Uncensored Direct Marketing

We've reached 100 EPISODES! That's incredible, but it didn't come easy. That's why today we're giving you a special episode that should help you learn from my journey (and mistakes) so you can start your own podcast on the right foot.I just wanted to take a quick moment to share with you 7 things that I've learned over the past few years while creating this podcast.1: Posting consistently is key. If you want to build an audience, you need to be putting out content on a regular basis.2: Pre-recording your content is a great way to save time and ensure that you're always hitting your publishing schedule.3: Pre- and post-production are the most time-consuming aspects of creating a podcast. Make sure you budget enough time for both!4: Don't forget to promote yourself! Your listeners/viewers/followers should know who you are and what you do. There should be no question.5: Ask to like, subscribe, and share. Everyone does it, but they do it for a reason—it works. If you don't remind followers, they won't do it.6: Don't get caught up in minor details while planning your streams. You can make adjustments along the way, improve upon last week's release, and know that it's okay to not be perfect from day 1.7: Publish content that's unique for each platform. Audio podcasts deserve different attention that YouTube content, which should be different from what you post on Facebook or Instagram.It takes a lot of hard work to create a successful podcast, but it's definitely worth it in the end.Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.00:00 The 100th Episode!01:30 Consistency Is Key02:26 Pre-Record Your Content02:57 Pre- and Post-Production Is the Most Time-Consuming03:57 Promote Yourself Often04:57 Remind Followers to Like, Subscribe, and Share06:07 Plan, But Don’t Get Caught in Details07:34 Create Different Content for Different Platforms Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

5 seconds is all you have to make the sale—are your ads performing? Johnson Li walks us through his process for writing a killer hook and creating emotional ads that sell.Johnson has been working in this industry for many years and created multiple 7-figure businesses all through the right copywriting strategies. For advice on how to get your ad performance bumped up, he's your man.The best advice he gives today: don't be afraid to spend a few hours reworking your hook. Again, you only have 5 seconds. It's worth it to spend the time perfecting the hook and ensuring viewers are lured into the sale.For more tips from Johnson Li, listen to the full interview:https://pod.link/1547309434/episode/f40f79c4a28e951e16fbd8fb8b40521100:00 Targeting impulse buyers on YouTube01:48 The hook matters most03:06 Your first 5 seconds is crucial04:14 Rework your hook until it’s emotionalNew The Mirror Message (YOUTUBE VIDEO AD COPY TRAINING PROGRAM)Opt-In Page: http://themirrormessage.com/opt-in Connect with Johnson:Email: Johnsononlinemarketing@gmail.com Phone: 281-827-3003Outbound Phone Sales Team Website: https://phonesalesshortcut.com/ Own Offer: https://patriotfitplan.com/  - Semi on pauseWhat Mike Chang had to say about Johnson Li: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a6TPqSfd8o&ab  Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Do you have a killer idea and want to transform it into a killer offer? This is the guide for you.Today, we interview Tracy Coenen, a forensic accountant. While that career doesn't directly link to direct response marketing, Tracy is unique—she's now become an offer owner.Tracy recently launched her product, The Divorce Money Guide, on Clickbank and we have here today showing is a real-world example and the step-by-step process for creating, launching, and selling a winning offer.You can become a winning offer owner, too, by following in her footsteps. We cover it all hereCreating the offerFinding a platformMarketingFinding the right trafficManaging rolesPros and cons of being an offer ownerEverything you need to become a winning offer owner is in this episode, so be sure to watch until the very end!

Audio Podcast DetailsDo you feel like you're stuck in a rut with your business? Are you not seeing the growth you'd hoped for? It might be time to gain the entrepreneur mindset. In this episode of the Uncensored Direct Marketing podcast, Laura Catella – an expert copywriting coach and founder of Diamond Day Mastermind – provides insight into how to become the best in your industry by gaining the entrepreneur mindset.She also dives into the difference between male and female entrepreneurs, and how to get over that roadblock to become the best business owner you can be.Laura is an expert not just as a copywriting coach, but also as a mastermind host for individuals of any background who want to expand their horizons.Listen for methods you can implement right now in your daily life that will help you become the best entrepreneur you can be. And remember to check out Laura’s mastermind group Diamond Day www.diamonddaymastermind.comConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

The holidays are a great time to make some extra money, but if you're not careful, all that profit can disappear just as quickly as it came in. In this video, I'm going to share with you 7 tips that will help you maximize your holiday profits and keep them coming in long after the holidays are over.Consumers will ALWAYS SPEND during the holidays. It doesn’t matter what the economic climate looks like, there’s always potential during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping.BUT while 14 holiday season is great for gains, Q1 is great for losses. This video gives you the top 7 tips you need to cut those losses and ensure your gains stay in your pocket.Here’s a quick breakdown of the goods you’ll find in this video:AD SPENDMost companies are tightening their budgets, but that’s the exact opposite of what you should be doing during a recession. This is the best time to buy ad space, gain new customers, and ensure you’re keeping current customers spending.FRAUD FILTERSThe holidays are a great time for profit and fraud. Set up fraud filters, including what’s available to you in your payment gateway,TESTINGBefore you launch any sales or bundles or products, test EVERYTHING. Test your sales funnel, fulfillment, customer service, billing descriptors—everything. There should be no aspect that you haven’t checked before Black Friday.For more tips and help with your payments ecosystem, contact me and my team at DirectPayNet.

You recently opened a Stripe account, and within weeks or after just a few sales, Stripe shut you down with little or no notice?Getting your business ready to launch your business and test your offer is difficult enough without having to worry about your payment processing. Stripe is fast and easy but their AI shuts down accounts for various reasons including your IP address mismatching your home or business address or if you live in a country but your business is in a different country, you might trigger fraud alerts with Stripe.I discuss how you can get back up and running with Stripe and if that’s not possible some alternatives to get your business ready to accept credit cards asap. 0:00 Why did Stripe shut you down?3:02 How can you change this decision and get back up and running4:55 Non-US businesses have more issues with Stripe5:25 Other options for payment processing other than Stripe Are you a dropshipping business? Check out this episode for more info about getting a reliable payment solution:https://pod.link/1547309434/episode/a7050c3f7bf01ba7856219db446543ff Are you a non-US business selling to US customers? Here are some tips for finding a solid payment processing solutionhttps://pod.link/1547309434/episode/87570288e5ca06647537fe4211d61701*** Contact https://directpaynet.com/contact-us/ for payment processing solutions ***

As website traffic is getting more expensive, maximizing the number of conversions is key to growing your business.You spend tons on marketing to your email list to generate leads as well ensuring you have a good social media presence. One thing commonly overlooked is optimizing your checkout process.Having an in-depth look at your sales funnel is a common task for most online marketers and that helps create benchmarks to use to continually improve your site’s conversion rate.One part of the optimization process should be reviewing what happens after your customers go through your checkout process.On today’s episode, I review common credit card decline error messages such as issuing bank declines also known as do not honour, card declined by issuing bank, etc. I discuss what these errors mean and what steps you can take to fix them.Many business owners think if a credit card is declined that it’s the end of the customer transaction. That’s not the case as I’ve singled handedly helped increase credit card approval rates by as much as 5-10% by using the techniques I discuss in today’s episode.If you need help on your conversion rates during checkout, feel free to reach out to me at the details below.0:00 Focus on the checkout page conversions AFTER credit card details are entered2:10 What are issuing bank declines2:49 Why does your customer’s bank think your transaction is risky and declining it4:22 How can you fix issuing bank declines and convert more customers6:13 Fraud filters will help you increase approvals11:16 How your merchant category code can dramatically increase your approvalsCheck out more information about MCC codes and other credit card decline messages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTXl-XlgaRE&t=746sNeed more help with your payment processing, contact Maria mariasparagis.comOr visit directpaynet.com to apply for a merchant accountFollow Maria on social media:DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Are you ready to become a top-notch copywriter but don't know what you're doing wrong? Stefan has the answers.We talked to Stefan Georgi, an expert copywriter, about how he got started and what he learned along the way. His advice may be harsh, but it's exactly what you need to kickstart your career.Niche, niche, niche. We’re always talking about niches, but Stefan says you shouldn’t focus on just one—especially when you’re just starting out. Why limit yourself? Explore the industries, find your footing, and narrow down once you get experience.You don’t deserve anything! Expecting to be paid more because you’ve been working for a few years is BS. How many wins do you have? What’s value are you providing? Have you improved? Thinking you deserve more will get you nowhere.If a client asks for 3 articles, send a 4th. If they ask for 10 emails, send 12. Don’t be afraid to overdeliver. Becoming an expert copywriter requires experience and the knowledge that you are a service provider. The best way into your client’s wallet is providing more.These are just 3 tips to utilize on your journey to becoming an expert copywriter. Hear more from Stefan in our full interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4k&ab 00:00 Should You Diversify, or Stick to a Niche?02:17 You Aren't Owed Anything04:39 You're a Service Business—Start Over-Delivering Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

What if there was a way to make cryptocurrency more approachable?In this episode, we're going to talk about some of the biggest concerns around cryptocurrency today, and how they're being addressed.We'll cover topics like anonymity, privacy, government regulation, and the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies—and we'll talk about how these things are helping people who were previously locked out of traditional markets gain access to financial freedom.Join me, Ryan Horst (CEO of BIG Crypto), and Joni Zhuleku (CRO of BIG Crypto) as we discuss, uncover, and solidify what crypto is and how it can benefit our future.

Looking for a fulfillment center can be overwhelming. How do you choose the right one? And how can you be sure they're going to provide the level of service you need? In this interview, Malcolm McKinnons walks us through what to look for when choosing a fulfillment center, and provides some great tips on how to prevent chargebacks for supplement merchants.The 4 things you should look for include:1 - Experience — The fulfillment house for your supplements business should have experience in the supplements industry.2 - Integration — Fulfillment centers are also digital services, not just physical ones. The right center will be able to integrate into the systems you currently use.3 - Cost — You need to find the Goldilocks of fulfillment centers. One that's not too costly but also one that's not too cheap, in terms of budget and service offerings.4 - Scale — A corporate fulfillment house doesn't quite help an SMB that sells supplements, and vice versa. The size of the center should match the size of your business, and the size you intend your business to grow to. Chargebacks:Malcolm gives us some great tips on how to use your supplements fulfillment center to avoid chargebacks. Simple things like weighing your products can have an incredible impact on your chargeback ratio. Check out the full interview with Malcolm McKinnons here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CihC2jXzqKg 00:00 4 Things to Look for in a Fulfillment Provider02:14 Telltale Sign of a Bad Fulfillment House04:26 Do a Quality Check Walkthrough05:23 Shipment Weight Can Prevent Chargebacks06:03 Investigate Your Fulfillment Issues  Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet