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AI Growth Systems · Websites · Local Search · Miami · Houston · Honolulu

The AI system that answers every call you miss.

I'm Craig "Rich" Riley — they call me Rich for a reason. I install the AI growth system for local businesses: an assistant that answers your phone around the clock, texts back every missed call, chats with your website visitors, and puts the booking on your calendar. Then the website, the reviews, and the follow-up that keep it full. One person handling all of it, with clear answers and honest numbers — and I can usually cut your card processing bill to help pay for it.

Craig "Rich" Riley, founder of Rich The Payment Guy
Craig "Rich" Riley
Founder, Rich The Payment Guy
No obligation. I'll show you where the leads are leaking — and what it takes to plug it.
BOOKED
MISSED CALL, RECOVEREDWHILE YOU WERE BUSY
4:52p  Incoming callnobody free to pick upMISSED
4:52p  Auto text sent"Sorry we missed you — how can we help?"0 sec
4:54p  They replied"Need a quote for Thursday"2 min
4:56p  Assistant answeredquestions handled, slot offered4 min
OUTCOMELostOn the calendar

Illustrative example of how missed-call text-back and the AI assistant work together. What actually happens depends on how you set the messages up and how the caller responds — but the call gets answered either way, which is the part that matters.

What the system does

Everything I can run for you, and what each piece costs.

Five parts. You do not need all five to start — most people start with the phone, because that is where the money is already leaking. Every price is on this page; nothing here is a bundle you have to swallow whole.

Monthly growth plans

Or bundle it, and pick how fast you want to grow.

Four plans that bundle the services above. Every plan runs on your branded Growth Dashboard — calls, reviews, leads and bookings in one place. Cancel-friendly, no long lock-ins.

Always-on presence
Foundation
$297 / mo

For the business that needs to look good online and stop leaking leads.

What's included
Get found
Build
$697 / mo

For the business that needs the phone to ring more than it does.

What's included
Most start here
Momentum
$1,297 / mo

For the business ready to grow with content, reviews and real follow-up.

What's included
One partner, everything
Dominate
$2,997 / mo

For the business that wants the whole system run for them.

What's included
The honest math

Bought separately, this costs a fortune — and a lot of your time.

Most owners who want to grow end up stitching together a reviews tool, an answering service, a social agency, a CRM and an email platform. Done with the name brands, here is what that typically runs.

What you wantThe name-brand wayTypical / mo
Website + local SEOAgency build (amortized) + monthly SEO$1,000+
Reviews & reputationDedicated reputation software + AI replies~$500
Answer every call 24/7Answering service (60 calls)~$530
Social media + contentMid-tier social agency~$2,000
CRM + automationEnterprise all-in-one platform$300–$890
Email & SMSEmail/SMS platform (~5k contacts)~$120
Total — five or six vendors, logins & invoices≈ $4,400–$5,000+
Rich The Payment Guy — Dominate, one partner$2,997 / mo

Comparison costs are typical market ranges shown for illustration, not quotes. What you would actually pay each vendor varies by provider, plan and volume.

Cluster five

Payments & Equipment

That table above is what the work costs. This is the part that helps pay for it. Card processing was the original job, and cutting it is still the cheapest money in the building — kept deliberately small here, because the detail belongs on its own page.

Free statement review

I read your current merchant statement line by line and show you what each fee actually is. No charge, no obligation.

Zero-cost or reduced-rate processing

A compliant dual-pricing program, or a straight honest reduction on transparent pricing.

POS equipment

Clover, Square, Valor, PAX, Dejavoo and more — matched to how you actually take payment.

How it gets paid for

Your card fees are probably funding this already.

Slide to your monthly card sales. Most merchants pay 3–4% all-in — I can typically place you at 1.5–1.9%, or offset it to near $0 with a compliant zero-cost program. That difference is what pays for the system above.

$25,000 / mo
Typical cost now (~3–4%)$875 / mo
Your low rate with me (1.5–1.9%)~$425 / mo
You save~$450 / mo

Illustrative — your exact figure comes from your statement, free. How zero-cost works →

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What I actually do

Three reasons owners hand me the whole thing.

Most agencies sell you one piece and leave you to wire it together. Most merchant reps only sell you a rate. I install the system that answers your phone, brings the work in, and keeps track of it — and I am the one person you call when any of it needs changing.

Pillar 01

The phone gets answered

An AI receptionist picks up around the clock, every missed call gets a text back within seconds, and the web chat handles visitors while you work. The lead stays warm instead of calling the next name on the list.

  • AI receptionist answering 24/7
  • Missed-call text-back on every miss
  • Bookings straight onto your calendar
See how it answers →
Pillar 02

One person, not five vendors

Website, Google listing, reviews, social, CRM, and the card processing underneath it. One number to call when something needs changing, and no vendor blaming the other one.

  • Built and managed for you, not handed over as software
  • Start with one piece, add the rest when it earns it
  • Approvals others cannot get done, on the payments side
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Pillar 03

Your card fees help pay for it

This is the part nobody else can do. I read your merchant statement free, strip the padding, and where it fits, move you to a compliant zero-cost program. That saving goes straight into the system that brings work in.

  • Free statement review, no obligation
  • Zero-cost or a steep, honest reduction
  • The right POS hardware for how you sell
See payments & equipment →
Why owners trust me

One person accountable for all of it.

Not a call center, not a middleman, and not five vendors blaming each other. You get one number to call for the AI, the website, the marketing and the card processing underneath it.

24/7Calls answered
1Number to call
50States served
A+BBB accredited rating
Tailored to your business

Built for the way your industry runs.

Every business takes payments differently. I match the right processing setup and equipment to how your industry actually operates — whether you're plating dinners or booking appointments.

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Beyond payments · Get found

Want to show up first when locals search?

Cutting your card fees is just the start. I also get your business in front of customers — starting with the top of Google, where the calls come from.

Google Business Profile

Claimed, optimized, and kept active — the biggest local ranking factor.

Reviews engine

A steady flow of 5-star reviews that lifts your rating and your ranking.

Local SEO

Service & city pages and citations so you rank for "near me" searches.

Top of Google program

A done-for-you push into the Map Pack — Visible ranking progress in 90 days — or I keep working at no extra cost.

See how I get you found →
How it works

From first call to a system that runs.

No pressure, no jargon. Here's exactly what happens when you reach out — most owners are surprised how simple it is.

  1. Send me your statementEmail it over or bring it to a quick call. I'll read it line by line — free, no commitment.
  2. I find your real effective rateI show you the true number you're paying today and which fees are padding versus unavoidable network cost.
  3. You see your options in plain EnglishZero-cost program or a transparent rate reduction, plus the right equipment and tools. You decide.
  4. You start saving — and I stay your contactI handle setup and you're live in days. The person who quoted you is the person who answers later.
Craig "Rich" Riley, founder of Rich The Payment Guy, merchant services and credit card processing advisor in Miami, Houston and Honolulu
Meet the person behind every promise

Craig “Rich” Riley — Rich The Payment Guy.

I'm Craig “Rich” Riley. My name and my face are on every deal I do — a merchant services insider who gets your processing cost down, often to zero, and sets you up with the right equipment and growth tools. One person, honest numbers, real answers.

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Why work with me

What's different about working with Rich.

Most processing gets sold by a rep you never hear from again, working off a rate sheet built to confuse. Here's the honest contrast.

 A typical processorWorking with me
Who you reachA call center and a rotating cast of repsMe — the same person, every time
Your statementBuilt to obscure what you really payWalked through line by line, in plain English
PricingPadded tiers and creeping junk feesZero-cost or a transparent, honest rate
Equipment & toolsWhatever earns them the mostThe right fit for how your business runs
After you signYou're on your ownI stay your point of contact for support
The pitchLock you into a long contractIf your current deal is good, I'll tell you
Know your statement

Three things every owner should understand.

Most merchant statements are written to be confusing. Once you know what to look for, you can read yours with confidence — and I'm happy to walk through all three with you, free.

Know this #1

Your real effective rate

The rate you were quoted usually applies to only a slice of your transactions — the rest can fall into higher pricing tiers. The number that actually matters is your effective rate: total fees divided by total volume. I'll calculate yours in minutes so you know exactly where you stand.

Know this #2

The right equipment changes everything

The tools you run on directly affect how much you sell. Self-ordering kiosks lift average ticket, kitchen displays speed up service, and the right POS turns checkout into insight. I can get you any equipment your business needs to grow.

Know this #3

Which fees are real

Statements often include PCI, statement, batch, "regulatory," and annual fees. Some reflect real costs; many don't. On a transparent account you see the true network cost and my margin — nothing hidden, so you always know what you're paying for.

Learn before you decide

Knowledge is the best deal in this business.

The more you understand about processing and your statement, the better every decision you make — with me or anyone else. That's why I put real education front and center.

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Local roots, national reach

Miami, Houston & Honolulu are home. All 50 states are the territory.

Miami · Houston · Honolulu · All 50 States

I'll come to your business.

In Miami, Houston, or Honolulu — restaurants, retail, salons, auto, medical, professional services. I sit down with you at your counter to talk payments and growth, and my social media team comes on-site to film your business for content. Local, hands-on, face to face.

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All 50 states · Remote

Free 15-minute Zoom consultation.

Anywhere in the U.S. — over a quick screen-share I'll review your statement and map out the website, Google ranking, and marketing that would grow your business. The same done-for-you service, delivered remotely.

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What working with me is like

A personal partner — backed by a full team.

You get my direct, personal attention from the first call — and behind me, dedicated US-based teams for everything from a payment question at 2am to your next marketing campaign. The personal touch of one local guy, with the muscle of a real support and growth operation.

01

You talk to me — personally

The person who reviews your statement is the same person who answers when you call later. Real accountability, with my name on it.

02

24/7 US-based support team

Behind me is a dedicated, US-based support team available around the clock for anything to do with your processing — real people, fast answers, never an overseas call center.

03

A specialized marketing & growth team

Need a campaign, a shoot, or help with your site or ranking? My specialized marketing & growth team handles it — experts on call, all under one roof.

04

Straight answers, always

If your current deal is already good, I'll tell you to keep it. The honesty is the whole point — it's how I earn referrals.

Powered by the best in payments

The platforms and partners behind your account.

I set you up on proven, industry-leading technology — backed by a direct relationship with the Fiserv (First Data) network through US Card Solutions.

Fiserv First Data US Card Solutions Clover Square Valor PayTech PAX Dejavoo Verifone Ingenico Poynt Sunmi NRS Elo Newland BBB A+ Accredited Google Reviews — 5 stars
Common questions

Questions owners ask me first.

Straight answers to what comes up most. Have one I didn't cover? Bring it to a free call.

What does Rich The Payment Guy do?

I install the AI growth system for local businesses: a 24/7 AI receptionist that answers the calls you miss, missed-call text-back, AI web chat, websites and online ordering apps, a reviews and local-search engine, and a CRM that keeps track of every lead. I also read merchant statements and can usually lower what you pay to accept cards — that saving often helps fund the rest.

What does the AI receptionist do?

It answers around the clock — after hours, weekends, and when you are already on another call. It answers common questions in your own words, takes the caller's details, and passes the message straight to you. Missed-call text-back sends a text from your number within seconds of any unanswered call, so the lead stays with you instead of going to whoever picks up next. The receptionist is $249/mo; missed-call text-back is $99/mo.

How much does a website cost?

$750 up front to design and build it, then $99 a month covering hosting, security, backups and ongoing edits. For restaurants, a website plus your own high-volume online ordering app is $2,000 up front and $149 a month. The ordering system is a web app that installs to a phone home screen — not a native App Store app.

Do I have to switch my credit card processing?

No. Everything is priced on its own and you can buy any of it without moving your processing. If I do read your statement and manage to cut your card fees, that saving usually covers most of the monthly on the rest — but it is never a condition.

What does "zero-cost processing" actually mean?

It means the cost of accepting cards is structured so it no longer comes out of your margin — through a compliant dual-pricing or surcharge program, where card-paying customers cover the small acceptance fee and cash customers get the lower price. Where that's not the right fit, I'll show you a transparent rate reduction instead. Either way, you see the real numbers before anything changes.

Is the statement review really free?

Yes — completely free, with no obligation. You send me your current merchant statement, I break down your true effective rate and which fees are padding, and you walk away knowing exactly what you pay. If your current deal is already good, I'll tell you so.

Do I have to switch my equipment?

Yes — switching to a zero-cost program means new equipment, and I provide it. I set you up with the right Clover, Square, Valor, PAX, or Dejavoo device for how your business runs — set up and ready as part of getting started, whatever type and however many stations you need.

Is dual-pricing / surcharging legal?

Yes, when it's done correctly. These programs are governed by card-brand rules and state law — there are caps, signage, and disclosure requirements, and a few states with specific restrictions. That's exactly why setup matters, and why I handle it within the proper framework rather than leaving you exposed.

What kind of businesses do you work with?

Restaurants, retail, salons, auto, medical, professional services, e-commerce, convenience — small to large, in person and online. I'm based in Miami, Houston & Honolulu and serve businesses across all 50 states. If you take card payments, there's a setup that fits.

How fast can I get set up?

Most merchants are live within days of approval. The free review takes about 15 minutes, and from there I handle the setup and stay your point of contact for support afterward.

Fifteen minutes. Your business. A straight answer.

Tell me how leads reach you today and where they go cold. I'll show you which part of the system would move the needle first — and what it would cost. If your setup is already working, I'll tell you that instead.

Prefer to talk first? Call or text (305) 215-6132 · Want the card-fee side? Send a statement and I'll read it free.