Screen is divided in two. One side has a credit card tapping on a phone that says "tap to pay". the other side had text message requesting payment

Get Paid Without the Chase

August 14, 20253 min read

You just emailed an invoice to your client. And now… you're waiting. You hope they'll see it. You hope they’ll remember. You hope they’ll pay it.

Meanwhile, you’re checking your bank account, flipping through your inbox, maybe even wondering if you should follow up (again). It’s awkward. It’s time-consuming. And let’s be real — it’s not why you got into business.

If you're a small business owner, service provider, or organizer, you've probably spent way too much energy chasing payments that should’ve been simple.

But here's the truth: what's easiest for you might be a hurdle for your clients. Maybe they:

  • Used up their free monthly e-transfer limits.

  • Entered your email wrong when setting up the e-transfer.

  • Need to use a credit card — not a bank transfer — to manage a large home service expense.

  • Aren’t great with email, but always check their texts.

That’s why businesses need a smarter way to get paid. And why combining Tap-to-Pay and Text-to-Pay might be the payment duo you didn’t know you needed.


Tap-to-Pay: Instant Gratification (for You and Your Client)

Tap-to-Pay is exactly what it sounds like: the client taps their credit card, debit card, or phone on your device, and the payment is done.

Great for:

  • Sports leagues & pickup nights: Someone shows up last-minute? No problem. Tap and play.

  • Senior care/home visits: The client or caregiver taps right after the service — no awkward invoicing.

  • Fitness classes or drop-ins: Tap before the class starts.

  • Event vendors & merch sales: No need for clunky cash boxes or payment terminals.

Quick. Clean. Comfortable.


Text-to-Pay: When You're Not Face-to-Face

Not every client pays on the spot — and not everyone likes dealing with email. That’s where Text-to-Pay steps in.

You send a secure, branded payment link via SMS. The client taps, pays with credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay — and you’re done.

Perfect for:

  • Consultants & coaches: Send a payment link after a virtual session.

  • Unpaid follow-ups: Didn’t pay at your event? Send a gentle reminder via text.

  • Remote services: Dental hygienists, mobile RNs, techs, personal trainers.

  • Membership renewals: Don’t rely on email alone — text the payment link.

And here’s the kicker: SMS has a 98% open rate. If you're still sending invoice emails and hoping they get read... you’re playing the odds.

Plus, every payment gets logged in your CRM — no spreadsheets, no mental math, no admin overload.


The Smart Sequence: "Tap First, Text Second"

You don’t need to pick one method. The real power is using them together:

  1. Tap-to-Pay when you’re on-site.

  2. If payment isn’t made immediately, a Text-to-Pay follow-up is automatically sent.

It’s respectful. It’s seamless. It gets results.


Why This Matters More Than You Think

When you're solo — no receptionist, no bookkeeper — keeping up with who paid (and who hasn’t) can eat up your evenings. But with Tap and Text-to-Pay:

  • Clients pay quicker.

  • Everything is tracked.

  • You reduce friction for them and stress for you.

It’s not just about what’s easiest for you — it’s about what’s simplest for them.


Let MMAO Build It For You

We design and implement done-for-you payment systems using Tap-to-Pay and Text-to-Pay inside your HighLevel account:

  • Stripe integration

  • Branded mobile receipts

  • SMS follow-up templates

  • Payment tracking automations

Whether you're a massage therapist, sports organizer, mobile care provider, or consultant — this setup gets you paid faster, with less follow-up and more clarity.

Ready to stop chasing payments and start collecting with confidence?
Let’s build your system.
Get in touch here.


Simple moves. Smart systems. Better business. That’s how we do it at MMAO.

Paige is the Innovation and Development Leader

Paige Offer Goldsmith

Paige is the Innovation and Development Leader

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