Are you overpaying on your credit card processing fees?

Most dental providers have no idea how much they’re overpaying on their processing fees, losing them, literally, thousands of dollars of their bottom line each year.

In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash welcomes Jeremy Lessaris, founder and CEO of Payment Brokers, a fintech company specializing in AI-enabled cost reductions within the payment processing industry. With a background as a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully built and exited eight companies across diverse sectors like tech, SaaS, payments, and healthcare, Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise to the table.

Jeremy offers some history of the payment processing industry, revealing pricing tactics that can burden small to medium-sized enterprises, including dental practices. He also shares his journey from being affected by high credit card processing fees to creating a solution that helps businesses avoid these pitfalls. Through Payment Brokers, Jeremy utilizes advanced machine learning tools to analyze merchant statements and negotiate better rates for clients, ensuring significant savings without requiring businesses to switch providers or disrupt their operations.

They also touch upon Jeremy’s entrepreneurial journey, the importance of sound advisory, and how addressing small operational costs can lead to massive impacts on business valuation, especially for those planning an exit strategy.

To find out more about Jeremy, visit: paymentbrokers.com.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Origin and mission of Payment Brokers
• Challenges in the payment processing industry
• AI and machine learning applications
• Specific advice for medical and dental practices
• Importance of good advisory support
• Insights from Jeremy’s entrepreneurial journey
• Cost-saving strategies for businesses