Uncensored Direct Marketing

Affiliate marketing can be one of the most profitable ways to make money online. But it's not as easy as you think. Affiliate marketers can either be a blessing or a nightmare for business owners. Learning to leverage affiliate traffic to grow your business is a huge advantage, but you have to manage your affiliates properly. If you don't, they will cause tremendous losses in your business. Here's a special episode showcasing the best advice from top affiliate managers and business owners. If you’re ready to maximize your revenue utilizing affiliates, tune in to this episode! “Set your standards high, because affiliates are business partners for you and you want to make sure they’re representing your company well.” -  David McMenomeyIf you want to hear the full episodes, head on over to the Uncensored Direct Marketing channel or check out the links below: David McMenomey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRTH-78Rx84Amber Spears - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0Julian Reyes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vQ8RV0F4UBritanny Bankston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWkNPerSTGQJazette Pester - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MDZifHv6FQAlex Gunoe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AH35E6zsSwConnect 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

How does a small or medium-sized business compete in the viciously competitive global market? Is there a way to level the playing field? Lucky for you digital marketers out there, someone thought of your struggles and created a solution. Today's guest is Sven Platte, the Founder and CEO of Digistore24, a digital sales automation platform with an integrated sales partner marketplace. Sven has built two 9-figure companies that help thousands to monetize their passion. Although he is wildly successful, he does not consider himself a Guru. Sven continues to learn and get better at business, investment, health, and relationships every day. And he shares his journey in his podcast, Svencast. Tune in to this episode to know more about the future of digital marketing and how passion can fuel your business to success. “If your goal is to help other people, it never stops.” - David PirtleConnect with Sven:Digistore24 Website: https://www.digistore24.com/Personal Website: https://www.svenplatte.com/enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svenplatte/Podcast: https://www.svencast.com/#all-episodesConnect 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

Merchants lose billions of dollars to fraudulent activity every year, and “friendly fraud” is the fastest-growing form. It's impossible not to experience chargebacks, especially when you are a high-risk merchant and accept credit card payments. No wonder chargeback management is a huge business. If excessive chargebacks are beginning to impact your business, do not hesitate to ask for help. Work with a chargeback management expert who would be happy to discuss different ideas and plans to help you fight fraud and avoidable threats to your business. After all, you are in business to get customers, not fight chargebacks. Today's guest is David Pirtle, VP - Enterprise Engagement at Chargebacks911, a chargeback management company. Chargebacks are usually not something merchants think about until it happens. So listen in as David shares valuable tips to prevent chargebacks and how to fight them once they occur. Safeguard your reputation as a merchant with the help of an effective chargeback management expert!“Your merchant account is priceless. If you can't process, you don't have a business.” - David PirtleConnect with David:Website: https://chargebacks911.com/Email: d.pirtle@chargebacks911.comFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/Chargebacks911Connect 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

When making online purchases, people want a frictionless transaction. So they'll abandon the cart and forget about it if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, for high ticket transactions, declines are even higher. The key to converting more high ticket offers is in your checkout process. Today's episode provides excellent tips to maximize conversion and make more sales. If you are a high ticket coach or selling a high ticket offer, you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn simple ways to increase your conversion rate by as much as 20%.“Getting somebody in your funnel isn't the end of the line. You've got to get them to buy and finish the checkout process.”- 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/directpaynet

How would you like to get actionable tips from the world's best marketers? These world-class experts normally charge thousands of dollars for private consultations. But in today's episode, you’re getting access to some of the best advice from not just one, but from 14 marketers who have generated BILLIONS of dollars in sales. From copywriting to affiliate marketing to creating offers and all the important topics in between. Whether you’re just getting started or already consider yourself a guru, there’s sure to be a helpful tip or two for you in this specially curated episode, so don't miss it!“If you listen, I guarantee you will get at least one tip or probably five that will help you in your business today.”- Maria SparagisIf you want to hear the full episodes, head on over to the Uncensored Direct Marketing channel or check out the links below: Chris Haddad - https://youtu.be/2wjDo_UxiLUStefan Georgi - https://youtu.be/g-l9dBcEC4kTroy Ericson - https://youtu.be/nIFmDsP7rIoAndrew Contreras - https://youtu.be/LTh3SmCM1KgJulian Reyes - https://youtu.be/R1vQ8RV0F4UAmber Spears - https://youtu.be/dEGNA1si0w0Rich Schefren - https://youtu.be/sUNaF0vHqwUPauline Longdon - https://youtu.be/Xy24Fq8_KXEJustin Goff - https://youtu.be/LpvtCl3TBLUAlex Gunoe - https://youtu.be/5AH35E6zsSwNing Li - https://youtu.be/fapwsf0VTOgBrennan Hopkins - https://youtu.be/6ykods789YkEli Cohen - https://youtu.be/PkbZCsg3GIEJonathan Boyd - https://youtu.be/uOU-PKUffu4Connect 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

If you're a new online business owner who wants to minimize costs, the idea of getting a free merchant account is very appealing. But make no mistake, nothing in business is ever really free. There are always fees associated with processing credit card payments. It's just a question of who pays for it – you or your customers. So be wary of so-called “free merchant accounts”. They can result in business losses in the long run. As always, you're listening to another value-packed episode.  So, take note of the solutions that will help you save money and convert more sales.“Free merchant accounts do not exist!”- 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/directpaynet

Do you understand how a payment transaction works? While it might seem that accepting payments is as simple as swiping the customer's card, a few things happen before the transactions get approved. If you do not understand the role of your payment gateway, merchant account, and CRM, you could end up frustrated if something goes wrong. This 10-minute episode explains how everything works together and why you might have to choose one payment gateway over another. It's crucial to know what you really need to focus on to keep your business running smoothly.“It is much easier to replace a gateway than it is to replace a merchant processor, your internal CRM, or your checkout software.” - 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/directpaynet

Getting your account shut down can be extremely stressful, and we’ve talked before about when Stripe freezes your account and holds your funds. But today we’re going to talk about the steps to take to get your business back up, so you’re able to process and accept credit card payments again. The MOST important piece of advice to remember is, DON’T WAIT! The sooner you start taking action, the sooner you can start accepting payments again.To ensure your business is not disrupted, it’s best to have a backup online payment processor. In this episode, Maria provides a quick summary of the steps to apply for a high-risk merchant account. So, let’s dive in. “If you’ve been shut down, applying for a merchant account is your best option to continue processing payments.” - Maria SparagisNeed help now? Contact DirectPaynet to get expert service: https://directpaynet.com/contact-us/Listen to episode 42 here - Stripe Froze My Account and My Funds - What Now?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

The holiday season provides the necessary sales boost to meet your year-end sales goals. Traditionally, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and online sales volumes continue to rise right up until Christmas. But while it's an excellent season for online retailers, there is a downside. Post-holiday chargebacks start to happen at the start of the new year. Issues like fraudulent purchases and buyer's remorse lead to returns and cancellations. Chargebacks can hit hard if you have not prepared your business to handle them. So what do you need to do as a high-risk online merchant to get ready for the holidays? This episode will provide you with simple strategies to minimize post-holiday chargebacks and protect your revenue.“Offering more online cancellation options will save you a lot of time and money in staffing.” - 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

As we’re nearing the end of 2021, it's good to review what worked, what hasn’t, and what can be optimized. You should perform an audit regularly to make sure your business is running smoothly. Reflection and preparation are necessary to gear up for 2022, especially if you want to increase your revenue and productivity while staying competitive in your space. In today’s episode, Maria walks you through five major things you can do to optimize your systems and have a better year. So, tune in for some quick wins and low-hanging fruits. Discover simple ways to take your business to the next level in 2022! “It’s important to do a year-end audit, but you should also do this regularly to make sure your business is running as smoothly as possible.” - 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