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Extra Credit — 215 episodes

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Working with sales to build a stronger credit department

2

Financial statement analysis beyond the first glance

3

Beat the Sunday scaries: Strategies for workplace wellness

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DSO isn't the whole story: The metrics credit managers use for benchmarking

5

Building relationships to weather the storms

6

Guidelines for choosing a third-party collections agency

7

Does your sales team know their customer?

8

Stuck in a rut? Here’s how credit professionals are staying motivated and engaged at work

9

Partnering with general contractors to resolve payment delays

10

Live from the Credit Congress Expo Hall: AI & AR coming together!

11

Protecting against check fraud

12

Managing retainage on construction projects

13

Getting job information from resistant customers

14

The credit leader's role in challenging times

15

Farmers burdened by global tensions and rising costs

16

Understanding full price vs unpaid balance mechanic’s liens

17

Preparing the Next Generation of Credit Leaders Through Succession Planning

18

Making AI work for you: Advanced prompting strategies for B2B credit leaders

19

Defending against credit card fraud

20

The Judgment Call: Why Credit Leaders Can’t Afford to Let Data and Technology Do All Their Thinking

21

Benchmarking goals that make sense: How credit teams prioritize KPIs

22

Stronger together: Better customer relationships for smoother transactions

23

When big customers pose even bigger risks

24

More than a job: The rewards of working in B2B credit

25

How credit professionals can advocate for development

26

Leadership beyond titles: Lead from where you are

27

Getting to the why with root cause analysis

28

Negotiation skills for credit managers

29

AI—To use or not to use?

30

Balancing data and instinct: How credit professionals make smarter decisions

31

What to do when your customer abruptly shuts down

32

Handling disputes and deductions with ease

33

Finding Solutions Inside the Credit Congress Expo Floor

34

Credit tightrope: Balancing trust and risk with marginal customers

35

The importance of nonverbal communication

36

Delving deep into the world of credit at Credit Congress 2026

37

Servant leadership: How being a selfless leader is a catalyst for growth

38

Overcoming burnout: The phantom of the office

39

The importance of delegation

40

Texas lien law: What you need to know

41

Mastering customer deductions: A practical guide

42

The A-Team: Sales and credit join forces to collect job information

43

The power of third-party collections

44

The many hats of a credit professional

45

Leveraging your relationship with sales to address credit department needs

46

Credit Meets Technology: Industry Insights with Handle

47

The power of proper documentation

48

Navigating periods of economic uncertainty

49

When sales understands the ‘why’ behind credit fundamentals

50

Finding a balance between speed and risk

51

CSI: Credit Scene Investigation –“Solving the Mystery of the Disappearing Cash Flow”

52

The AI rulebook: Smarter use starts with smarter policies

53

Using emotional intelligence to handle tough customers

54

Working with the IT department

55

The Importance of FCIB's Credit & Collections Survey

56

Empowering small builders: The DBE advantage and compliance essentials

57

Using CMI data to make strong credit decisions

58

The Risks of Private Equity

59

Automation in construction credit

60

Top takeaways and memorable moments from Credit Congress & Expo 2025

61

Mental wellness: How to prioritize your well-being

62

Behind the Hire: Key skills that outweigh a formal education

63

From chaos to calm: Crisis management for credit teams

64

Beyond DSO: Enhancing credit department performance with comprehensive KPIs

65

Leading in times of stress

66

Writing the perfect demand letter

67

Unlocking career growth: The power of education in credit management

68

Celebrating women in credit management

69

Working without a credit application

70

Mentorship aids in the advancement of women in the credit field

71

Understanding antitrust laws for credit managers

72

Safeguard against trade-based financial crime

73

Harnessing your soft skills in the age of automation

74

Mastering time management in the busy world of credit

75

Key negotiation skills and strategies for credit managers

76

Credit Scoring Models: Key Approaches for Risk Assessment

77

Mastering failure for professional growth

78

Letting Data Tell the Story

79

Streamline time-consuming credit tasks

80

Transform Your Credit Department with 10X Talent

81

The Art of Credit Approvals

82

Tips to extinguish workplace burnout

83

Top 10 Resolutions for Credit Managers: Goals to Drive Success in 2025

84

The truth about year-end payment delays

85

How business information drives smarter credit decisions

86

Volunteering offers credit managers opportunities to give back

87

Feedback that cuts through the noise

88

Developing a High-Performance B2B Credit Team

89

Expert advice on denying credit: Insights from attorneys

90

Understanding the power of bots and RPAs for credit managers

91

I want to earn a designation. Where do I start?

92

From manual to automated: Best practices with BlackLine and FCIB

93

Four days, one goal: How a shorter workweek could transform your credit game

94

Manual vs automated cash application: Are you maximizing your strategy?

95

Cybersecurity: The Sixth 'C' in Credit

96

Disaster Planning for Credit Professionals

97

Building trust as a new credit manager

98

New Threats, New Tools: Modern Strategies to Combat Fraud

99

State of AR Automation 2024

100

Understanding Antitrust: A Guide for Credit Managers

101

Attracting the next generation of credit managers

102

How Credit Managers Build Financial Resilience for Businesses

103

2024 Credit Congress highlights

104

Prevent fraud with bank references

105

Top factors driving job satisfaction in credit management

106

Amplifying Voices: The Impact of Credit Managers

107

The rise of B2B credit card payments

108

Payment Portal Tips for Credit Managers

109

ChatGPT: Revolutionizing the credit industry

110

Bridging the Gap: Automation Solutions for Staff Shortages

111

The Power of Job Information Sheets in Infrastructure Projects

112

Balancing Speed and Risk in Credit Decisions

113

How to Craft an Effective Job Description

114

Upskilling in the AI-driven job market

115

How to Improve Your Credit Application Approval Process

116

🎉 Extra Credit Hits Triple Digits: Celebrating 100 Episodes!

117

The Key to Automation: Change Management

118

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women’s Influence in B2B Credit

119

The Evolution of Technology in Credit

120

Can NDAs Help Secure Customer Information?

121

Credit Scoring in B2B Trade: Explained

122

Credit Managers: The Financial Detectives

123

Proactive Strategies to Reduce Late Payments

124

The Perfect Recipe for a Successful Credit Department

125

Mastering Cultural Differences for Global Business Success

126

Build the Ideal Education Strategy for Credit Congress

127

December CMI Signals Continued Weakness in 2024

128

How Often Should You Review Customer Credit Limits?

129

Why Associations Matter to the Modern Credit Professional

130

2024 Economic Forecasts Are Mixed

131

New Generation of Credit Managers Take a Fresh Approach to Customer Relationships

132

Why Credit Congress Is a Worthwhile Investment

133

A World Without Credit Would Be Chaos

134

Professional Certifications: Value Beyond the Letters

135

Burnout: The Corporate Vampire Sucking Life from Your Employees

136

What Credit Leaders Can Learn from Football

137

My Customer Ghosted Me. Now What?

138

US Economy Flirts with Recession

139

ChatGPT: The Credit Manager’s Assistant

140

Credit Is the Backbone of Every Business

141

Should Credit and Collections Be One?

142

Subchapter V Bankruptcy Becoming More Common

143

Onboarding Is a Strategy, Not a Formality

144

Emerging Credit Leaders Will Shape the Future of Business

145

How to Speak the Language of Sales

146

What Credit Professionals Can Learn from Social Media Influencers

147

Customers Are Struggling to Pay, July CMI Shows

148

Credit Professionals Are Open to More Automation, Study Shows

149

The Corporate Bankruptcy Wave Is Just Beginning

150

Is a Soft Landing in Sight?

151

Making Credit Decisions Is a Team Effort

152

Building a Culture of Trust in the Workplace

153

Leaders Want Increased Visibility of Accounts Receivable

154

Voices of Credit Congress

155

Bankruptcies Are Rising, What Is Your Strategy?

156

US Economy Under Significant Pressure, CMI Shows

157

Automation: A Credit Manager's Best Friend

158

Risk Management Skills for Supplier Vetting

159

Clean Data: What It Is and Why It Matters

160

Credit Is Tightening Due to Banking Crisis, CMI Shows

161

Reasons to NOT Miss Credit Congress This Year

162

Top Challenges Facing Credit Professionals Today

163

AI is Changing the Future of Finance

164

Recession Threat Fading in Near Term

165

Best of Extra Credit: Special One-Year Episode 🎉

166

Late Fees as a Collection Strategy

167

Learning from Credit Mistakes

168

Women are Shaping the Future of Credit Management

169

Near-Term Recession Threat Diminished

170

Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Are Up 70% Annually

171

Get Promoted Without Leaving Your Company

172

Most Credit Departments Still Rely on Paper Credit Applications

173

Sales Plummet but Credit Lines Increase, CMI shows

174

Challenges Facing the Construction Industry in 2023

175

Get Your Credit Team Noticed by the C-Suite

176

Late Payments Are Rising, When Should You Follow-Up With Customers?

177

Credit Professionals Have Big Plans for 2023

178

CMI Ends 2022 on a Sour Note

179

Creditors Beware of Subchapter V

180

Mashup: Communication, Payment Portals and Supply Chains

181

Transform into a Strategic Leader

182

November CMI Falls to New Low as Downward Trend Continues

183

What Qualities Make the Best Credit Professionals?

184

Customers Use Credit Departments as a Lender in Tight Economy

185

Is the Great Resignation Coming to an End?

186

CMI Drops to New Low, Prepare for Recession

187

When Should You Write an Account Off as Bad Debt?

188

Assigning Workload to Collectors

189

ACH Payments Are Now More Common Than Paper Checks

190

Here's What Key Recession Indicators Show

191

Bounce Back from Workplace Burnout

192

Fraud in B2B Credit Management

193

Manufacturing Sector Indicates Recession Conditions

194

Motivate Your Credit Department with Metrics

195

Tips for Obtaining New Credit Staff

196

Natural Disasters are a Double-Edged Sword for Construction

197

Circuit Court Strengthens New Value Defense

198

Are We Inching Closer to a Recession?

199

Cross-Functional Training the Key to Success?

200

Training Future Credit Leaders

201

Q&A with Economist Amy Crews Cutts Highlights Recession Risk

202

Time to Refresh Your Default Risk Models?

203

The Roots of Supply Chain Disruptions Run Deep

204

Pros and Cons of Working from Home as a Credit Professional

205

Special Credit Congress Coverage

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Episode #9

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Episode #8

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Episode #7

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Episode #6

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Episode #5

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Episode #4

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Episode #3

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Episode #2

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