Why 85% of SaaS payment offerings underperform -- and how to get it right with Brian Abernethy

04/03/2025 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Why 85% of SaaS payment offerings underperform -- and how to get it right with Brian Abernethy

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With so many SaaS companies embracing payments, why do only 10-15% achieve the expected financial results? Brian Abernethy of Utopaya joins host Joshua Silver on this episode to examine what separates the winners from the rest of the pack. They explore:One huge mistake SaaS companies make when choosing a payments provider, and how to avoid itSpecific contract terms to demand, and terms to reject, when negotiating with your payments providerThe essential tension between take rate and adoption, and when to prioritize eachHow to boost attach rates by positioning on-platform payments as the default choiceWhy the most successful SaaS companies don't bury payments under finance or product, and how to structure the org for success The Payments Strategy Show is brought to you by Vertex and Rainforest. Vertex: The Vertical Software Conference This invite-only event and community offers networking, learning, and unique insights on go-to-market, monetization, product expansion, fundraising, and M&A. Learn more: https://www.vertexconference.com/ Get updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertex-vertical-software-conference Rainforest is the embedded payments purpose-built for vertical SaaS. Grow revenue with the only payfac-as-a-service provider optimized to help you drive more payments volume at higher margins, without risk or compliance headaches. Learn more: https://rainforestpay.com Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/rainforestpay

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