Restaurant or Hotel Connections? Turn Hospitality Relationships Into $2,000 Referrals

Hospitality Referral Partners: Earn $2,000 for Restaurant Referrals

October 30, 2026•23 min read

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Have Restaurant or Hotel Connections? Turn Hospitality Relationships Into $2,000 Referrals

Want to earn additional income from your hospitality connections without taking on another sales job? You may already have everything you need to get started.

Think about the people you know throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Maybe you're a commercial real estate broker who helps restaurant owners find new locations.

Maybe you're a hotel consultant who works with general managers, food-and-beverage directors, and resort operators.

Maybe you own a marketing agency that helps restaurants attract customers.

Or perhaps you're an architect, restaurant designer, business advisor, or hospitality professional who regularly works with owners and operators.

Social media influencer working with restaurants, bars/nightclubs, and hotels?

You may not sell payment processing.

You may not know how to demonstrate a restaurant point-of-sale system.

And you probably have no interest in learning how to install one.

That's perfectly fine.

I'm building a hospitality referral partner network that gives people with restaurant and hospitality relationships an opportunity to earn a promotional $2,000 bonus for successful qualifying referrals.

I'm Joe Wagner. I've worked in merchant services since 2009, and I'm currently building a dedicated sales team focused on advanced restaurant and hospitality POS technology.

Alongside that sales team, I'm looking for professionals who already have relationships with restaurants, bars, hotel food-and-beverage operations, and other qualifying hospitality businesses.

Here's how the opportunity works.

You introduce an interested restaurant or hospitality operator to my team through the approved referral process.

We handle the technology evaluation, demonstrations, financial comparisons, proposals, and installation coordination.

If the business moves forward and satisfies the program's eligibility, activation, and processing requirements, you can receive the promotional $2,000 referral bonus.

You don't need to become a POS salesperson.

You don't need to learn merchant processing rates.

You don't need to prepare proposals.

And you don't need to manage the implementation.

You bring the relationship. We handle the sales process. You can earn $2,000 when your referral qualifies.

If that sounds interesting, learn more at:

https://consultant.ezdirectsales.com

Let's look at the types of professionals who could benefit from this partnership and why hospitality relationships can be particularly valuable.

Hospitality professional introducing restaurant and hotel food-and-beverage decision-makers to a POS specialist through a qualifying $2,000 referral partnership.

1. Your Hospitality Relationships Could Be More Valuable Than You Realize

One of the most difficult parts of selling to restaurants and hotels is reaching the right decision-maker.

Restaurant owners are busy.

Hotel general managers have demanding schedules.

Food-and-beverage directors are responsible for staffing, operations, guest experience, and profitability.

And many of these professionals receive sales calls constantly.

But what happens when someone they already know and trust makes an introduction?

The conversation changes.

A restaurant owner may ignore a salesperson but welcome a recommendation from a commercial real estate broker who helped them open their location.

A hotel food-and-beverage director may be willing to speak with a technology specialist introduced by a trusted hospitality consultant.

A restaurant owner may take an introduction from the marketing agency that already manages their website and online ordering campaigns.

That's why existing hospitality relationships are valuable.

You're Already Connected to Decision-Makers

You may have direct relationships with restaurant owners, operators, general managers, and business partners.

You Hear About Important Changes

You may know when a restaurant is opening, expanding, renovating, changing ownership, or upgrading technology.

You Understand the Business

Even if you don't specialize in POS systems, you probably understand some of the operational challenges restaurant and hospitality businesses face.

You Can Make a Trusted Introduction

You don't have to sell anything.

You simply connect the business with a specialist when there's a legitimate reason to explore its options.

That's the foundation of this referral opportunity.

2. Who Should Consider Becoming a Hospitality Referral Partner?

I'm looking for people who already work with restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses.

The opportunity extends well beyond traditional merchant services agents.

Commercial Real Estate Brokers

If you help restaurant owners lease or purchase commercial property, you're often involved before the business opens.

You may know which restaurant concepts are expanding, which locations are changing ownership, and which operators are preparing to invest in new equipment.

A POS evaluation may be a natural part of the opening process.

For example, a broker helping a restaurant group open its third location could offer an introduction to our hospitality POS team while the operator is still evaluating technology.

Hotel Consultants and Hospitality Advisors

Hotel consultants often work with general managers, ownership groups, and food-and-beverage directors.

You may help properties improve profitability, operations, guest experience, or technology.

That can include hotel restaurants, bars, poolside service, lounges, and other food-and-beverage outlets.

Some properties have specialized requirements, including integration between restaurant POS systems and hotel property management systems.

Those relationships can create opportunities for a professional technology evaluation.

Restaurant Architects and Interior Designers

If you're designing a new restaurant or renovating an existing location, you may be involved in decisions about the dining room, bar, kitchen, and service areas.

Those decisions can affect POS requirements.

For example, a restaurant adding a large outdoor patio may want to evaluate handheld ordering and payments.

A restaurant redesigning its kitchen may need to consider kitchen display systems and order-routing workflows.

You don't need to select the POS system yourself.

You can simply introduce the owner to a team that specializes in hospitality technology.

Hospitality Marketing Agencies

Marketing agencies often work closely with restaurant owners.

You may manage websites, online advertising, digital ordering campaigns, loyalty initiatives, or customer acquisition.

If a restaurant owner is frustrated with their current online ordering experience or technology costs, a POS evaluation may be worthwhile.

Our team can determine whether an alternative solution meets the merchant's needs.

Restaurant Business Brokers

Business brokers who help owners buy or sell restaurants may know when a location is changing hands.

A new owner may be reviewing existing vendor agreements, payment processing, and POS technology.

That creates a natural opportunity for an introduction.

Hotel and Resort Industry Professionals

People who work in hotel management, food-and-beverage operations, hospitality purchasing, or related fields may know operators who are evaluating restaurant technology.

However, employees should confirm that outside referral compensation is permitted by their employer and any applicable conflict-of-interest policies.

Restaurant Opening Consultants

Professionals who help entrepreneurs open restaurants are involved in many important decisions.

Licensing.

Equipment.

Staffing.

Menus.

Vendors.

Technology.

A hospitality POS specialist can be a useful introduction during that process.

Event Venues and Hospitality Business Advisors

Certain event venues, entertainment properties, and hospitality operations have food-and-beverage businesses that may qualify for a POS evaluation.

Eligibility depends on the specific merchant and referral program.

Restaurant Owners With Industry Connections

Restaurant owners often know other restaurant owners.

They may participate in local hospitality associations, business groups, or industry networks.

An eligible owner may be able to introduce an unrelated restaurant to our team, subject to the program's restrictions on self-referrals, existing customers, and related businesses.

Other Professionals With Restaurant Connections

Food and beverage suppliers, restaurant equipment dealers, CPAs, bookkeepers, and consultants may also be excellent referral partners.

I've covered several of those groups in greater detail in this series:

The common factor is not your job title.

It's whether you have genuine relationships with eligible restaurant and hospitality decision-makers.

Hospitality POS referral partner network connecting commercial real estate brokers, hotel consultants, restaurant designers, marketing agencies, and business advisors with restaurant owners.

3. Why Hotels and Hospitality Businesses Create Unique POS Opportunities

This is an area I want to emphasize because it's one of the reasons I'm so interested in advanced hospitality technology.

Not every restaurant has the same operational requirements.

A small café may have relatively simple needs.

A large full-service restaurant may require more advanced ordering, kitchen, reporting, and payment capabilities.

A busy nightclub may need specialized tab management and high-volume service workflows.

And a hotel restaurant can have requirements that are significantly more complex.

Consider a Hotel Restaurant

Imagine you're working with a hotel that has:

  • A full-service restaurant

  • A lobby bar

  • A poolside food-and-beverage operation

  • Multiple service areas

  • Guests who want to charge meals and drinks to their rooms

The property may need its restaurant POS system to communicate with its hotel property management system.

What Is a Hotel PMS?

A property management system, or PMS, is software used to manage hotel operations such as reservations, room assignments, guest accounts, and billing.

When a restaurant POS system has a compatible integration with the hotel's PMS, certain food-and-beverage transactions may be posted to guest room folios.

How Hotel Room Charges Work

Consider this example.

A guest staying in Room 412 has dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Instead of paying directly with a credit card, the guest asks to charge the meal to their room.

With the appropriate integration and configuration, the restaurant POS can submit the eligible charge to the hotel's PMS.

The transaction can then appear on the guest's hotel folio for settlement through the property's billing process.

This can simplify certain guest experiences and operational workflows.

Why the Integration Matters

A hotel restaurant may not be able to use just any POS system.

The property needs to evaluate compatibility with its existing PMS, supported transaction types, room-charge permissions, settlement procedures, and other technical requirements.

Some POS providers support these capabilities through specific integrations.

Others may not support the property's particular configuration.

The important question isn't simply whether a POS system advertises hotel integration. It's whether that system supports the exact PMS and workflows the property needs.

How This Creates a Referral Opportunity

If you're a hotel consultant, food-and-beverage advisor, or hospitality professional, you may know a property that's unhappy with its existing restaurant technology.

You don't need to know how to configure a PMS integration.

You don't need to understand the technical specifications.

You simply offer an introduction to our hospitality POS team.

We can evaluate the requirements and determine whether our solution is appropriate.

An Important Qualification

The $2,000 referral program is focused on eligible food-and-beverage merchants.

A hotel relationship does not automatically qualify the entire property for the bonus.

A hotel restaurant, bar, or other food-and-beverage operation must meet the applicable merchant eligibility and processing requirements.

Hotel restaurant POS integration showing how eligible food-and-beverage purchases can be posted to guest room folios through a compatible property management system.

4. How the $2,000 Hospitality Referral Partnership Works

The process is designed for people who want to make introductions, not become POS salespeople.

Step 1: Register as a Referral Partner

Start at:

https://consultant.ezdirectsales.com

Review the current program requirements and follow the approved registration process.

Step 2: Identify an Eligible Hospitality Business

Look for restaurant owners, bar operators, and qualifying food-and-beverage businesses that may benefit from a POS evaluation.

Step 3: Make the Introduction

With the decision-maker's permission, submit the referral through the approved process.

A warm introduction is usually the best starting point.

Step 4: Our Team Handles the Evaluation

We work with the merchant to understand its needs, review its current system, coordinate demonstrations, and prepare a proposal.

Step 5: The Merchant Decides Whether to Move Forward

If the restaurant is interested, the team explains the technology, financial terms, available promotions, and implementation requirements.

Step 6: Receive the Bonus When the Referral Qualifies

The promotional $2,000 referral bonus becomes payable only when the referred merchant satisfies the applicable program requirements.

Those requirements may include eligibility, approved referral registration, a processing agreement, activation, required transaction volume, and other conditions.

The bonus is not guaranteed simply because a name is submitted or a contract is signed.

Your Role Is the Introduction

You don't have to conduct the POS demonstration.

You don't have to prepare the proposal.

You don't have to negotiate processing terms.

And you don't have to install equipment.

My team handles the sales process and coordinates the appropriate technical and implementation resources.

5. Why Advanced Hospitality Technology Makes This Worth Introducing

If you're going to introduce someone to a technology provider, you should understand why the conversation may be worthwhile.

Our hospitality initiative focuses on Shift4 Dine, a restaurant-oriented POS platform.

The goal is to help restaurants and hospitality operators evaluate technology designed for food-and-beverage operations.

Full-Service Restaurant Technology

Restaurants may be interested in handheld ordering, kitchen workflows, table management, reporting, and other operational features.

Bar and Nightclub Operations

Busy venues may need specialized tab management, tipping, and payment workflows.

Multi-Location Restaurant Groups

Operators may want to evaluate technology across multiple locations.

Hotel Food-and-Beverage Operations

Properties may need compatible integrations with their PMS, including guest room-charge capabilities.

Merchant Support and Implementation

A restaurant considering a POS conversion also needs to understand installation, training, technical support, and the transition process.

Those factors can be just as important as the technology itself.

Why This Matters for Referral Partners

You're not simply introducing a restaurant to someone who wants to quote a processing rate.

You're introducing the business to a team that can evaluate a more complete hospitality technology solution.

And that gives the restaurant a legitimate reason to consider the conversation.

6. Merchant Promotions Can Make Hospitality Referrals More Interesting

One challenge in restaurant POS sales is convincing an established business to consider changing its technology.

A restaurant may already have equipment installed.

Its staff knows the system.

Its menus are configured.

And switching can require planning.

That's why promotional incentives can help generate interest.

A $5,000 Restaurant Signing Incentive

Shift4 Dine has offered promotional signing incentives of $5,000 for qualifying restaurant conversions.

For an eligible merchant, that can be a compelling reason to evaluate the opportunity.

However, these promotions have eligibility requirements, specific terms, and limited availability.

Twelve Months of Waived POS Software Fees

Other promotional campaigns have included waiving qualifying POS software fees for an introductory period.

That may be valuable to a restaurant reviewing its technology expenses.

The actual covered fees and current terms must be verified.

Equipment Programs

Some eligible restaurants may have access to arrangements that reduce upfront hardware costs.

The applicable equipment package and obligations must be explained in the merchant proposal.

What You Should Tell a Potential Referral

You don't need to quote promotional terms.

You can simply say:

"I know a team that specializes in restaurant and hospitality POS technology. They've worked with some interesting programs for qualifying businesses. If you'd like, I can introduce you so they can explain what's currently available."

That's enough.

Two Different Financial Opportunities

The merchant may qualify for a promotional offer.

The referral partner may qualify for a separate $2,000 referral bonus.

Each is governed by its own eligibility and payment requirements.

One does not guarantee the other.

7. We Handle the Demonstration, Proposal, and Installation Coordination

This is where I want the referral opportunity to remain simple.

You already have a business or career.

If you're a commercial real estate broker, you have properties and clients to manage.

If you're a marketing agency owner, you have campaigns to run.

If you're a hotel consultant, you have hospitality projects to oversee.

If you're an architect or designer, you have projects to complete.

I don't want you to become responsible for selling POS systems.

Our Team Handles the Work

Discovery: Understanding the restaurant's current technology and operational needs.

Qualification: Determining whether the merchant and its requirements are suitable for the proposed solution.

Demonstration: Coordinating the appropriate POS presentation and technical specialists.

Cost Comparison: Reviewing relevant processing statements, software invoices, and other expenses with the merchant's permission.

Proposal: Explaining the recommended technology, pricing, and verified promotional terms.

Implementation Coordination: Working with the appropriate provider resources on equipment, configuration, training, and activation.

Support Expectations: Helping the merchant understand the support resources available after implementation.

You Can Stay Focused on Your Existing Relationships

You don't have to attend every meeting.

You don't have to answer technical questions.

And you don't have to manage the installation.

You simply make the introduction and let the specialists take over.

Hospitality referral program showing how restaurant and hotel industry professionals introduce merchants to a POS team and earn qualifying $2,000 referral bonuses.

8. What Could Your Hospitality Network Be Worth?

The promotional referral amount we're discussing is $2,000 per successful qualifying merchant referral.

Here's what that could represent if multiple referrals independently qualify.

Qualifying referrals

Illustrative total bonuses

1

$2,000

2

$4,000

3

$6,000

5

$10,000

10

$20,000

These figures are arithmetic illustrations only. They assume the $2,000 promotional amount remains available and each referral satisfies the applicable program requirements. They are not guaranteed or projected earnings.

Related merchants under common ownership may also be subject to restrictions on separate referral bonuses.

Consider a Commercial Real Estate Broker

Imagine you help several restaurant operators find new locations each year.

Some may be opening their first restaurant.

Others may be expanding an existing concept.

If a few of those businesses are interested in reviewing POS technology, you can make appropriate introductions.

Consider a Hospitality Marketing Agency

You may manage marketing for 15 restaurant clients.

Over time, some may express frustration with their online ordering experience, POS software, or technology costs.

Those conversations could lead to referrals.

Consider a Hotel Consultant

You may work with multiple properties that operate restaurants, bars, or other food-and-beverage outlets.

If an operator needs a technology review, you can connect the decision-maker with our team.

This Is a One-Time Referral Bonus

The $2,000 promotional amount is a one-time qualifying referral payment.

It's not a recurring merchant processing residual.

And you're not expected to manage the account after the introduction.

For professionals who want to continue focusing on their existing businesses, that distinction can be important.

9. Protecting Your Professional Relationships Comes First

I understand that the people you know are valuable to your business.

You may have spent years building those relationships.

And you shouldn't jeopardize them simply because a referral bonus is available.

That's why I want referrals to be handled professionally.

Only Introduce Businesses With a Genuine Interest

Don't pressure restaurant owners into reviewing technology.

If they're happy with their current system and don't want to explore alternatives, respect that.

Ask Permission Before Sharing Information

A warm introduction is preferable to submitting someone's information without their knowledge.

Be Transparent About Compensation

If you receive referral compensation, make any disclosures required by law, employer policy, professional standards, or client agreements.

Don't Promise Financial Savings

Savings depend on the merchant's actual costs and the proposed arrangement.

A proper comparison should evaluate the full financial picture.

Don't Guarantee Promotional Eligibility

Merchant signing incentives and software promotions have their own conditions.

Don't Guarantee Technology Compatibility

Hotel PMS integrations, room-charge workflows, and other specialized requirements must be verified before promising a solution.

Respect Employer and Professional Restrictions

Hotel employees, real estate brokers, financial advisors, architects, and other professionals may have restrictions on accepting referral compensation.

For example, real estate professionals should review applicable brokerage policies and laws, while hospitality employees should consider employer conflict-of-interest rules.

Keep the Merchant's Interests First

A referral should help the restaurant make a better-informed decision.

It shouldn't create pressure to switch systems unnecessarily.

The goal is to create a useful introduction that respects the relationships you've already built.

10. Simple Ways to Introduce a Restaurant or Hotel Contact

You don't need a complicated script.

A short introduction is often enough.

For Commercial Real Estate Brokers

"Since you're opening a new restaurant, have you already selected your POS system? I know a hospitality technology team that could show you some options if you're still evaluating."

For Hotel Consultants

"If you're reviewing the restaurant or bar technology at the property, I know a team that focuses on hospitality POS systems and can help evaluate integration requirements."

For Marketing Agencies

"Since you've mentioned issues with your current ordering technology, I know a restaurant POS team that could review your setup and show you some alternatives."

For Restaurant Architects and Designers

"As you're planning the restaurant layout and service areas, it might be useful to speak with a hospitality POS specialist about the technology requirements. I can introduce you."

For Restaurant Business Brokers

"Since you're taking over the restaurant, this could be a good time to review the POS system and existing processing arrangement. I know a team that can help with that evaluation."

Sample Email Introduction

Subject: Introduction — Hospitality POS Technology

Hi [Restaurant Owner or Hospitality Operator],

I wanted to introduce you to (your Sales Agents name here) and his hospitality POS team.

They specialize in restaurant and hospitality POS technology, demonstrations, and financial comparisons.

Based on our recent conversation about your business, I thought it might be worthwhile for you to connect and see whether there's an opportunity to improve your current technology setup.

Joe (sales agents name here), meet [Decision-Maker], who operates [Business Name].

I'll let you two connect directly from here.

That's all it needs to be.

You're not selling the POS system.

You're not promising savings.

You're simply connecting a business with a team that can evaluate its needs.

11. Why I'm Personally Building a Hospitality Referral Network

I've worked in merchant services since 2009.

Over the years, I've built merchant portfolios, trained sales agents, and helped businesses evaluate payment processing and POS technology.

And one of the biggest lessons I've learned is that relationships matter.

A good introduction can create an opportunity that cold prospecting may never reach.

That's particularly true in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Owners and operators are busy.

They rely on trusted advisors.

And they often make important technology decisions with input from the professionals they already know.

That's why I'm building two complementary networks.

A Dedicated Hospitality POS Sales Team

I'm working directly with a team of agents focused on restaurants, bars, and hospitality POS opportunities.

These agents are developing the skills to identify prospects, conduct evaluations, arrange demonstrations, and build merchant portfolios.

A Hospitality Referral Partner Network

I'm also looking for professionals who already have restaurant and hospitality relationships but don't want to become sales agents.

Commercial real estate brokers.

Hotel consultants.

Restaurant designers.

Marketing agencies.

Business advisors.

Food and beverage suppliers.

Accounting professionals.

And anyone else with legitimate connections to eligible food-and-beverage businesses.

Why I Want to Build Both

The sales team brings the expertise and effort required to manage the POS opportunity.

The referral network brings trusted relationships and introductions.

When those two groups work together, restaurants can receive professional evaluations while referral partners remain focused on their own businesses.

What I Want Partners to Expect

I want the process to be straightforward.

I want referrals to be handled professionally.

I want the restaurant owner to understand the technology, costs, and implementation requirements.

And I want referral partners to know the conditions under which a bonus becomes payable.

That's the kind of hospitality referral network I'm building.

12. How to Become a $2,000 Hospitality Referral Partner

If you have relationships with restaurant owners, hotel food-and-beverage operators, bars, or other eligible hospitality businesses, I'd like to invite you to explore the opportunity.

You don't need to become a merchant services salesperson.

You don't need to learn POS technology.

You don't need to prepare processing proposals.

And you don't need to install equipment.

You simply need to recognize when a business might benefit from speaking with a hospitality POS specialist.

Learn More and Register

Visit:

https://consultant.ezdirectsales.com

Review the current referral program, promotional bonus availability, eligibility requirements, and registration process.

If participation is permitted under your professional and employment obligations, you can begin making appropriate introductions.

My team can handle the sales process from there.

You already have the hospitality relationships. We have the POS team. You can earn $2,000 when your referral qualifies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hospitality POS Referral Partnerships

Can I earn $2,000 for referring a restaurant or hotel business?

Eligible referral partners can potentially earn a promotional $2,000 bonus for successful qualifying food-and-beverage merchant referrals. A hotel connection alone does not guarantee eligibility; the specific restaurant, bar, or other operation must satisfy the program requirements.

Can hotel consultants become referral partners?

Potentially, yes. Hotel consultants and hospitality advisors with eligible restaurant or food-and-beverage connections may participate, subject to the program terms and any professional obligations.

Can commercial real estate brokers refer restaurant clients?

Potentially, yes. Brokers who work with restaurant owners may recognize opportunities during openings, expansions, and ownership changes. They should review applicable brokerage policies, laws, and compensation restrictions before participating.

Can restaurant architects and designers participate?

Potentially. Professionals involved in restaurant openings and renovations may have relationships with owners who are evaluating POS technology.

Can hospitality marketing agencies refer clients?

Potentially, yes. Marketing agencies with restaurant clients may be well positioned to identify technology concerns and make appropriate introductions.

Do I have to sell the POS system?

No. The referral partner makes the introduction. The hospitality sales team handles demonstrations, financial comparisons, proposals, and implementation coordination.

Can I refer a hotel restaurant that needs room-charge capabilities?

Potentially, if the food-and-beverage operation qualifies. The POS system's compatibility with the hotel's specific property management system and required room-charge workflows must be verified.

Can I refer a bar or nightclub?

Potentially. Eligible food-and-beverage businesses may include bars, nightclubs, and similar hospitality operations, subject to the program's requirements.

Does the restaurant have to switch systems?

The merchant must satisfy the applicable referral qualification requirements. A conversation or demonstration alone does not earn the bonus.

Is the $2,000 paid when the restaurant signs an agreement?

Not necessarily. The bonus depends on the program's eligibility, activation, processing, and other requirements.

Can I refer multiple restaurants?

Potentially, yes. Each referral must qualify, and related businesses under common ownership may be subject to restrictions.

Is the $2,000 bonus recurring income?

No. It's a one-time promotional payment for each successful qualifying referral, not a recurring merchant processing residual.

Can I refer a restaurant that's already a Shift4 customer?

Existing Shift4 customers, previously registered leads, or other established relationships may be excluded under the applicable program terms.

Does Shift4 Dine offer merchant signing incentives?

Shift4 Dine has offered promotional signing incentives, including a $5,000 offer for qualifying restaurant conversions. Current availability and eligibility must be verified.

Where do I register for Joe Wagner's hospitality referral partnership?

Visit https://consultant.ezdirectsales.com to review the program and approved registration process.

Final Thoughts: You Don't Have to Sell POS Systems to Benefit From the Hospitality Industry

If you've spent years working with restaurants, hotels, bars, or other hospitality businesses, you've probably developed relationships that are difficult to replicate.

You know the owners.

You understand the industry.

And you may already be involved when businesses make important operational and technology decisions.

I'm not asking you to change careers.

I'm not asking you to become a POS salesperson.

And I'm not asking you to take on technical responsibilities outside your expertise.

I'm simply offering an opportunity to introduce interested hospitality businesses to a professional POS team.

We handle the technology evaluation, demonstrations, proposals, and installation coordination.

And when a referral successfully qualifies under the program, you can receive the promotional $2,000 bonus.

I'm building a network of professionals who already have relationships throughout the hospitality industry and want to create additional value from those connections.

If that describes you, I'd like to connect.

Become a $2,000 Hospitality Referral Partner

About Joe Wagner

I'm Joe Wagner, a merchant services entrepreneur and sales trainer who has worked in the payment processing industry since 2009.

I've built merchant portfolios, trained sales agents, and helped businesses evaluate payment processing and POS technology.

I'm currently building a dedicated restaurant and hospitality POS sales team, along with a referral network for consultants, accountants, suppliers, commercial real estate professionals, marketing agencies, hotel industry contacts, and other professionals with hospitality relationships.

My goal is to connect restaurant owners with appropriate technology and professional support while creating a straightforward referral opportunity for the people who introduce them.

Learn More About My Hospitality Referral Partnership

Joe Wagner

Joe Wagner

Joe Wagner is an entrepreneur, author, sales leader, and modern commerce advisor with more than 16 years of experience in merchant services, payment processing, POS systems, and recurring-revenue business models. He built a six-figure monthly residual income portfolio by helping businesses across the United States improve how they accept payments, operate, and serve their customers. Today, Joe teaches sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners how to build long-term income through merchant services, modern commerce systems, stronger sales skills, and better business partnerships. His work focuses on helping people create real financial freedom without tying their future to one company, one product, or one-time commissions. Outside of business, Joe is a husband, father of three, man of faith, ultra-endurance athlete, and lifelong adventurer. He has completed Spartan endurance events, climbed challenging mountain peaks, traveled extensively with his family, and built his life around a simple mission: Own Your Life through time freedom, financial freedom, and health. Joe is the author of The New Rules of Merchant Sales and If I Lost It All Today, where he shares practical lessons on sales, recurring income, resilience, personal responsibility, and building a life and business that can last for generations.

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