The Hidden Cost

By: Market Domination LLC
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  • Fraud, chargebacks, and inadequate refund policies are more than mere annoyances; they're silent threats to your bottom line. Join Dylan Gaines, President of International Payment Solutions, as he delves into the complexities of these financial challenges. Learn from prevention strategies to legal insights on how to protect your business, navigate the ever-changing landscape of digital payments, and transform these challenges into opportunities for growth. Each episode of The Hidden Cost features expert interviews, real-life case studies, and actionable tips designed to safeguard your revenue and enhance your transaction security.
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Episodes
  • Episode 3: Leadership Essentials: Attunement, Presence, and Personal Discipline

    Episode 3: Leadership Essentials: Attunement, Presence, and Personal Discipline
    Jan 28 2025
    "There's a time to move slowly and there's a time to move quickly. And, and really knowing how to pace yourself is critical." - Mike Agrawal Mike Agrawal holds Miki Agrawal in high regard, admiring her entrepreneurial journey as the "quadruple pea queen" and her innovative marketing prowess. He appreciates her unique ability to make taboo topics both humorous and relatable, emphasizing her authenticity and creativity in storytelling. Recognizing the importance of personal discipline and self-awareness, Mike agrees with Miki's philosophy that personal behavior directly influences business success. He views her as a role model for navigating challenges such as customer dissatisfaction and chargebacks, and acknowledges her efforts in maintaining transparency and truthfulness despite facing legal and societal hurdles. Key Takeaways: • Miki Agrawal founded companies centered around breaking taboos related to bodily functions and creating innovative, eco-friendly products. • The importance of customer satisfaction in minimizing chargebacks and adapting products based on customer feedback. • Addressing false allegations gracefully and staying focused on growth despite detractors is crucial in handling success. • Balancing product claims with managing customer expectations is important for fostering trust and satisfaction. • The importance of attunement and presence in leadership, highlighting the value of mindful transitions and being fully present. • Dylan Gaines stresses the importance of personal discipline and self-awareness in influencing business success. Connect with Miki Agrawal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikiagrawal/ Connect with Dylan Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-gaines-a23a0b22/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Episode 2: Financial Resilience: Mitigating Chargeback Risks in Digital Markets

    Episode 2: Financial Resilience: Mitigating Chargeback Risks in Digital Markets
    Jan 21 2025
    "you've been around the block, I've been around the block. But a lot of these guys don't understand what the effects really are." - Dylan Gaines Glen Ledwell, co-founder of Mind Movies, brings a wealth of experience in managing chargebacks within the digital marketplace, a challenge he became familiar with during his entrepreneurial journey in Australia. He underscores the necessity of handling refunds properly to prevent chargebacks, citing examples where dissatisfaction led customers to dispute transactions, thereby impacting businesses financially and reputationally. Ledwell, alongside his colleague Dylan Gaines, discusses how marketing and unclear refund processes can inadvertently contribute to chargebacks, emphasizing the need for clear, accessible customer service to mitigate these risks. He advocates for maintaining multiple merchant accounts and effective communication strategies, sharing these insights with fellow business owners in forums like the Speakeasy Mastermind group to foster business resilience and growth. Key Takeaways: • Customer service and product delivery are crucial in preventing chargebacks by addressing customer concerns promptly and effectively. • Chargebacks can lead to significant financial losses, reputational damage, and even losing the ability to process credit card payments. • Diversifying merchant accounts and providing exceptional customer support are important strategies in preventing chargebacks and building strong customer relationships. • Efficient support, accessible refunds, and quick responses to customer inquiries can help mitigate chargeback issues and maintain customer satisfaction. • Offering refunds to dissatisfied customers, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and providing prompt support can help prevent the negative effects of chargebacks. • Building strong relationships with banks, providing excellent customer support, and timely responses to customer complaints can reduce the likelihood of disputes and sudden account closures. • Compliance with regulations, implementing fraud prevention measures, and carefully vetting affiliates are essential to avoid being blacklisted by credit card networks. Connect with Glen Ledwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-ledwell-657866132/ Connect with Dylan Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-gaines-a23a0b22/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Episode 1: How To Sell Without Overpromising

    Episode 1: How To Sell Without Overpromising
    Jan 14 2025
    Jacques Spitzer, the owner of Raindrop Media, is renowned for his deep understanding of buyer psychology and effective selling strategies, particularly in the realms of supplements, vitamins, and hearing aids. Spitzer believes that a significant contributor to high chargeback rates is the tendency of sellers to overpromise, leading to unrealistic consumer expectations and subsequent buyer's remorse. To counteract this, he advocates for creating genuine connections with customers through transparency about product limitations and clear communication on how products should be used, thereby reducing disputes and fostering trust. By balancing the promotion of product benefits with realistic expectations, Spitzer aims to cultivate a sustainable brand strategy that emphasizes long-term customer satisfaction over immediate sales gains. Key Takeaways: → Setting realistic expectations is crucial in marketing to ensure customer satisfaction. → Balancing emotional appeals with tangible results is important in marketing campaigns. → Building brand loyalty is essential in online businesses. →Social proof is crucial in marketing strategies, especially for products requiring tangible benefits. → Price positioning influences consumer behavior and brand positioning. Connect: Jacques Spitzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jspitzer5/ Dylan Gaines https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-gaines-a23a0b22/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins

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