Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis

If your primary product is converting well, but you want to boost your revenue, upselling is the easiest way to do it! So instead of selling one product or service, you’re showing customers that they have other options to meet their needs effectively beyond their initial purchase. In addition, giving customers more alternatives improves their experience with your products and services, allowing you to build relationships and create more desirable offers in the future!

Curious to know what upselling techniques you can implement? Tune in to this episode to get three concrete ideas that will help you improve your revenue from upsells by at least 5%. 

“If your front end product is converting, the easiest way to add more revenue or dollars to your business is really by offering upsells.” 

- Maria Sparagis

You can also listen to the episode below for more tips on increasing your Upsell Revenue:

• Simple Tips to Increase Upsell Revenue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7T_MwCENX4

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

What does success look like to you? Is there a shortcut to get there? Success is something that many people desire, but what does it really take to be successful? Let's hear it from someone who knows what it takes to build a thriving business. If you do not know her story, this is your chance to listen to the compact version. 

Today, Maria will let you in on the three key strategies that took her from a struggling entrepreneur to building a successful business helping thousands of 7-8 figure businesses with their funnel and payment systems!

“If you do work for free, you're gonna get feedback; you're gonna get critical information that is gonna help you grow.” 

- Maria Sparagis

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

If you are an entrepreneur or a copywriter struggling with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and you're just not making enough money, this episode is for you. If you need inspiration and motivation, know that you are not alone in your journey. Many direct response business owners and freelancers also struggled on their way to the top. The important thing is to take steps every day to reach your goal. Consistency is the main ingredient to success. Keep trying until you see a breakthrough and push forward. Learn from these entrepreneurs whose journey probably started the same way as yours. 

“Take a moment to think about where you are and be thankful for the ride. Your destination won't be too far away if you remain consistent and add to your arsenal of skills.” 

- Maria Sparagis

If you want to watch the full episodes, check out the links below:

Justin Goff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpvtCl3TBLU

Stefan Georgi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4k

Jonathan Boyd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOU-PKUffu4

David McMenomey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRTH-78Rx84&t=3s

Andrew Contreras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTh3SmCM1Kg

Chris Haddad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=2s

Pauline Longdon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy24Fq8_KXE&t=3s

Rich Schefren Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNaF0vHqwU&t=33s

Rich Schefren Part 2 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwa_lAKkMI

Amber Spears - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0&t=19s

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Has PayPal frozen your funds? If Paypal is your only source of accepting payment, then payment holds can be very frustrating. This can usually happen if you're selling supplements or in any business classified as high-risk. Other triggers include scaling too fast or getting numerous disputes or chargebacks. But can PayPal legally freeze your account? 

If you want to know why they froze your funds, how to prevent it from happening again, and the steps you need to take to recover your funds, listen to this episode until the end. You can also access additional resources to learn how to navigate through the challenging issues a merchant encounters, particularly with payment processing.

“I would suggest that you get a merchant account if you're in the high-risk industry or if you've had problems with PayPal. Stripe isn't necessarily your best solution, but it is a quick solution.” 

- Maria Sparagis

Reach out to Maria Sparagis if you need help with unfreezing your PayPal funds, applying for a merchant account, or just getting a template of the letter to send to PayPal. 

You can listen to these episodes for more information: 

• What is the MATCH List / TMF? Why are you on it and what to do. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdMjCzFT2TU
• Why You Need a High-Risk Merchant Account - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBM0-_p7m3s

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Copywriting has become synonymous with making money, freedom, and a flexible schedule. But what does it really take to become a successful copywriter? What steps can you follow to take copywriting from a side gig to a career that supports the life you’ve dreamed of? There are tons of resources online on how to level up your copywriting skills. But you might get lost in all the information. So, to help you fast track your learning, here are the best copywriting tips and strategies from some of the world's highest-paid copywriters and offer owners. Getting mentored by these experts would usually cost you thousands of dollars. But you can get access to them for free in this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing. Let’s dive in!

“In order to be a successful copywriter that makes money, you need way more than writing skills.” 

- Maria Sparagis

If you want to watch the full episodes, check out the links below:

Ning Li - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fapwsf0VTOg

Gurleen Singh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i5RxsRhXgg

Chris Haddad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjDo_UxiLU&t=2s

Stefan Georgi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-l9dBcEC4k

Troy Ericson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFmDsP7rIo

Rich Schefren Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUNaF0vHqwU&t=33s

Rich Schefren Part 2 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwa_lAKkMI

Pauline Longdon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy24Fq8_KXE&t=3s

Andrew Contreras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTh3SmCM1Kg

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

The supplements industry is one of the most profitable businesses in the world. But supplement merchants face a big challenge as governing bodies crackdown on sellers who violate the rules. So, it’s important to conduct good marketing practices when advertising your offer to keep your business running.

To guide us with FTC Compliance, Maria interviews Chip Cooper, Attorney, Co-Founder & CEO of FTC Guardian, the #1 FTC Compliance Training Provider & Most Advanced Online Compliance & SaaS Document Generation Platform. This episode is very informative and can help you avoid the pitfalls when marketing your health products online and on the shelves. 

“You shouldn’t make claims regarding diseases and medical conditions because you're not going to be able to substantiate.” 

- Chip Cooper



Connect with Chip to get a copy of the INFOGRAPHIC:

Website: https://www.ftcguardian.com/

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

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Affiliate marketing can be one of the most profitable ways to make money online. But it's not as easy as you think. Affiliate marketers can either be a blessing or a nightmare for business owners. Learning to leverage affiliate traffic to grow your business is a huge advantage, but you have to manage your affiliates properly. If you don't, they will cause tremendous losses in your business. Here's a special episode showcasing the best advice from top affiliate managers and business owners. If you’re ready to maximize your revenue utilizing affiliates, tune in to this episode! 

“Set your standards high, because affiliates are business partners for you and you want to make sure they’re representing your company well.” 

-  David McMenomey



If you want to hear the full episodes, head on over to the Uncensored Direct Marketing channel or check out the links below:

David McMenomey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRTH-78Rx84

Amber Spears - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGNA1si0w0

Julian Reyes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vQ8RV0F4U

Britanny Bankston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWkNPerSTGQ

Jazette Pester - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MDZifHv6FQ

Alex Gunoe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AH35E6zsSw

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

How does a small or medium-sized business compete in the viciously competitive global market? Is there a way to level the playing field? Lucky for you digital marketers out there, someone thought of your struggles and created a solution. 

Today's guest is Sven Platte, the Founder and CEO of Digistore24, a digital sales automation platform with an integrated sales partner marketplace. Sven has built two 9-figure companies that help thousands to monetize their passion. Although he is wildly successful, he does not consider himself a Guru. Sven continues to learn and get better at business, investment, health, and relationships every day. And he shares his journey in his podcast, Svencast. Tune in to this episode to know more about the future of digital marketing and how passion can fuel your business to success.

“If your goal is to help other people, it never stops.” - David Pirtle

Connect with Sven:

Digistore24 Website: https://www.digistore24.com/

Personal Website: https://www.svenplatte.com/en

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

Podcast: https://www.svencast.com/#all-episodes

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

Merchants lose billions of dollars to fraudulent activity every year, and “friendly fraud” is the fastest-growing form. It's impossible not to experience chargebacks, especially when you are a high-risk merchant and accept credit card payments. No wonder chargeback management is a huge business. If excessive chargebacks are beginning to impact your business, do not hesitate to ask for help. Work with a chargeback management expert who would be happy to discuss different ideas and plans to help you fight fraud and avoidable threats to your business. After all, you are in business to get customers, not fight chargebacks. 

Today's guest is David Pirtle, VP - Enterprise Engagement at Chargebacks911, a chargeback management company. Chargebacks are usually not something merchants think about until it happens. So listen in as David shares valuable tips to prevent chargebacks and how to fight them once they occur. Safeguard your reputation as a merchant with the help of an effective chargeback management expert!

“Your merchant account is priceless. If you can't process, you don't have a business.” - David Pirtle

Connect with David:

Website: https://chargebacks911.com/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Chargebacks911

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

When making online purchases, people want a frictionless transaction. So they'll abandon the cart and forget about it if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, for high ticket transactions, declines are even higher. The key to converting more high ticket offers is in your checkout process. Today's episode provides excellent tips to maximize conversion and make more sales. If you are a high ticket coach or selling a high ticket offer, you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn simple ways to increase your conversion rate by as much as 20%.

“Getting somebody in your funnel isn't the end of the line. You've got to get them to buy and finish the checkout process.”

- Maria Sparagis

Connect with Maria:

Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com

DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynet

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet