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ALLEN KOPELMAN CEO, Nationwide Payment Systems | Host of the B2B Vault: The Biz to Biz Podcast

Allen Co-Founded Nationwide Payment Systems Inc. in 2001, with the plan to sell credit card processing services and equipment to merchants in the South Florida area and provide concierge style service for each client. Quickly the company grew to 1000 plus clients and we were had clients all over the United States.
The entrepreneurial bug started early in Allen’s life as comes from a family of business owners and learn about business from early age behind the cash registers at his father’s clothing stores in Miami. Later going to Culinary School in Atlanta and being a Chef, then Executive Chef for Metro Hotels in Dallas, Texas running food and beverage operations in Hotels. In 1992 a move back to Florida and opening a restaurant, catering company and consulting group.
After gaining a couple of years of experience selling merchant services, Allen Co-Founded Nationwide Payment Systems with David Burney. Together the company started and quickly grew, products were added, processing banks and the company became laser focused on Technology: Technology refers to the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. It encompasses everythi" href="https://babyboomer.org/interests/special-interests/technology/">Technology that would help merchants. Along with that came a focus on hard to place businesses that many banks did not want to work with.

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Merchant Account Benefits: Boost Sales And Secure Payments &Raquo; B2B 300X89 1
Merchant Account Benefits: Boost Sales and Secure Payments

What is a Merchant Account? And Why Do You Need One for Your Business? Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Without a merchant account, your business could be missing out on sales every single day. In …

What is a Merchant A…

What is a Merchant Account? And Why Do You Need One for Your Business? Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Without a merchant account, your business could be missing out on sales every single day. In today’s world, customers expect to pay with credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets — both online and in-person. If your business isn’t ready to accept those payments, you’re not just behind; instead, you’re losing money. In this guide, we’ll break down:What a merchant account isHow a merchant account worksWhy your business needs oneHow to get started …

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What is a Payment Gateway? How It Works and Benefits for Your Business

Additional Insights on Payment Gateways Evolution of Payment Gateways Payment gateways have come a long way from their inception. In the early days of online shopping, these were basic tools that prim…

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Additional Insights on Payment Gateways Evolution of Payment Gateways Payment gateways have come a long way from their inception. In the early days of online shopping, these were basic tools that primarily handled credit card payments. Over time, advancements in technology have enabled gateways to integrate with digital wallets, cryptocurrency payments, and biometric authentication methods, offering customers more options and greater Security. sponsored by …

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Clarifying Your Marketing Message & Thriving in Business: Lessons from Dr. Steven Greene on the B2B Vault Podcast Introduction Welcome to another insightful episode of B2B Vault: The Biz-to-Biz Podcast, proudly sponsored by Nationwide Payment Systems. Hosted by Allen Kopelman, this podcast dives into the world of business, sales, and entrepreneurship—minus the ties and corporate stiffness. In this episode, Allen sits down with Dr. Steven Greene, founder of MakeThe.Net, a company specializing in helping business owners and executives clarify their marketing message for better results in the d…

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Jason Criddle, Investor, Entrepreneur, &Amp; Best-Selling Author | Biz To Biz Podcast &Raquo; 2095689 1678288274372 1C5Cee2Ad69B3
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Thank you to Jason Criddle for joining us on the Biz To Biz Podcast! 🙌🎙️ Your insights and expertise made for an incredible conversation. We appreciate your time and Wisdom—can't wait to do …

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Thank you to Jason Criddle for joining us on the Biz To Biz Podcast! 🙌🎙️ Your insights and expertise made for an incredible conversation. We appreciate your time and wisdom—can't wait to do it again! 🚀Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncriddle/Thanks for watching! Go ahead and like, comment, subscribe, and turn on post notifications! Follow Us On These Social Media Platforms 👇IG: https://www.instagram.com/b2bvault/Twitter (X) : https://twitter.com/b2bvaultLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-vault-the-payment-technology-podcastFacebook: https://www.…

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