Episode 81 - Save Thousands on Payment Processing: Mark Dolan from Tiger Payments

Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast

Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast
Episode 81 - Save Thousands on Payment Processing: Mark Dolan from Tiger Payments
Dec 04, 2025 Season 1 Episode 81
Alex Danner

Join Alex Danner for a money-saving conversation with Mark Dolan, payment processing expert from Tiger Payment Solutions, as they break down how fence and deck contractors can dramatically reduce or eliminate credit card processing fees.
In this episode, Mark reveals:

  • How contractors processing $1 million annually through QuickBooks are losing $30,000+ in unnecessary fees
  • The difference between absorbing fees at 3% vs. Tiger's approach to driving costs down or eliminating them entirely
  • Why ACH transactions through Tiger cost only 29 cents (compared to 1% with most processors)
  • How to legally and compliantly pass processing fees to customers without losing competitive edge
  • Mobile payment solutions that get you paid faster in the field - no more waiting 30-60 days for checks
  • The QuickBooks integration that saves contractors thousands while improving cash flow
  • Which credit cards cost you the most (and least) to accept
  • How to conduct a free audit of your current payment processing to identify hidden fees


Mark also discusses Tiger Payment Solutions' unique family-run approach to customer service, offering 24/7 support with real people (even on holidays), month-to-month contracts with no long-term commitments, and personalized guidance for the fence and deck industry. Learn why contractors who make the switch report significant profit improvements and faster payment collection.
Whether you're currently using Square, Stripe, QuickBooks payments, or your local bank's merchant services, this episode provides actionable insights to audit your current setup and potentially save thousands of dollars annually - money that goes straight to your bottom line.

Contact Tiger Payment Solutions at tigerprocessing.com or reach Mark directly at markwithak@tigerprocessing.com for a complimentary analysis of your payment processing fees.

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