MWAA 2026 Ep 12: Scott and Nick Morley | Navigating High Risk Underwriting & CNP
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In this episode of our Paycast Network series live from Chicago, Scott Morley and his son Nick Morley join us to discuss their experiences navigating card-not-present (CNP) and medium to high-risk payment processing together. Scott and Nick share how they balance their roles across high-level sales and operational underwriting, what it takes to mentor the next generation in complex payment verticals, and why face-to-face networking at conferences like MWAA remains indispensable for building long-term industry partnerships. Plus, stick around for a quick round of Chicago history trivia. In this episode, we cover: The father-son business dynamic and four years of working together in payments.
"Baptism by fire" mentorship in card-not-present and high-risk underwriting.
Dividing roles between high-level sales and operational risk management.
Strategic value of exhibiting versus walking the floor at trade shows.
Why face-to-face networking continues to drive new partnerships.
Chicago history trivia on the Western Hemisphere's first planetarium.
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