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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast
Merchant Services
Payment Processing
Hospitality Industry
Point Of Sale Systems
Hospitality
Sales Techniques
High Volume Venues
Integrated Payments
Green Payments
Technology Partnerships
Point Of Sale As a Service
Recurring Revenue Model
Gift Cards
Restaurant Industry
Dual Pricing
Pharmacy Industry
Closing Sales
Restaurants
Durbin Amendment
Visa Mastercard Settlement

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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Latest Episodes

In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with Blake Wilson for a behind-the-scenes conversation on a rare evolution in merchant services - an ISO scaling the traditional agent channel while simultaneously transforming into a SaaS and technology comp... more

In this week’s episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Chris Del Grande, payments entrepreneur and ISO operator, for an in-the-weeds conversation on scaling merchant portfolios through the 1099 agent model. They break dow... more

As the industry shifts gears into a new year, James Shepherd sits down with Allan Noe for a timely conversation focused on growth, goal setting, and building the right partnerships to scale an ISO. Allan brings deep experience helping payments busine... more

As the payments industry looks toward 2026, many agents and ISOs are realizing the traditional agent model is under pressure. In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with Keith Sampson for an honest conversation about burnout, goal setting, and why... more

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Recent Guests

Allan Noe
CEO at Evolve with extensive experience in helping ISOs scale their business through strategic partnerships.
Evolve
Episode: Strategic Partnerships That Drive ISO Growth in 2026
Juan Ortiz
Senior Vice President Business Development at Propeller, industry expert, and coach
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Episode: Choosing the Right Vertical for 2026
Steven Morris
Managing partner at Gatling Group, an industry expert
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Episode: Avoiding the Most Common Agent Mistakes
Jeff Richard
Partner at TCG, specializing in high-risk payment processing
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Episode: High Risk Processing with Full Stack Payments / TCG | Live Event Recap
Robert Ensminger
CEO at Executech, a leasing company specializing in POS systems
Executech
Episode: Financing Point of Sale Hardware (with Leasing)
Izzy Flores
Project Lead at Netevia
Netevia
Episode: Behind the Scenes: Building Strategic Vertical Partnerships
Greg Olesnycky
Expert with a decade of experience in the Micros industry
Micros
Episode: Unlock Enterprise Restaurant Deals with Micros | Live Event Recap
Stan Pacovsky
Founder of Payment Servers, specializing in stablecoin payments
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Episode: Stablecoin Payments, B2B Shifts & POS Sales Strategies
Allen Kopelman
CEO and co-founder of Nationwide Payment Systems, also runs B2B Vault, the Biz2Biz Podcast
Nationwide Payment Systems
Episode: Processor-Agnostic Software vs. Processor-Owned Platforms

Host

James Shepherd
Host of the Merchant Sales Podcast, focusing on providing actionable insights and strategies for sales agents in the payments industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 81 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
    Philippines2 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 States5 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 States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the content is well-regarded for its clarity, focus on practical solutions, and relevance to real-world challenges in the payments industry.
Listeners cite personal stories and industry insights shared by guests as valuable learning opportunities.
The hosting duo is noted for being engaging and informative, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
Many find the episodes beneficial for both new and experienced agents looking for strategic growth in the merchant services sector.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and actionable insights provided, emphasizing the content's direct relevance to their work in sales.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scaling the 1099 Agent Channel for 2026
Q: What is your message to experienced agents who are preparing for 2026?
They need to double down on their foundational experience, be willing to consider lower splits for better solutions, and focus on building stronger relationships with existing merchants.
Choosing the Right Vertical for 2026
Q: What else are you seeing where you're like, man, this is maybe it's a little scary or something we need to prepare for?
Don't give up your retail business; keep going after it, but also focus on building expertise in a niche market alongside it.
Choosing the Right Vertical for 2026
Q: How do I figure out what to target them with? What is my offer?
You need to focus on pricing, technical innovation, and most importantly, high levels of customer and tech support.
Choosing the Right Vertical for 2026
Q: What is my first step when I'm like, man, I want to get in on this whole niche, you know, integrated payment processing thing?
You should look for a specific audience that is smaller and has specific needs. Identify how you can bring a unique offer to that segment.
Avoiding the Most Common Agent Mistakes
Q: What advice do you have for agents that are not closing many deals after reaching out to numerous businesses?
They should retweak their approach by analyzing what they are saying, seeking feedback, and possibly focusing on client retention and referrals.

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What is Merchant Sales Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the merchant services industry, this show provides valuable insights and strategies specifically tailored for Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) and agents looking to expand their merchant portfolios. With a range of topics encompassing payments, sales strategies, entrepreneurship, and goal setting, listeners are equipped with practical advice and personal anecdotes to navigate the competitive landscape. Through interviews with industry experts and actionable tips, the content addresses both the challenges and opportunities within the payments industry, making it a vital resource for anyone looking to succeed in this field. The discussion often emphasizes the importance of mentorship, building strong client relationships, and... more

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1. Dropping Bombs
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1. Allan Noe
2. Juan Ortiz
3. Steven Morris
4. Jeff Richard
5. Robert Ensminger
6. Izzy Flores
7. Greg Olesnycky
8. Stan Pacovsky

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