Bold Bytes

Bold Bytes - Episode 4 - Why Merchant Processing Isn't Just Processing Anymore with Tony Lunnon

Welcome to another episode of Bold Bytes – your bite-sized guide to payments! In this conversation, host Robert Copeland sits down with Tony Lunnon, Partner Success Manager at Priority Payments, to pull back the curtain on the merchant processing world. Tony shares how he first stumbled into payments, what he’s learned working with ISOs and ISVs, and why successful partnerships go far beyond just buy rates. Together, they explore: * The real value a processor brings to the table * How ISOs can grow revenue with payroll, banking, and embedded financial tools * Why transparency, relationships, and trust matter more than ever * The shift from simple payment processing to full financial ecosystems From smarter underwriting conversations to innovative products like embedded payroll, digital banking, and lending solutions, this episode shows how the payments industry is evolving—and how partners can stay ahead by offering more value to merchants. Whether you’re deep in the merchant services space or just curious about how money moves in today’s digital economy, this is an insightful look at the future of payments. 👉 Subscribe for more Bold Bytes episodes and insights into the ever-changing payments industry.

Bold Bytes - Episode 3 - Dual Pricing with Pratik Patel and Israel Morrison

In this episode of Bold Bytes, host Stephanie Buckley talks with Gary Liu (Bold Integrated Payments), Pratik Patel (Modus Tech), and Israel Morrison (Retail Management Hero) about dual pricing — what it is, why Visa is cracking down, and how merchants can stay compliant while protecting profits. Learn the differences between dual pricing, surcharging, and cash discounting, plus real-world strategies for implementation, compliance, and customer communication. #BoldBytes #DualPricing #MerchantProcessing #PointofSale #CreditCardPayments #Fintech

Bold Bytes - Episode 2 - Risk and Compliance with Stephanie Buckley

Welcome back to Bold Bytes — your go-to source for insights, interviews, and analysis in the fast-paced world of merchant processing. 💳 In this episode, host Robert Copeland sits down with Stephanie Buckley, a leading voice in risk and compliance at Bold Integrated Payments, to pull back the curtain on how money really moves in today’s digital commerce ecosystem. We explore: ✅ Why risk teams are more like cops than villains ✅ Common risk red flags (and how to avoid them) ✅ What compliance actually protects — and why it really matters ✅ The surge in card brand fines & how merchants can stay ahead ✅ What you NEED to know about TPE fees and data integrity ✅ Why transparency in your merchant application is critical ✅ Tips to avoid transaction holds, chargebacks, and fines Whether you're a merchant, ISO, payment professional, or just curious about what powers your credit card tap — this episode is packed with the real-world knowledge you won’t hear anywhere else. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bold Bites every week! 🔔 New episodes drop regularly – stay tuned and stay compliant. #MerchantProcessing #Fintech #RiskAndCompliance #Payments #CreditCardProcessing #BoldBytes #PaymentProcessing  #POS

Bold Bytes - Episode 1 - Payments and POS with Gary Liu

In this episode of Bold Bytes, host Robert Copeland sits down with restaurant tech pioneer Gary Liu, founder of Hot Sauce Technologies and Bold Integrated Payments. With over 25 years of experience in point-of-sale and payments innovation, Gary shares his journey from launching one of the first restaurant POS systems to building working with cutting-edge cloud-based platforms like Tonic POS. Discover how the payments landscape has evolved, why transparency and partner-first leadership matter more than ever, and what the future holds for ISVs, VARs, and the entire merchant processing ecosystem. Whether you're in restaurant tech, integrated payments, or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this episode is packed with real talk, smart insights, and Bold ideas.  Subscribe for more industry insights, success stories, and expert interviews from the world of payments and POS. #RestaurantTech #BoldBytes #Fintech #ISV #MerchantProcessing #IntegratedPayments