PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

It's no secret that the global economy and the environment are two important umbrella topics these days. The multitude of important challenges under these categories are worthy of discussion.... especially because payments businesses and fintechs can offer many solutions to help both consumers and our global future. Some say that we need to think even bigger, and look at how some of our very finan...

Whether you're considering individual merchants accepting cards from customers, or ISOs building portfolios of merchants, using tech tools and processes to manage security issues and compliance is crucial. On this week's show, Scott is joined by an expert guest who has spent his fintech career working on solutions for these kinds of challenges, including his latest venture. Darrel Anderson is the...

Business to business payments may not get the same amount of coverage as other areas in the payments world, but they are just as important! When it comes to B2B payments though there are challenges that need to be navigated, as enterprise payments in particular, are susceptible to fraud, unnecessary labor costs and potential errors. Our guest this week is Kurt Knackstedt who is the CEO of Troovo,...

These days, consumers make so many decisions based on ratings and reviews… and it's no different when it comes to credit cards. But how do you determine what the top credit card is, and how can you trust online reviews? Our guest this week is Brooklyn Lowery who is the Senior Manager & Site Editor for CardRatings.com , a website that aims to provide useful resources, tools, and reviews for credit...

Sharing the company credit card with employees and contractors is inherently insecure... Extend Payments and our guest Andrew Jamison have a new way of approaching it. Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

No matter if you're a field sales representative, sales manager, issuer, acquirer, ISO, agent, or connected to merchant services and payments in some other way… a sustainable career and being a part of a lucrative business is the goal. Still, the road to true success in this industry is often winding and not always easy. Fortunately, there are folks out there who have seen a lot of success and are...

There are many industries that present incredible financial opportunities for businesses and professionals, but legal status and regulation of them are still murky. This presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to two monster industries… cannabis and cryptocurrency. One way to help navigate these challenges is to bring experts and businesspeople from around the industry together, which...

These days, having success in the world of payments is impossible to achieve without understanding, and embracing technology. Specifically, payments integrations are crucial as so many ISVs, ISOs, Agents, and beyond recognize the power of it for merchants and consumers. But what are some of the key things to consider when approaching technology, integrations, and payments? To cover this and more S...

On this show we turn our focus to a side of the payments and finance spaces that isn't covered enough but is so important… the realities of consumers having financial struggles. Fortunately, there are many out there who are working to help individuals tackle their financial challenges. Jim Triggs is the Senior Vice President of Operations from one such organization called Money Management Internat...

Financial technology offers boundless opportunity for innovation… and with cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, instant payments, and more it's never been easier to re-think existing systems. On this show, Scott is joined by a Stefan Thomas who has founded a company, Coil, that aims to completely revolutionize the way the web works. Stefan has a deep background in fintech…introducing millions of peop...

On this episode we're talking all about credit cards from the consumer side, with a special focus on travel rewards. Scott is joined by Jason Steele, who is a journalist and a nationally recognized expert on the subjects of credit and credit cards. Jason's work has been featured at mainstream outlets such as Yahoo! Finance, MSN Money, and Business Insider. Jason's also well known within the commun...

Some industries are too high risk for credit card processing, yet merchants with legal businesses (such as those in states with legalized Cannabis) still need to process payments. Jordan Friedman, CEO of Zodaka joins Scott to discuss his company's solutions. Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We're once again covering the world of Cryptocurrencies on this episode of PayPod: The Payments Podcast. Scott is joined by two crypto enthusiasts, Joel Comm and Travis Wright. Joel and Travis host their own wildly popular show, The Bad Crypto Podcast, and had much to say about the philosophy behind crypto, where it is today, and where it's going. Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay....

Sometimes there's a need that can only be met when technology and innovation come together at the right time. On this episode, we talk about one fintech industry that has grown by leaps and bounds… marketplace lending, or P2P lending. Our guest today is Peter Renton, who is the founder of Lend Academy and Co-Founder of LendIt Conference LLC. Lend Academy the leading news and educational resource f...

Scott discusses the revolutionary new digital ID service in Canada offered by SecureKey, Verified. Me. He is joined by Greg Wolfond (CEO of SecureKey), Stevan Lewis (SVP Digital Transformation at Sun Life Financial) and Franklin Garrigues (VP Digital Channel at TD). Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

These days any business can rest assured that consumers enjoy loyalty rewards programs and the convenience of mobile apps and payment options. The trouble is, there are countless loyalty rewards programs out there which can be difficult to manage. As for mobile payments, in some places (specifically the US), adoption has been slow going. Fortunately there are companies leading the charge to simpli...

Welcome to another episode of PayPod! On this latest episode, we're taking a high level look at the world of fintech from the investment and wealth management perspective. Technology has had a tremendously positive impact on so many areas of the financial world, and the best companies are continually innovating. Our guest this week has much to share on this topic. Scott is joined by Ron Carson, wh...

We have covered cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, ethereum, and the blockchain extensively on this show… yet one of the biggest issues that many professionals in the world of payments and fintech continue to raise is that of volatility. Volatility makes cryptocurrency adoption in traditional financial and commerce spaces incredibly challenging. Fortunately stablecoins offer potential solutions to this pr...

Digital security is crucial to so much in modern life, and the worlds of payments, fintech, and mobile technology are no exception. Whether you're a consumer just using your phone to complete a purchase or sign into your bank, or a business developing apps and other digital solutions that will work with sensitive data… having the best approach to security and authentication is a must. Fortunately...

Blockchain technology offers a variety of benefits for those in the world of payments and Fintech. We dive into this on this latest show with the help of an expert whose company is using the blockchain to revolutionize payroll. Getting paid instantly for work done isn't just some pipe dream, and our guest today is going to share exactly why. Scott is joined by Ryan Fyfe who is the Co-founder and C...

Let's face it – the world of payments can sometimes be painful. Whether you're a merchant, a consumer, or a payments professional, there are various "pain points" in how everything in the industry fits together. Fortunately, there are great businesses and individuals working tirelessly to innovate and smooth these pain points. Scott is joined by Ed Kelley, VP of Business Development at Transcard,...

Whether you're an individual making a purchase online, an eCommerce business with customers all over the world, or a payments/fintech organization handling sensitive data such as credit card information... online trust and security matters. On this episode, we cover this topic in depth with the help of a technology expert from The Internet Society's Online Trust Alliance (OTA). Scott is joined by...

When it comes to business and technology… sometimes it's helpful to take a step back and reflect on the big picture. On this episode of PayPod, we do just that and answer a simple question, "Why do payments matter?" In addition to this, we explore payments on a global scale, touching on the challenges (and benefits) of taking any business international. Helping Scott to explore these topics are tw...

One of the biggest frustrations merchants have when it comes to payments is the cost of credit card processing fees. While these fees necessary and have allowed the payments and merchant services industries to flourish and innovate… helping merchants manage them and remain competitive is a crucial task. On this episode, Scott is joined by two guests who are working to tackle these very fees by giv...

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this episode, Scott is joined by payments industry expert Keith Sampson to discuss how to more effectively meet the unique needs of many different merchants. Keith believes the answer lies in "solution fitting" and has much to share regarding it's potential positive impacts. Keith Sampson is the Director of National Sales for...