Clearent Connects

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Latest Episodes

A Lifeline with Rapid Finance
July 27, 2020

This week we speak with Jim Fink, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Rapid Finance, about the various lifelines for small businesses in the time of COVID.

The Postal Service Impact on Small Business
July 20, 2020

In this week’s Clearent Connects, Phil and Lauren discuss potential budget cuts to the United States Postal Service and the impact they could have on struggling small businesses. Dive into new proposed legislation that will eliminate the ability for a ...

Episode 16 - COVID and Where We Are Today
July 13, 2020

In this episode of Clearent Connects, we do a quick update on COVID in the payment / small business space, including reopenings and PPP loans, as well as the increase of dispute claims and fraud and how that can affect your business. 

Merchant Spotlight: Marlin Hughes of The Detroit Pepper Company
July 06, 2020

On this week's Clearent Connects, we talk with Marlin Hughes of the Detroit Pepper Company. The Detroit Pepper Company opened in early 2020 with a good location, a lot of foot traffic, and buzz in the local media. But after COVID-19 hit,

Clearent Connects - PayFac Talk with Brian Abernethy
June 29, 2020

On this week's episode, we chat with Brian Abernethy, Director of Business Development for our software vendors, about payment facilitation in the app and digital space.

Clearent Connects - All About EIRF!
June 22, 2020

In this week's episode of Clearent Connects, Phil and Lauren explain EIRF or the Electronic Interchange Reimbursement Fee. Learn what causes this charge to happen, and what can you do to avoid getting EIRF’ed!

Merchant Spotlight: Mike's Grillhouse, Modesto CA.
June 12, 2020

On this episode of Clearent Connects we feature Chris Greene, Owner of Mike’s Grillhouse in Modesto, California. In the face of COVID-19, Chris had to shut down dine-in service for his restaurant that was heavily dine-in based.

Clearent Connects Merchant Spotlight: Simple Brew, Harrah, Oklahoma
June 05, 2020

In this episode of Clearent Connects, we continue our Merchant Spotlight Series with the owners of The Simple Brew of Harrah, OK, Christy and Chad Wimer.

Clearent Connects – Merchant Spotlight: Fallout Sports, Oklahoma City, OK. (with Landon Cordray)
June 01, 2020

On this episode of Clearent Connects we begin our Merchant Spotlight Editions, where we feature one of our Clearent merchants and the unique challenges they face. On this first edition, we feature an interview with Landon Cordray from Fallout Sports in...

Clearent Connects: The Myths and History of Cash Discount, Surcharging, and Alternative Payments
May 25, 2020

Tune into this week's episode of Clearent Connect’s to learn about alternative payment pricing, the history and myths of these programs, and how small businesses can use them to improve their bottom line.