Why Merchant Sales Needs a New Business Model

Merchant Sales Podcast by Merchant Sales Podcast

Sep 4, 202600:41:58Business

Why is merchant sales so difficult—and could giving software away actually make it easier and more profitable? In this episode, James Shepard breaks down why traditional merchant sales has become a numbers game, why disr...

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