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Aug 14
58m 14s

Inside the Net Zero Model That’s Saving ...

David Spisak
About this episode

In this episode, my guest is Angelo Mendola, President & COO of Priority Payment Systems Local — a guy whose business success is rooted in something far more powerful than just numbers or technology.

Angelo’s journey starts in a Brooklyn restaurant at 14 years old, where he learned that the real magic in business isn’t in the “menu,” it’s in listening — finding out what people truly want and making sure they walk away happier than when they came in. That same mindset carried him from mortgages to media sales to running one of the most innovative payment processing companies serving dealerships today.

We talk about:

  • The unexpected life moments that can completely change your direction (if you’re willing to say yes)
  • Why Angelo builds his company culture like he builds his family life — with trust, respect, and loyalty at the core
  • How his team took a “commodity” service like credit card processing and made it a true dealership advantage
  • The power of a white-glove onboarding process and why it’s the hidden driver of long-term client success
  • How the right people and processes can eliminate the “pain points” dealers expect when switching providers

You’ll also hear why Angelo believes the best business outcomes come from running “at the speed of trust” — and how that philosophy has kept 100% of his Net Zero program clients on board.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a saturated industry, keep your people engaged, and turn everyday transactions into lasting relationships, this conversation is one you’ll want to hear start to finish.

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