The Swypit Show

Kevin Hodes

Welcome to The Swypit Show, where we take a hands-on approach with our clients AND their businesses. Starring the Founder and Owner of Swypit, Kevin Hodes, our show highlights the credit card processing industry and how you can win by utilizing a proven company, bringing over 20 years of industry experience, like Swypit! Kevin brings honesty and integrity to what he considers, the "slimy world of credit card processing." A former chef aboard luxury yachts, his craft brought him into contact with business professionals, dignitaries, and politicians, enabling him to develop "street smarts of business super highways." Swypit offers next generation electronic payment processing solutions, combined with a world-class service, price, and leading edge technology. Each episode, Kevin will share his past experiences and dealings within the industry and showcase why Swypit is YOUR company's best option. So sit back, relax, and come join us each episode for some fun and facts. Swypit isn't your typical credit card processing company and this isn't your typical credit card processing show! read less
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Episodes

The Swypit Show - Episode 24 (Solving Executive Team Challenges with F.O.R.C.E.)
Jun 5 2023
The Swypit Show - Episode 24 (Solving Executive Team Challenges with F.O.R.C.E.)
On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, we're diving into some of the greatest challenges facing leadership teams and executives in today's day and age. As the CEO of Force Scaling, Paul Boyd brings a wealth of knowledge on solving business-related issues. We'll dive into his work with Force Scaling and how he works hand-in-hand with organizations to mitigate some of their pain points. Grab a pen and paper, because you're bound to leave today's episode with some key considerations for your own business!Timecodes:0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day1:08 - Relationships in business are essential to your success2:00 - Be on the lookout for Mission Driven featuring Retired Maj. Andrew White3:30 - Private screening for Tactical Empathy documentary featuring Chris Voss4:55 - Visiting a friend for a favor6:45 - Welcoming Paul Boyd to the show8:38 - How Paul works with organizations to help them grow and scale11:00 - How Force Scaling helped Kevin and Swypit12:15 - What F.O.R.C.E. stands for 17:00 - It's all about providing a helpful perspective to executive teams20:03 - Business owners need to be constant learners22:57 - Holding people accountable to the right expectations29:00 - How an integrator can play a vital role in your company's success34:10 - What Paul envisioned for his life38:10 - It takes a big realization to understand that you need help to succeed with your business40:53 - Paul's experience in the insurance space46:41 - Paul's passion for helping people towards success48:20 - Closing remarksConnect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube
The Swypit Show - Episode 22 (The Art of Negotiation with Chris Voss)
Mar 27 2023
The Swypit Show - Episode 22 (The Art of Negotiation with Chris Voss)
On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, we were honored to be joined by Chris Voss, Best-Selling Author and Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, to discuss the art of negotiation in life and business. Following an extraordinary career working as the lead hostage negotiator for the FBI, Chris Voss is now teaching the art of negotiation to leaders in business nationwide. Additionally, Chris wrote "Never Split the Difference," which is one of the top-selling negotiation books out there. Tune in for a fantastic discussion detailing specific negotiation strategies that can be leveraged to enhance your personal and professional life!Timecodes:0:20 - Welcome to the show!2:30 - Introducing Chris Voss to the show4:00 - "Never Split the Difference"5:30 - Where to learn more about Chris and the Black Swan Group6:40 - Transitioning from a cop to becoming an FBI negotiator 9:01 - Becoming a member of the FBI's hostage negotiation team10:40 - "Procrastination is the bane of my existence"14:06 - How you can utilize "labelling" for your business17:20 - Mirror neurons and how they impact human interaction21:00 - Diffusing tension with clients25:00 - How the Black Swan Group works on negotiation skills with people26:30 - Brandon Voss and his work with the Black Swan Group29:43 - The various books Chris has been a part of writing31:43 - The "mirroring" process32:15 - "Beware yes and master no"37:30 - Chris negotiating with a waiter at dinner 40:10 - Disagreeing without being disagreeable47:13 - Tactical Empathy private showing 49:30 - Closing remarksConnect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube
The Swypit Show - Episode 21 (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of The Credit Card Processing Industry))
Feb 16 2023
The Swypit Show - Episode 21 (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of The Credit Card Processing Industry))
There are numerous variables at play within the credit card processing industry, which means merchants experience good, bad, and ugly circumstances depending on who they choose to work with!On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, Kevin explores these various circumstances and where they originate from. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Kevin has seen it all within the CCP industry and there's a lot business owners can learn from him. This episode is meant to leave business owners with some key considerations for their own credit card service providers and evaluate the level of service they're receiving overall!Timecodes:0:06 - Welcome to the show1:00 - Who is Swypit? 2:45 - Working with Swypit is a smart decision for you and your business4:05 - Bad business practices you need to know about7:07 - Smooth transitions are vital to your success7:45 - The ugliness of chargebacks8:55 - A client story that illustrates the nature of chargebacks11:10 - How chargebacks are ruled and ultimately decided upon15:30 - Dealing with strange transactions as a merchant18:50 - Handling situations where employees are stealing from your company20:00 - Swypit helps their clients dispute bad things by providing data and historical elements22:10 - Fraud is the biggest issue facing merchants today24:00 - Swypit can help your business beyond the simple CCP efforts25:10 - Closing remarksConnect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube
The Swypit Show - Episode 16 (Swypit Inner Circle Spotlight: Sarah Duncan)
Oct 5 2022
The Swypit Show - Episode 16 (Swypit Inner Circle Spotlight: Sarah Duncan)
We're back, baby!On the latest episode of The Swypit Show, we're pleased to welcome the Regional Director of the Folds of Honor Foundation, Sarah Duncan, for a wonderful conversation surrounding the fantastic work that Folds of Honor is doing for the family members of our fallen and wounded soldiers. Sarah shares her personal experience as a Gold Star Family, which propelled her into working for Folds of Honor in the first place. She has a wonderful story to share and we're so thrilled to have her aboard. So, what are you waiting for! Press that play button and come join us!Timecodes:0:30 - What Swypit is all about2:30 - Giving Dick Vitale a special gift5:06 - The three main charities Kevin works with7:00 - Welcoming Sarah Duncan to the show8:05 - Sarah Duncan shares her story of losing her military father11:30 - Sarah becoming a Folds of Honor scholarship recipient and then later working for them13:15 - What does it mean to be a Gold Star Family? 15:30 - Memories of Sarah's father18:50 - Everyone is compelled to work for Folds of Honor20:20 - Sarah's first job in the working world25:00 - How people can make a difference with Folds of Honor through donations27:40 - The Folds of Honor documentary on Amazon31:00 - How to apply for a Folds of Honor scholarship34:10 - Folds scholarship recipients can also be spouses36:14 - Where you can see the Folds of Honor documentary 39:54 - We need to appreciate our veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice40:40 - Closing remarksResources:Folds of Honor DocumentaryConnect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube
The Swypit Show - Episode 14 (Swypit Inner Circle Spotlight: Steven Guilfoile)
Jul 28 2022
The Swypit Show - Episode 14 (Swypit Inner Circle Spotlight: Steven Guilfoile)
Welcome back to The Swypit Show! We’ve launched our latest episode, featuring Steven Guilfoile, CEO of AffordaCare Insurance and an awesome conversation! Listen to learn his feelings about affordable insurance options for all and how his company works is striving to make this a reality. We also dive into the challenges that entrepreneurs and business owners are facing in today's climate, as well as what it takes to provide a top-tier product or service to your client-base. This is an episode you won't want to miss! So, what are you waiting for? Click that play button!Timecodes:0:30 - Kevin's recent island vacation4:00 - The value of being within Swypit's inner circle5:30 - Welcoming Steven Guilfoile onto the show7:20 - What Steven envisioned his career would look like at a young age8:50 - Steven's first job working at McDonald's12:00 - Swapping McDonalds employee stories16:15 - Steven making his first $1M through door-to-door sales19:00 - You need to be doing what others aren't willing to do21:00 - The beginning of AffordaCare Insurance28:08 - How AffordaCare Insurance actually works31:30 - It's okay to negotiate these days. Don't settle!36:00 - Steven's biggest innovation at AffordaCare Insurance39:00 - Hiring strategies for Kevin and Steven45:00 - Unique marketing efforts help separate you from your competitors47:00 - Closing remarksConnect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube
The Swypit Show - Episode 12 (Don't You Want to be in the Swypit Inner Circle?)
May 17 2022
The Swypit Show - Episode 12 (Don't You Want to be in the Swypit Inner Circle?)
On the latest installment of The Swypit Show, we're exploring the wide-variety of benefits associated with being part of our inner circle! Aside from providing a top-tier service as a truly professional credit card processing service, Swypit has a vast network of employees and clients. Each of them come from a different industry and allow our inner circle to be filled with talent from all walks of life. When becoming a Swypit client and joining our inner circle, our network becomes your network! So enjoy today's episode and discover all the contacts you can gain access to when joining our inner circle. Timecodes:0:06 - Introduction and the topic of the day2:30 - What is the Swypit inner circle? 4:45 - We strive to make sure are clients are always taken care of7:15 - Are other credit card processors surrounding themselves with an elite inner circle?10:30 - An example of how Swypit fights for their clients to make them more profitable overall13:00 - Listing clients within the Swypit inner circle14:38 - Utilize our network of clients and further leverage this for your business17:30 - Additional clients that you have access to within the Swypit inner circle22:15 - We have a full point of sale available for our clients24:00 - Closing remarksClients Mentioned Throughout Today's Show:Andy Bush, ACE Handyman Services, Collin County: https://www.acehandymanservices.com/offices/dallas/Sean Crawford, Dallas North Aquarium:https://dallasnorthaquarium.com/Ernest & Cecily Morgan, Owner Earnest B’s BBQ & Catering Co: https://www.earnestbbqcatering.com/Tony Felker, President/CEO – Frisco Chamber of Commerce:https://www.friscochamber.com/Ted Holiday, President/CEO of Glass Guru of Frisco and Sherman:https://www.theglassguru.com/spring-tx/spring-tx/Tanya Tomlin, Owner Sorted Out Professional Organizing Services:https://www.sortedout.com/D’Andra Simmons with Hard night, Good Morning Skincare and Ultimate Living Nutrition Products: https://hardnightgoodmorning.com/Don Jacobs – QwikWash America: https://qwikwash.com/locations/frisco-location/Connect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube
The Swypit Show - Episode 7 (Who's Really Watching Your Money? Feat: Jeremy Lock)
Dec 10 2021
The Swypit Show - Episode 7 (Who's Really Watching Your Money? Feat: Jeremy Lock)
In the latest installment of The Swypit Show, Kevin dives into the harsh reality of working with a sub-optimal credit card processing company. The fact is that sometimes you don't even know who specifically is watching your money!Within this special episode, we also welcome on Jeremy Lock, an Air Force Veteran, Photojournalist, and Host of the Last Letters podcast, to discuss his recent work with Kevin. Together Jeremy and Kevin sat down to record an episode of Last Letters, which is a podcast that reveals the information people would leave to their loved ones, in a letter, if it was their last day on earth. Kevin and Jeremy also discuss the nature of their relationship, both personally and professionally, as well as the great work Jeremy does as a photojournalist. For more information on the Last Letters podcast, you can click the following link or search for the podcast on any of your favorite podcasting platforms!https://www.lastletters.net/For more information on who is really watching your money when it comes to credit card processing, watch this informative video from the Swypit team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gmdxdi2jk8&ab_channel=swypitTimecodes:0:07 - Overview on the topic of the day and our special guest1:00 - Who is really watching your money?3:00 - Why the big guys aren't as trustworthy as you may think6:00 - Quickbooks isn't much better 9:15 - You need to be working with a true professional11:45 - You're going to pay 40% more with the big guys14:30 - Background information on Jeremy Lock 17:00 - The one-year anniversary of the Last Letters podcast18:30 - Kevin's episode on Last Letters called "The Things That Make Us"21:50 - A friend of Jeremy passed away and left a true last letter before he died24:40 - Surround yourself with good people and share your advice with the world27:15 - The little girl story on last letters and the importance of empowering today's youth29:00 - Check out Last Letters on your favorite podcasting platformConnect with Kevin Hodes:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTube