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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast
Payment Processing
Merchant Services
Payments Industry
Integrated Payments
Payments
Isos
Full Stack Payments
ISO
Gift Cards
Point Of Sale Systems
Hospitality Industry
Green Payments
Sales Techniques
B2B Payments
Chargebacks
Visa
Dual Pricing
Hospitality
Nativia
Payments Integration

A collaboration between The Green Sheet and CCSalesPro.com, this weekly podcast provides insights for ISOs and Agents who want to build their merchant portfolio. Learn how to sell merchant services and listen to interviews with industry experts.

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In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with payments industry veteran and consultant Ken Musante to explore how the payments ecosystem is evolving. From processor cost structures and software platforms to reseller programs, in... more

This week’s Merchant Sales Podcast is a special throwback episode. While on vacation, James revisited one of his favorite sales training recordings from nearly a decade ago—back when he was personally walking into businesses every day and building a ... more

In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd is joined by James Huber, Partner at Global Legal Law Firm, for a practical discussion on the legal and strategic decisions that shape a successful payments business. From ISV partnerships... more

In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ron Halversen, President of Clarity Ventures, to discuss what it really takes to win enterprise and B2B payment opportunities. From ERP integrations and payment automation to faster ... more

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Recent Guests

Ron Halverson
President of Clarity Payments
Clarity Payments
Episode: The New Playbook for B2B Payments
Bob Lovinger
Founder and CEO of FlexxBuy, CEO of Coach Financing
FlexxBuy; Coach Financing
Episode: The Missing Piece in High-Ticket Payments
Sebastian Builes Jinete
CEO at Arcum
Arcum
Episode: How AI Is Transforming Merchant Portfolios
Lane Gordon
CEO at 733Park
733Park
Episode: Building Business Value in the AI Era
Vlad Sadovskiy
CEO at Netevia
Netevia
Episode: How Tap on Phone Is Changing Merchant Payments
Patty Murphy
Speaker on Today in Payments segment
Proscribesy
Episode: How Payment Processing Works
Stuart Mann
Product Director at Accertify
Accertify
Episode: How to Reduce Fraud Without Losing Sales
Russell Hayes
Partner at Pinnacle Business Products, payments advisor
Pinnacle Business Products
Episode: The B2B Payments Opportunity
Mike Hayes
Business development consultant at Pinnacle, BD professional
Pinnacle Business Pro / Pinnacle BusPro
Episode: The B2B Payments Opportunity

Host

James Shepherd
Host of Merchant Sales Podcast and related series; central figure in guiding conversations on ISO strategy, payments, and sales.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    The podcast episode "What's Your Disaster Recovery Plan?" is outstanding. My key takeaways from this episode are the importance of legal contracts and relationships with attorneys. The phrase "disaster comes opportunity" highlights the idea that even in challenging or adverse situations, there can be opportunities for growth, innovation, or positive change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Genevieve0721
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Very helpful!!!

    A Newby to the industry. This podcast has and continues to help me a GREAT DEAL!! Love the fact that it focuses on helping THE AGENT out in the field!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chr3ta
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome show

    I love listening to James and Patti

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donny Azof
    United States6 years ago
  • Master Sales Artist

    Listen to this podcast regardless of your industry. If your in sales be here. James quick podcasts and training have so much good material you have to pull over your car to write down ideas. You cannot go three minutes without getting something. Other podcast spend ten minutes trying to sell you something. When james has given you great material and you done. Just know when you hear “Hi this is James Shepard...” you need to have pen and paper ready

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaron snider
    United States8 years ago
  • Great podcasts

    I love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    onarml
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts are clear and engaging, delivering concise, useful material for ISOs and agents.
High-quality guest diversity across payments topics, from PayFac to high‑risk processing.
The format blends educational content with real-world case insights that listeners can emulate.
Industry updates and expert guests help keep practitioners informed about regulatory changes.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable sales tactics that can be applied in the field.

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The New Playbook for B2B Payments
Q: What does the typical ISO partner do to get started with a merchant, and how does the onboarding timeline look?
ISOs usually come with a gateway, we demo with them, and then the onboarding is expedited: off-the-shelf setups exist for top ERPs, with two-day to few-days customizations to add field mappings, pricing rules, and level 3 data, after which processing can start quickly.
The New Playbook for B2B Payments
Q: So, help me understand that when you say you have an agnostic integration, does that mean you are processor-agnostic and/or ERP-agnostic?
We are both: an ISV with an agnostic integration to any ERP, accounting software, EMR, CRM, and agnostic to gateway/processor combos, which means we can plug into virtually any ecosystem and still provide a seamless billing/payments experience.
The Missing Piece in High-Ticket Payments
Q: How does the consumer experience look when a merchant uses FlexxBuy or Coach Financing?
For high-ticket purchases, customers can access multiple lender offers via a unique landing page or shareable link; offers are presented after a soft pull, and if the customer accepts, financing is set up quickly with minimal impact on their credit, allowing flexible down payments and structured payments.
The Missing Piece in High-Ticket Payments
Q: What is FlexxBuy and Coach Financing, and how do they fit into high-ticket sales?
FlexxBuy is a general consumer financing platform, while Coach Financing is a niche focused on coaching, each enabling merchants to offer affordable monthly payments for high-ticket items and expanding the sales envelope beyond upfront cash or card payments.
Building Business Value in the AI Era
Q: What types of opportunities is Lane looking for these days and who should reach out?
733Park is interested in both large and small ISO or ISV portfolios, including businesses with annual revenues ranging from tens of thousands to multi-millions, as well as AI-based companies with active revenue streams and a team. They emphasize practical transactions, advisory value, and the potential for an auction-style sale to maximize value.

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This show targets professionals in merchant services, ISOs, and agents looking to grow merchant portfolios through practical sales tactics, industry updates, and expert interviews. Episodes frequently center on payment processing fundamentals, ISO/ISV dynamics, risk and fraud, high‑risk niches, and enterprise sales strategies, with periodic regulatory context and supplier insights. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on partner ecosystems, back‑office efficiency, and new technology approaches (like processor‑agnostic POS, AI-driven underwriting, and payment orchestration). The format blends actionable takeaways for field teams with strategic discussions suitable for leaders evaluating partnerships and growth bets.

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Recent guests on Merchant Sales Podcast include:

1. Ron Halverson
2. Bob Lovinger
3. Sebastian Builes Jinete
4. Lane Gordon
5. Vlad Sadovskiy
6. Patty Murphy
7. Stuart Mann
8. Russell Hayes

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