In this special episode of Payment Pulse, Steve sits down with payments industry veteran Mark Passifione, SVP of Integrated Payments at Clearent by Xplor, to break down the differences between embedded and integrated payments—and what SaaS companies should consider when choosing the right solution. With over 26 years of experience in both software and payments, Mark brings unmatched perspective and real-world insights. Together, they explore: - The key differences between embedded and integrated payments - How each impacts user experience, brand control, and speed to market - Where each model fits in a software company’s growth journey - A powerful case study on how embedded payments increased revenue and adoption for a dental software provider Whether you're a startup looking to scale fast or a legacy software platform evaluating how to monetize payments, this episode is packed with practical guidance you don’t want to miss. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into the future of payments. LINKS:Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpassifione/ Want to strategize your payment solution? https://clearent.com/getting-started/About Clearent Clearent is a leading full-service payment solutions provider that supercharged its success through the merger with software powerhouse Transaction Services Group. The resulting company is Xplor Technologies who serves over 800 partners and 66,000 businesses who process over $32 billion dollars. We are the first global company integrating smart software, seamless payments, and commerce accelerating technologies. Our mission is to help customers achieve more growth, faster. Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoClearent X: https://x.com/GoClearent Payment Pulse on All Platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YldlBM3l4MItNj0PujO0t YouTube: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/payment-pulse/id1796072902

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