Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? Lose weight? Master a new skill?
Last year, we had a laugh at the Top 10 “Funny-ish” New Year’s Resolutions for Merchant Services Salespeople. This year, we’re checking in to see if we actually kept them!
It’s time for our first Top 10 of 2026, The Top 10 Re-Visited New Year’s Resolutions for Merchant Services Salespeople that will have you nodding in agreement.
From the Home Office in Two Eggs, Florida Here are the
Top 10 Re-Visited New Year’s Resolutions for Merchant Services Salespeople
10. Finally decode interchange and be able to explain it without a prospect’s eyes glazing over.
9. Replace the promise of ‘the lowest rates’ with genuine curiosity about a prospect’s actual needs.
8. No more victory dances when a cold call actually gets answered. Professionalism first.
7. Edit my LinkedIn profile so it looks like I give advice, not just sell. (The rented car selfie is GONE.)
6. Reserve the term “cutting-edge technology” for solutions actually invented in this millennium.
5. Master the CRM to remember every client’s birthday and their dog’s name. (The personal touch pays!)
4. Retire the cheesy closing lines and simply ask, “What are your concerns?“
3. Stop blaming the CRM for my own lack of data entry. Time to learn the damn tool.
2. Fund a proper coffee budget. Burnt tire-flavored coffee does not fuel peak performance.
and the # 1 Top 10 Re-Visited New Year’s Resolutions for Merchant Services Salespeople is …
1.“I will never accept ‘NO’ as a final answer. I will make sure to qualify and follow up accordingly.”(A true closer knows ‘NO’ just means ‘Not right now.’)
These resolutions, though humorous, underscore the importance of continuous improvement. Let’s strive to be more transparent, knowledgeable, and truly customer-focused this year—while still chasing every possible lead!
Here’s to a year of growth, laughter, and success!
Have a great weekend,
David
Payment Lynx Daily 