What Books and Projects Is Andy Hagans Involved In?
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Andy Hagans is an author and entrepreneur whose work spans payments, real estate, and finance. His published work includes co-authoring High Risk Merchant Accounts 101 and editing The Opportunity Zones Playbook by Jimmy Atkinson, which features a foreword by Senator Tim Scott. Beyond writing, he runs Mastiff Equity Partners, a private equity real estate firm in West Michigan, and is a partner at OpportunityZones.com. This overview covers each book and project based on the information available on andyhagans.com.
Books
High Risk Merchant Accounts 101
Andy Hagans is listed as co-author of High Risk Merchant Accounts 101. The book draws on his experience in the payments industry, where he has spent over a decade, including as a leader at SoarPay. The topic — high risk merchant accounts — sits at the intersection of payments and finance, two areas central to his career.
The Opportunity Zones Playbook
Hagans is the editor of The Opportunity Zones Playbook, written by Jimmy Atkinson, with a foreword by Senator Tim Scott. His role here is editorial rather than as author, and the book connects to his broader involvement in the Opportunity Zones space through OpportunityZones.com.
Projects and Ventures
| Project | Role | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| SoarPay | Leader | Payments industry |
| Mastiff Equity Partners | Founder | Private equity real estate in West Michigan |
| OpportunityZones.com | Partner | Opportunity Zones |
| The Opportunity Zones Playbook | Editor | Opportunity Zones (book by Jimmy Atkinson) |
Mastiff Equity Partners
Hagans is the founder of Mastiff Equity Partners, a private equity real estate firm based in West Michigan. This venture represents his move into real estate investment and reflects the real estate component of his career alongside payments and finance.
OpportunityZones.com
He is a partner at OpportunityZones.com, a project tied to the Opportunity Zones investment program. His editorial work on The Opportunity Zones Playbook is closely connected to this venture.
Payments Career
Hagans has spent over a decade in the payments industry, including a leadership role at SoarPay. This background underpins his authorship of High Risk Merchant Accounts 101.
How the Pieces Fit Together
Hagans's work clusters around three areas: payments (SoarPay, High Risk Merchant Accounts 101), real estate (Mastiff Equity Partners), and Opportunity Zones (OpportunityZones.com, The Opportunity Zones Playbook). The common thread is finance — whether merchant accounts, real estate equity, or tax-advantaged investment programs.
Contact
The site lists an email address for reaching him: [email protected].