Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis

Jeannie Mai from HelpGrid joins us for a deep dive into abandoned cart recovery, why businesses CONVERT MORE after human-to-human interaction, and just how much you should really be using AI. Get in touch with Jeannie Mai and HelpGrid here: 🔗 linkedin.com/jeannie-h-mai-19998776 🔗 instagram.com/jeanniethemagician 🔗 www.helpgrid.com ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch! 🔗 Maria Sparagis Websi...

Shopify is a powerful ecommerce platform, but it isn't for everyone. In this episode, I'm going through Shopify Pros, Shopify Cons, and if Shopify is the right platform for your business. ✓ 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: h...

The customer journey is based on targeting an emotion. Every sale, every ad, every email, every click—there's a feeling behind it. A successful customer journey is one that connects with their emotions, making them feel that what you offer aligns with what they need, what they want, and the emotion that drives it. Take a list to our interview with Jason Friedman, CEO of CXFormula. He's an expert i...

Stripe account suspended? Stripe holding funds? Stripe STOLE your money? Common issues with Stripe from merchants in many industries. So no matter what it is that you sell, if Stripe is holding your money and won't let go, then this video is for you. Stripe USA Address: 354 Oyster Point Boulevard South San Francisco, CA 94080 Stripe Email: notices@stripe.com ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch...

Content marketing isn't going anywhere. From AI trends to content planning and repurposing, we get the low down on what 2024 holds in the content marketing world. Joining us and sharing her expert tips is Sarah Noel Block, founder and owner of Tiny Marketing, which focuses on getting marketing teams of 0-2 people to their full potential. She knows what's up, what's down, and how to juggle every ma...

The SEC has finally officially announced bitcoin ETFs. There are pros and cons to having a bitcoin ETF, one of them being centralizing something that was created to be decentralized. But the positives might outweigh the cons here. Are you investing in a bitcoin ETF? Need a merchant account? Get in touch! 🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com 🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpay...

Chargeback prevention is the best way to handle chargebacks. The more common solution is chargeback mitigation after they've gone through, but this method involves paying the fee (even when you avoid paying out the refund) AND those chargeback cases that you've won still count against your chargeback ratio. Prevent chargebacks with these 3 solutions you can easily set up today. Once you set them u...

Copywriters and markets living outside of the US, this interview with Nabeel Azeez—successful entrepreneur, copywriter, and marketer living in the UAE—reveals what it takes to make it as a marketer looking for US clients. Not only that, he gives valuable insight into how AI can help or hurt you, invites you to his mastermind, and so much more. ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch! 🔗 Maria Spar...

Looking for more from your subscription business? Cart abandonment and subscription cancellations are growing among consumers, but your business doesn't have to suffer. In this video, I cover 4 ways to increase your subscription revenue without spending more on marketing, customer acquisition, or chargebacks. ✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch! 🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis....

You can make money and improve your brand name through negative reviews. No one trusts a brand that only has 5-star reviews. Likewise, no one trusts a brand with only 1-star reviews. There is a happy medium, and for all the less-than-stellar reviews you get, they're an opportunity for growth and showcasing your customer service skills.

Shopify offers a default shopping cart, but you don't need to use it. When you're just getting started and you want to get your store open quickly, default carts are great. The same is true for WooCommerce and Square. But you need a shopping cart that fits your business, not a one-size-fits-all option. The fact is that Shopify and other platforms make money from you the more you use their services...

Are you a startup or business owner outside the US but want to target the American market? Stripe is an excellent payment facilitator, offering easy-access services across the globe. But when it comes to selling to the United States from abroad, the waters get murky. Stripe isn't so keen on new businesses, those that don't sell more than $25k/month, nor ones that aren't incorporated in the US. Her...

Holiday shopping is approaching. It's the biggest time of year for most businesses, which means Shopify (both the platform and Shopify Payments) is about to feel a surge of cash flowing through its many circuits. But Shopify Payments doesn't support all business types. Don't let Black Friday be when you discover your business isn't supported by their processor. This episode covers when to use Shop...

Shopify is a world-leading ecommerce platform. With it comes Shopify Payments and Shop Pay to make getting a business started easier than ever. The caveat? Shopify Payments is Stripe in disguise, and you know what that means: closures, freezes, and withheld funds. Shopify also provides a way out. You can use a wide variety of payment processors and gateways with Shopify. In this episode, I'm going...

Payment processing is the lifeblood of your business. If you can't accept payments, there is no revenue, there is no profit, and there is no business. Stripe provides payment processing in (basically) 3 easy steps, but that ease of access comes with major pitfalls. This episode covers what happens what you receive the "Stripe Account Suspended" notice, how to keep your business running, and when i...

If you've been notified that you're a Stripe high risk merchant or you know that your business falls into a high-risk merchant category, this video is for you. Stripe doesn't play nice with high-risk businesses, and just because you're high risk doesn't mean you deserve to be shut down or pay twice as much! In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know to keep your business steady and e...

Credit card processing fees add up quickly, especially if you're working with the wrong processor. In this episode, you'll find 4 ways to save on processing fees with guaranteed results. Don't let your business drown in fees. Learn exactly what to do to keep those numbers rising. Need a merchant account? Get in touch! Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com DirectPayNet Website: https://d...

"We're managing $150 million in paid advertising this year." - Rohan Sheth, CEO & Founder of GrowRev Rohan Sheth is a content creation and business growth expert who's helped Russell Brunson and ClickFunnels eclipse 1 billion views on YouTube, among countless other achievements. In this video, he shares his wealth of knowledge, having worked with industry giants like ClickFunnels, the Mikkelse...

Religion can be profitable. Andrew Contreras is an online sales expert who's created products in the Christian niche that have made him a great deal of money. This is a clip from my full conversation with Andrew that I had a few months ago. I found this segment wildly fascinating, as it explores how he's made so much money selling products to a religious audience. No matter your theology or what y...

Nathan Yeung is a marketing expert that generates millions of dollars in annual revenue for his billion-dollar clients. He's a marketing genius that understands how to run wildly successful paid and organic campaigns in both B2B and B2C verticals. In this exclusive interview, Maria Sparagis sits down with renowned Marketing Operations expert Nathan Yeung to uncover the secrets behind a successful...

Should the government regulate AI? Is a recession coming? We speak with leading US business expert Gene Marks about AI, the economy and more in this special episode. Much is being made about AI and its impact on propoganda and how it can shape public thought through deepfakes and the spread of misinformation - but it's affect on businesses is equally compelling. Gene has written in the US' leading...

"The new generation of copywriters, if they're not that good... they'll be left for dead." -10-figure direct response marketer Trevor "Toecracker" Crook on how AI will affect the copywriting profession. Do you think that AI will kill most copywriting jobs? It's certainly got freelancers in countless industries considering new employment opportunities, as ChatGPT and other AI chatbots could soon re...

It was easy for businesses to 10x their investment in social media 5 years ago. That's changed, as consumers are more weary of connecting with brands online than individuals. There's a reason that influencers are king... people want to connect with humans and 'humanizing' a brand isn't easy. So how can brands connect with audiences on social media nowadays? Bryan Kramer has consulted for some of t...

Direct mail is the best marketing strategy that you've never thought of. It offers the best impressions, open rates and exposure - far better than any other paid or organic digital marketing platform. Dave Fink sold his company for $1 billion to Unilever after just 4 years. He's now the CEO of Postie, which helps companies easily grow their business using direct mail marketing. If you're a digital...

Stefan Georgi is one of the most successful copywriters in the world. His words have generated over $700 million in sales and many internet millionaires credit their success to his advice. We had a chance to chat with him a while back. This clip from the full conversation highlights how a millionaire copywriter thinks. Stefan is a unique guy and approaches things from a direction that most people...