Chad Deatherage

Chad is a serial entrepreneur and founded Payment Savvy in 2011 armed with the goal of providing high-risk establishments with a pioneering and tailored payment processing solution that allows them to flourish. Having decades of knowledge in the financial services and debt recovery industries, he ensures every client receives the same level of expertise, resourcefulness, and strategic vision no matter the size of the organization. Always willing to push the envelope, Chad’s forward-thinking and leadership skills are responsible for Payment Savvy being on the map as an industry-leading payment processor.

Growing Your Business in 2021

By Chad Deatherage / September 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Growing Your Business in 2021

2020 was a very challenging year. And while everyone felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners were among those who were hit most. Many small businesses had to…

The 4-1-1 on CBD Payment Processing

By Chad Deatherage / September 1, 2021 / Comments Off on The 4-1-1 on CBD Payment Processing

CBD (cannabidiol) has recently gained popularity, with most users swearing by its health benefits. Many business owners have shifted to manufacturing CBD products because of this great demand. With increased…

Creating a Customer-Focused Business

By Chad Deatherage / August 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Creating a Customer-Focused Business

The customer will always be the heart of every business. As such, a company must provide an exceptional customer experience to be successful. The first step towards achieving this is…

What’s the Difference? Agent-Facing vs. Self-Service Payment Portals

By Chad Deatherage / July 21, 2021 / Comments Off on What’s the Difference? Agent-Facing vs. Self-Service Payment Portals

To make ARM (accounts receivable management) entities more efficient, merchant service providers offer various tools to make payments convenient and fast. These solutions fully integrate with your merchant account and…

Why is Redundancy Important for High-Risk Merchant Services?

By Chad Deatherage / July 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Why is Redundancy Important for High-Risk Merchant Services?

A smart business owner prepares for anything. Cash flow might take a dip, your website might experience issues, or you may find yourself without the ability to process payments. The…

Create a Simple Online Payment Process for Your Business

By Chad Deatherage / June 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Create a Simple Online Payment Process for Your Business

Whether or not you are a high-risk merchant, convenience in the online shopping world is critical. A well-outlined website is the first step towards providing your customers with an easy…

Chargebacks Explained: Common Reasons and How to Prevent Them

By Chad Deatherage / June 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Chargebacks Explained: Common Reasons and How to Prevent Them

You check your merchant account and see another chargeback. The sinking feeling hits as you realize you’ve lost not just the sale, but also the product, plus fees that can…