In this episode of our Paycast Network series live from Chicago, returning guest Clay Shivers stops by the booth to share his experience at MWAA 2026.

Clay breaks down why regional conferences like MWAA offer a more intimate, community focused vibe compared to massive industry shows like ETA. He dives into how he is building specialized platform software for pool service contractors, the value of evolving from payments into vertical fintech, and what it felt like having his previous Paycast trivia clip go viral with over 100,000 views across social media.

In this episode, we cover:

• First time impressions of MWAA 2026 versus larger national trade shows.

• Developing specialized software solutions for pool contractors and field service industries.

• The reaction to Clay's viral trivia moment on social media.

• Why your network is your net worth in the payments industry.

• A quick test of Chicago mob history and prohibition trivia.

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