Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis

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 all facets of a prospective fulfillment partner when you're searching for one — from their capabilities and scale to their financial stability and customer service. She also gives advice on what questions entrepreneurs should ask before hiring a third-party logistics provider that will help them make an informed decision. We discuss the importance of having flexible packaging solutions that can be tailored to fit different products and types of delivery methods.

Moreover, Iman emphasizes the crucial role that excellent customer experience plays in winning sales — from product presentation to shipment tracking — and how technology-driven features such as automated order processing can improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. Finally, we cover topics like scalability and how entrepreneurs should think about it when choosing a fulfillment partner for their business.

Tune into this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing to get valuable insights from Iman Benraoui about finding the right fulfillment company for your business!

If you found value in this episode, please rate, subscribe, and share.

Connect with Iman:

Email: [email protected]

Skype: imanbenraoui

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iman-benraoui-252691b5/

Website: shipoffers.com

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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 what are you waiting for? Listen, like, subscribe, and start building your business to new heights RIGHT NOW.

You can listen to the full episodes from each expert on the Uncensored Direct Marketing podcast right here where you’re listening now. Happy holidays!

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

“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 featuring women-led businesses that prove Direct Response Marketing can help you succeed in 2023 and beyond.

These women come from various areas within direct response, but their messages apply to you all. Samantha reminds you that everything can be outsourced, even your own confidence. Tracy implores you to be willing to adjust to market feedback. Amber stresses that women need to energize each other in the industry. Pauline prompts you to be empathetic, not stubborn. Laura emphasizes to you that skill stems from passion.

Join us for a special episode and be ready to take your business to the next level in 2023.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Happy Holidays!

Today's guests include: Samantha Novak, Tracy Coenen, Amber Spears, Pauline Longdon, and Laura Catella.

All guests on today's episode have a full length episode if you want to hear more.

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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.

So first things first, let’s talk about what exactly a payment aggregator is and how it differs from a merchant account. A payment aggregator is like a middleman that processes payments on behalf of businesses that don’t have their own merchant accounts. With a merchant account, your transactions are processed directly so they're more secure and reliable overall.

Stripe is one of the most popular payment aggregators in the world. Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT a merchant account provider. You do not get your own merchant account when you sign up for Stripe or PayPal or BrainTree or any aggregator. That's why it's so fast to sign up. But be careful, many Stripe users get their accounts terminated and funds frozen.

Instead, listen for our 3 options to get real payment processing--especially if you run a high-risk business like supplements or dropshipping.

Don't forget to rate and share this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing.

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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 that you can implement today to longer-term strategies that will enhance your skills regardless of how rapidly the industry evolves. Adil also explains his proven strategy on getting recurring clients and getting better at writing copy. 

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional looking to level up your game, Adil will provide valuable insights on how to structure your offers and make them juicier and more appetizing than ever, as well as educate you on the essence of what separates a good copywriter from a great one.

Become the millionaire copywriter you crave to be.

And don't forget to rate and share this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing.

Join Adil’s coaching program:

https://www.instagram.com/adilamarsi/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adilamarsi/

https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatestCopywriterAlive

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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. If you want to build an audience, you need to be putting out content on a regular basis.

2: Pre-recording your content is a great way to save time and ensure that you're always hitting your publishing schedule.

3: Pre- and post-production are the most time-consuming aspects of creating a podcast. Make sure you budget enough time for both!

4: Don't forget to promote yourself! Your listeners/viewers/followers should know who you are and what you do. There should be no question.

5: Ask to like, subscribe, and share. Everyone does it, but they do it for a reason—it works. If you don't remind followers, they won't do it.

6: Don't get caught up in minor details while planning your streams. You can make adjustments along the way, improve upon last week's release, and know that it's okay to not be perfect from day 1.

7: Publish content that's unique for each platform. Audio podcasts deserve different attention that YouTube content, which should be different from what you post on Facebook or Instagram.

It takes a lot of hard work to create a successful podcast, but it's definitely worth it in the end.

Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.

00:00 The 100th Episode!

01:30 Consistency Is Key

02:26 Pre-Record Your Content

02:57 Pre- and Post-Production Is the Most Time-Consuming

03:57 Promote Yourself Often

04:57 Remind Followers to Like, Subscribe, and Share

06:07 Plan, But Don’t Get Caught in Details

07:34 Create Different Content for Different Platforms

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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 advice he gives today: don't be afraid to spend a few hours reworking your hook. Again, you only have 5 seconds. It's worth it to spend the time perfecting the hook and ensuring viewers are lured into the sale.

For more tips from Johnson Li, listen to the full interview:

https://pod.link/1547309434/episode/f40f79c4a28e951e16fbd8fb8b405211

00:00 Targeting impulse buyers on YouTube

01:48 The hook matters most

03:06 Your first 5 seconds is crucial

04:14 Rework your hook until it’s emotional

New The Mirror Message (YOUTUBE VIDEO AD COPY TRAINING PROGRAM)

Opt-In Page: http://themirrormessage.com/opt-in 

Connect with Johnson:

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 281-827-3003

Outbound Phone Sales Team Website: https://phonesalesshortcut.com/ 

Own Offer: https://patriotfitplan.com/  - Semi on pause

What Mike Chang had to say about Johnson Li: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a6TPqSfd8o&ab 

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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 example and the step-by-step process for creating, launching, and selling a winning offer.

You can become a winning offer owner, too, by following in her footsteps. We cover it all here

• Creating the offer
• Finding a platform
• Marketing
• Finding the right traffic
• Managing roles
• Pros and cons of being an offer owner

Everything you need to become a winning offer owner is in this episode, so be sure to watch until the very end!

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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 gaining the entrepreneur mindset.

She also dives into the difference between male and female entrepreneurs, and how to get over that roadblock to become the best business owner you can be.

Laura is an expert not just as a copywriting coach, but also as a mastermind host for individuals of any background who want to expand their horizons.

Listen for methods you can implement right now in your daily life that will help you become the best entrepreneur you can be. And remember to check out Laura’s mastermind group Diamond Day www.diamonddaymastermind.com

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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 like, there’s always potential during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping.

BUT while 14 holiday season is great for gains, Q1 is great for losses. This video gives you the top 7 tips you need to cut those losses and ensure your gains stay in your pocket.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the goods you’ll find in this video:

AD SPEND

Most companies are tightening their budgets, but that’s the exact opposite of what you should be doing during a recession. This is the best time to buy ad space, gain new customers, and ensure you’re keeping current customers spending.

FRAUD FILTERS

The holidays are a great time for profit and fraud. Set up fraud filters, including what’s available to you in your payment gateway,

TESTING

Before you launch any sales or bundles or products, test EVERYTHING. Test your sales funnel, fulfillment, customer service, billing descriptors—everything. There should be no aspect that you haven’t checked before Black Friday.

For more tips and help with your payments ecosystem, contact me and my team at DirectPayNet.