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Extra Credit — 207 episodes

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Partnering with general contractors to resolve payment delays

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

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Protecting against check fraud

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Managing retainage on construction projects

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Getting job information from resistant customers

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The credit leader's role in challenging times

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Farmers burdened by global tensions and rising costs

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Understanding full price vs unpaid balance mechanic’s liens

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Preparing the Next Generation of Credit Leaders Through Succession Planning

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

11

Defending against credit card fraud

12

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

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Benchmarking goals that make sense: How credit teams prioritize KPIs

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Stronger together: Better customer relationships for smoother transactions

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When big customers pose even bigger risks

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

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How credit professionals can advocate for development

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Leadership beyond titles: Lead from where you are

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Getting to the why with root cause analysis

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Negotiation skills for credit managers

21

AI—To use or not to use?

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Balancing data and instinct: How credit professionals make smarter decisions

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What to do when your customer abruptly shuts down

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Handling disputes and deductions with ease

25

Finding Solutions Inside the Credit Congress Expo Floor

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Credit tightrope: Balancing trust and risk with marginal customers

27

The importance of nonverbal communication

28

Delving deep into the world of credit at Credit Congress 2026

29

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

30

Overcoming burnout: The phantom of the office

31

The importance of delegation

32

Texas lien law: What you need to know

33

Mastering customer deductions: A practical guide

34

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

35

The power of third-party collections

36

The many hats of a credit professional

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Leveraging your relationship with sales to address credit department needs

38

Credit Meets Technology: Industry Insights with Handle

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The power of proper documentation

40

Navigating periods of economic uncertainty

41

When sales understands the ‘why’ behind credit fundamentals

42

Finding a balance between speed and risk

43

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

44

The AI rulebook: Smarter use starts with smarter policies

45

Using emotional intelligence to handle tough customers

46

Working with the IT department

47

The Importance of FCIB's Credit & Collections Survey

48

Empowering small builders: The DBE advantage and compliance essentials

49

Using CMI data to make strong credit decisions

50

The Risks of Private Equity

51

Automation in construction credit

52

Top takeaways and memorable moments from Credit Congress & Expo 2025

53

Mental wellness: How to prioritize your well-being

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Behind the Hire: Key skills that outweigh a formal education

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From chaos to calm: Crisis management for credit teams

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Beyond DSO: Enhancing credit department performance with comprehensive KPIs

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Leading in times of stress

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Writing the perfect demand letter

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Unlocking career growth: The power of education in credit management

60

Celebrating women in credit management

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Working without a credit application

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Mentorship aids in the advancement of women in the credit field

63

Understanding antitrust laws for credit managers

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Safeguard against trade-based financial crime

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Harnessing your soft skills in the age of automation

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Mastering time management in the busy world of credit

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Key negotiation skills and strategies for credit managers

68

Credit Scoring Models: Key Approaches for Risk Assessment

69

Mastering failure for professional growth

70

Letting Data Tell the Story

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Streamline time-consuming credit tasks

72

Transform Your Credit Department with 10X Talent

73

The Art of Credit Approvals

74

Tips to extinguish workplace burnout

75

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

76

The truth about year-end payment delays

77

How business information drives smarter credit decisions

78

Volunteering offers credit managers opportunities to give back

79

Feedback that cuts through the noise

80

Developing a High-Performance B2B Credit Team

81

Expert advice on denying credit: Insights from attorneys

82

Understanding the power of bots and RPAs for credit managers

83

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

84

From manual to automated: Best practices with BlackLine and FCIB

85

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

86

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

87

Cybersecurity: The Sixth 'C' in Credit

88

Disaster Planning for Credit Professionals

89

Building trust as a new credit manager

90

New Threats, New Tools: Modern Strategies to Combat Fraud

91

State of AR Automation 2024

92

Understanding Antitrust: A Guide for Credit Managers

93

Attracting the next generation of credit managers

94

How Credit Managers Build Financial Resilience for Businesses

95

2024 Credit Congress highlights

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Prevent fraud with bank references

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Top factors driving job satisfaction in credit management

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Amplifying Voices: The Impact of Credit Managers

99

The rise of B2B credit card payments

100

Payment Portal Tips for Credit Managers

101

ChatGPT: Revolutionizing the credit industry

102

Bridging the Gap: Automation Solutions for Staff Shortages

103

The Power of Job Information Sheets in Infrastructure Projects

104

Balancing Speed and Risk in Credit Decisions

105

How to Craft an Effective Job Description

106

Upskilling in the AI-driven job market

107

How to Improve Your Credit Application Approval Process

108

🎉 Extra Credit Hits Triple Digits: Celebrating 100 Episodes!

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The Key to Automation: Change Management

110

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women’s Influence in B2B Credit

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The Evolution of Technology in Credit

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Can NDAs Help Secure Customer Information?

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Credit Scoring in B2B Trade: Explained

114

Credit Managers: The Financial Detectives

115

Proactive Strategies to Reduce Late Payments

116

The Perfect Recipe for a Successful Credit Department

117

Mastering Cultural Differences for Global Business Success

118

Build the Ideal Education Strategy for Credit Congress

119

December CMI Signals Continued Weakness in 2024

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How Often Should You Review Customer Credit Limits?

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Why Associations Matter to the Modern Credit Professional

122

2024 Economic Forecasts Are Mixed

123

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

124

Why Credit Congress Is a Worthwhile Investment

125

A World Without Credit Would Be Chaos

126

Professional Certifications: Value Beyond the Letters

127

Burnout: The Corporate Vampire Sucking Life from Your Employees

128

What Credit Leaders Can Learn from Football

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My Customer Ghosted Me. Now What?

130

US Economy Flirts with Recession

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ChatGPT: The Credit Manager’s Assistant

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Credit Is the Backbone of Every Business

133

Should Credit and Collections Be One?

134

Subchapter V Bankruptcy Becoming More Common

135

Onboarding Is a Strategy, Not a Formality

136

Emerging Credit Leaders Will Shape the Future of Business

137

How to Speak the Language of Sales

138

What Credit Professionals Can Learn from Social Media Influencers

139

Customers Are Struggling to Pay, July CMI Shows

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Credit Professionals Are Open to More Automation, Study Shows

141

The Corporate Bankruptcy Wave Is Just Beginning

142

Is a Soft Landing in Sight?

143

Making Credit Decisions Is a Team Effort

144

Building a Culture of Trust in the Workplace

145

Leaders Want Increased Visibility of Accounts Receivable

146

Voices of Credit Congress

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Bankruptcies Are Rising, What Is Your Strategy?

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US Economy Under Significant Pressure, CMI Shows

149

Automation: A Credit Manager's Best Friend

150

Risk Management Skills for Supplier Vetting

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Clean Data: What It Is and Why It Matters

152

Credit Is Tightening Due to Banking Crisis, CMI Shows

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Reasons to NOT Miss Credit Congress This Year

154

Top Challenges Facing Credit Professionals Today

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AI is Changing the Future of Finance

156

Recession Threat Fading in Near Term

157

Best of Extra Credit: Special One-Year Episode 🎉

158

Late Fees as a Collection Strategy

159

Learning from Credit Mistakes

160

Women are Shaping the Future of Credit Management

161

Near-Term Recession Threat Diminished

162

Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Are Up 70% Annually

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Get Promoted Without Leaving Your Company

164

Most Credit Departments Still Rely on Paper Credit Applications

165

Sales Plummet but Credit Lines Increase, CMI shows

166

Challenges Facing the Construction Industry in 2023

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Get Your Credit Team Noticed by the C-Suite

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

169

Credit Professionals Have Big Plans for 2023

170

CMI Ends 2022 on a Sour Note

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Creditors Beware of Subchapter V

172

Mashup: Communication, Payment Portals and Supply Chains

173

Transform into a Strategic Leader

174

November CMI Falls to New Low as Downward Trend Continues

175

What Qualities Make the Best Credit Professionals?

176

Customers Use Credit Departments as a Lender in Tight Economy

177

Is the Great Resignation Coming to an End?

178

CMI Drops to New Low, Prepare for Recession

179

When Should You Write an Account Off as Bad Debt?

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Assigning Workload to Collectors

181

ACH Payments Are Now More Common Than Paper Checks

182

Here's What Key Recession Indicators Show

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Bounce Back from Workplace Burnout

184

Fraud in B2B Credit Management

185

Manufacturing Sector Indicates Recession Conditions

186

Motivate Your Credit Department with Metrics

187

Tips for Obtaining New Credit Staff

188

Natural Disasters are a Double-Edged Sword for Construction

189

Circuit Court Strengthens New Value Defense

190

Are We Inching Closer to a Recession?

191

Cross-Functional Training the Key to Success?

192

Training Future Credit Leaders

193

Q&A with Economist Amy Crews Cutts Highlights Recession Risk

194

Time to Refresh Your Default Risk Models?

195

The Roots of Supply Chain Disruptions Run Deep

196

Pros and Cons of Working from Home as a Credit Professional

197

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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