When you truly enjoy what you do like Agent Steve Walkenshaw does, retirement isn't even in question. He's been in Sales for decades with no signs of slowing down, because he loves the challenge of it all: the new technology, the new strategies (that don't involve cold-calling), and the new territories. Because retirement isn't a grind, and Steve is still hungry for the grind—tune in for the experience in episode six of the season.

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The AgentFirst Podcast is hosted by payments veteran, Justin Volrath. Each episode he explores the journey of Agents in the payments industry, uncovering what makes them tick, how they approach selling merchant services, and why they ventured into this career path in the first place.

New episodes every other Wednesday!

"No Soliciting? I thought that said 'No Smoking'!" Julie Eads is three years into her payments career and already has the prospecting skills of a pro. But she didn't just fall into this industry, she swapped her long career in healthcare for one in payments, with determination to find success and freedom. For herself. For her kids. For their future. Tune into episode 5 of The Agentfirst Podcast to hear her story. And if you find yourself sliding in a prospect's DMs...just remember, that's a Julie Eads move.

The AgentFirst Podcast is hosted by payments veteran, Justin Volrath. Each episode he explores the journey of Agents in the payments industry, uncovering what makes them tick, how they approach selling merchant services, and why they ventured into this career path in the first place.

New episodes every other Wednesday!

Follow PayCompass on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.Originators of #AgentFirst. Learn more at paycompass.com.

Agent Tom Rasmussen is part-Agent, part-Cowboy. And he somehow manages both when he's out in the field. With a background in military and farming, he found his way into payments without any sales experience. But sales experience be damned...because cowboys get it done. Eight years in, he's still successful, and his dreams of a quality life for him and his family are bigger than ever.

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The AgentFirst Podcast is hosted by payments veteran, Justin Volrath. Each episode he explores the journey of Agents in the payments industry, uncovering what makes them tick, how they approach selling merchant services, and why they ventured into this career path in the first place.

New episodes every other Wednesday!

Follow PayCompass on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.Originators of #AgentFirst. Learn more at paycompass.com.

It takes a lot of strength to put your ego aside. Agent Rob Cervantez has been humbled, challenged, and pulled in every direction, but he never gave up on his mission to serve people. That mission took many forms, from church marketer to Marine Sargeant, and he eventually found his true calling in Payments. Now he's building a life he's proud of while uplifting others.

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The AgentFirst Podcast is hosted by payments veteran, Justin Volrath. Each episode he explores the journey of Agents in the payments industry, uncovering what makes them tick, how they approach selling merchant services, and why they ventured into this career path in the first place.

New episodes every other Wednesday!

Follow PayCompass on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Originators of #AgentFirst. Learn more at paycompass.com.

Despite an amazing run in the corporate world, Agent Kristina Meyer knew it wasn't her endgame.

The long hours weighed on her, and she didn't want her kids growing up with misery as the standard. The decision to let that go and dive into the unknown was daunting—but she put her trust in God and overcame her fear. The abundance poured in once she committed to being an Agent, and now Kristina works on her own terms. No more long nights, no more fear. Just pure faith and gratitude.

Thirty years ago, Mary Hogue's first paycheck as an Agent was $2.30. But after going from job, to job, to job, she wasn't going to give up. No more struggling. No more bologna sandwiches. She put in the work and built an empire—now she's a legend known as "The Credit Card Lady" in her hometown of Abilene, Texas, and she's sharing every bit of the journey with us in our Season 3 Finale.

When Justin Farnsworth joined the industry a few years back, he didn't see his small town as a setback—he used it as leverage. Every mom & pop shop was an opportunity to get to know his neighbors and make their lives easier. Every relationship built led to more referrals. He bet on local business owners, driven by his relentless passion to serve others. Fast-forward to today: his numbers are off the charts, and he'll be the first to tell you it's all because of the community behind him.

Brad Withrow has worn many hats, but he only found the perfect fit when he discovered payment processing—through an ad on Craigslist. He didn't know it, but that ad would change his life. Now, Brad leads a whole team of Agents, and reflects on his past experiences that prepared him to be a leader.