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Monitor's podcast series features real-time conversations with thought leaders who discuss topics of importance to the equipment finance industry.
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Podcast 150: Build, Buy or Both? Kristian Dolan on How Lenders Should Approach AI Agents
Lenders and lessors are eager to put AI to work, but should you use an agent from your system of record vendor, bring in a third-party specialist or build your own in house?In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Monitor Editor in Chief Rita Garwood talks with Kristian Dolan, CEO of Northteq…
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Podcast 149: AI Hype vs. ABL Discipline: Mitsubishi HC Capital's Mike Semanco on Where Capital Is Flowing
Every headline seems to have an AI angle, but what does that mean for middle market borrowers who aren't building data centers? In this episode of the ABF Journal / Monitor Podcast, Rita Garwood, editor in chief of ABF Journal and monitordaily.com, talks with Mike Semanco, president and COO of...
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Podcast 148: One Platform, One Vision: Inside Solifi's Acquisition of Inovatec
Solifi has made its third acquisition in 14 months, acquiring Inovatec and adding retail automotive and power sports loan origination technology to its secured finance platform. In this episode, Monitor Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Solifi CEO Dan Corazzi and Inovatec co-founder...
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Podcast 147: Financial Transparency: Fleet Lending's New Competitive Currency
Access to capital in fleet lending is no longer decided by asset values, revenue growth or market share alone. On this episode of the Monitor podcast, Kirk Browning, division president of vehicle fleet financing at 1st Source Bank, joins editor in chief Rita Garwood to explain why financial...
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Podcast 146: Speed, Trust, and AI: Jim Noel on Killing Friction Between Brokers and Funders
Why does one broker always seem to get the exception, while another can't catch a break? According to Jim Noel, VP of Partner Originations at Brightcap Financial, it comes down to trust — and trust is built long before the exception request ever comes in. In this episode, Monitor Editor-in-Chief...
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Podcast 145: Beyond Rip and Replace: A Smarter Path to Equipment Finance Modernization
“Rip and replace” isn’t the only path to modernization — and for many equipment finance organizations, it isn’t even the right one.In this episode, Monitor Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood talks with Campbell Clout, Managing Director, GTM, North America and APMEA at Odessa, about what real...
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Podcast 144: Podcast 144: From "The Indefensible" to "The Indispensable": How to Actually Decide to Buy a Jet
Most people buy jets backward. They fall in love with an aircraft first, then spend years trying to justify the purchase. In this episode of the Monitor podcast, host Rita Garwood sits down with Chris Lee, President of the Aircraft and Specialty Finance Deposit Divisions at 1st Source Bank, to…
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Podcast 143: The Science and the Art: What AI Should — and Shouldn't — Decide in Underwriting
What does building autonomous vehicles at Cruise and dispatch systems at Uber have to do with underwriting a $50,000 equipment finance deal? More than you'd think. In this episode, Monitor Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood talks with Utsav, Founder and CEO of Kaaj, about why the economics of...
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Podcast 142: Masks Off: How LeadHER Is Turning a Summit Into a Movement
Only 6 of the top Monitor 100 CEOs are women — even though 81% of women profiled in Monitor's Women's Issue say they aspire to senior executive or C-suite roles. That gap is exactly why LeadHER exists. In this episode, Monitor Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Lisa Rafter, Publisher of...
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Podcast 141: Moats in the Era of AI: Why Software Stopped Being the Advantage
If AI is making it cheap and easy to build technology, what actually separates one lender — or one vendor — from the next? In this episode, Patricio Pazmiño, Chief Product Officer at Kin Analytics, breaks down why proprietary data, embedded expertise, and industry relationships are becoming the...
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Podcast 140: Speaking Up When the Stakes Are High: Building Confidence & Creating Better Workplaces
What keeps talented professionals from speaking up? During the inaugural LeadHER Women’s Summit, Nancy Robles and Lisa Fleischer led an engaging breakout sessions: Speaking Up When the Stakes Are High. In this conversation with Monitor Editor in Chief Rita Garwood, they discuss: • Building...
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Podcast 139: Unleashing the Power of "Muppet Data" in Equipment Finance
Numbers in a ledger only tell half the story. In this episode, Rita Garwood sits down with Brendan Cronin of Great American Insurance to dive deep into the world of "fuzzy data"—the emails, notes, and transcripts that hold the "why" behind your business outcomes. In this episode, you’ll learn: •...
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Podcast 138: Navigating Full AML Enforcement in Canada
As of April 1, 2026, the "informal pause" on anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement in Canada has officially ended. Financing and leasing companies are now subject to full assessments and audits by FINTRAC.In this episode, Rita Garwood sits down with Marcel Buerkler from the CFLA to discuss the...
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Podcast 137: Why Outsourced Servicing is the New Standard for Equipment Finance
In this episode, Rita Garwood sits down with Joe Andries of GreatAmerica Portfolio Services Group to discuss the rapid acceleration of third-party servicing in the equipment finance sector. Joe breaks down the post-pandemic variables driving companies toward outsourcing, including business...
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Podcast 136: Invisible Complexity: How Consumer Expectations Are Reshaping B2B Finance
What does “consumerization” actually mean for B2B finance? Spoiler: it’s not about dumbing things down. It’s about making complexity invisible.In this episode, Monitor Editor in Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Ryan Ragland, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Valiant Finance, to unpack how modern…
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Podcast 135: Invisible Complexity: How Consumer Expectations Are Reshaping B2B Finance
What does “consumerization” actually mean for B2B finance? Spoiler: it’s not about dumbing things down. It’s about making complexity invisible. In this episode, Monitor Editor in Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Ryan Ragland, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Valiant Finance, to unpack how modern...
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Podcast 134: Breaking the Fear Barrier Through Collaboration, Tech & Trust
In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Editor in Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Spencer Thomas, CEO, KLC Financial; Scott Nelson, CTO, Tamarack Technology and Alistair Canal, President, Syndifi to unpack a bold, collaborative effort to modernize the syndication process in equipment…
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Podcast 132: Sustainability is Strategy: Value, Circularity & the Future of Equipment Finance
In this episode of the Monitor podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Allard Pheifer, Global Lead of Sustainability at CHG-MERIDIAN, to break down why sustainability isn't a cost center—it's a value engine.Discover:• Why the linear economy is breaking• How circular models drive...
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Podcast 131: Is Your Infrastructure Holding You Back? A Candid Look at Cloud and SaaS Readiness
Cloud isn't just a buzzword anymore, it’s the backbone of modern IT. But what happens when critical finance platforms are still stuck on-prem or weighed down by legacy architectures?In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Alex Barnes, Director of Cloud...
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Podcast 130: Trust, Disruption, and the Future of Equipment Finance
What happens when two longtime industry leaders reunite to build something radically new? In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Publisher Lisa Rafter sits down with Bill Stephenson, CEO of PEAC Solutions, and Eileen Schoonmaker, President of the Americas, for a powerful conversation on...
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Podcast 129: Modernizing Underwriting in Equipment Finance: AI, Data & Real Results
Manual underwriting is slowing lenders down — and borrowers won’t wait. In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Carolina Patiño, Product Manager at Kin Analytics, to talk about how data, AI and automation are transforming the underwriting process.You’ll...
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Podcast 128: How AI Helped TFS Eliminate Bottlenecks and Transform Credit Operations
TFS Solutions President Aaron Case reveals how his team is using AI and automation to overhaul outdated processes, eliminate friction and accelerate deal flow. From automating unstructured data entry to intelligent lender matching, this episode is packed with real-world insights for anyone…
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Podcast 127: Powerhouse Merger: How Onset and Channel Are Reshaping Equipment Finance
Two of the industry's fastest-growing finance companies just joined forces. Onset CEO Justin Nielsen and Channel CEO Brad Peterson share the inside story behind the deal, what it means for the market and how they're building a new standard for independent lending.
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Podcast 126: Rebranding Your Career: Finding New Opportunities in Equipment Leasing
What does it take to pivot your career without starting over? In this episode, Craig Ault shares how he transitioned into a new sector within equipment leasing—and how mindset, personal branding, and strategic networking helped him make the leap.
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Podcast 125: Placing People Over Profit: How Business Can Change the World
In episode 125 of Monitor’s podcast series, we sit down with Shawn Smith, chairman and CEO of Dedicated Financial, to explore how businesses can be a force for real-world change. Smith discusses servant leadership, fostering a culture of giving and how businesses can create lasting change — not...
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Podcast 124: Elevex Capital: Leading with Innovation & Purpose
We’re excited to share our latest podcast episode with Jeffry Elliott, Founder and CEO of Elevex Capital, to discuss his groundbreaking new venture in the equipment finance industry. Jeff shares the vision that inspired him to leave the banking world and launch a new start up, Elevex Capital, a...
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Podcast 123: Building Bridges: The Launch of Alliance Equipment Finance
We’re excited to announce the latest episode of the Monitor Podcast! This week, Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Randy Hicks, President and CEO of the newly launched Alliance Equipment Finance (AEF). Randy shares his career journey, the vision behind AEF and how this new venture is set...
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Podcast 121: Courage, Curiosity and AI: Innovation Leader Tools for 2025 and Beyond
Innovation isn’t just about the latest AI tools or shiny tech breakthroughs. Technology is important, but the real drivers of lasting, meaningful change is human curiosity and courage. Over the past year, Deb Reuben sat down with six thought leaders to explore the human side of innovation — how...
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Podcast 122: Leading with Purpose: Mark Johnson’s Vision as CEO of Orion First
In this episode of Monitor Podcast, we sit down with Mark Johnson, the new CEO of Orion First, to explore his vision for the company and the equipment finance industry. With decades of leadership experience in commercial finance and consulting, Mark shares his approach to driving growth…
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Podcast 120: The Transformative Role of AI in Risk Management
In this podcast, Bri Wilson, managing editor of Monitor, interviews Patricio Pazmiño, director of analytics and AI at Kin Analytics, about the transformative role of AI in risk management. This episode highlights how AI is revolutionizing credit risk management by automating repetitive tasks,...
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Podcast 119: Human-Centric Innovation: Leading AI Adoption with Emotional Intelligence
You’ve heard the buzz. You know that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries — equipment finance included. In today’s podcast, which is part a series in partnership with TomorrowZone, Deborah Reuben interviews Jen Croneberger about how leaders can balance AI adoption with…
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Podcast 118: Rosenthal & Rosenthal’s Strategic Acquisition: Expanding with Equipment Finance
Monitor sits down with Paul Schuldiner and Mike Wells from Rosenthal & Rosenthal who share the details behind their acquisition of Accord Equipment Finance and what it means for the future of their company—and the equipment finance industry.
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Podcast 117: AI Without the Overwhelm
How can leaders push past the overwhelm to successfully adopt and get value from AI? In today’s podcast, which is part a series in partnership with TomorrowZone, Deborah Reuben interviews Rohan Marfatia about the critical role of AI and automation in equipment finance, strategies for overcoming...
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Podcast 116: Future Readiness Powered by Leadership
What does it take to prepare a future-ready business? In today’s podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Bob Rinaldi about the power of curiosity, humility, collaboration and the critical questions for future readiness and peace of mind.
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Podcast 115: Modernizing an Analog Leadership Style to Stay Ahead in a Digital World
Are you applying an analog leadership style to your digital transformation projects? In today’s podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Jen Swanson about how to evolve your leadership style to achieve success in a digital world.
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Podcast 114: Alternative Investment Giant Ares Makes Play in Equipment Finance
Earlier this year, Ares Management, one of the largest players in the asset and investment management space, announced its foray into the equipment finance space, as funds managed by its alternative credit strategy launched Ansley Park Capital, a new entity designed to deliver financing solutions...
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Podcast 113: Enhancing Operational Capabilities with AI
Are you worried about technology replacing you? In this podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Rafe Rosato about how to shift into a mindset of curiosity that allows you to harness the power of AI and improve your team’s efficiency.
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Podcast 112: AACFB Update: What’s in Store for Members in 2024
AACFB has many new opportunities for members in 2024, including an expanded brokering essentials class, exciting ways to give back to the community and much more. AACFB's Executive Director, Monica Harper, provides an update on all things AACFB in this podcast.
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The "Who" of Converge with Bill Verhelle & Lisa Rafter
In part 1 of 3 of this Converge-centered podcast, Lisa Rafter, publisher and CEO of Monitor, and Bill Verhelle, founder and CEO of QuickFi, discuss the conference's key players, including its groundbreaking keynote, its panel of transformational and innovative equipment finance leaders, and its...
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Podcast 111: What’s Your Innovation Type?
How do you innovate? Denis Stypulkoski of Reimagine Advisors discusses the four forms innovation can take and the spirit of curiosity and play inherent in the process of transformation.
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Podcast 110: What’s New at NEFA in 2024
There are many things in store for NEFA members in 2024, including new educational opportunities, an expanded event offering and much more. Chad Sluss and Robert Hornby explore everything that’s new at NEFA in this podcast.
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Podcast 109: Stop Fear from Holding You Back
We’ve all experienced the paralyzing influence of fear. When fear takes hold, it can stop us from taking on new challenges, innovating and growing. How can we conquer fear for good? Deborah Reuben and Chris Cummins discuss strategies to overcome the fear factor in every aspect of our lives.
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Converge 2024 Insights with Keynote Speaker, Peter Hinssen
With the industry buzzing about artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and the next generation of innovation, Monitor is hosting Converge 2024 to tackle the ever-evolving future of equipment finance. In this podcast, Peter Hinssen, Converge 2024’s keynote speaker, shares insight…
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Podcast 108: GenZ & Gen AI
Embracing innovation and crafting a brighter future demands more than our own perspectives. How can we break free from entrenched biases and infuse new vision into our journey? In this podcast, Deb Reuben and Marti Grimminck share how Gen Z engages with emerging technology and how the…
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Podcast 107: How Law Firms Can Adapt to the Changing Needs of Equipment Finance
As the landscape of equipment finance shifts, the legal needs of the industry are evolving as well. How can law firms adapt? In today’s podcast, we will explore how law firms can utilize new technology, explore new fee structures, educate their clients, and focus on transactional work to adapt to...
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Podcast 106: Building a Syndication Desk from Scratch
In the fourth and final special edition of Monitor’s podcast featuring interviews with the 2023 Monitor Industry Icon award winners, NextGen icon award winner Kevin Hall discusses how he built a buy and sell syndication desk from scratch.
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Podcast 105: Making a Difference with Sustainable Development
We all want the world to be a better place. Beyond volunteering our time or donating to worthy causes, what else can the commercial finance industry do to further that goal? This podcast, a joint collaboration between Monitor and ABF Journal, provides a look into a commercial finance company that...
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Podcast 104: Taking Care of Your People & Inspiring Growth
In the third special edition of Monitor’s podcast featuring interviews with the 2023 Monitor Industry Icon award winners. In this episode, we sit down with Miles Herman who takes a caring and understanding approach to leadership that helps his team grow and evolve.
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Podcast 103: Thriving Through Transformation
How can you ensure the transformation initiatives you take on achieve the desired outcomes? And how can you and your team thrive as you take on major transformation initiatives? Deb Reuben, Sobat Khawaja and Brooke Foster explore those questions and more in today’s podcast, which is part of a...
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Podcast 102: Blazing a Trail from Kitchen Table to Industry Icon
In the second special edition of Monitor’s podcast featuring interviews with the 2023 Monitor Industry Icon award winners, Bette Kerhoulas, shares the story of her trailblazing career in equipment finance that began with $200 in capital at her kitchen table.
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