How Outdoorsy Onboards Sellers Without Breaking the First Payout

Seller onboarding doesn't end at sign-up, it ends at the first successful payout. The step in between, verifying the bank account a seller will be paid into, is where most marketplaces quietly leak revenue, trust, and support hours. This session digs into the operational realities of getting that step right.

- Why bank account verification is the make-or-break moment in seller onboarding

- How unverified payout accounts drive failed disbursements, support volume spikes, and fraud exposure

- The operational tradeoffs between faster seller activation and stronger payout controls

- How risk evolves after activation, including payout account edits and bank changes

- The connection between reliable payouts, seller trust, and long-term marketplace health