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Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis

Maria Sparagis

Maria Sparagis has spent 20+ years helping online businesses find the revenue they didn't know they were losing. As president of DirectPayNet and a payment solutions expert, she knows that the difference between a good business and a great one often comes down to how you handle payments and conversions. On Click & Convert, Maria shares the strategies, tools, and insider knowledge that ecommerce fo... more

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Stripe Restricted Business? Payments Frozen, Paused, or Held? Even legal businesses can trigger a Stripe risk review, leaving funds inaccessible.

Small spikes in chargebacks, refunds, or unusual processing patterns can trigger a Stripe risk review, ... more

Shopify Payments ≠ Shopify. If Shopify Payments isn’t right for your business, you don’t have to rebuild your store. You can keep your Shopify storefront and connect your own 3rd party payment gateway to take payments your way.

In this video, Maria ... more

More ways to pay = more money in your business. ACH payments lower processing fees, reduce chargebacks, retain clients longer, strengthen your checkout, and handle recurring billing or subscriptions with ease.

In this episode Maria busts the myths: ... more

Merchant account applications denied over and over? You might be on the MATCH / TMF blacklist.

MATCH / TMF list is the payment processing blacklist that can silently block individuals from opening merchant accounts. In this video, Maria breaks down... more

Merchant of Record, Stripe, or your own merchant account — what’s the real difference, and why does it matter?

In this video, Maria breaks down the key differences between using a payment service provider like Stripe, a Merchant of Record setup, and... more

The FTC has proposed $52.9 million in penalties against Cliq Bank, alleging the company failed to comply with prior court-ordered payment processing safeguards.

Maria breaks down what the FTC action against Cliq Bank means for merchants — and why “t... more

Non-US residents are rejected by payment processors every day — even with an ITIN.

Maria explains why platforms like Stripe approve non-resident businesses quickly but shut them down just as fast, and why an ITIN alone doesn’t solve the real risk is... more

If customers are canceling after month one, your subscription isn’t failing — something in your setup is.

Early churn usually comes from attracting the wrong buyers, confusing checkout experiences, or billing details customers don’t recognize.

Ma... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • BUYER BEWARE

    Horrible experience with Maria’s company. Currently have $40k being held hostage and absolutely terrible support from Maria.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ehirsh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible!

    Uncensored Direct Marketing is a masterclass! Whatever the subject may be you are guaranteed to learn something new from Maria and her incredible guests. Highly recommend giving this show a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Must listen podcast

    Loving this new podcast

    Every episode is filled with so many great tips and amazing take aways

    Especially loved the most recent episode taking chances

    Loved hearing about Maria’s experiences and journey

    Looking forward to the next episode

    Great job Maria

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doua27
    Canada5 years ago
  • A must listen to podcast!

    Love the show, keep up the great work! Just finished listening to your latest episode Taking chances- truly inspiring. Can’t wait for new episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spar1026
    Canada5 years ago
  • Entertaining and info packed!

    Maria is so easy to listen to. I absolutely love her energy. Her questions help clarify and really dig into the roots of copywriting. Together they made a dynamic and engaging conversation. You’re getting top information for free! Maria - I’d love to hear more about how to save on processing fees. Looking forward to new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    facesbyeileen
    Canada5 years ago
  • Very informative

    Maria offers a fresh perspective in the space. Great tips and easy to listen to. Looking forward to the next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouiseV777$
    Canada5 years ago
  • Very insightful!

    Loaded with great tips on scaling sales!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MKB*27
    Canada5 years ago
  • A must listen podcast!

    Maria offers great insight and tips any business person at any level can benefit from. Whatever your needs may be you will surely find a key takeaway to help your business grow. Great work Maria!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsF$$$
    Canada5 years ago
  • awesome

    one of my favorite podcasts on this topic !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel SNGLR
    Switzerland5 years ago
  • Inspirational

    Very insightful filled with loads of great hacks and conversion tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VFoxxxxxy
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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