Uncensored Direct Marketing
Maria SparagisHosted 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-ri... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationBusinessHow ToMarketing | |||
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Merchant of Record, Stripe, or your own merchant account — what’s the real difference, and why does it matter?
In this video, Maria breaks down the key differences between using a payment service provider like Stripe, a Merchant of Record setup, and... more
The FTC has proposed $52.9 million in penalties against Cliq Bank, alleging the company failed to comply with prior court-ordered payment processing safeguards.
Maria breaks down what the FTC action against Cliq Bank means for merchants — and why “t... more
Non-US residents are rejected by payment processors every day — even with an ITIN.
Maria explains why platforms like Stripe approve non-resident businesses quickly but shut them down just as fast, and why an ITIN alone doesn’t solve the real risk is... more
If customers are canceling after month one, your subscription isn’t failing — something in your setup is.
Early churn usually comes from attracting the wrong buyers, confusing checkout experiences, or billing details customers don’t recognize.
Ma... more
If you’re serious about scaling in 2026, your payment stack and checkout flow can’t be an afterthought. Outdated payment setups lead to cart abandonment, unnecessary declines, and lost revenue for online businesses.
Maria breaks down the exact steps... more
Your holiday sales are booming — but what happens when Stripe freezes your account right in the middle of peak season? You’re not imagining it: Stripe is more sensitive during the holidays. Spiking fraud, unusual transaction patterns, and seasonal ch... more
If you’re running an ecommerce store, subscription business, or online shop, you’ve probably noticed December declines spike during the holiday season. Banks tighten risk in Q4 because disputes, chargebacks, and fraud claims historically rise in Q1 —... more
If you’re seeing “Do Not Honor,” “Pick Up Card,” Code 05, Code 04, Code 07, or “Issuer Decline” in your transaction logs, this video breaks down exactly what they mean — and how to fix them before they wreck approval rates and revenue.
This video un... more
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Horrible experience with Maria’s company. Currently have $40k being held hostage and absolutely terrible support from Maria.
Apple Podcasts1ehirsh
United Statesa year ago - Incredible!
Uncensored Direct Marketing is a masterclass! Whatever the subject may be you are guaranteed to learn something new from Maria and her incredible guests. Highly recommend giving this show a listen!
Apple Podcasts5Dan1777999877United States3 years ago - Must listen podcast
Loving this new podcast
Every episode is filled with so many great tips and amazing take aways
Especially loved the most recent episode taking chances
Loved hearing about Maria’s experiences and journey
Looking forward to the next episode
Great job Maria
Apple Podcasts5Doua27
Canada5 years ago - A must listen to podcast!
Love the show, keep up the great work! Just finished listening to your latest episode Taking chances- truly inspiring. Can’t wait for new episodes!
Apple Podcasts5Spar1026Canada5 years ago - Entertaining and info packed!
Maria is so easy to listen to. I absolutely love her energy. Her questions help clarify and really dig into the roots of copywriting. Together they made a dynamic and engaging conversation. You’re getting top information for free! Maria - I’d love to hear more about how to save on processing fees. Looking forward to new episodes.
Apple Podcasts5facesbyeileenCanada5 years ago - Very informative
Maria offers a fresh perspective in the space. Great tips and easy to listen to. Looking forward to the next episodes!
Apple Podcasts5LouiseV777$Canada5 years ago - Very insightful!
Loaded with great tips on scaling sales!
Apple Podcasts5MKB*27Canada5 years ago - A must listen podcast!
Maria offers great insight and tips any business person at any level can benefit from. Whatever your needs may be you will surely find a key takeaway to help your business grow. Great work Maria!
Apple Podcasts5MrsF$$$Canada5 years ago - awesome
one of my favorite podcasts on this topic !!
Apple Podcasts5Daniel SNGLR
Switzerland5 years ago - Inspirational
Very insightful filled with loads of great hacks and conversion tips.
Apple Podcasts5VFoxxxxxy
United Kingdom5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #178 |  China/Business/Marketing |
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