ABF Journal's Thought Leadership Podcast

Discover how to master the sales process in asset-based lending with the ABF Journal Podcast. This week, Mike Colloton, Vice President - Asset Based Lending at First Business Bank, shares actionable strategies for: Building strong referral relationships Tailoring financial solutions for unique client needs Thriving in competitive sales environments Whether you're an industry

ABF Journal 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.

Today’s podcast tackles an important and timely topic: automation in credit infrastructure. Stuart Wall, Co-Founder and CEO of Setpoint examines the key benefits of automation, such as efficiency, accuracy and cost reduction, while also diving into the critical question of how to balance automation with human oversight. This podcast will help you understand how automation is res

Private asset managers have been replacing traditional banks in many types of lending. At the same time, consumer lending has risen to all-time highs. What are the implications of these trends for asset-based lenders and how can ABL leaders adjust their risk management strategies accordingly to adapt to these trends? Jay Stone, CEO of Hilco Receivables explores these questions and

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 in the large-ticket sector. In a joint podcast from Monitor and ABF Journal, we we sa

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 has created wins for its borrowers, the community it serves and its own bottom line.

How have rising interest rates affected capital raising? Has M&A activity picked up this year? What does the market look like for recapitalizations? Deborah Smith, co-founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group, a boutique real estate investment bank, joined the show to answer these questions and more from both a real estate and general market perspective.

In today's asset-based finance world, technology is often cited as a difference maker for financing providers, but technology can encompass a vast range of things. What specific technology solutions are actually out there and what can they actually do to help ABF providers (and, perhaps more importantly, what can't they do right now)? Jeremy Tsui, the CEO of Finley, joine

The banking world endured multiple shockwaves this year with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank. To sort through the debris, Ric DiMonte, president of law firm Robbins DiMonte, joined the show to discuss the unique circumstances of these bank runs, how bank and non-bank ABL firms have and should adjust, and why he is still confident in the r

All borrowers have a story, but they need to find the right financing partners to ensure their journeys continue successfully. In this episode, Ashley Whyman, president of equipment finance company NFS Leasing, and Eric Renaud, the firm’s chief credit officer, discuss the keys to providing financing to non-investment grade borrowers, why equipment finance companies and asset-base