How Credit Cards Can Help or Hurt Your Business
Thursday, September 18
3:00PM-4:00PM Eastern (12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific)
Event Type
Webinar
Description
Credit cards are a part of everyday business—but few contractors truly understand how they can impact profitability. Used the wrong way, they can drain your margins. Used the right way—especially when paired with smart payment solutions—they can become a powerful tool for growth.
Join Matthew Bratisis and the OPTIMUS team as they sit down with Jim Kolchin from iWallet to uncover the truth about credit cards in home services. They’ll explore how to avoid common pitfalls and how to leverage payment strategies to increase your profits.
Presenter
Matthew Bratsis
Vice President, Contractor Services
As Vice President of Contractor Services, Matthew is responsible for all lending and finance operations within EGIA. As the founder and creator of OPTIMUS, Matthew used his 30+ years of experience in the industry, understanding of the contractor process and non-stop creativity to streamline and simplify payment solutions for virtually every contractor. Working directly with lending and affiliate partners, Matthew and his team strive to develop cutting edge payment and promotional offerings for EGIA’s vast contractor base. In addition, Matthew leads EGIA’s business development strategy, as well as the design and implementation of finance training content.
After attending Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Psychology, Matthew started his journey in finance and customer experience in 1995. He began at American General Finance, followed by stops at Equity Lending, Greensky and Renovate America.
Jim Kolchin
Founder, iWallet
A serial entrepreneur and licensed HVAC contractor with over 15 years of hands-on industry experience, Jim Kolchin has built a career on innovation and business growth. He is also the founder of iWallet, bringing technology solutions to the trades and beyond.