The Payments Podium

Looking to understand why we do what we do in electronic payments? The Payments Podium is the podcast that takes the world of electronic payments and simplifies it into a language everyone can understand. Join the Payments Professor Kevin Olsen as he invites industry experts to voice their views and expertise on multiple areas of the electronic payments industry.We will explore the Professor's three P’s: The past, the present, and the possibilities in the payment industry. If you are looking to learn even more, then visit www.PaymentsProfessor.com

The Payments Podium is a business podcast hosted by The Payments Professor, with 114 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.

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  Stop Overpaying for Credit Card Processing

  Jul 30, 202629 min

  Are you paying more than you should for credit card processing? The answer for many businesses is yes. In this episode of Payments Podium, Kevin Olsen sits down with Jimmy Moore, CEO of FLO Business Solutions, to uncover the biggest mistakes business owners make when choosing a payment processor, understanding processing fees, and managing payment acceptance costs. From hidden fees and PCI compliance charges to cash discounting and dual pricing, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can save businesses thousands of dollars each year. In this episode, you'll learn: Why many businesses unknowingly overpay for payment processing How to identify hidden fees on your merchant statement Understanding effective processing rates PCI compliance and how to avoid unnecessary monthly charges Cash discounting vs. surcharge vs. dual pricing How to choose the right payment processing partner What banks and credit unions can do to better support their business customers The one strategy that can significantly reduce payment processing costs Whether you're a small business owner, banker, payments professional, or fintech leader, this episode provides practical insights to help you make smarter payment decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Guest: Jimmy Moore, CEO & Co-Founder, FLO Business Solutions

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  Why Traditional Fraud Defenses Are Failing

  Jul 16, 202628 min

  E-commerce fraud isn't just the work of a lone hacker anymore. Today's fraud is driven by organized criminal networks using artificial intelligence, automation, synthetic identities, and sophisticated attack strategies that challenge even the best fraud prevention systems. In this episode of Payments Podium, Kevin Olsen sits down with Aviram Ganor of Riskified to explore how online fraud has evolved, why traditional payment defenses are falling behind, and what merchants, payment providers, and financial institutions must do to stay ahead. In this episode you'll learn: How organized crime has transformed e-commerce fraud The growing role of AI in fraud attacks Why identity-based fraud detection is replacing transaction-only analysis How synthetic identities and coordinated fraud rings operate Why fraud prevention requires a holistic view of the customer journey What payment leaders should be doing today to prepare for tomorrow's threats Whether you work for a bank, credit union, fintech, merchant, or payment processor, this conversation offers practical insights into the rapidly changing world of payment fraud. Subscribe to Payments Podium for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of payments, risk, compliance, and financial technology. #Payments #Fraud #Ecommerce #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #AI #DigitalPayments #Fintech #Banking #CreditUnions #PaymentSecurity #RiskifiedLearn more from the Payments Professor "We make learning about payments rules and regulations fun and easy!" www.PaymentsProfessor.com www.WhatIsFedNow.com www.WhatIsRTP.com www.ACHRulesUpdates.com

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  Agentic AI + ACH Transforming Healthcare Payments

  Apr 23, 202625 min

  Healthcare payments have been stuck in the past… but not any longer In this episode of the Payments Podium, Kevin “Payments Professor” Olsen sits down with Ryan Tennyson from SolutionReach to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes in healthcare payments—and why things are finally starting to change. From agentic AI transforming revenue cycle management to ACH becoming a core payment strategy, this conversation dives into the real gaps, real challenges, and real opportunities shaping the future. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why healthcare payments have lagged behind retail and fintech How AI is improving billing transparency and patient experience The role of ACH, cards, and digital wallets in modern healthcare Why communication (text + payment links) is becoming the new payment hub What the future looks like for stablecoins, automation, and patient payments If you’ve ever wondered why healthcare billing feels so complicated—and what’s finally being done about it—this is a must-watch. Featuring: Ryan Tennyson, SolutionReach Hosted by: Kevin “Payments Professor” Olsen

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  Agentic AI + ACH Transforming Healthcare Payments

  Apr 23, 202625 minS0

  Healthcare payments have been stuck in the past… but not any longer In this episode of the Payments Podium, Kevin “Payments Professor” Olsen sits down with Ryan Tennyson from SolutionReach to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes in healthcare payments—and why things are finally starting to change. From agentic AI transforming revenue cycle management to ACH becoming a core payment strategy, this conversation dives into the real gaps, real challenges, and real opportunities shaping the future. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why healthcare payments have lagged behind retail and fintech How AI is improving billing transparency...

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  2026 Payments Predictions

  Jan 29, 202630 minS0

  The payments world is heading into uncharted territory. In this episode, we explore what’s next for banking and treasury, from the rise of digital-asset-focused bank charters to AI agents executing payments on behalf of humans. We dig into identity, programmability, smart contract risk, and why immutability still makes treasurers nervous. The conversation also tackles regulatory clarity, quantum computing as a “Y2K redux,” and the growing gap between institutions that can afford innovation and those that can’t. A candid look at why 2026 and beyond may force hard choices, consolidation, and a redefinition of how financial institutions survive and compete.

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