Why Be an Agent? Lessons from the Street to the Payment Gateway NEW ABCs: they said: Attunement, Buoyancy, and Clarity. Why Be an Agent? Lessons from the Street to the Payment Gateway   When I first started selling lighters on the street, (yes i did) every day was a challenge in perseverance and self-belief. Facing a sea of passersby, it …

Crossing the Payments Chasm: A Quick Field Guide to Checking Where You Are   I love the concept of “Crossing the Chasm.” It’s a powerful framework that explains why so many innovative products, despite early success, fail to achieve mainstream market adoption. For Technology Vendors, understanding and navigating this chasm is more critical than ever, especially in the wake of …

Our Payment Gateway: Answering Questions from Key Decision Makers   At Merchant Service Depot, our new gateway and payments solution has impressed many key decision makers, particularly with its advanced features like velocity controls and load balancing. However, they also had essential “bread and butter” questions about our gateway. Here’s how we answered each one, highlighting the critical role each …

Hi, My Name is ANI: We Wanted to Get You the FAQ ASAP   Imagine you’re on a date with someone who can’t stop talking about themselves. They’re charming, confident, and have a lot to say. As you listen, you start to wonder: Is this person a keeper or a creeper?   Enter ANI—the new acronym making waves in the …

So many layoffs in the tech sector have driven a surge in new fintech ISVs, ISOs, and agents. The ease of entry into the payments industry, coupled with the immediate need of laid-off tech workers to put food on the table, has created a bustling landscape of new opportunities. Recent reports indicate that thousands of tech professionals in the U.S. …

Imagine this: you’ve just received an unexpected emergency bill that’s due next month, and as a commission-only sales rep, you’re facing a financial crunch. With no guaranteed income, it’s crucial to act swiftly and strategically to ensure you meet this financial obligation without compromising your long-term success. What do you do to turn the situation around and secure the funds …