Show Notes
In this episode of The Paycast Network, host Chase sits down with Clayton Shivers, US Army veteran and founder of ClayPay Solutions. Clayton shares his fascinating journey from West Point to the merchant services industry, explaining how military principles helped him conquer the world of independent sales. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How military discipline translates directly into independent sales success
Why modern agents must focus on technology and vertical specific solutions
The strategy behind scaling a portfolio with fewer, high value accounts
The real, unexpected story behind the name ClayPay Solutions
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