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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.

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.

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 provocative workshop facilitators. Register Now:  convergebymonitor.com/register Learn more about Sp...

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.

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.

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.

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 from his recently authored book, “The Phoenix and the Unicorn,” which covers the what’s, why’s and how’s...

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 perspectives of this younger generation can shape the future of companies.

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 the changing needs of the industry.

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.

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. Sponsored by Mits...

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.

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 series in partnership with TomorrowZone.

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.

In the first of four special Monitor podcasts featuring interviews with the 2023 Monitor Industry Icon award winners, we sit down with this year’s Veteran Icon award winner, Bill Carey, who discusses the trajectory of his career and the biggest lessons he's learned along the way.

Keeping up with current technology is essential for every equipment finance business. But incorporating the latest technology does not need to be an insurmountable hurdle. In this podcast, Kamran Khalid outlines how utilizing an API-first approach can help streamline technology adoption. Sponsored by NETSOL Technologies: https://netsoltech.com

If American corporations are investing nearly $70 billion in sales training every year, why are three-out-of-four salespeople failing? Deb Reuben and Kelly Riggs explore that question and more in this podcast.

Diversity of thought and diversity of input help us to connect the dots in new and interesting ways. Unconventional ideas can lead to breakthrough thinking and tangible value creation. Now, more than ever, leaders need to boost their teams' creativity and innovation potential. But how do you do it? Deb Reuben and Bill Stainton explore this topic and more in this podcast.

We know that diverse teams perform better. But how can industries like equipment finance and transportation attract and retain a diverse team? Jackie Jacobs addresses this question and more in this podcast.

Continuous learning is vital for thriving in our rapidly changing world, but not everyone learns the same way. With so many things changing, so much to learn and so many ways to learn, how can we innovate the adult learning experience? Deb Reuben and Todd Buzard explore this question and more in this podcast.

Education is important. But with a subject as specialized as equipment finance, educating yourself about various aspects of the industry is not always accessible from traditional training sources. In this podcast, Sudhir Amembal discusses the state of training in equipment finance today and explores new options available for everyone in the industry. Editor’s Note: In this podcast, Sudhir mentione...

Monitor celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event called Converge. A huge part of the event was our Converge Conference, which was focused on creating the future of equipment finance. Deb Reuben, who always has her eyes on the future, explores the biggest takeaways from the Converge Conference.

Technology adoption is something that we all deal with—and to be honest, the process often comes with a variety of hurdles. How can leaders ensure that they are approaching technology in a way that benefits everyone involved including their teams, customers and business health in general? Alistair Canal explores these questions in this podcast. Read Alistair's related article, Best Practices f...

Innovation is key to building a better future, but how do we ensure we have the workforce to support it? Many of us fell into our careers in equipment finance by chance, but what if we could change that? What if we were intentional about building the workforce of the future? Deb Reuben, Reid Raykovich, Lia Wax and Rob Warland explore these questions in this podcast.

Credit standards have been tightening while the cannabis industry has been taking off. In this podcast, Jim Bates provides an outlook for the cannabis industry and explains why XS Financial, which has exclusively served cannabis companies, is expanding into new markets.