Uncensored Direct Marketing

Are you selling unique high-ticket training offers, mastermind sessions, or a coaching program? If so, you will need a premium payment solution to accept payments for such offers. Unfortunately, premium pricing carries a lot of risk for banks, so they tend to be extra cautious in dealing with high-risk merchants. 

Sure, you can temporarily use payment aggregators like Stripe or PayPal, but they can't support you in the long run...

Many times, non-US merchants run into issues that most merchants don’t talk about, so they get frustrated when encountering problems they do not understand. If you are a non-US merchant selling in the US market and do not have a US merchant account, it’s best to be aware of your options. There will be times when there are no clear solutions or workarounds to your issue...

Copywriting is perhaps the most lucrative freelance career out there, especially since a lot of businesses hire copywriters for a majority of their marketing campaigns. But can anyone become a successful copywriter? How much can you really make as a copywriter? Where do you find premium copywriting clients? These are some of the questions that will be answered in today's episode, as Maria interviews direct response copywriter and copywriting coach Ning Li...

High-risk merchants and direct response marketers face a significant challenge in the e-commerce space because of compliance issues. Almost everything you do from creating your website, to publishing content on different platforms, and running ads, has to be legally compliant. Therefore, everyone on your team should work together to ensure you adhere to all compliance requirements, or you’ll risk the suspension or termination of your business...

What type of business do you have and how much is it worth? In this week’s episode, we hear from Lane Gordon, founder of 733Park, a cutting-edge boutique consulting firm with offices in Boston and New York. Lane shares the essential advice he tells clients about continuously creating value for their company, especially subscription-based businesses in high-risk spaces like SaaS, CBD, and supplements...

What would you do if you logged in to your account and suddenly realized that Stripe had frozen your funds? Do you have a backup plan? Just because it’s easy to sign up for a Stripe account, doesn’t mean you won’t have issues. Using 3rd party payment solutions is not always advisable, especially for high-risk merchants. So how do you minimize the frustration of dealing with this scenario? Know your options and choose what’s best for your business...

Subscription and membership-based business models can be very profitable if you know how to do it right. These business models are based on ongoing relationships and are designed to deliver greater value in the long run for both the customer and the seller...

Upselling increases revenue by 10-30% on average. It’s easier to sell to existing customers than attract new ones. But what is the best strategy for upsells? How many upsells should you have? How should you bill upsells, and what are the price points? These are the questions that Maria will answer in today’s episode. If you agree that upselling is one of the best ways to maximize your revenue, tune in to discover simple strategies for effective upselling...

The multi-billion-dollar adult entertainment industry offers an enticing opportunity for entrepreneurs to make money, for those interested in taking the risk. In the last two years alone, over 2 million adult tube sites have popped up online. So, even with economic uncertainties, one thing for sure is that adult entertainment is still a very profitable business...

Starting a dropshipping business, as with any type of business, comes with its own set of challenges. It’s a big step into the world of entrepreneurship. You can sell to customers without holding any inventory—no need to spend money purchasing products and renting a warehouse. And if you’re serious about this venture, you can build a sustainable source of income in the long run...