The Paycast Network

The Paycast Network exists to educate, inform, and unite professionals while elevating the Payments and Fintech industry to a new standard of quality and expectation.

The Paycast Network is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Paycast Network, a technology show with 74 episodes published.

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  MWAA 2026 Ep 11: Joe Cherry & Steven Morris on Healthcare Perks for ISOs

  Aug 19, 202613 min

  In this episode of our Paycast Network series live from Chicago, Joe Cherry (Founder of Xectrus) and Steven Morris (MWAA Board Member) join us to discuss how offering healthcare perks to merchants completely disrupts traditional payment processing sales strategies. Joe shares his personal journey from growing up in Boston to building Xectrus, explaining how Xectrus 360 Healthcare provides 24/7 telehealth, prescription savings, and life insurance at zero cost to employees and under a dollar a day for business owners. He breaks down how this model slashed merchant attrition to 1.7% over 15 years, details Xectrus's exclusive partnership with MWAA to bring healthcare access to 1099 agents, and takes on our Sell the Duck challenge. In this episode, we cover: Joe Cherry's background and evolving Transact into Xectrus. Replacing rate-slashing margin wars with high-value employee benefits. Xectrus 360 Healthcare: 24/7 telehealth, $10,000 life insurance, and prescription savings. How Xectrus achieved a 1.7% merchant attrition rate over 15 years. Wholesale healthcare benefits for ISOs and 1099 sales agents. The exclusive partnership between MWAA and Xectrus. Joe Cherry takes on the Sell the Duck challenge. Sponsored by Cutter Curious about the true value of your payment processing residual portfolio? Whether you are looking to retire, reinvest in your business, or secure liquidity, Cutter purchases residual portfolios from agents and ISOs with no obligations, no new business requirements, and no lock in contracts. Find out what a full or partial residual sale could do for your business today: https://cutterfinancial.com/paycastnetwork/ If you are enjoying our MWAA coverage, follow the show on Spotify, leave us a rating, and share this episode with fellow payments professionals!

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  MWAA 2026 Ep 10: Kevin O'Connell | Dejavoo Omnichannel & POS Expansion

  Aug 18, 202612 min

  In this episode of our Paycast Network series live from Chicago, Kevin O'Connell from Dejavoo returns to the set to discuss the rapid expansion of Dejavoo's hardware and software ecosystem. Kevin highlights Dejavoo's latest integration with Beed, bringing crypto, Bitcoin, Klarna, PayPal, and Venmo straight to P Series terminals. He explains how Dejavoo balances robust features with simple merchant experiences, dives into the massive growth of Dejavoo Pay Pro with direct DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub integrations, and discusses the untapped opportunities in unattended payment terminals. Plus, stick around to hear Kevin put on a masterclass in the Sell the Duck challenge with a clever charity twist. In this episode, we cover: Why hands-on trade show demos drive adoption for new terminal lines. Expanding payment options with Beed crypto, PayPal, Venmo, and Klarna integrations. Software updates across Enroll & Pay, Blocko, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. How Dejavoo simplifies omnichannel payments through Cloud POS and iPOS Pay. Dejavoo Pay Pro growth, KDS features, and Android table mapping. Tapping into the multi-billion dollar unattended payment terminal market. Kevin O'Connell's charity edition Sell the Duck challenge pitch. Sponsored by Cutter Curious about the true value of your payment processing residual portfolio? Whether you are looking to retire, reinvest in your business, or secure liquidity, Cutter purchases residual portfolios from agents and ISOs with no obligations, no new business requirements, and no lock in contracts. Find out what a full or partial residual sale could do for your business today: https://cutterfinancial.com/paycastnetwork/ If you are enjoying our MWAA coverage, follow the show on Spotify, leave us a rating, and share this episode with fellow payments professionals!

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  MWAA 2026 Ep 9: Melissia Fernander | Empowering Women in Fintech

  Aug 17, 202613 min

  In this episode of our Paycast Network series live from Chicago, Melissia Fernander, Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Development at PayTech Women, joins us to discuss the organization's 21 year legacy of empowering women across payments and fintech. Melissia shares how PayTech Women drives education, advocacy, and mentorship for over 6,000 members across the United States and Canada. She breaks down the impact of their 20 local chapters, details for the upcoming Annual Leadership Summit in Atlanta, and why male allyship is becoming a vital part of supporting women in executive leadership. Plus, stick around for a lively Chicago history trivia round covering local architecture, the 1893 World's Fair, and city founder Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. In this episode, we cover: The 21 year origin story and evolving mission of PayTech Women. How PayTech Women supports 6,000 members through mentorship, education, and networking. Local chapter growth across 17 US cities and 3 Canadian regions. Details for the upcoming Annual Leadership Summit in Atlanta. The critical role of male allies and Gen X advocates in fintech. Chicago history trivia covering the 1893 Ferris Wheel and Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Sponsored by Cutter Curious about the true value of your payment processing residual portfolio? Whether you are looking to retire, reinvest in your business, or secure liquidity, Cutter purchases residual portfolios from agents and ISOs with no obligations, no new business requirements, and no lock in contracts. Find out what a full or partial residual sale could do for your business today: https://cutterfinancial.com/paycastnetwork/ If you are enjoying our MWAA coverage, follow the show on Spotify, leave us a rating, and share this episode with fellow payments professionals!

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  Episode #47

  Slashed Churn to 1%: Card-Linked Loyalty with Brian Booth (Enroll & Pay)

  Aug 13, 202636 minS1

  In this episode of The Paycast Network , we sit down with Brian Booth , Founder & CEO of Enroll & Pay , to explore the power of card-linked loyalty in the payments and fintech space. Discover how turning standard credit card transactions into frictionless loyalty experiences helps local merchants drive repeat business, gather invaluable customer data, and help ISOs drop merchant churn from 25% down to just 1%. Brian shares the journey of Enroll & Pay from early hardware prototypes to embedded POS software, and explains how AI and transaction data are reshaping customer retention. Key Takeaways: Card-Linked Loyalty Explained: How Enroll & Pay turns Visa, Mastercard, and Amex cards into instant loyalty cards right at the payment terminal. Evolution of POS Software: Moving from bulky standalone tablets to seamless DejaVoo P-Line hardware integration. Why "Retention is the New Revenue": Why ISOs need value-added services beyond price competition to secure long-term merchant relationships. Cutting Churn to 1%: How embedded loyalty software creates long-term value for merchants and increases portfolio stability. AI & Small Business Data: How everyday SMBs can leverage customer transaction insights to build high-converting automated campaigns. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to The Paycast Network 00:48 – Loyalty Trivia: Green Stamps to Modern Clubcards 02:00 – What is Enroll & Pay? 03:22 – Hardware Evolution: Tablets to Embedded POS Integration 06:00 – Differentiating Your Offering in a Commodity Market 07:45 – "Retention is the New Revenue" & Slashing Churn 10:15 – Real-World Success Stories Across Unconventional Industries 12:00 – Unlocking the Power of AI and Customer Data for SMBs 14:50 – How ISOs Can Partner with Enroll & Pay Connect & Resources: Enroll & Pay: https://enrollandpay.com Connect with Brian Booth on LinkedIn: Brian Booth ISO Contact: Email Dana Dahms at dana@enrollandpay.com Enjoying the podcast? Follow The Paycast Network on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating to help others find the show!

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  MWAA 2026 Ep 8: Steven Morris and Jason Isidore on Board Ops & Networking

  Aug 12, 202610 min

  In this episode of our Paycast Network series live from Chicago, Paycast favorites Steven Morris (MWAA Board Member) and Jason Isidore stop by the booth for an insider look at MWAA 2026. Steven shares what goes into planning and executing a major payments trade show, reflecting on the success of the MLS Forum, panel dynamics, and how MWAA's intimate layout creates the ideal environment for high quality networking. Later in the episode, the team discusses the viral growth of the Sell the Duck challenge, leading into an unscripted, high stakes pitch where Steven attempts to sell Jason the exclusive Black Edition Duck for $1,999.99. In this episode, we cover: Behind the scenes of planning MWAA 2026 and conference logistics. MLS Forum panel dynamics and key session takeaways. Why MWAA's floor layout fosters better networking for first time attendees. The viral evolution of the Sell the Duck challenge across the industry. The unscripted Black Edition Duck sales pitch between Steven Morris and Jason Isidore. Sponsored by Cutter Curious about the true value of your payment processing residual portfolio? Whether you are looking to retire, reinvest in your business, or secure liquidity, Cutter purchases residual portfolios from agents and ISOs with no obligations, no new business requirements, and no lock in contracts. Find out what a full or partial residual sale could do for your business today: https://cutterfinancial.com/paycastnetwork/ If you are enjoying our MWAA coverage, follow the show on Spotify, leave us a rating, and share this episode with fellow payments professionals!

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