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# Keys to Launching a Successful ISO – #154

KastenBerry COO Carrington Fisk describes steps this newcomer ISO has taken to succeed as […]

[ James Shepherd ](https://www.ccsalespro.com/podcast/author/james-shepherd)

 Aug 27, 2021

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KastenBerry COO Carrington Fisk describes steps this newcomer ISO has taken to succeed as a start-up in a time of Covid. For starters, all sales agents are W2s. Also, “We treat our agents as professionals, rather than as bonus mules,” said Fisk. Plus, Patti and James discuss debit card trends, and some misinformation out of Visa about surcharging.

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