Jon and Justin interview Ira Cornelius, founder of Membership Merchant, about his journey in the merchant services sales industry. In Part 1 of this interview, Ira shares how he got his start selling shoes, transitioned to banking, and eventually found his way into the payments industry. He talks about the mentality he gained from being a competitive wakeboarder, finding a niche selling to adventure sports companies, the importance of building genuine relationships with merchants, and overcoming obstacles on the road to success.

Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks!