About Us

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Years of Payment Industry Experience
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Simple. Secure. Effective

Your Business is Unique

At 1 Step Technologies, we understand each client’s business is unique. We know that you are looking to keep transaction costs in your pocket and still have a full solution for payments. Contact us today to talk about how we can help prevent your bottom line from being eaten by fees.

Who Is 1 Step Technologies?

Joe
Radest

CEO and Founder

Joe Radest started his career in card payments over 25 years ago, working for the industry giant First Data. Since FDC, Joe has worked with other notable processors – TSYS, Global Payments and Chase Paymentech.

Over 13 years ago, Joe branched out on his own, by launching 1 Step Technologies. 1 Step Technologies was founded as an opportunity to start building websites for jewelers that the processors he had worked with in the past had no appetite for. He paired this with his property management PMS solutions to give independent owners in the jewelry and hospitality industries the processing solutions they needed.

Today 1 Step Technologies sets the bar for payment processing in the jewelry and hospitality industries. 1 Step Technologies is able to analyze your business and provide a rate that just makes sense. All of this backed by extensive knowledge of each industry.

Since that initial FinTech launch, Joe co-founded, equity investment in two other FinTech firms – Payix Holdings and FP Omni Technologies. Payix went through a successful M&A to Repay Holdings in 2021. In addition, he is the managing partner in Radest Ventures, a private equity/venture capital firm focused on investment in new FinTech firms. He serves on FinTech Atlanta’s Board as an Executive Member, as well as two other Fintech related boards. He resides in Atlanta with his family.

Dianne
Telford

Client Support Analyst

Dianne Telford is a graduate of Chowan College with a degree in accounting. Dianne holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate. Dianne brings over 20 years of customer service experience. She has made a career centered around helping people solve problems. When asked about her career, Dianne says, “ I enjoy working with the different types of clients within our portfolio to help them handle the business side of things so they can get back to running their respective businesses smoothly. I love the relational aspect of the role.”

Cory
Radest

Sales & Client Support

Cory Radest is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Major in Finance and a Specialization in Economics. Since he was a child, he envisioned a career in the payments space.

He began his career in the payment space with an internship for FP Omni Technologies back in 2018 that transitioned into a co-op during his senior year of college. Over the past four years, he has worked for two Fortunate 500 payment firms in the Atlanta region: Realtime Electronic Payments (NASDAQ: RPAY) and Global Payments (NYSE: GPN). He is recognized as an Electronic Transaction Association Certified Payment Professional (ETA CPP) and a LegitScript Merchant Risk Master.

In his free time, he enjoys watching the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturdays and rooting for his hometown Atlanta Falcons on Sundays. He lives in Atlanta and enjoys going on walks along the Atlanta Beltline Trail with his sister Mady and her Golden Retriever, Mac.

Why Choose Us

Our Goal is Your Success

We’re dedicated to providing payment solutions that are easy to use, highly secure, and fully compatible with the latest technology.

Not only does our team have experience in the payment industry, but they back up that experience with extensive knowledge of your industry.

Service

A product is only good if it is followed by great service. Great service is what keeps clients with 1 Step Technologies.

Quality

We stand behind our great products. In the event that the technology fails, our team will provide quick resolutions.

The Perfect Payment Solution For Your Business

1 Step Technologies knows what it takes to run your business. That’s why we are proud to offer:

Client Reviews

I have found Joe Radest at 1 Step Technologies to be a great asset for my jewelry store. Whether using his Pay by Text, Email by Text or his “State of the Art” merchant processing, he has more than exceeded our needs. If you are looking for the best in merchant payment processing, do yourself a favor and talk to Joe…you’ll be glad you did!

Bill Warren Owner of The Goldmine Fine Jewelry

Since switching to 1 Step Technologies I have discovered what it is like to have a one-on-one relationship with my merchant service provider. I found Joe to be very personable and knowledgeable. His staff is always very helpful any time there is an issue.

Jannie Manager of Schnack's Fine Jewelry

We are very pleased with 1 Step Technologies and highly recommend it. It is very easy and user friendly. One of the biggest perks is customer service is always an email away to help with any questions you or your staff may have.

Rodney Stone Director of McNeill Jewelers