Best Chargebacks Podcasts (2025)

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The Cost of Chargebacks | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:05

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6d ago5:05

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Every ecommerce seller has nightmares about returns. But if you really want to lose sleep, let’s talk about chargebacks. Returns sting. Chargebacks cut deep.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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489. Chargebacks 101: Spotting Red Flags and Safeguarding Your Bookings 38:06

25d ago38:06

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This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re diving deep into a topic no host wants to deal with—but every host needs to understand: chargebacks. Whether you’ve faced one before or you’re hearing the term for the first time, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to protect your business from costly disputes. We’re breaking down what a chargebac…

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Negotiate, Don't Burn Bridges | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:58

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Every seller wants better pricing. That’s obvious. The problem is that too many rookies treat negotiation like they’re hustling at a garage sale. They think if they argue hard enough or push long enough, suppliers will cave. That’s not how wholesale works. Try that, and you’ll just end up on the “do not answer” list.…

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Global Delivery Expectations | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:37

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Selling overseas feels like you just leveled up. Bigger reach, bigger orders, bigger bragging rights. But the honeymoon ends fast when you realize international shipping isn’t just domestic shipping with a longer drive. Borders slow everything down, customs plays by rules you’ll never see, and local carriers sometimes move like they’re stuck in mol…

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Spotting Fraudulent Orders | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:41

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Fraudulent orders are like termites. You don’t notice them right away, but they quietly eat your profits from the inside. One day you think you’ve landed a big sale, and the next day you’re staring at a chargeback, missing inventory, and a fee on top.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Following Up With Suppliers | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:23

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One of the fastest ways to kill a supplier relationship is by being the seller who doesn’t follow up at all. The second fastest way? Being the seller who follows up so much that the supplier dreads seeing your name pop up.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Father & Son Ran Business! : Joe & Shorne Fortune on The Biz To Biz Podcast 35:28

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Join us on The Biz To Biz Podcast as we sit down with father-and-son duo Joe Fortune and Shorne Fortune, the experts behind helping businesses unlock powerful Payroll Tax Credit opportunities. With years of experience, Joe and Shorne have helped countless companies recover funds they didn’t even know they qualified for—putting real money back into …

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White Label Consumer Financing for ISOs & Agents 41:27

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Consumer financing has become a critical offering for merchants—and an opportunity for ISOs, agents, and ISVs to differentiate. In this week’s episode, James Shepherd interviews Bob Lovinger from FlexBuy to explore their white label consumer financing solution and recent acquisition of Koalafi’s coaching finance division. Learn how FlexBuy helps me…

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The Importance of Gaze Cueing | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:17

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Humans have been following each other’s eyes longer than we’ve been making fire. If somebody in the tribe suddenly snapped their gaze toward the bushes, you didn’t stop to think, you looked too. That instinct kept us alive, and it’s still baked into the wiring. Today the saber-toothed tiger is gone, but the reflex lives on every time you land on a …

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495. Stop Slashing Your Rates: Why Lower Prices Don’t Create Demand 26:59

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Too many hosts believe that lowering their nightly rate will magically generate bookings. The truth? Dropping your price doesn’t create demand—it only leaves money on the table. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down why cutting rates doesn’t work, what demand actually is, and the smarter levers you can pull to increase bookings and profitab…

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Ep. 69: Tips to Make the Most of Meetings on Capitol Hill 17:29

1d ago17:29

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John Byers, Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative August Pfluger of Texas, discusses best practices for connecting with members of Congress and how small business owners’ perspectives shape future legislation. Make your voice heard! Contact your elected officials today. Rate and review the Small Business Rundown on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon …

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494. Hosting Hotline: Should You Team Up with Another Host? 22:54

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In this Hosting Hotline episode, listener Jan calls in with a creative question: what if she and her neighbor teamed up to offer both of their homes as a combined rental experience? One property has a pool and putting green, the other has a hot tub—together, they could make the ultimate Tucson getaway. We walk through the upsides of partnering with…

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VAT and GST - Overseas Taxes | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:52

5d ago4:52

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Selling internationally sounds exciting until you realize customers in other countries get hit with extra costs you never thought about. They’re called VAT and GST. And if you don’t understand them, your first international order might be your last.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Customs 101 | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:40

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Selling outside the U.S. sounds glamorous. Bigger audience, more sales, more money. Then you ship across a border and smack into the world of customs. Think of customs as the DMV wearing uniforms: slow, picky, and loaded with rules you don’t get to argue with.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Handling Supplier Mistakes | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 4:27

6d ago4:27

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Every ecommerce business hits bumps in the road. Orders get messed up. Paperwork gets misplaced. Shipments arrive late. Mistakes happen, and wholesalers know it. What matters isn’t whether mistakes happen, but how you handle them when they do.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Habits Not Apps | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:58

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There’s a certain kind of hope that shows up when you install a new productivity app. For five glorious minutes, you believe this is the one. This is the app that will organize your chaos, fix your schedule, and turn you into the kind of person who color-codes success. Then, three days later, it’s quietly abandoned, buried somewhere between an old …

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Lessons from 1,000 Mistakes: Kevin Gaither on Scaling Startups & Sales Teams 38:36

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In this episode of the Biz to Biz Podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Gaither — a seasoned sales leader with over 25 years of experience building, scaling, and fixing sales teams at high-growth startups. With eight startups under his belt, three successful liquidity events, and multiple companies reaching the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Fast 500 lists, Kevin …

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Scaling an ISO to 600+ MIDs Per Month 47:45

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What does it really take to build an ISO capable of boarding 600+ new merchant accounts every month? In this week’s episode, James Shepherd sits down with Dustin Magaziner of PayBright to explore the strategies, systems, and mindset behind scaling an ISO to that level. From operational challenges to growth tactics, Dustin shares a behind-the-scenes…

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493. Mastering Short-Term Rental Finances with REI Hub’s Adam Hamilton 1:07:35

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REI Hub — Bookkeeping software built for real estate investors and STR hosts. Bookkeeping doesn’t always top the list of exciting short-term rental responsibilities—but it’s one of the most important. Without clean and accurate financials, it’s nearly impossible to know how your STR is really performing, plan for future growth, or take advantage of…

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Ep 66 - Law Firm Partner Compensation Explained: Models, Trends, and Pitfalls 50:35

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How do law firms really decide what partners get paid? Partner compensation is one of the most important and controversial topics in the legal industry. The way firms structure pay doesn’t just impact income; it shapes firm culture, collaboration, and long-term profitability. In this episode of Financially Legal, Emery Wager sits down with Hugh Sim…

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Your Chair Eats Your IQ | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:59

9d ago5:59

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You think you’re tired because you didn’t sleep enough. Or because business has been a little slow. Or maybe Mercury is in retrograde again. But what if the real villain is hiding under your butt? That’s right. The chair. The thing you sit on for hours while trying to run your business. It’s not just uncomfortable. It’s slowly draining your brainpo…

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492. Hosting Hotline: What Happens to Bookings When You Buy a Short-Term Rental? 15:51

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This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re answering Renee’s question about buying a property that’s already operating as a short-term rental—and what to do about the future bookings that come with it. If you’ve ever considered purchasing an “active STR,” you’ll quickly find out there’s a lot more to it than inheriting a calendar full of reservations.…

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The Myth of 'Always Available' | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:21

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Working from home sounds like freedom, right? Pajamas, coffee refills on demand, and zero commute. But somewhere between "I’m my own boss" and "Sure, I can take that call at 9 PM," your entire work-life boundary disintegrated. Suddenly, you’re not working from home anymore. You’re just always working.…

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Not Tired, Just Unstructured | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:00

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If you’re dragging yourself to your laptop every morning, clutching your coffee like it’s the only thing tethering you to this dimension, you might think you’re burned out. But there’s a good chance what you’re really feeling isn’t burnout. It’s chaos fatigue. And the only thing making you tired is the never-ending circus of decisions, distractions…

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Home Based Not Homebound | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:30

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Working from home sounds like the dream, right? Pajamas all day, no commute, snacks within reach, and the ability to pretend you're being productive while watching a YouTube video about the history of doorknobs. But eventually, something weird happens. You stop going outside. Not for lack of interest, but because every part of your business is just…

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Perils of the Second Coffee | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:23

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There’s a moment, usually around 2:37 PM, when you start eyeing the coffee pot like it’s going to save your entire career. You’ve hit the wall. Your focus has gone out for a smoke break. Your to-do list still looks like it wants to fight you. So you shuffle over to the kitchen and pour another cup of hope, thinking maybe, just maybe, this second ro…

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How to Get Merchants Their Money Faster 49:37

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Ever wondered what it takes to move from a retail ISO to a wholesale ISO—or what a Payfac actually is? In this week’s episode, James Shepherd sits down with Kyle Morgan to unpack the mechanics of payments behind the scenes. Learn why faster funding for merchants comes at a cost, how the flow of funds works, and the differences between wholesale ISO…

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491. Why Your Airbnb Listing Might Be in Trouble (and You Don’t Even Know It) 26:07

18d ago26:07

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This week, we’re diving into a behind-the-scenes feature on Airbnb that too many hosts don’t know exists: listing issues. These hidden alerts could be silently hurting your visibility and even putting your listing at risk of suspension. Sarah and Annette break down what listing issues are, how to find them, and—most importantly—how to resolve them.…

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Ep. 68: Small Business Rights Impacted by Union Laws and Regulations 15:15

17d ago15:15

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NFIB experts Tim Goodrich, Vice President of State Government Relations and Dylan Rosnick, Principal of Federal Government Relations discuss the impact of labor unions on small business and the latest legislation related to unionization. They explore pro-union policy threats in the states and Congress and how small business owners can get involved …

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490. Hosting Hotline: Are You Doing Enough to Market Your Midterm Rental? 20:07

20d ago20:07

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This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re answering Kelsey’s question about how to market a midterm rental beyond just listing on Airbnb or Furnished Finder. If you want to stay competitive in the midterm rental space, you can’t just “set it and forget it.” We break down why marketing your MTR should be part of your daily business routine, how to tra…

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Avoiding Your Inbox | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:19

17d ago6:19

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Once upon a time, your inbox was exciting. New messages meant new sales, new leads, maybe even someone who finally appreciated your business name pun. You checked it with the eagerness of someone opening a birthday card with money inside. Fast forward to now, and you’re hovering over the tab like it might explode. You click, brace yourself, then im…

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Productivity Doesn’t Wear Sweatpants | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:54

17d ago5:54

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Working from home sounds like a dream until you realize the dream involves forgetting what day it is and arguing with yourself about whether socks count as “dressed.” Somewhere between “I’m technically working” and “this chair has molded to my body,” your brain has decided to go on vacation. And guess what? Productivity didn’t follow it.…

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Digital Hoarding Is Still Hoarding | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 7:27

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Let’s start with a confession: your hard drive is not a library. It’s not an archive. It’s a digital landfill with good intentions and terrible organization. Somewhere in that mess, you probably have 13 nearly identical PDFs titled “Winning Product Strategies,” four half-watched webinars with pixelated gurus waving their arms, and an entire folder …

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The Mid-Month Slump | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:52

19d ago5:52

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Here we are again. Somewhere between the 10th and the 25th, where ambition goes to take a nap and your to-do list starts to look more like a personal insult than a plan. The beginning of the month? You were a productivity superhero. Everything was color-coded, energy was high, and you swore this was the month you'd get it all together. Now you're w…

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More Keywords = Better Rank? | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 7:14

20d ago7:14

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Stuffing your website with keywords like it’s a Thanksgiving turkey doesn’t help your rankings. It never really did, and it definitely doesn’t now. Still, this myth just won’t die. You’ve got gurus telling people to repeat keywords ten times per paragraph. You’ve got cheap SEO “experts” handing you 500-word blog posts with your keyword in every oth…

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Oz Azaria Empowers Merchants Through His Business Platform, Hoox | Biz To Biz Podcast 34:45

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In this episode of the Biz To Biz Podcast, we sit down with Oz Azaria, CEO of Hoox, a company that's transforming how credit card issuers and merchants activate and engage customers. With a strong background in the payments industry, Oz brings deep insights from his time as Director of Business Development at Mastercard and Max (formerly Leumi Card…

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6 Reasons ISOs and ISVs Don't Work Well Together 1:00:36

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It is no secret that ISOs are looking for integrated payments partnerships, while ISVs want access to payments industry distribution, but so far, these partnerships have not lived up to the hype. In this week's episode, James Shepherd shares the 6 reasons why ISOs and ISVs have not worked well together so far and what both sides can do about it. Th…

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Quiet Isn't Always Productive | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:23

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There’s a weird myth floating around that silence equals productivity. As if the absence of noise somehow guarantees the presence of focus. So you clear the house, turn off your phone, kick the dog out of the room, and sit in pure, golden silence... only to discover you’ve spent the last 42 minutes staring at a spreadsheet you haven’t touched. Sile…

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Your Business Isn't a Hobby | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:35

23d ago6:35

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Let’s talk about the silent sabotage happening right under your nose. No, not the algorithm. Not your “low engagement.” Not some cosmic punishment for missing an Instagram post. I’m talking about the moment your own brain decides your business is just a hobby with a website.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Browser Tabs Are Killing You | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 6:33

23d ago6:33

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You think you’re being efficient. Bouncing between supplier sites, customer emails, research tools, and some half-loaded blog you forgot to finish yesterday. You’ve got fifteen tabs open, maybe twenty, and somehow you’re still opening more. It feels like progress. It looks like work. But your brain is quietly waving a white flag.…

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Reviews: The Double-Edged Sword | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:31

24d ago5:31

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By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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488. Hosting Hotline: How Can You Monetize Your Property’s Most Unique Feature? 18:15

27d ago18:15

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This week on the Hosting Hotline, listener Mike calls in with a creative question about syncing Airbnb calendars—but what he really unlocks is a much bigger opportunity for short-term rental hosts. Mike and his wife host three cabins in the highly competitive Hocking Hills market and recently added an escape room to one of their properties. While A…

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Submit Your Site to Google? | Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast 5:18

29d ago5:18

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Some new store owners launch their site and instantly lose their minds because they haven’t “submitted it to Google” yet. They think they’re invisible until they fill out some magic form. Wrong. That’s not how any of this works.By Chris Malta | 30+ Years In Online Business

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Breaking Barriers: Josh Basile’s Mission for Disability Rights & Accessibility 31:39

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Maximizing Your Time at Industry Events 28:10

29d ago28:10

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Are industry conferences worth your time and money? In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with John Newton, chief organizer of the Western States Acquirers Association (WSAA), to talk about how to decide whether to attend, the value of sponsoring versus being an attendee, and proven strategies to maximize networking opportunities. James also sh…