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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 of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd explores some of the biggest developments shaping the payments landscape today. He discusses the rapid growth of digital wallets like Apple Pay, increasing merchant acceptance of cryptocur... more

High-risk merchants represent one of the biggest, and most misunderstood, opportunities in merchant services. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd speaks with Julie Franke, owner of Electronic Merchant Services, about what re... more

The payments industry is shifting, and for ISOs, the future increasingly belongs to software. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with David Robinson, CEO of MyDevTeam, to discuss how payment companies and agents c... more

Interchange fees are one of the largest — and most misunderstood — costs in merchant services. But new changes from Visa are reshaping how optimization works and creating new opportunities for payment professionals. In this episode of the Merchant Sa... more

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Julie Franke
Owner of Electronic Merchant Services specializing in high risk
Electronic Merchant Services
Episode: The High-Risk Payments Opportunity
David Robinson
CEO at MyDevTeam with extensive experience in software development for payment companies.
MyDevTeam
Episode: The ISO-to-ISV Transition
Jeremy Layton
CEO at VeraSave, specializing in cost optimization in payments
VeraSave
Episode: The Future of Interchange Optimization
Jim Colassano
Senior Vice President and Product Manager for RTP at The Clearing House
The Clearing House
Episode: Real-Time Payments (RTP): The Future of Instant Money Movement
Greg Myers
Host of Leaders in Payments podcast and experienced marketer in the payment space
Leaders in Payments
Episode: What Payments Leaders Are Really Preparing for in 2026
Jaron Rice
CEO at Magathy Payments
Magathy Payments
Episode: The Hard Truth About Scaling in Payments
Evan Perdikouris
Co-founder and President of Nexroll
Nexroll
Episode: Payroll: The Overlooked Residual Revenue Stream
Blake Wilson
CEO at Phase 3 Payments
Phase 3 Payments
Episode: ISO to SaaS: The Strategic Shift
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

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James Shepherd
Host of the Merchant Sales Podcast

Reviews

4.6 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
    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 States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes are clear, concise, and full of timely industry updates.
The host and guests deliver practical, actionable sales and partnership guidance.
Listeners praise the show for helping agents focus on revenue and real-world strategies.

Talking Points

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The High-Risk Payments Opportunity
Q: What does high risk actually mean in practical terms?
It means banks may be wary of potential losses; higher risk is about reputational concerns, chargebacks, or owner credit, not about the merchant type being dangerous.
The ISO-to-ISV Transition
Q: What are some challenges ISOs face when transitioning to software?
Many ISOs cap out and don't know how to connect the emerging technology with their current operations.
The ISO-to-ISV Transition
Q: What is the process when dealing with a new client?
We have a discovery process to unwrap the problem and provide contextual examples.
Real-Time Payments (RTP): The Future of Instant Money Movement
Q: What adoption is there at the bank level for RTP?
Currently, there are over 1000 banks on the RTP network, allowing for significant reach and access to customers.
Real-Time Payments (RTP): The Future of Instant Money Movement
Q: Is there an issue with technology partners not being integrated with RTP yet?
Integration has been improving, with many technology providers now offering easy ways to implement RTP.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merchant Sales Podcast

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

The show consistently covers strategic shifts in payments, with a strong emphasis on ISOs, agents, and software-enabled solutions. Episodes frequently explore how to grow a merchant portfolio, optimize costs, and navigate the evolving landscape—from payment orchestration and real-time payments to BNPL, embedded finance, and the ISO-to-ISV transition. A notable strength is bringing practical, revenue-focused guidance (on partnerships, vertical specialization, and residual streams like payroll) alongside high-level industry trends and real-world anecdotes from veterans and founders. The format often includes expert guests, owner/operator perspectives, and practical takeaways for growing businesses in merchant services, making it valuable for ... more

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Recent guests on Merchant Sales Podcast include:

1. Julie Franke
2. David Robinson
3. Jeremy Layton
4. Jim Colassano
5. Greg Myers
6. Jaron Rice
7. Evan Perdikouris
8. Blake Wilson

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