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Instant Payments

Instant Payments

By: Tal Clark
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 The Instant Payments Podcast is your go-to source for conversations at the intersection of innovation, payroll, and financial wellness. Hosted by payments industry veteran Tal Clark, the show explores how real-time disbursements, earned wage access, digital tipping, and modern payment technology are reshaping the way America gets paid. Each episode features thought leaders, operators, and innovators who are advancing how workers access and manage their money. Whether you're a business leader, payroll provider, or fintech pro, this show delivers valuable perspectives on the future of payments.Copyright 2025 Instant Payments Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Exploring Innovations in Restaurant Industry Payroll: A Deep Dive with David Alvarado

    Exploring Innovations in Restaurant Industry Payroll: A Deep Dive with David Alvarado
    Jul 16 2025

    In the inaugural episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, speaks with David Alvarado, Instant Financial’s VP of Sales. With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, David shares insights from his unique career journey—from his family’s Mexican restaurant in Michigan to a senior leadership role at Bloomin' Brands, and now at Instant Financial. The episode explores how digital payments, instant pay, and earned wage access are transforming payroll processes and improving employee satisfaction in the hospitality industry. David also discusses the challenges of adopting new technologies and the ongoing shifts within the restaurant sector. instant.co/podcast

    00:00 Introduction to the Instant Payments Podcast

    00:50 Meet Our First Guest: David Alvarado

    02:24 David's Early Journey in the Restaurant Industry

    06:12 Climbing the Ranks at Outback Steakhouse

    08:57 Global Leadership and Veterans Support

    12:55 Transition to Instant Financial

    17:21 Challenges and Innovations in the Restaurant Industry

    21:47 The Importance of Employee Satisfaction

    28:55 Future of Financial Wellness in Hospitality

    34:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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    36 mins
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