152 episodes

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

Uncensored Direct Marketing Maria Sparagis

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    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

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

    Direct Response Marketing vs Branding — What's the Difference?

    Direct Response Marketing vs Branding — What's the Difference?

    Direct response elicits an immediate response (usually a purchase) from the customer. Branding is more build up for recognition and desire. Here's how you can incorporate some of the best branding tactics into your direct response business.
    Want more about phone sales and telemarketing? Check out our FTC episode!

    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 24 min
    X Advertising: Reaching a Better Audience, Making Millions | with Chris Orzechowski

    X Advertising: Reaching a Better Audience, Making Millions | with Chris Orzechowski

    Meet Forbes' $100+ Million Copywriter", Chris Orzechowski. From wrestler to million-dollar-making marketing expert, we pick his brain on how to get to that million-dollar milestone. But more importantly, we get the ins-and-outs of X advertising—what it looks like, how it works, and who to target.
    Want to get in touch with Chris?
    ➡️ https://orzy.co/
    ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-orzechowski-b5531823a/
    ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/orzymedia/
    ➡️ https://twitter.com/chrisorzy

    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 47 min
    NEW FTC Telemarketing Regulation — BIG CHANGES

    NEW FTC Telemarketing Regulation — BIG CHANGES

    The FTC announced new regulations for telemarketers—inbound and outbound. If you use a call center, if over-the-phone sales is your main method, or if you're hopping on the new cycle telemarketing in 2024, then listen up. These rules WILL affect your sales and whether your business stands a chance.
    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 13 min
    Mastermind Affiliate Marketer TELLS ALL | with Gia Liossis

    Mastermind Affiliate Marketer TELLS ALL | with Gia Liossis

    Want in on the affiliate marketing game? Today, we're thrilled to have Gia Liossis, a seasoned affiliate manager with years of experience in the marketing game. She shares all on what it takes to make it, going from social media to affiliate marketing to changing careers and so much more.
    Whether you're a marketing veteran or new to the scene, this conversation with Gia Liossis is packed with insight. Don't miss out on learning from one of the best in the business!
    Get in touch with Gia and GiAffiliate Management:
    https://www.facebook.com/gia.liosi

    Chris Haddad Interview:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=46s

    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 55 min
    Crushing Stripe Fees for 6- and 7-Figure Merchants

    Crushing Stripe Fees for 6- and 7-Figure Merchants

    Are you a 6- or 7-figure merchant using Stripe? You might be spending way too much on Stripe fees per transaction and monthly. Here are some tips to lower Stripe fees with minimal effort that can save you TENS OF THOUSANDS per month (depending on your volume).
    This episode gives you some simple tips on how to crush Stripe fees in half—OR MORE!
    From 2.5% to just 0.5%, easy.
    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 16 min
    Marketing Madman Jamie Lewis TELLS ALL

    Marketing Madman Jamie Lewis TELLS ALL

    Jamie Lewis, the "grandpa of marketing" has had a wild ride on his path to marketing stardom. Today, he shares with me exactly how he got here, from exploring undefined territory in domain flipping and affiliate sales to how success can affect your personal life.
    Sit back and listen to this tell-all from a marketing madman.

    Get in on Jamie's BADASS CLASS while there's room:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassclassgroup

    ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!
    🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
    🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis
    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet
    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions
    🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

    • 1 hr 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Doua27 ,

Must listen podcast

Loving this new podcast
Every episode is filled with so many great tips and amazing take aways
Especially loved the most recent episode taking chances
Loved hearing about Maria’s experiences and journey
Looking forward to the next episode
Great job Maria

Spar1026 ,

A must listen to podcast!

Love the show, keep up the great work! Just finished listening to your latest episode Taking chances- truly inspiring. Can’t wait for new episodes!

eileentsatsakis ,

Entertaining and info packed!

Maria is so easy to listen to. I absolutely love her energy. Her questions help clarify and really dig into the roots of copywriting. Together they made a dynamic and engaging conversation. You’re getting top information for free! Maria - I’d love to hear more about how to save on processing fees. Looking forward to new episodes.

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