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The New Playbook for B2B Payments
Jun 26, 2026
Unknown duration
The Missing Piece in High-Ticket Payments
Jun 19, 2026
Unknown duration
How AI Is Transforming Merchant Portfolios
Jun 12, 2026
48m 35s
Building Business Value in the AI Era
Jun 5, 2026
55m 03s
How Tap on Phone Is Changing Merchant Payments
May 29, 2026
36m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/26/26 |  The New Playbook for B2B Payments | In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ron Halversen, President of Clarity Ventures, to discuss what it really takes to win enterprise and B2B payment opportunities. From ERP integrations and payment automation to faster cash flow, operational efficiencies, and lower processing costs, Ron explains how ISOs can solve meaningful business problems instead of competing solely on price. The conversation explores why enterprise merchants buy on ROI, how integrations can unlock markets that were previously out of reach, and why understanding a merchant's workflow is often the key to closing larger, more profitable accounts. Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment covers Europe's digital euro initiative, Deluxe's acquisition of Solero Commerce, Zelle's international expansion, and new surcharge legislation affecting the payments industry. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | The Missing Piece in High-Ticket Payments | In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Bob Lovinger, Founder and CEO of FlexxBuy and CEO of Coach Financing, to discuss why consumer financing remains one of the biggest untapped opportunities for agents, ISOs, and software providers. From coaching programs and professional services to home improvement and medical practices, Bob explains how financing can help merchants close more sales, increase average ticket sizes, and create a better customer experience. The conversation explores the evolution of buy now, pay later, the growing demand for financing in today's economy, how financing fits into the sales process, and why many merchants are missing revenue simply because they aren't offering enough payment flexibility. Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment covers the proposed $38 billion Visa and Mastercard settlement, interchange transparency, AI-powered payments, remittance taxes, and emerging automation trends shaping the industry. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | How AI Is Transforming Merchant Portfolios✨ | AI in paymentsmerchant management+3 | Sebastian Builes Jinete | ArcumPatti Murphy+1 | — | AImerchant activation+6 | — | 48m 35s | |
| 6/5/26 | Building Business Value in the AI Era✨ | AI in businesssoftware and payments+5 | Lane Gordon | 733ParkPatti Murphy | — | AIbusiness value+7 | — | 55m 03s | |
| 5/29/26 | How Tap on Phone Is Changing Merchant Payments✨ | Tap on Phonemerchant payments+5 | Vlad Sadovskiy | NeteviaSquare+2 | — | Tap on Phonemerchant payments+6 | — | 36m 38s | |
| 5/22/26 | The PayFac Opportunity✨ | PayFacISO models+5 | Simon Kemp | PayFacISO+2 | — | PayFacISO+5 | — | 50m 28s | |
| 5/15/26 | How Payment Processing Works✨ | payment processingcredit card processing+4 | — | — | — | payment processingcredit card+4 | — | 33m 12s | |
| 5/8/26 | How to Reduce Fraud Without Losing Sales✨ | fraud preventionrevenue maximization+4 | Stuart Mann | Accertify | — | fraud preventionchargebacks+5 | — | 53m 03s | |
| 5/1/26 | How ISOs Stay Competitive in Today’s Market✨ | ISOspayments landscape+4 | Ben Griefer | Maverick Payments | — | ISOspayments+5 | — | 37m 17s | |
| 4/24/26 | The Rewards Strategy Changing Payment Sales✨ | payment salesrewards strategy+5 | Jeff Moskowitz | Tuzo Rewards | — | payment salesrewards strategy+5 | — | 41m 15s | |
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| 4/17/26 | Selling Bigger Merchants: What Actually Works✨ | enterprise salesmerchant pain points+3 | Jerry Gialanella | Fort Point Payments | — | enterprise dealsmerchant sales+3 | — | 47m 00s | |
| 4/10/26 | The B2B Payments Opportunity✨ | B2B paymentsintegrated solutions+3 | Russ HayesMike Hayes | Merchant Sales PodcastISOs+3 | — | B2B paymentsintegrated invoice+5 | — | 51m 21s | |
| 4/3/26 | From SMB to Enterprise Sales✨ | SMB salesenterprise sales+4 | Josh Holden | Merchant Sales PodcastToday in Payments | — | SMBenterprise sales+5 | — | 50m 36s | |
| 3/27/26 | The Future of ACH and Instant Payments✨ | ACHinstant payments+4 | Will Messina | GrailPayWalmart+2 | — | ACHinstant payments+5 | — | 55m 16s | |
| 3/20/26 | The Processor-Agnostic POS Opportunity✨ | processor-agnostic POSwhite-label solutions+5 | Satheesh Kanchi | OneHubPOSBrinks+2 | — | POS solutionsISOs+6 | — | 37m 53s | |
| 3/13/26 | New Payment Trends Reshaping the Industry✨ | payment trendsdigital wallets+5 | — | Apple PaySWIFT+2 | — | payment trendsdigital wallets+5 | — | 31m 07s | |
| 3/6/26 | The High-Risk Payments Opportunity✨ | high-risk merchantsmerchant services+4 | Julie Franke | Electronic Merchant ServicesPatti Murphy+1 | — | high-risk paymentsmerchant accounts+5 | — | 49m 46s | |
| 2/27/26 | The ISO-to-ISV Transition✨ | ISO-to-ISV transitionsoftware-driven businesses+5 | David Robinson | MyDevTeam | — | ISOISV+5 | — | 1h 07m 43s | |
| 2/20/26 | The Future of Interchange Optimization✨ | interchange optimizationmerchant services+4 | Jeremy Layton | VerisaveVisa+4 | Europe | interchange feesmerchant costs+5 | — | 58m 52s | |
| 2/13/26 |  Real-Time Payments (RTP): The Future of Instant Money Movement | Real-time payments are already transforming how money moves, but most payment professionals still don’t understand the opportunity. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd and Patti Murphy sit down with Jim Colassano, Senior Vice President at The Clearing House, to break down the RTP (Real-Time Payments) network and why instant money movement could reshape merchant settlement, cash flow, disbursements, and business payments. They discuss how payments can settle in seconds, why adoption is accelerating, and what ISOs and processors need to do now to stay competitive. The episode also includes a Today in Payments segment with Patti Murphy covering major industry news, including interchange legislation, consumer spending trends, digital wallet adoption, and emerging payment innovations. If you’re a merchant sales agent, ISO owner, or payments professional, this episode will help you understand one of the biggest infrastructure shifts happening in the payments industry today. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  What Payments Leaders Are Really Preparing for in 2026 | Where is the payments industry really headed as we move toward 2026? In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Greg Myers, host of the Leaders in Payments podcast, to break down the biggest trends payments leaders are watching—from AI and agentic commerce to embedded finance and evolving ISO strategies. The conversation cuts through the hype to focus on what’s actually changing, what’s moving slower than expected, and where merchant sales agents still have a major advantage. The episode also features a Today in Payments segment with Patti Murphy, covering key industry data and headlines, including ACH growth, crypto adoption, system outages, and emerging payment risks. If you’re an agent or ISO looking to stay ahead of where payments, software, and finance are converging, this episode delivers the insight you need. | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Partnerships, Tech, and the Future of the ISO | In this week’s episode, James sits down with Ben Ross of Green PayTech for a candid discussion on what it really takes to build and scale a payments business in today’s market. They dig into partnership strategy, technology alignment, and why integrated payments are no longer optional for anyone serious about long-term growth. Later in the episode, Patti Murphy returns with Today in Payments, covering major developments at the Fed, updates on the Credit Card Competition Act, RTP expansion, and other industry shifts every payments professional should be watching. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | The Hard Truth About Scaling in Payments | In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Jaron Rice for a candid, unfiltered conversation about growth, control, and the realities of scaling in the payments industry. Jaron shares his personal journey from building a book, registering directly, experimenting with scale, and ultimately redefining what success actually looks like in today’s market. They break down hard-earned lessons around ownership, operational complexity, team building, and why bigger isn’t always better. The conversation challenges common assumptions about growth and offers a more sustainable framework for long-term success. The episode also includes a Today in Payments segment covering major shifts in crypto cards, stablecoins, and macro payment trends shaping the future of the industry. | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | Payroll: The Overlooked Residual Revenue Stream | Payroll is one of the most overlooked revenue opportunities for payment professionals. In this episode, James Shepherd talks with Evan Perdikouris, President of Nexroll, about how payroll fits naturally alongside payments and how agents can generate new residual income without becoming payroll experts. They break down the economics, the best merchant targets, and simple referral strategies that deepen relationships and increase stickiness. Plus, Patti Murphy joins James for the latest Today in Payments segment, covering key industry updates you need to know. If you’re looking to expand beyond processing and add a high-value service your merchants already need, this episode will show you how to get started. | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | ISO to SaaS: The Strategic Shift | In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with Blake Wilson for a behind-the-scenes conversation on a rare evolution in merchant services - an ISO scaling the traditional agent channel while simultaneously transforming into a SaaS and technology company. They dig into what it really takes to choose a vertical, build or buy software the right way, and execute integrated partnerships without losing the compensation structures and economics that agents rely on. This is a practical, honest look at vertical focus, tech ownership, and building leverage at scale, without treating either path like a one-size-fits-all answer. | — | ||||||
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