

Uncensored Direct Marketing
Maria Sparagis
Hosted by Maria Sparagis, president of DirectPayNet, and payment solutions expert for entrepreneurs in the high risk industries of supplements, dating, business opportunities, gambling and more. On this podcast, Maria shares her knowledge on how to reduce decline ratios, add thousands of dollars to your bottom line with a few simple conversion hacks, and maximize revenue while keeping your high-risk merchant accounts happy and healthy. As a cryptocurrency advocate since 2012, Maria will also share her knowledge on the digital currency markets.
Maria has worked with several high level entrepreneurs in Direct Marketing including Christian Hudson, Julian Reyes, Jeremy Schoemaker “ShoeMoney”, Mike Chang and many more.
She has been featured in American Banker, Vice, Inside Bitcoins, Coindesk, and Yahoo.
Connect with Maria mariasparagis.com or directpaynet.com
Maria has worked with several high level entrepreneurs in Direct Marketing including Christian Hudson, Julian Reyes, Jeremy Schoemaker “ShoeMoney”, Mike Chang and many more.
She has been featured in American Banker, Vice, Inside Bitcoins, Coindesk, and Yahoo.
Connect with Maria mariasparagis.com or directpaynet.com
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May 5, 2022 • 7min
The secret to effortlessly Adding Subscribers to Your Email List with Troy Ericson, The Email Paramedic.
Troy Ericson, a Direct Response Copywriter and Email Deliverability Expert, discusses tips on building an email marketing campaign, including strategies like paid advertising, email automations, podcasts, and articles. He also emphasizes the effectiveness of Facebook for reaching potential subscribers and offers advice on starting an email list creation with a limited budget.

Apr 28, 2022 • 40min
How to Create Unskippable YouTube Ads Using Emotional Discovery with Johnson Li
What's the #1 most important thing you need to create successful YouTube ads?Tune in to hear how Johnson Li, former partner, and CMO at Mike Chang Fitness creates an “unskippable hook”. Mike Chang Fitness was the top-performing fitness channel on YouTube for 2 years with famous products SixPackShortcuts and Abs Over 40. Johnson is an expert video sales script expert and top sales copywriting trainer. He has written video ads that have produced over 1.5 Billion views and hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Johnson is launching an advanced YouTube Video and Ad course called “The Mirror Message.” Learn the most persuasive sales-scripting techniques combined with today’s YouTube marketing strategies when you join the training. This is the most comprehensive YouTube ad course available. Do you have what it takes to create a winning video ad that works well on YouTube? How do you develop a hook that makes people want to hear your message and buy your product? Today is the perfect time to get inside the mind of the #1 YouTube Ad Copywriter in the Health & Fitness Industry. “Even though you're good at what you're doing, don't base it on ego. Think deep, dive deep, and trust the stats.”- Johnson LiResources:*New* The Mirror Message (DOWNLOAD Johnson's YouTube Ad Template for FREE!!!)Check out: www.unskippablehook.com Connect with Johnson:Email: Johnsononlinemarketing@gmail.comPhone: 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 Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Apr 21, 2022 • 46min
How to Get Copywriting Jobs and Sharpen Your Skills with Samantha Novak
In the last few years, content and copy have become necessary for any brand with an online presence. “Content is King,” says Bill Gates. Businesses all over the world have been spending more on good content and copy that converts. Thus, the need for excellent copywriters. But how do you convince business owners to hire you? Where do you even start, and how can you accelerate your growth? Today's guest, Samantha Novak, will share her copywriting journey and provide golden insights into becoming a successful copywriter!Samantha is best known as an Elite Copywriter, Copy Coach, and Marketing Specialist. She excels at bringing exciting and creative big ideas and marketing solutions to the table, plus an excellent audience understanding and depth to improve marketing and conversions across the board.She has been tapped to bring new angles and audiences to brands like Mike Tyson's IM-21 and Todd Lamb's Purelife Organics business, had the incredible honor and privilege of working directly with Gary Bencivenga and TJ Robinson on FB ads for their "Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil" business just a few months ago. Samantha also considers herself privileged to learn from Alen Sultanic, who recently directly and publicly referred her for CMO/CRO opportunities.On top of all her achievements, Samantha has been privileged to work directly alongside Stefan Georgi and Justin Goff within the Copy Accelerator community as a leader and the Director of Member Success, leading all of the coaching programs and owning the membership area development to make the vast resources inside Copy Accelerator more accessible for members. In addition, she developed a copy course called the "Foundational Fifteen," which aims to shortcut their members' path to success.“The biggest thing you do in copy is make your readers feel understood.” -Samantha NovakFor more inspiration about starting and growing your copywriting career, check out the episode below:Jumpstart Your Freelance Copywriting Career with Gurleen Singh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i5RxsRhXggResources:Copy Accelerator: https://www.copyaccelerator.com/Connect with Samantha:Email: samantha@copperquillcopy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.novak.1656Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Apr 14, 2022 • 6min
How to Find the Best Prospects for Your Coaching Program with Rich Schefren
Are you a coach, consultant, or expert who wants to offer a coaching program but hates the idea of selling, or you just simply don't know how to do it effectively? Then, get ready to learn the best way to make people want to join your coaching program in today's episode with "The Coach to the Gurus" – Rich Schefren. Rich is an Internet Marketing pioneer and one of the world’s leading experts in online business strategy. He has coached the world’s top online business gurus and helped them grow their revenues exponentially. Rich authored the first “viral” free business report, popularized online business coaching in 2005, invented the first automated webinar in 2007, and scaled 3 of his businesses to 7-figures a year. “Getting your best ideas in front of people is what gets people to want to join your coaching program.” -Rich SchefrenConnect with Rich:Website: https://www.richschefren.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSG9Ug9FKrFCYxSlTRwGiAConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Apr 7, 2022 • 13min
Boost Your Average Order Value with These 3 Upsell Techniques
If your primary product is converting well, but you want to boost your revenue, upselling is the easiest way to do it! So instead of selling one product or service, you’re showing customers that they have other options to meet their needs effectively beyond their initial purchase. In addition, giving customers more alternatives improves their experience with your products and services, allowing you to build relationships and create more desirable offers in the future!Curious to know what upselling techniques you can implement? Tune in to this episode to get three concrete ideas that will help you improve your revenue from upsells by at least 5%. “If your front end product is converting, the easiest way to add more revenue or dollars to your business is really by offering upsells.” - Maria SparagisYou can also listen to the episode below for more tips on increasing your Upsell Revenue:Simple Tips to Increase Upsell Revenue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7T_MwCENX4Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Mar 31, 2022 • 14min
Make 10K a Month by Following These 3 Rules | How Maria Sparagis Built a 7 Figure Fintech Business
What does success look like to you? Is there a shortcut to get there? Success is something that many people desire, but what does it really take to be successful? Let's hear it from someone who knows what it takes to build a thriving business. If you do not know her story, this is your chance to listen to the compact version. Today, Maria will let you in on the three key strategies that took her from a struggling entrepreneur to building a successful business helping thousands of 7-8 figure businesses with their funnel and payment systems!“If you do work for free, you're gonna get feedback; you're gonna get critical information that is gonna help you grow.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Mar 24, 2022 • 21min
From Rags to Riches | Online Marketers Share Their Journey From Poor to 8 Figures
If you are an entrepreneur or a copywriter struggling with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and you're just not making enough money, this episode is for you. If you need inspiration and motivation, know that you are not alone in your journey. Many direct response business owners and freelancers also struggled on their way to the top. The important thing is to take steps every day to reach your goal. Consistency is the main ingredient to success. Keep trying until you see a breakthrough and push forward. Learn from these entrepreneurs whose journey probably started the same way as yours. “Take a moment to think about where you are and be thankful for the ride. Your destination won't be too far away if you remain consistent and add to your arsenal of skills.” - Maria SparagisIf you want to watch the full episodes, check out the links below: Justin Goff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpvtCl3TBLUStefan Georgi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4kJonathan Boyd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOU-PKUffu4David McMenomey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRTH-78Rx84&t=3sAndrew Contreras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTh3SmCM1KgChris Haddad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=2sPauline Longdon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy24Fq8_KXE&t=3sRich Schefren Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNaF0vHqwU&t=33sRich Schefren Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwa_lAKkMIAmber Spears - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0&t=19sConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Mar 17, 2022 • 16min
Is Your PayPal Account Frozen? Here’s What You Can Do to Recover Your Funds and Keep Your Business Running
Has PayPal frozen your funds? If Paypal is your only source of accepting payment, then payment holds can be very frustrating. This can usually happen if you're selling supplements or in any business classified as high-risk. Other triggers include scaling too fast or getting numerous disputes or chargebacks. But can PayPal legally freeze your account? If you want to know why they froze your funds, how to prevent it from happening again, and the steps you need to take to recover your funds, listen to this episode until the end. You can also access additional resources to learn how to navigate through the challenging issues a merchant encounters, particularly with payment processing.“I would suggest that you get a merchant account if you're in the high-risk industry or if you've had problems with PayPal. Stripe isn't necessarily your best solution, but it is a quick solution.” - Maria SparagisReach out to Maria Sparagis if you need help with unfreezing your PayPal funds, applying for a merchant account, or just getting a template of the letter to send to PayPal. You can listen to these episodes for more information: What is the MATCH List / TMF? Why are you on it and what to do. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdMjCzFT2TUWhy You Need a High-Risk Merchant Account - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBM0-_p7m3sConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Mar 10, 2022 • 11min
Take Your Copywriting Skills to the Next Level With These Expert Tips
Copywriting has become synonymous with making money, freedom, and a flexible schedule. But what does it really take to become a successful copywriter? What steps can you follow to take copywriting from a side gig to a career that supports the life you’ve dreamed of? There are tons of resources online on how to level up your copywriting skills. But you might get lost in all the information. So, to help you fast track your learning, here are the best copywriting tips and strategies from some of the world's highest-paid copywriters and offer owners. Getting mentored by these experts would usually cost you thousands of dollars. But you can get access to them for free in this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing. Let’s dive in!“In order to be a successful copywriter that makes money, you need way more than writing skills.” - Maria SparagisIf you want to watch the full episodes, check out the links below:Ning Li - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fapwsf0VTOgGurleen Singh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i5RxsRhXggChris Haddad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=2sStefan Georgi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4kTroy Ericson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFmDsP7rIoRich Schefren Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNaF0vHqwU&t=33sRich Schefren Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwa_lAKkMIPauline Longdon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy24Fq8_KXE&t=3sAndrew Contreras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTh3SmCM1KgConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Mar 3, 2022 • 39min
SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY MARKETING: Avoid Compliance Errors with e-commerce attorney Chip Cooper
The supplements industry is one of the most profitable businesses in the world. But supplement merchants face a big challenge as governing bodies crackdown on sellers who violate the rules. So, it’s important to conduct good marketing practices when advertising your offer to keep your business running.To guide us with FTC Compliance, Maria interviews Chip Cooper, Attorney, Co-Founder & CEO of FTC Guardian, the #1 FTC Compliance Training Provider & Most Advanced Online Compliance & SaaS Document Generation Platform. This episode is very informative and can help you avoid the pitfalls when marketing your health products online and on the shelves. “You shouldn’t make claims regarding diseases and medical conditions because you're not going to be able to substantiate.” - Chip CooperConnect with Chip to get a copy of the INFOGRAPHIC:Website: https://www.ftcguardian.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipcooper/Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet