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Join me every Wednesday and get to know more about leaders in the equipment finance industry. Listeners will get a better understanding of the organizations that these individuals present, career paths, current state of equipment finance, along with some fun banter with all guests.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode #291 Fireside Chat with Eric Miller, President and CEO of Ansley Park Capital

    Eric Miller, President and CEO of Ansley Park Capital, joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. Eric has spent nearly 30 years in equipment finance, with stops at organizations including GE Capital and CIT before ultimately helping launch Ansley Park Capital in 2024. In this episode, Eric shares his career journey and the story behind Ansley Park’s rapid growth, including becoming profitable in its first year and building a platform expected to originate between $600 million and $700 million in its second full year. We also dive into the culture Eric and his team have intentionally built, why equipment finance is a team sport, and why performance should never come at the expense of collaboration, respect, and doing things the right way. Topics covered in this episode include: Eric’s nearly 30-year career in equipment finance The launch and growth of Ansley Park Capital Building a high-performance culture around collaboration and mutual respect Why independents are gaining opportunities as the equipment finance market evolves How banks and private capital can complement each other Relationships, reputation, integrity, and certainty of execution Ansley Park’s disciplined approach to future growth How AI may help the company scale more efficiently Why Ansley Park wants customers for life, not just individual transactions And Eric’s interests outside the office, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu and spending time with his family and sheepadoodle Fireside Chats with Jesse features conversations with leaders throughout the equipment finance industry discussing leadership, technology, operations, sales, innovation, and the future of equipment finance. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc., and Equipment Finance Cares. #EquipmentFinance #EquipmentLeasing #Leadership #PrivateCredit #CommercialFinance #FiresideChatswithJesse Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

  2. Aug 19

    Episode # 290 Fireside Chat with Sahil Sharma VP of Business Development at Rosenthal Capital Group

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  3. Aug 5

    Episode #288 Fireside Chat with Ricardo Rios, President and COO of Commercial Equipment Finance Inc

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  4. Jul 29

    Episode #287 Fireside Chat with Bob/Liz from RAS discussing recent Consult Disrupt partnership.

    Bob Rinaldi and Liz Rinaldi of Rinaldi Advisory Services join Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. In this episode, Bob, Liz, and Jesse discuss the new partnership between Rinaldi Advisory Services and Consult Disrupt, and how the two firms are working together to help equipment finance companies move from strategy to execution. Rinaldi Advisory Services brings deep strategic advisory experience across equipment finance, bank leasing, captive finance, M&A, private equity, credit, technology strategy, cybersecurity, and growth planning. Consult Disrupt brings hands-on implementation support, operational resources, technology resources, project execution, and equipment finance subject matter expertise. Together, the partnership is designed to help equipment finance companies not only create a plan, but actually execute it. Topics covered in this episode include: The partnership between Rinaldi Advisory Services and Consult Disrupt Helping equipment finance companies move from strategic planning to tactical execution Why implementation is often where great strategies break down Supporting banks, captives, independents, and specialty finance companies Growth planning, exit readiness, private equity, and M&A activity in equipment finance Technology strategy, system selection, cybersecurity, and operational readiness Why companies need industry-specific advisors who understand equipment leasing and finance The current state of the equipment finance industry in 2026 The role of AI in portfolio analysis, proposal development, and operational efficiency How trusted advisors can help companies avoid common mistakes and accelerate growth If you work in equipment finance, equipment leasing, commercial finance, bank leasing, captive finance, vendor finance, specialty finance, private equity, fintech, or financial services consulting, this episode offers a practical conversation about strategy, execution, technology, growth, and the future of the equipment finance industry. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc., and Equipment Finance Cares. #equipmentfinance #equipmentleasing #commercialfinance #bankleasing #captivefinance #vendorfinance #specialtyfinance #consulting #strategy #technology #AI #MergersAndAcquisitions #FiresideChatsWithJesse #ConsultDisrupt #RinaldiAdvisoryServices #Liventus #EquipmentFinanceCares Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

  5. Jul 15

    Episode #285 Fireside Chat with James Cress, Founder of the James Cress Company

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  6. Jul 8

    Episode #284 Fireside Chat with Mitch Rice, CEO of Commercial Capital

    Mitch Rice, CEO of Commercial Capital, joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. In this episode, Mitch shares the story of Commercial Capital, a second-generation, family-owned equipment finance company based in Lenexa, Kansas. Mitch talks about growing up around the business, joining the company after college, learning the industry from the ground up, and helping lead Commercial Capital through growth, change, and economic uncertainty. Mitch and Jesse also discuss what it means to build a relationship-driven equipment finance company, why doing the right thing still matters, how Commercial Capital grew from 19 people to 65, and the leadership lessons that come with scaling a business while protecting culture. Topics covered in this episode include: The history of Commercial Capital and its family-owned roots How Mitch entered the equipment finance industry Lessons learned from selling equipment and financing early in his career Navigating the 2008 and 2009 downturn Why doing the right thing matters in equipment finance Commercial Capital’s focus on construction and material handling Growing from 19 employees to 65 Hiring the right people and protecting company culture The pressure and responsibility of leadership Why peer relationships through ELFA, NEFA, and industry events matter Advice for younger professionals entering equipment finance Why relationships remain the most valuable asset in the business If you work in equipment finance, commercial finance, small-ticket lending, construction finance, material handling, vendor finance, or relationship-driven sales, this conversation offers a practical look at leadership, growth, and long-term trust in the industry. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc. and Equipment Finance Cares. #equipmentfinance #commercialfinance #smallticketfinance #vendorfinance #leadership #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #FiresideChatsWithJesse #ConsultDisrupt #Liventus #EquipmentFinanceCares Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

  7. Jul 1

    Episode #284 Fireside Chat with Dominic Janney President of Canon Financial Services

    Dominic Janney, President of Canon Financial Services, joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. In this episode, Dominic shares his career journey through the equipment leasing and equipment finance industry, from getting his start at Advanta Leasing to helping build Marlin Leasing, and now leading Canon Financial Services. Dominic and Jesse discuss the importance of relationships, mentorship, company culture, customer-first thinking, and developing the next generation of equipment finance professionals. Dominic also shares how Canon Financial Services approaches long-term partnerships, employee engagement, internship programs, AI, and industry involvement through ELFA. Topics covered in this episode include: Dominic’s path into equipment leasing and equipment finance Getting started at Advanta Leasing Lessons from the early days of Marlin Leasing The impact of mentors and long-term industry relationships Why reputation matters in equipment finance Canon Financial Services’ role as a captive finance company Helping businesses access equipment and technology Building a strong employee culture Canon Financial Services winning culture recognition from Monitor Developing interns and next-generation talent Using AI to reduce manual tasks and improve employee productivity Why customer-first thinking matters in financial services The value of ELFA involvement and industry engagement Building long-term, generational customer relationships If you work in equipment finance, leasing, captive finance, vendor finance, customer experience, leadership, or financial services technology, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how relationships, culture, and innovation continue to shape the industry. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc. and Equipment Finance Cares. #equipmentfinance #equipmentleasing #captivefinance #vendorfinance #leadership #companyculture #financialservices #CanonFinancialServices #FiresideChatsWithJesse #ConsultDisrupt #Liventus #EquipmentFinanceCares Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

  8. Jun 24

    Episode #283 Fireside Chat with Manny Yopisov, CEO of Advanced Recovery Group

    Manny Yosipov, CEO of Advanced Recovery Group, joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse to talk about commercial collections, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the role recovery services play in the broader finance ecosystem. In this episode, Manny shares his path from finance and healthcare into building Advanced Recovery Group, a commercial collections company serving multiple industries, including equipment finance. Manny talks about seeing an opportunity in a space where many businesses were settling for mediocre service, slow communication, and limited accountability. Jesse and Manny also discuss why collections should not only be viewed as a last resort. When handled correctly, recovery can help lenders protect their portfolios, help business owners avoid larger problems, and keep essential equipment in place so companies can continue operating. This conversation also gets into entrepreneurship, company culture, servant leadership, employee motivation, delayed gratification, and why business owners need to think differently about how they build teams. Topics covered in this episode include: Manny Yosipov’s career path into commercial collections The story behind Advanced Recovery Group Why collections and recovery services matter in equipment finance Helping lenders protect portfolios before problems get worse The difference between reactive collections and proactive recovery strategy Building a company with culture, accountability, and purpose Why employee motivation and leadership matter more than ever The role of commercial finance in supporting small businesses How recovery work can help businesses stay operational Why equipment finance remains a relationship-driven industry If you work in equipment finance, commercial finance, lending, collections, recovery, operations, or business leadership, this episode offers a practical and candid look at a part of the finance world that does not always get enough attention. Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse for weekly conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc., and Equipment Finance Cares. #EquipmentFinance #CommercialFinance #Collections #RecoveryServices #AdvancedRecoveryGroup #FiresideChatsWithJesse #ConsultDisrupt #EFCares #Liventus #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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Join me every Wednesday and get to know more about leaders in the equipment finance industry. Listeners will get a better understanding of the organizations that these individuals present, career paths, current state of equipment finance, along with some fun banter with all guests.

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    Consult Disrupt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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