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Top 5 Shopify Alternatives
Episode 199
Thinking about starting an online store or want to swap services but not sure if Shopify is the right fit? In this video, we break down the best Shop…
7 months, 1 week ago
Stripe’s “2.9% + 30¢” Is a Lie
Episode 198
Think Stripe’s fees are just 2.9% + 30¢? Think again. In this video, Maria Sparagis (payment processing expert and owner of DirectPayNet) breaks down…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Merchant Statement Breakdown
Episode 197
Confused by payment processing fees? In this episode, Maria Sparagis breaks down the real costs behind merchant account statements — beyond the adver…
8 months ago
Shopify Shut Down Your Store
Episode 196
Has Shopify Payments frozen or shut down your account out of nowhere? You're not alone—and you're not helpless.
In this episode, Maria Sparagis, owner…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Visa's New Fraud Rules Could Kill Your Store
Episode 195
Visa’s VAMP rules are here and they’re reshaping how online businesses handle fraud, chargebacks, and card testing. In this episode, Maria Sparagis (…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Stripe Settings That Sabotage Your Upsells
Episode 194
Why Stripe Declines Upsells & How to Fix It: Optimize Your Funnel for More Conversions
If your upsells are getting declined—especially after the front…
9 months, 1 week ago
Best Payment Processor for Your Business
Episode 193
Choosing the Best Payment Processor for Your Online Business in 2025
Wondering which payment processor is right for your online store? In this episode…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Webinars Aren’t Dead?! Affiliate Expert Says They’re Gold 💰 | with Gia Liossis
Episode 192
Are webinars really making a comeback? 🤯 In this episode, I sit down with Gia Liossis of GIAffiliate Management to find out why webinars might be you…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Brutal Truth About Hiring: 97% Failed This Simple Test
Episode 191
In this episode, Alex and get into the wild world of hiring — and what happens when 350 people apply for a job... but only eight follow simple instru…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Recession-Proof Your Business in 2025
Episode 190
Worried about the looming recession and how it might impact your online business? In this episode, we're diving deep into recession-proof strategies …
10 months ago