The AIM Stacks Podcast
From Pornhub Affiliate to 8-Figure Payment Processor Founder With Maria Sparagis
Maria Sparagis, founder of Direct PayNet, joins the show to share her journey from adult film affiliate to building a successful 8-figure payment processing company. In this episode:
🤖 Why the “good old days” of affiliate marketing are a myth…and scammers saw their millions vanish as fast as they made them.
🤖 Why she started a humble blog in 2016 when “no one blogs anymore”…and how it’s still the lifeblood of her funnel…
🤖 The AI tools Maria is leveraging to take her B2B payment processing company to the next level…
And so much more
Maria's AI Marketing Stack
ElevenLabs
Opus
Host: Luke Mills
Guest: Maria Sparagis
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Who is Maria?
Maria Sparagis is the founder of Direct PayNet, a payment processing company for high-risk merchants. She got her start in marketing in 2005 working in the adult entertainment industry, where she helped launch major brands like Brazzers and Pornhub. In 2010, Maria started her own payment processing consultancy which later became Direct PayNet. Today, Maria focuses on providing tailored payment solutions to online businesses while also creating marketing content for her blog, podcast, and YouTube channel.