transform many industries.. On this episode we focus in on how digital payments are revolutionizing the way the insurance world runs. Our guest is Chris Ewing, who is the CEO of One Inc. One Inc provides insurance companies a digital payments platform designed to increase retention, decrease admin expenses, and mitigate data security risk – while simplifying compliance. Listen along as Chris walks us through the power of digital payments in insurance. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/one-inc/
2021-06-2132 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe Money Habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha With Dean Brauer of gohenry: Ep 177Gen Alpha and Gen Z make up an increasingly important cohort when it comes to spending and saving money. Financial literacy is more important for kids and teens than ever before. From the fintech side, over the last year amidst the pandemic their earnings and spending habits have changed. Dean Brauer, co-founder of gohenry, a kids debit card and financial education app, joins to discuss his business and the fascinating results from their research into children's money habits. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/gohenry/
2021-06-1732 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastOptimizing Credit Card Spending with John Taylor Garner of Card Curator: Ep 176We all know that credit card rewards can enable cheaper flights, hotel upgrades, and more… but it can be difficult to maximize these benefits. While some individuals are able to optimize their credit card usage, it takes a lot of time, research, and effort to get it right. What if there was an app that leveraged technology to enable credit card reward maximization? John Taylor Garner joins the show to discuss the company he founded, Card Curator, which does just that. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/card-curator/
2021-06-1624 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastGlobal Payroll Management with Fidelma McGuirk of Payslip: Ep 175Like so many things in the financial world, how payroll is run continues to evolve with technology developed by innovative organizations. It’s ripe for a digital transformation.. This became a necessity as global businesses struggled with managing payroll amidst an unprecedented pandemic. Fidelma McGuirk, Founder and CEO of PaySlip joins the podcast to share how her companies tools helped organizations better navigate it all. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/payslip/
2021-06-0932 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastMeeting Digital Banking Needs with Eric Solis of MovoCash: Ep 174Whether it’s a fintech, payments business, or a bank… actually meeting the needs and wants of consumers is critical to success. But what does a successful digital banking and payments ecosystem look like? Eric Solis, Founder and CEO of MovoCash, one of the fastest-growing digital cash networks, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/05/movocash/
2021-06-0131 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastExtended Warranties and eCommerce With Woody Levin of Extend: Ep 173Technology continues to transform eCommerce in many ways beyond just the payments and banking side. In this episode we take a look at how one company is revolutionizing the way merchants offer extended warranties on their products. Woody Levin, the CEO & Co-Founder of Extend, an API-first product protection and extended warranty provider, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-05-2630 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastM&A Activity In Payments and Fintech with Lawrence Lee of Baker McKenzie: Ep 172It’s no secret that the payments and fintech industry offers huge opportunities for businesses, their founders, and employees. Many of these opportunities come in the form of mergers, acquisitions, and even IPOs. On this episode, Lawrence Lee, partner with the Baker McKenzie lawfirm, joins to discuss all things M&As in the fintech world. Lawrence was also a formerly in-house counsel for the digital currency exchange Coinbase, and has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share on the landscape. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-05-2133 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastIdentity Verification and Crypto With Zac Cohen of Trulioo: Ep 171Cryptocurrencies aren't going away, neither is the need for financial organizations of all kinds to follow the best KYC practices... particularly if they want to continue expanding globally. Identity verification tools sit at the center of it all, and can be the key to widespread crypto adoption. Zac Cohen, COO of Trulioo joins the podcast to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/05/trulioo/
2021-05-1936 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastRedefining Mathematical Modeling Systems with Amrit Santhirasenan of Hyperexponential: Ep 170How data is leveraged to create Mathematical models impacts many industries, particularly those such as finance and insurance. As technology improves, the possibilities for fintech applications are nearly endless. Amrit Santhirasenan, Co-founder and CEO of Hyperexponential, as well as host of the Startup Dads Podcast joins to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-05-1533 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastOpen Banking and APIs with Eyal Sivan of Axway: Ep 169Open Banking is revolutionizing the way the finance world operates, and APIs are a key component of its emergence. Still, open banking and APIs are often misunderstood. On this episode, Eyal Sivan, Head of Open Banking at Axway, and host of the podcast Mr. Open Banking, is our guest. Listen along as he breaks down why open banking is so powerful, how it all runs. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-05-0533 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastCombating Chargeback Fraud with Ron Hynes of Vesta: Ep 168Chargeback fraud, and Card Not Present (CNP) fraud present ongoing challenges for many merchants, particularly those in eCommerce. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help in a big way. Helping walk us through it all is our guest Ron Hynes, CEO of Vesta. Vesta is a leading FinTech company and the forerunner in guaranteed e-commerce payment solutions. Vesta pioneered the process of fully guaranteed card-not-present (CNP) payment transactions for the telecommunications industry. Listen along for an in-depth look at this crucial topic! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-04-3031 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastFinancial Empowerment Through Technology with Richard Liu of Earnin: Ep 167Unfortunately many people in the US, and around the world have faced, and continue to face, financial challenges... and having to wait for payday can exacerbate these challenges. What solutions does fintech offer? On this episode, Richard Liu, CTO of Earnin joins the show to explore. Earnin is an app that lets people get paid as soon as they leave work, with no fees, interest, or hidden costs. It's the definition of financial empowerment, and the perfect vehicle with which to explore a crucial topic. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/p...
2021-04-2932 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastMaking Payments With Gold Featuring David Dorr of Coro: Ep 166Gold has been utilized as a store of value and exchanged for goods and services throughout history. On this episode, David Dorr, Founder & CEO of Coro Global Inc, joins the show to discuss their app that enables users to make payments with gold from their mobile phones. With advances in financial technology, particularly distributed ledger technology, and mobile apps... innovation is impacting even the "OG" currency. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-04-2232 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastWhat Millennials Want From Their Banks with Wayne Busch and Michael Goodman of NTT DATA Services: Ep 165Millennials, as well as Gen Xers, represent important demographics for banks and fintechs. But what offerings do Millennials want to see in particular? NTT DATA Services recently surveyed 5,000 banking customers to answer some of these questions. Listen along as Wayne Busch, President of NTT Data Services, and Michael Goodman, VP, Business Insights join the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-04-2027 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastLeadership Insights for Technology Executives with Jahn Karsybaev of MyBasePay: Ep 164In any business, building a cohesive team, managing projects, and fostering a culture of innovation is important. In the field of fintech, payments, and other technologies... it becomes even more critical. Jahn Karsybaev, CIO of MyBasePay, a comprehensive Back-Office, Payroll and Talent Acquisition platform joins to offer insights on leadership and talent acquisition in tech. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-04-1332 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastCredit Union Growth Strategies with Kirk Drake of CU 2.0: Ep 163Credit Unions play a crucial role in their communities, and will continue to do so. But what are the keys to growth in a landscape with increasing consumer demands, competition, and fintech-driven innovation? Kirk Drake, President and Founder of Credit Union 2.0, which is dedicated to helping credit unions with branding, marketing, and more joins to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-04-0733 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastExploring KYC and AML with Ian Henderson of Kyckr: Ep 162Banks, payments businesses, and other financial institutions need to stay on top of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations... especially if they're operating globally. Failure to do so can lead to fines, and worse. Our guest is Ian Henderson, CEO of Kyckr, a global business register that helps with KYC processes for AML regulations. Listen along as he walks us through the latest! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-04-0128 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe Payments Landscape in India with Nitya Sharma of Simpl: Ep 161From a payments and commerce perspective, India presents a tremendous amount of opportunities for fintechs. We explore this payments landscape with the help of our guest, Nitya Sharma. Nitya is the Co-Foudner and CEO of Simpl, India’s fastest growing Buy Now Pay Later platform, which uses Machine Learning & AI to offer a quick, secure and hassle-free payment experience to its users. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-03-2729 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe Future of Payment Technology with Patricia Montesi of Qolo: Ep 160Payments technology is constantly evolving, and it means big things for B2B and B2C payments. Patricia Montesi, CEO of Qolo, a next-gen payments platform, and industry thought leader joins the show to discuss what tech is enabling now, and where it's all headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-03-2430 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastVenture Capital Investment in Fintech with Billy Libby of Upper90: Ep 159Billy Libby, CEO of Upper90, a hybrid venture fund that provides founder-friendly credit and equity to disruptor brands, joins the show to discuss VC interest in fintechs. Fintech companies, or companies adding products and services built around fintech present huge opportunities for growth. Billy breaks down why this is, and explores what the future holds for fintech and payments as industries. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-03-1734 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastExploring Touchless Payments with Paresh Patel of PayRange: Ep 158Touchless payment technology is on the rise as consumer desire for payments convenience, and social distancing guidelines drive demand. How does this technology work, and where is it going next? Paresh Patel, Founder and CEO of PayRange, a pioneer in this technology, discusses this and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-03-0929 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastInvesting in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies with Lukas Enzersdorfer of Bitpanda: Ep 157Cryptocurrencies, lead by Bitcoin, have been on an incredible price run... this has driven increased interest from retail and even instutional investors. What's the present and future of crypto investment look like? Lukas Enzersdorfer, COO of bitpanda, a crypto and preceous metals investment platform for Europe, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-03-0529 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastUsing AI to Tackle Banking and Credit Card Fees with Paul Kesserwani of Cushion: Ep 156Banking and Credit Card fees have been frustrating consumers for years, particularly when they're hidden. Cushion is a service that aims to help consumers reduce or even eliminate these fees from their accounts. Founder and CEO Paul Kesserwani joins to help explore the world of financial institution fees, and how Cushion leverages AI to address them. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-03-0128 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastRetail Investing Technology with Eric Shoykhet of Atom Finance: Ep 155Traditionally retail investors have faced an uphill battle by not having access to the tools and information institutional investors utilize to manage their portfolios. Thanks to new tech tools like those being developed by Atom Finance, that's changing. Eric Shoykhet, their CEO and Founder joins the show to break down the latest in retail investing and technology.... and yes, we ask for his take on the GameStop WallStreetBets event! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-02-2632 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastMerchant Processing Lending with Jorge Sun of Lendingfront: Ep 154Many small businesses need access to capital, but can face challenges getting approval from tradtional lenders. Meanwhile credit card processors, and others in the merchant services industry, are uniquely positioned to potentially offer loans to these small businesses. Lendingfront is a fintech company working to bring these two sides together. Their CEO Jorge Sun joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-02-2429 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastInternational Payments and Liquidity with Khawar Ali of KFX Services: Ep 153Moving capital between countries presents unique challenges, and the regulatory landscape is constantly shifting. How can high net worth individuals and smaller organizations navigate it all more effectively? How can they avoid pitfalls that can prove to be extremely costly? Khawar Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of KFX Services, which offers a multitude of services around forex and beyond, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-02-1835 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastProperty Management Solutions for DIY Landlords with Eachan Fletcher of NestEgg: Ep 152Individual landlords face many challenges as they work to add new properties and manage existing properties with tenants. NestEgg is a fintech working to simplify and improve all of this through their app and offerings. Founder and CEO Eachan Fletcher joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-02-1643 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEducation and Innovation in Fintech with Dr. Stephen Taylor of NJIT: Ep 151The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has launched the first ever undergraduate program specifically for obtaining a degree in fintech (B.S. in Fintech). Dr. Stephen Taylor, a professor with tremendous knowledge about the field joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of a fintech education, and the latest innovations in the industry. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-02-0833 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastFinancial Crime and Regulatory Compliance in 2021 with Charlie Delingpole of ComplyAdvantage: Ep 150As so many things in payments and finance move digital, financial crime is on the rise. With that, regulations are tightening, and compliance becomes a central issue for fintechs and other organizations. Charlie Delingpole, Founder and CEO of ComplyAdvantage joins the show to discuss this outlook for 2021. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-01-2935 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastMobile Fintech Trends in 2021 with Gerhard Oosthuizen of Entersekt: Ep 149More than ever before, people are using their mobile phones for banking, payments, managing their finances and beyond. This has massive implications for so many industries, and also brings into question issues of security, privacy, and beyond. Entersekt CTO Gerhard Oosthuizen joins to offer insights on where Mobile Fintech is trending in 2021. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-01-2535 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastManagement Tools for Expenses and AP with Rajeev Subramanyam of Emburse: Ep 148This show covers financial tools that help with this… with the help of our guest Rajeev Subramanyam. Rajeev is the General Manager of Emburse Pay. Emburse itself is a company that has the mission to help make their users’ lives—and their businesses—better. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-01-1638 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastConstruction Finance 101 with Christopher Doyle of Billd: Ep 147Any construction project, whether it's a home, or a massive office building has a tremendous amount going on behind the scenes... particularly when it comes to finance and payments. Chris Doyle, President and CEO of Billd joins the show to discuss how financial technology and innovation can make the industry run more smoothly. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2021-01-0837 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEmotion AI and Banking with Rana Gujral of Behavioral Signals: Ep 146Tools built to leverage AI offer many benefits to banks. This episode focuses on how emotional and behavioral AI technology specifically offers tremendous ROI. Rana Gujral, CEO of Behavioral Signals Technologies joins the show to discuss their technology, its applications to the finance world, and where AI itself is headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-3132 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastApplying AI to Merchant Services with Adrian Talapan of Fee Navigator: Ep 145Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have tremendous potential and applications to the business world. On this episode, Adrian Talapan, Co-founder and CEO of FeeNavigator, joins to discuss how they've applied AI to their tool which offers instant merchant statement analysis. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-2843 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastContent Marketing Strategies in Finance with Shindy Chen of Scribe: Ep 144The saying 'Content is king' is more than just a catchy idea, it's a fact. Whether it's a payments, fintech, or other financial business.. having a strong approach to content marketing is key to growth and branding. Shindy Chen, CEO of Scribe, a leading content marketing agency that specializes in the financial world joins the show to offer her unique insights. Listen to learn the what, why, and how of content marketing for financial organizations. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-2139 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastDigital Banking for Freelancers and Small Businesses with Hussein Ahmed of Oxygen: Ep 143Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners aren't always viewed clearly by traditional financial systems. The rise of the gig economy and increased entrepreneurship has paved the way for challenger banks and other fintechs to offer unique solutions to these types of workers. Hussein Ahmed, CEO of Oxygen offers up his insights. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-1541 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastInsights on Founding and Growing Tech Startups with Shawn Livermore: Ep 142What do successful tech startup founders all have in common? How do you develop the next great fintech product, get funding, and grow a successful business? Shawn Livermore, entrepreneur and author of Average Joe: Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-1135 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastRevolutionizing Online Agreements via Clickwrap with Eric Prugh of PactSafe: Ep 141The need for a secure, simple way to complete online legal agreements is growing. Whether it's for eCommerce businesses selling product terms, merchant services agreements, or something else entirely, old eSignatures may not cut it anymore. Eric Prugh of PactSafe joins the show to cover the new Clickwrap technology and its payments applications. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-0832 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastExploring Alternative Payment Methods with Chargebacks911 and Soar Payments: Ep 140Replay of Webinar where Scott Hawksworth of Soar Payments joined Jarrod Wright of Chargebacks911 to discuss Alternative Payment Methods from a merchant services perspective. Learn the what, why, and how of payment methods like eCheck, Cryptocurrency, Digital Wallets, ACH, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-12-0150 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastHow Stablecoins Can Help The Unbanked with Kory Hoang and David Zhang of Stably: Ep 139Kory Hoang and David Zhang, cofounders of the blockchain technology business Stably, creators of the StableUSD token, join the show. Discussion covers the potential cryptocurrency and stablecoins, have to help the more than 1.7 billion people unbanked around the world. Our first ever repeat guests! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-11-3034 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastSaaS Solutions for Growing ISOs with Kevin Smith of Pioneer: Ep 138Managing a merchant portfolio isn't easy, and can eat up a significant amount of overhead. Fortunately technology, and SaaS solutions specifically, can provide ISOs and banks with a leg up. Kevin Smith, a payments industry expert joins the show to discuss Pioneer, a SaaS platform he built for merchant services organizations and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-11-2431 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEnabling Merchants to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments with Bill Zielke of BitPay: Ep 137Accepting cryptocurrency payments (such as Bitcoin or Ethereum) is easier than many merchants think. Our guest is Bill Zielke, CMO of BitPay, the world's first and most experienced platform for bitcoin payments. Bill breaks down the how and why of crypto payments, while sharing the BitPay story. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-11-1935 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastPersonal Finance Technology and Entrepreneurship with Henry Daas of DaasKnowledge: Ep 136Whether you're starting or working for a payments/fintech business, embracing an entrepreneurial mindset can be key to success. Beyond that, having a handle on personal finance, including leveraging technology, will help you navigate the ups and downs of a career and business ventures. Henry Daas, serial entrepreneur, founder of daasKnowledge, and author of FQ: Financial Intelligence, joins the show to offer up insight from decades of experience. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-11-1644 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEcommerce Financing Innovation with Aidan Corbett of Wayflyer: Ep 135Fintech innovation has made this perhaps the best time in history when it comes to accessing capital. For eCommerce businesses, rapid access to financing can help fuel growth like never before. Aidan Corbett, co-founder of Wayflyer, a company leading the innovation charge in eCommerce financing joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-11-0930 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastSales Strategy and Tech with Chris Beall of ConnectAndSell: Ep 134Sales is crucial to growth for merchant service businesses and fintechs. Technology and effective sales strategy can make a huge difference. Chris Beall, CEO of ConnectAndSell, a software solution helping salespeople be more effective joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-11-0139 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastTeaching Kids Financial Literacy with Benny Nachman of Jassby: Ep 133Teaching children about finance and actively managing their money isn't an easy task. Fortunately, there's now an app that can help parents with this. Benny Nachman of Jassby joins us to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-10-3040 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastExploring Crypto Trading Platforms with Daniel Gunsberg of Hxro: Ep 132As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin continue to grow, as have the trading platforms that allow individuals and businesses to buy and sell them. Daniel Gunsberg, founder of Hxro, a gamified crypto trading, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-10-2641 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastSubscription-Based Businesses and Payments with Nick Fredrick of Rebar Technology: Ep 131Recurring revenue derived from subscription-based products and services offers wide appeal to entrepreneurs and organizations in many industries. However, there are tech, ops, and payments challenges to overcome. Nick Fredrick, President of Rebar Technology Solutions LLC joins to discuss the keys to success in subscription-based businesses. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-10-1934 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe Power of APIs with Dov Marmor of Railsbank: Ep 130Whether you're running a business in payments, or a fintech-related business, you may come across APIs. Dov Marmor, COO of Railsbank North America joins the show to discuss why they're so powerful, Credit Cards as a Service, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-10-1524 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe COVID-19 Impact on Payments and eCommerce with James Booth of PPRO: Ep 129COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the eCommerce world, and subsequently the payments industry that serves online merchants. James Booth, VP Head of Partnerships at PPRO joins the show to discuss a recent whitepaper PPRO put together on the subject, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-10-0936 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastReal Estate Investment and Fintech with Paul Birkett of Automation Finance: Ep 128Paul Birkett, CEO of Automation Finance, a company which offers growth opportunities for investors while helping homeowners navigate distressed mortgages, joins the show. Discussion centers around technology applications to finance, and real estate investment. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-10-0131 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastTransforming Car Buying and Selling Via Machine Learning with Toby Russell of Shift: Ep 127There are many financial applications for machine learning-based technologies. On this episode, Toby Russell, Co-CEO of Shift to discuss how his company is using the technology to transform the way people buy and sell cars. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-09-3030 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastAI and FX Investing with Anthony Munns of 8topuz: Ep 126Technology, and specifically AI, continue to revolutionize many areas in the financial world. Forex trading and investing is no exception. Our guest is Anthony Munns, Head of Digital at 8topuz, a fintech that has developed FX investing software to help their customers earn better returns. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-09-2743 min
Fintech Podcast: 8topod the 8topuz Financial Technology Podcast Hosted by Anthony MunnsScott Hawksworth of SoarPay: Providing Merchant Accounts for Hard To Place and High Risk BusinessesOn this episode of 8topod Fintech Podcast we meet Scott Hawksworth is a tech entrepreneur based in Chicago, IL. and the host of the SoarPay podcast called PayPod.
After founding a number of businesses that required credit card payment processing solutions, he became interested in the larger payments industry and innovations in payment technology. An avid follower of the crypto payments revolution, Scott is particularly interested in the future of payments and fintech in the digital age.
Soar Payments LLC launched in 2015 with the goal of providing industry-leading solutions in the...
2020-09-2231 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastThe Online Lending Landscape for eCommerce SMEs with Keith Smith of Payability: Ep 125The landscape for eCommerce SMEs needing capital is constantly changing, as is the online lending industry that serves many of them. Keith Smith, co-founder of Payability, an American FinTech company that provides finance solutions to suppliers of digital marketplaces. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-09-1233 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEmpowering Women Via Financial Education with Anastasia Soloveva of Athena: Ep 124Financial education is crucial for anyone... especially women who have traditionally been less exposed to it. Anastasia Soloveva, founder of Athena, a company leveraging technology to teach women how to take control of their finances, joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-09-0738 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastPalm Print ID Tech Applications with Hua Yang of Redrock Biometrics: Ep. 123Biometric technology offers many solutions to challenges banks, payments businesses, and fintechs face. On this episode, Hua Yang, co-founder of Redrock Biometrics, joins the show to discuss a new identification/authentication technology that utilizes palm prints. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-09-0132 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastData Security in Payments with Mahmoud Abdelkader of Very Good Security: Ep 122Keeping data secure is crucial (and often costly) for any organization in payments and fintech. New data security solutions provide intriguing options in many verticals. Mahmoud Abdelkader, co-founder of Very Good Security joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-08-2938 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastMarket Perspectives on Fintechs with William Rhind of GraniteShares: Ep: 121William Rhind, founder of GraniteShares, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) joins the show to cover fintech from an investor and market perspective. Discover what companies are getting involved in the fintech space, how Covid-19 has impacted and will continue to impact markets for fintechs, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-08-2839 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastRegTech and Sustainable Compliance with Shub Nandi of PiChain: Ep 120Learn how technology is helping many fintechs, banks, and payments companies tackle compliance and regulatory challenges. Shubhradeep (Shub) Nandi, Co-Founder of PiChain, a RegTech with the mission to make compliance sustainable. They research and develop DeepTech systems that can proactively learn, solve and automate complex compliance problems for financial institutions. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-08-2033 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastBitcoin Adoption in Payments with Alex Adelman of Lolli: Ep 119How can bitcoin adoption flourish in the payments world, and in commerce? Alex Adelman, Co-founder Lolli, a bitcoin rewards company, joins us to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-08-1440 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastDelivering a Quality Merchant Experience Digitally with Nicky Koopman of AEVI: Ep 118These days, merchants expect more from their payments providers. With digital options booming, the merchant experience in that realm is crucial. Nicky Koopman, SVP of AEVI joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-08-0737 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastFinancial Asset Protection and Alternative Lending with Sarry Ibrahim: Ep 117Whether you're an entrepreneur, working professional in payments (or fintech), or just successful with investing in crypto... protecting assets and having access to liquid cash is crucial. Sarry Ibrahim, a Bank On Yourself sales rep, shares how to do it. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-08-0130 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastCryptocurrency and Cybercrime with Patrick Westerhaus of Cyber Team Six and Luke Wilson of 4iQ: Ep 116Learn about the detection and prevention of cybercrime, as well as how it relates to cryptocurrencies. Expert guests are Patrick Westerhaus, CEO of Cyber Team Six and Luke Wilson, VP of Intelligence for 4iQ. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-07-2853 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastCommunications Strategies for Fintechs with Binna Kim and Ishviene Arora of Vested: Ep 115Whether a fintech or payments business is new brand, or a massive established player, the approach to communications matters. Binna Kim and Ishviene Arora of the financial communications agency Vested, join the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-07-2538 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEvaluating Payments Options for Startups with Cynthia Del'Aria of Raika Technologies: Ep 114Startups have many options when it comes to payments... but which are the best options and why? Cynthia Del'Aria, CEO of Raika Technologies, joins to share her perspective after working in and consulting with many startups. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-07-1740 min
Fintech ImpactSoarpay with Scott Hawksworth (SMD) | E104Summary:In this 104th episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira, award-winning financial planner, university lecturer, writer, and host interviews Scott Hawksworth, Sales and Marketing Director at Soar Payments. Soar Payments is a company that focuses on providing payment solutions to higher risk businesses in the United States. Scott Hawksworth explains chargebacks, examples of high-risk businesses that banks tend to have trouble with, and the value that Soar Payments offers to its clients. Episode Highlights: ● 00:33: – Scott Hawksworth defines Soar Payments. ● 01:11: – Soar Pay was launched in 2015 in Houston, Texas. ● 03:10: – What are examples of...
2020-01-1428 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastEp 02: Understanding High Risk Merchants with Adam Carlson of SoarpayIt's time to plug in to receive another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This episode is particularly special to us as our host Scott was joined by a member of the Soar Payments team... the very business that sponsors this show. Our guest is Adam Carlson, CEO of Soar Payments LLC. Adam a tremendous amount of insight to share about high risk merchants, and more specifically the unique challenges they face. He also covered in detail what Soar Payments does to help their customers find credit card processing solutions and succeed in spite of any...
2018-06-0425 min