Maria Sparagis

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis

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Maria Sparagis has spent 20+ years helping online businesses find the revenue they didn't know they were losing. As president of DirectPayNet and a payment solutions expert, she knows that the difference between a good business and a great one often comes down to how you handle payments and conversions. On Click & Convert, Maria shares the strategies, tools, and insider knowledge that ecommerce founders and online entrepreneurs need to scale to 6 and 8 figures — from optimizing your checkout flow to maximizing what hits your bottom line. Featured in American Banker, Vice, Coindesk, and Yahoo....

Author

Maria Sparagis

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Business

Podcast website

directpaynet.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

"I'm helping people buy homes for $300,000" - A solution to the housing crisis? 06.04.2023

Are mobile homes a solution to the housing crisis? Young people have been kicked off the property ladder. This is terrible news for an entire generation, as there are few better wealth generating avenues than home ownership. Forced to raise his mother and sister from a young age, Franco Perez believes he has a solution to the housing crisis: luxurious mobile homes. He's working to reduce the stigm...

"Most copywriting jobs will be gone soon" - Copywriting Expert 30.03.2023

Are you a copywriter, or want to be a copywriter? Well, hugely successful copywriter, offer owner and direct response mentor Trevor "Toecracker" Crook explains why you can't JUST offer copywriting services anymore. AI is set to eliminate most of the copywriting jobs in the world. At least, that's what Trevor thinks... and his copy has generated millions upon millions in online sales. In this episo...

Bitcoin millionaire: "Crypto isn't going ANYWHERE" 23.03.2023

Ryan Horst is an expert in everything crypto. He argues that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are set to return stronger than ever at some point in the next few years. He explains why it's mathematically probable that crypto will experience a resurgence very soon, and how to take advantage. Check out this clip and be sure to ask us any questions about crypto, entrepreneurship and everything in b...

This guy teaches people how to make MILLIONS online 16.03.2023

Rich Schefren is one of the most successful online coaches in the world. His students have generated hundreds of millions in sales in the direct response industry over the past few years. In this video, Rich explains: -How to create a DYNAMITE online coaching program -Why you should provide value to customers & students AT ALL COSTS -Marketing strategies that will accelerate your sales -The ha...

Mr. Money Fingers shares his copywriting secrets 09.03.2023

Chris Haddad has made MILLIONS as a copywriter. He's behind some of the most successful digital products of all time... and he explains the philosophy behind his writing in this episode. If you're looking for a great passive income stream, then copywriting is a viable path and writing copy for your OWN digital offer is an even BETTER path. Listen to Chris and apply EVERYTHING he says in this video...

"Stop wasting your time and BUILD AN EMAIL LIST!" 02.03.2023

If you're thinking about building an email list, then you NEED to listen to this video. In it, millionaire Troy Ericson shares with you the story of how building an email list changed his life and how you can do the same. Email list building is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal, and Troy is convinced that it can change your life for the better. In this video, he shares his s...

EXPOSED: The Shocking Truth About Your Online Mentor... 23.02.2023

Alen Sultanic has made millions as a digital entrepreneur and has helped thousands of students made 7 figure incomes from their homes. In this episode, he explains how most online gurus today are complete frauds and should not be trusted. If they're trying to lure you in with luxury goods, nice cars and beautiful women, you should DEFINITELY avoid taking their advice. Alen also explains how to bec...

Protect your business from fraud & scammers | How to WIN chargebacks 16.02.2023

It’s frustrating to sell products or services online and get a chargeback or dispute 45 or even 60 days later. Online business owners know that chargebacks are the bane of their company’s existence Maria is an online sales expert and she’s here to explain how to ELIMINATE chargebacks, regardless of which industry you’re in or product you’re selling. This is a must-listen episode if you’re a busine...

Stripe holding your funds? Here’s the EASY FIX 09.02.2023

Stripe is notorious for holding funds from merchants. As soon as you start scaling, your business is going well, and the road ahead looks smooth, BAM you sign into your Stripe account and see 20% of your funds on hold. No notification, no email. Nothing. Just frozen funds and a feeling of dread. This episode contains 3 steps to recover your money if Stripe decides to hold it. This is a must-listen...

How to MONETIZE your PASSION | Steve Mastroianni 02.02.2023

Steve Mastroianni is a successful former rock star who revolutionized the online guru space while simultaneously taking care of his father when the pandemic first broke out. Now, he makes a killer living helping other people achieve their dreams, just as he did with music. His drive is proof that turning a passion into a career is possible, lucrative, and everyone can do it with the right mindset....

How to Create the Career of Your Dreams | Carolyn Santo 26.01.2023

There are few skills more important than the ability to sell. Carolyn Santo is a true testament to that, as a leading idea generator and copywriter. She’s worked on some of the most exciting—and successful—offers in Direct Response Marketing throughout her career. Follow her lead as she explains how she achieved the career of her DREAMS in this conversation with online payment specialist Maria Spa...

Killer Strategies to Supercharge Your Email Marketing | Kyle Dana 19.01.2023

Email marketing is a massively lucrative industry, generating billions of dollars in revenue every year. Maria was lucky enough to sit down with one of the leading experts in this constantly evolving field, Digistore24’s Kyle Dana, and the takeaways are MIND-BLOWING for anyone who’s interested in using email marketing to SUPERCHARGE their business. In this episode, you’ll find: INSANE email market...

8-Figure Marketing Icon SHARES ALL | with Alen Sultanic 12.01.2023

“Why are the rich rich and the poor poor? It’s because the rich can leverage their time with the poor.”   On this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, we have the pleasure of interviewing Alen Sultanic, a multimillion-dollar marketing expert whose 20 years of experience in direct response are evident in the successful campaigns he has created. Alen has a wealth of knowledge and experience...

Getting the Most Out of Your Fulfillment Partner | with Iman Benraoui 05.01.2023

On this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, I'm joined by Iman Benraoui, a fulfillment expert in the ecommerce and direct response space. In our conversation, she shares her knowledge about how to find the right fulfillment company for your business, as well as offers guidance on how to interview them, why packaging is so important, and more.   Iman explains why it's essential to consider...

Top Marketing Strategies for the New Year - 2023 29.12.2022

Our top advice from 2022 all wrapped up into one short, sweet episode. Apply what 2022 brought to the table and skyrocket your business for 2023. On this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, we’re summing up some of the best tips our marketing experts gave. Hear from Adil Amarsi, Luis Diaz, Johnson Li, and Laura Catella on what it takes to SELL. VSLs, networking, podcasting—it’s all here. So wh...

Top 5 Powerful Female Leaders in Direct Response | Best of 2022 22.12.2022

“The fiercest leaders in direct response” Direct response is a powerful industry. Today we’re highlighting 5 of the fiercest, most powerful females we’ve interviewed so far. Get inspired by five of our most memorable guests on Uncensored Direct Marketing: Sam Novak, Tracy Coenen, Amber Spears, Pauline Longdon, and Laura Catella. We've looked back on the last year and have chosen five clips featuri...

How to Sell in America as a Foregin Business Owner 15.12.2022

Non-US business owner? Selling to Americans? Trouble with payment processing? All your questions, answered here. On this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, I'll walk you through three options for getting local payment processing for your business. We’ll also take an in-depth look at the differences between payment aggregators and merchant accounts, as well as when it makes sense to use Stripe...

Copywriting Secrets REVEALED | with Copy Coach Adil Amarsi 08.12.2022

On this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, we chat with Adil Amarsi, a copywriting expert and the master of ad copy who has developed a proven system for writing highly converting copy. He has coached hundreds of the most successful copywriters in the world and built several successful offers over his career. We explore the key strategies to writing effective ad copy, from short-term tactics...

Your Path to Successful Podcasting — Learn from My Journey 01.12.2022

We've reached 100 EPISODES! That's incredible, but it didn't come easy. That's why today we're giving you a special episode that should help you learn from my journey (and mistakes) so you can start your own podcast on the right foot. I just wanted to take a quick moment to share with you 7 things that I've learned over the past few years while creating this podcast. 1: Posting consistently is key...

Copywriting Expert Shares Tips on Winning Ad Copy — with Johnson Li 24.11.2022

5 seconds is all you have to make the sale—are your ads performing? Johnson Li walks us through his process for writing a killer hook and creating emotional ads that sell. Johnson has been working in this industry for many years and created multiple 7-figure businesses all through the right copywriting strategies. For advice on how to get your ad performance bumped up, he's your man. The best advi...

You WILL Become a Winning Offer Owner with This Guide 17.11.2022

Do you have a killer idea and want to transform it into a killer offer? This is the guide for you. Today, we interview Tracy Coenen, a forensic accountant. While that career doesn't directly link to direct response marketing, Tracy is unique—she's now become an offer owner. Tracy recently launched her product, The Divorce Money Guide, on Clickbank and we have here today showing is a real-world exa...

How to Be a MILLIONAIRE with This Entrepreneur Mindset 10.11.2022

Audio Podcast Details Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut with your business? Are you not seeing the growth you'd hoped for? It might be time to gain the entrepreneur mindset.   In this episode of the Uncensored Direct Marketing podcast, Laura Catella – an expert copywriting coach and founder of Diamond Day Mastermind – provides insight into how to become the best in your industry by gaini...

7 Tips to MAXIMIZE AND KEEP Your Holiday Profits 03.11.2022

The holidays are a great time to make some extra money, but if you're not careful, all that profit can disappear just as quickly as it came in. In this video, I'm going to share with you 7 tips that will help you maximize your holiday profits and keep them coming in long after the holidays are over. Consumers will ALWAYS SPEND during the holidays. It doesn’t matter what the economic climate looks...

How Can I Reopen My Stripe Account After Being Shut Down? 27.10.2022

You recently opened a Stripe account, and within weeks or after just a few sales, Stripe shut you down with little or no notice? Getting your business ready to launch your business and test your offer is difficult enough without having to worry about your payment processing.  Stripe is fast and easy but their AI shuts down accounts for various reasons including your IP address mismatching you...

Conversion Rate Optimization on Your Checkout Page 20.10.2022

As website traffic is getting more expensive, maximizing the number of conversions is key to growing your business. You spend tons on marketing to your email list to generate leads as well ensuring you have a good social media presence. One thing commonly overlooked is optimizing your checkout process. Having an in-depth look at your sales funnel is a common task for most online marketers and that...

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