Strategic Partnerships That Drive ISO Growth in 2026

As the industry shifts gears into a new year, James Shepherd sits down with Allan Noe for a timely conversation focused on growth, goal setting, and building the right partnerships to scale an ISO. Allan brings deep experience helping payments businesses grow through strategic relationships - including associations, bank referral programs, and other partnership-driven models that create long-term leverage. This episode offers practical perspective for agents and ISOs looking to start the year with clarity, prioritize the right opportunities, and think more strategically about how partnerships can accelerate growth in today’s payments landscape.