Behind the Lavalava
Welcome to Behind the Lavalava! Here, you will find authentic, firsthand perspectives on Pacific Island culture and life from a group of seasoned veterans. We share stories and express our opinions, all drawn from our own life experiences. This podcast places a special emphasis on all veterans, the people and cultures of the Pacific, and small businesses.
Behind the Lavalava
EP 93. Magic Pay: Expanding Payment Services to U.S. Territories and Beyond
In this episode, we interview Nestor Campos and Milo Amundsen from MagicPay to delve into the world of payment processing. Nestor, originally from Cuba, shares his journey to becoming an expert in the industry, while Milo discusses his unique experiences in American Samoa. They introduce MagicPay, a service provider offering a range of solutions from credit card and ACH transactions to integrations with QuickBooks Online and Shopify. Highlighting their commitment to honesty and personalized service, they explain how MagicPay supports high-risk merchants, provides 24/7 customer and technical support, and operates across U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Islands. Emphasizing the importance of PCI compliance and MagicPay's unique P2PE encryption, they share their mission to empower businesses and build long-term client relationships. Tune in for valuable insights.
Behind the Lavalava Foundation Sponsors:
Matai, American United Federal Credit Union, Pasifika Foods, Veteran Business Resource Center, Frontline Heroes, Warrior Revival, Top Gun Home Inspection, Natin But Grindz, Ladies in Bloom, All Pro Concrete Cutters, Eni & Hina Faleomavaega Foundation, Humana, Toko Uso Protection, Paradise Porch, Cyprus Credit Union.
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