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Navigating Networking, conference strategy, and effective communication take center stage as FinTech Confidential host and Voalyre CEO Tedd Huff breaks down proven methods with Western States Acquirers Association Officer John Newton. They reveal why many professionals waste entire events collecting useless business cards instead of building career-changing relationships. The difference between success and failure comes down to strategic preparation: planning key meetings ahead of time, using voice notes to capture important details, and building buffer time for spontaneous interactions.

The secret lies in positioning yourself as a resource rather than just another person seeking information. Quality connections beat quantity every time, and proper follow-up separates successful networkers from everyone else. Conference attendance has evolved into a leadership skill that accelerates career growth for those who master these proven strategies.

Takeaways
1️⃣ Plan Before You Arrive – Block key meetings so random chats do not steal your day
2️⃣ Capture Notes Fast – Use voice memos to log next steps while details are fresh
3️⃣ Leave Breathing Space – Add buffers so unplanned but valuable talks can spark
4️⃣ Share Real Expertise – Offer quick solutions so people remember you as helpful
5️⃣ Follow Up That Night – Send a recap email before bed so momentum never fades

Links:
John Newton:   / john-newton-ab72444  
WSAA: http://www.westernstatesacquirers.org
WSAA LinkedIn:   / westernstatesacquirersassociation  

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About
Guest
John Newton is Vice President of Sales at Aperia Compliance and an Officer of Western States Acquirers Association. With more than twenty years in payments, he builds strategic partnerships, drives merchant services growth, and guides industry peers through education and networking.

WSAA, The Western States Acquirers Association is a regional nonprofit that hosts the largest acquiring show in the western United States. Its mission is to provide education, tactical insight, and peer networking for ISOs, agents, ISVs, processors, and banks seeking practical ways to boost payment performance.

Host:
Tedd Huff:
Tedd Huff is the Founder of Voalyre a professional services and Advisory firm focused on global payments and banking. He is also a video podcast host and executive producer on the Fintech Confidential network.

Over the past 25+ years, he has contributed to FinTech startups as an Advisory Board Member, Co-Founder, and Chief Experience Officer, providing strategic and tactical direction for Global Payments OpenEdge, Heartland Payments, Nuvei, and TSYS, among others, focusing on growth while delivering innovation, process improvements and user experience-driven value to simplify the complexity of payments.

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Chapters
00:00 Highlights
00:49 Under (sponsor)
01:33 Guest Introduction: John Newton
01:48 Evolution of Industry Shows
02:21 Growth of WSAA
02:42 Leadership Lessons from Conferences
03:01 John Newton's Journey in WSAA
03:25 Importance of Giving Back
06:48 Challenges of Conference Growth
07:04 Maintaining Intimacy in Large Conferences
07:47 Ensuring a Personal Touch
10:28 Common Mistakes at Conferences
10:58 Importance of Planning
12:35 Effective Follow-Up Strategies
14:33 Balancing Content and Networking
25:29 Technology and Attendee Experience
29:41 Future of the Acquiring Industry
32:56 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
36:10 Disclaimer