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Visa’s New Chargeback Rules Every Online Seller Needs to Know
Episode 202
Visa has introduced new chargeback rules through its Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP). While it’s aimed at acquirers, merchants can’t afford t…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Tariff Survival Guide for Online Businesses
Episode 201
Are tariffs eating into your profits?
Import duties, trade talks, and sudden tariff changes are creating chaos for online businesses, dropshippers, an…
1 year ago
How to Stop Losing Money to Friendly Fraud
Episode 200
Friendly fraud is one of the most frustrating challenges for business owners—and despite its name, there’s nothing “friendly” about it. In this episo…
1 year ago
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…
1 year 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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 (…
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 2 months ago