2023 US Economic Outlook
In this episode, Kelli sits down with Jeff Jensen of Keybridge Research to discuss what’s ahead for the US Economy in 2023.
Jan 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 14
Equipment Finance Matters
Get ready for an exciting new chapter as ELFA and the Foundation join forces to bring you the revamped Equipment Finance Matters podcast. Same expert insights - now bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.
Our mission remains steadfast: to keep you informed with the latest trends, strategies, and expert commentary in the world of equipment leasing and finance. Through in-depth interviews with top researchers, economists, and industry leaders, we’ll continue delivering the valuable knowledge you need to succeed.
Direct comments and questions to: acarnibella@elfaonline.org and knienaber@elfaonline.org.
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Episodes
Recruiting with the Guest Lecture Program
In this episode, Kelli speaks to Donna Yanuzzi, Director of Equipment Finance, 1st Equipment Finance and Academic Outreach Committee Chair, Nancy Robles, President and Chief Compliance Officer at Eastern Funding and Foundation Trustee, and Jeff Dicosola, Sales Executive at Great American Insurance Group. All three of these industry leaders share their experiences delivering Guest Lectures to colleges and universities all over the US. To learn more about the Guest Lecture Program and deliver your...
Sep 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 13
Katie Crawford, CLFP - It's all about connection.
This episode features triple threat Katie Crawford - not only is she Regional Sales Manager at Arvest Equipment Finance, she's a CLFP AND was named one of the Monitor Magazine's 2022 Top 50 Women in Equipment Finance! Join us as we discuss Katie's career path, the biggest (and most rewarding!) risk she has taken in her career, plus three invaluable pieces of advice for emerging leaders in the industry. Take a listen and you'll see why Katie is a leader to watch!
Jul 27, 2022•39 min
Inflation and the Equipment Finance Industry
In this episode, Kelli speaks with Dr. Rob Wescott of Keybridge Research on our current inflationary environment. They also expand on concepts discussed in the Foundation’s recent inflation research paper.
Jul 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 12
What Do I Need to Know About Today’s Ever-Changing Funding Environment?
In this episode, Kelli speaks with David Wiener, Managing Director at The Alta Group and Robert Moskovitz, Chief Financial Officer at Verdant Capital about the Foundation’s recent Funding Study. David co-authored the study, while Robert is deeply embedded in the funding space as part of an independent commercial equipment finance company.
May 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 11
The Hubbub about the Knowledge Hub
This episode provides an overview of the business intelligence available from ELFA - now conveniently housed under the Knowledge Hub. With co-host Ralph Petta, ELFA President and CEO, we asked Jayma Sandquist and Brad Peterson to talk about their "go to" ELFA resources. Whether you're a long-time user or wondering what information is available, this episode is for you! Access the Knowledge Hub . To download the Foundation's Perfect Storms study, go to the Foundation website and search for Perfec...
May 07, 2022•45 min
The Black Experience in Equipment Finance
Recorded during Black History Month and brought to you by the ELFA Equality Committee, this episode features a candid discussion about the Black experience in the equipment finance industry, led by Sherry Lowe Johnson, ELFA Equality Committee member and VP, General Counsel and Head of Legal for Volvo Construction Equipment. Sherry asks the thought-provoking questions of fellow guests Christopher Johnson (Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services), Shannon Lawson (Keating Muething & Klekamp) and...
Mar 09, 2022•52 min
The ESG Imperative
In this episode, Kelli speaks with Razi Amin, Partner at Aspen Capital Solutions and Patricia Voorhees, Director of Fintech Strategic Consulting and M&A advisory of the Alta Group. Razi and Patricia share their thoughts on the coming advent of ESG and its impact on the equipment finance industry. Patricia and her colleagues at the Alta Group recently co-authored a paper entitled “The ESG Imperative: Understanding the Opportunities for the Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry”, which you ...
Feb 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 10
ELFA Board Chair Mike DiCecco - All In on ELFA Member Value
In the first episode of 2022, Mike DiCecco, Executive Managing Director of Huntington Asset Finance, shares his vision for his year as ELFA Board Chair, the benefits of being involved with ELFA, and the challenges and opportunities around the changing workforce. Mike also discusses his belief that there are no right or wrong decisions in your career development, as long as you learn from them along the way. There's much more to this conversation, so don't miss it! For questions or comments, emai...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min
Industry Future Council and Economic Outlook - 2022 Forecast
In this episode, Foundation Executive Director Kelli Nienaber is joined by Jeff Jensen, Vice President at Keybridge Research and Ricky Rios, COO of Commercial Finance at CEFI to discuss the 2021 Industry Future Council (IFC) Report, its six trends, and what they mean for the future. The episode also covers the recently released 2022 Economic Outlook report.
Dec 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 9
Reconnect and Reunite with Ralph Petta
This episode highlights ELFA's 60th Annual Convention taking place October 24-26 in San Antonio, Texas. Join host Alexa Carnibella and ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta as they talk about the importance of this year's theme - reconnect and reunite. Learn about the excellent lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions, plus more opportunities than ever to reconnect and reunite with fellow attendees. And it wouldn't be an ELFA convention without the opportunity to give back by participating ...
Oct 18, 2021•27 min
Cybersecurity
In this episode, Kelli Nienaber speaks with two cybersecurity professionals, Erich Kron of KnowBe4 and Dan Brandt Lautman of Delcor. These conversations build off of the cybersecurity resources shared by the Foundation, with a focus on individual cybersecurity awareness and corporate cybersecurity preparedness.
Sep 13, 2021•54 min•Ep. 8
Networking for Equality with Ben Grove and Stuart Papavassiliou
Inspired by Pride Month, this episode features lobbying and public policy powerhouse Ben Grove, Legislative Director at Thompson Coburn and President of Q Street, the professional nonprofit association of LGBTQ lobbyists and public policy advocates promoting LGBTQ equality and community. Ben shares how Q Street advances its mission to connect, support, and empower LGBTQ lobbyists and public policy advocates, how LGBTQ ELFA members can effectively speak to government officials, and three things E...
Jun 22, 2021•49 min
Return to the Office – Part 2
In this episode, Foundation Executive Director Kelli Nienaber is joined by returning guests Deb Baker of HP, Inc and Brian Madison of TrinityRail Leasing & Management Services. The conversation around returning to the office continues in Part 2 with discussion of the workforce of the future, balancing in-person collaboration with hybrid teams, investment in technology resources, and measuring success in a post-pandemic environment.
Jun 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 7
ELFA Federal and State Advocacy with Andy Fishburn and Scott Riehl
This episode is a government relations double-feature with guests Andy Fishburn, VP of Federal Government Relations and Scott Riehl, VP of State Government Relations. Andy Fishburn discusses how the pandemic has changed advocacy, the future of tax policy, updates on Section 1071, this year's Capitol Connections and what ELFA members should be doing to impact policy in Washington. In part two, Scott talks about the state and regulatory threats facing the industry and the issues ELFA is currently ...
May 07, 2021•54 min
Return to the Office - Part 1
A full year after many people shifted to remote work from home during the health pandemic, Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Executive Director Kelli Nienaber talks with industry leaders about the many considerations companies face when bringing employees back to corporate office spaces. Deb Baker of HP, Inc, Brian Madison of TrinityRail Leasing & Management Services, and Laurie Bakke of Western Equipment Finance share practical experiences of implementing health and safety measures...
Apr 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 6
With Jen Fanz and Deb Baker - Stoking the fire of Women's Leadership
This episode is all about what’s new with the ELFA Women's Council and upcoming Women's Leadership Forum. Join the formidable team of Deb Baker, Chair of the Women's Council and Jen Fanz, Chair of the Women's Leadership Forum, PLUS special co-host Lexie Dressman, Chair of the Emerging Talent Advisory Council. Whether you’re male or female, emerging or seasoned talent, this episode has insights for you. This discussion is full of passion and excitement for what's on tap this year - including the ...
Mar 26, 2021•49 min
Sales Talk with Jeff Dicosola and Jesse Johnson
In this episode we're talking all things sales with Jeff Dicosola, Sales Manager with Great American and Jesse Johnson, VP of Sales and Marketing at JDR Solutions. The conversation tackles how the pandemic has impacted sales, how to pivot sales strategy when circumstances change, how to stay "top of mind" with current clients and and how to win new clients when you can't visit them. Jeff and Jesse also share their top advice for those who are newer to the industry in sales. Bonus - this episode ...
Mar 03, 2021•51 min
ELFA Board Chair Kris Snow - No fear of failure
In this episode, double-threat Kris Snow, ELFA Board Chair and President of Cisco Capital, discusses why having no fear of failure has played a role in her success, shares the biggest challenge and rewarding risk in her career, and talks about her priorities as ELFA Chair. Along the way, we discuss diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives that all companies can implement and why golf is a sport for people who like a challenge.
Feb 02, 2021•43 min
Where We Are Now, and Where We Are Headed
In the final episode of 2020, Executive Director Kelli Nienaber discusses recent Foundation releases with Jeff Jensen, Vice President at Keybridge and producer of the popular Economic Outlook series, as well as the Equipment Finance in 2020: Special COVID-19 Impact Issue report. Hear data highlights from these reports, a sneak peek at what to expect for equipment finance in 2021, and much more.
Nov 19, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Ricky Rios, CLFP - Working smarter, not harder
Ricky Rios, COO of Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc. (CEFI) shares the story of the biggest risk he ever took that led to his biggest reward and the importance of working SMARTER, not harder. We also discuss the value in hiring people with a desire to learn and grow, the wealth of information on the ELFA website ( www.elfaonline.org ) and the benefit of earning the CLFP designation. This interview was conducted on August 24, 2020.
Aug 31, 2020•51 min
Have the Capital Markets Recovered from COVID-19?
Attention CFOs and Treasurers! In this episode, we offer a temperature reading on the health of the Capital Markets today, exploring how sick the Capital Markets were at the height of this global pandemic, whether structures and collateral pools changed during COVID-19, and much more. Three executives with Capital Markets expertise offer their unique perspectives: Du Trieu, Senior Director, Asset-Backed Securities, Fitch Ratings; Stewart Hayes, Senior Vice President, Lender Finance, Wells Fargo ...
Aug 21, 2020•25 min•Ep. 4
A Deep Dive Into the COVID-19 Impact Survey
To continue the conversation, we examine the Foundation’s newest research resource developed to assess the impact of the pandemic on the equipment finance industry. Host and Foundation Executive Director Kelli Nienaber welcomes guests Tom Ware, President, Tom Ware Advisory Services, LLC and Foundation Research Committee Chair, and Chris Enbom, CLFP, CEO and Chairman, AP Equipment Financing and a member of the Foundation Research Committee in this third podcast release of 2020.
Jun 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 3
Credit Risk in a COVID-19 Environment
In response to COVID-19, host Kelli Nienaber speaks with three equipment finance credit executives: Lou Maslowe of Marlin Capital Solutions; Eric McGriff of TIAA Bank; and Kevin Prykull of PNC Equipment Finance. Hear directly from industry leaders on how and why the coronavirus differs from the 2008 Great Recession from a credit perspective, approaching this crisis today vs. a 3-6-month time-frame, restructuring, and more.
Apr 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 2
Mike DiCecco - not just business, business, business
Mike DiCecco, President of Huntington Equipment Finance, talks about the benefits of personal connection with customers and the importance of being flexible with colleagues in the era of social distancing. We also talk about e-docs, SBA Disaster Assistance and the upside of video chats to stay connected. This interview was conducted on March 30, 2020. Direct comments and questions to: acarnibella@elfaonline.org.
Apr 02, 2020•17 min
Live from Quarantine with Madhu Natarajan
This episode features Madhu Natarajan, Co-Founder and CEO of Odessa. We discuss - what else? - the impact COVID-19 has had/is having on the industry, from how to ensure that remote employees are motivated and systems are secure to how to respond to customer needs in this challenging time. This episode was recorded on March 25, 2020. Direct comments and questions to: acarnibella@elfaonline.org.
Apr 02, 2020•51 min
ELFA Chair Martha Ahlers – Soft on people hard on the issues
Martha shares her top 3 pieces of advice for someone starting out in equipment finance, her biggest professional challenge and skills for success. Along the way, we talk bumper stickers, diversity in the industry, fashion and finance, and Pepsi.
Feb 25, 2020•28 min•Ep. 1
2020 Industry Future Council
Join Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Executive Director and host Kelli Nienaber for an engaging discussion on the Foundation's 2020 Industry Future Council (IFC) with Foundation Chair Scott Thacker and Futurist/IFC Facilitator Terry Grim of Foresight Alliance. Learn about how the IFC has evolved, how to think like a futurist, and next steps for the 2020 IFC.
Feb 19, 2020•23 min•Ep. 1
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