AAPL Constituency Podcast: The Voices Behind the Industry

American Association of Private Lenders

Elevating the voices shaping private lending  Welcome to AAPL Constituency, the official podcast of the American Association of Private Lenders — where we don’t just discuss private lending, we tell the stories that power it. Hosted by Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson, each episode takes you behind the numbers and into the narratives of the people driving the industry forward.  From seasoned lenders and innovative service providers to forward-thinking policymakers and entrepreneurs, we uncover the moments, motivations, and lessons that define their journeys. You’ll hear how challenges turned into opportunities, ideas became impact, and connections built a thriving community.  Whether you’re a veteran in private lending, exploring real estate finance for the first time, or simply curious about the forces shaping private capital, this is your seat at the table — where the industry’s most authentic voices share their stories. 

Episodes

  1. May 27

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #5 - Leadership, Licensure, and Lending Growth (AUDIO ONLY)

    Host Linda Hyde and co-host Alessandra Mora sit down with Jeremy Altervain to trace his evolution from early lending roles to founding Vault, highlighting the risks, pivots, and relationships that shaped his leadership. Jeremy discusses the value of licensure, resetting the broker narrative, building credibility, and practical advice for scaling a private lending business while maintaining balance and resilience. For more information about Vault Financial Services, visit Vaultfs.com

    29 min

  2. May 27 ·  Video

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #5 - Leadership, Licensure, and Lending Growth

    Host Linda Hyde and co-host Alessandra Mora sit down with Jeremy Altervain to trace his evolution from early lending roles to founding Vault, highlighting the risks, pivots, and relationships that shaped his leadership. Jeremy discusses the value of licensure, resetting the broker narrative, building credibility, and practical advice for scaling a private lending business while maintaining balance and resilience. For more information about Vault Financial Services, visit Vaultfs.com

    29 min

  3. Apr 15

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #4 - Building the Future of Private Lending: Sam Kaddah on Legacy, Tech, and Leadership (AUDIO ONLY)

    Sam Kaddah joins the AAPL Constituency Podcast to discuss the evolution of private lending, his journey building Liquid Logics, and how technology and AI are reshaping underwriting and operations. He reflects on industry relationships, principles-over-profit leadership, mentoring his son through succession, and the role of conferences in driving change. For more information on Liquid Logics, visit liquidlogics.com

    25 min

  4. Apr 15 ·  Video

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #4 - Building the Future of Private Lending: Sam Kaddah on Legacy, Tech, and Leadership

    Sam Kaddah joins the AAPL Constituency Podcast to discuss the evolution of private lending, his journey building Liquid Logics, and how technology and AI are reshaping underwriting and operations. He reflects on industry relationships, principles-over-profit leadership, mentoring his son through succession, and the role of conferences in driving change. For more information on Liquid Logics, visit liquidlogics.com

    25 min

  5. Mar 18

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #3 - From Attic to Empire: The Tedesco Story (AUDIO ONLY)

    Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson host Michael and Allison Tedesco as they recount starting Appraisal Nation from their attic, enduring market crashes and personal hardship, and building multiple businesses through risk, relentless relationship-building, and family support. The episode highlights the complementary roles of visionary and organizer, the importance of showing up, cause-driven giving, practical leadership lessons, and advice for younger professionals on patience, resilience, and creating a trusted team. For more information about Appraisal Nation, visit appraisalnation.com

    40 min

  6. Mar 18 ·  Video

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #3 - From Attic to Empire: The Tedesco Story

    Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson host Michael and Allison Tedesco as they recount starting Appraisal Nation from their attic, enduring market crashes and personal hardship, and building multiple businesses through risk, relentless relationship-building, and family support. The episode highlights the complementary roles of visionary and organizer, the importance of showing up, cause-driven giving, practical leadership lessons, and advice for younger professionals on patience, resilience, and creating a trusted team. For more information about Appraisal Nation, visit appraisalnation.com

    40 min

  7. Feb 18

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #2 - Building Trust at Scale: The Professionalization of Private Lending (AUDIO ONLY)

    On this episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson sit down with industry leader Nema Daghbandan to discuss the transformation of AAPL from a sponsorship-driven conference into a member-first association. They cover the importance of principle over profit, the rising professionalization of private lending, and key partnerships like Fortra and Lightning Docs. The conversation also gets personal — exploring faith, servant leadership, ego vs. organization, and practical advice Nima would give his younger self. Listen for insights on building trust, standardizing best practices, and the long game of growing a responsible private credit industry. For more information on Fortra Law and Lightning Docs, visit FortraLaw.com and LightningDocs.ai

    44 min

  8. Feb 18 ·  Video

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #2 - Building Trust at Scale: The Professionalization of Private Lending

    On this episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson sit down with industry leader Nema Daghbandan to discuss the transformation of AAPL from a sponsorship-driven conference into a member-first association. They cover the importance of principle over profit, the rising professionalization of private lending, and key partnerships like Fortra and Lightning Docs. The conversation also gets personal — exploring faith, servant leadership, ego vs. organization, and practical advice Nima would give his younger self. Listen for insights on building trust, standardizing best practices, and the long game of growing a responsible private credit industry. For more information on Fortra Law and Lightning Docs, visit FortraLaw.com and LightningDocs.ai

    44 min

  9. Jan 22 ·  Video

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #1 - Behind the Breakthrough: The AAPL Origin Story

    In this inaugural episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson trace the association’s journey from a small, struggling organization to an influential industry leader. Linda shares her 12-year story of rebuilding AAPL through membership focus, education, advocacy, and legislation. Listen for candid insights on leadership, inclusivity, ethics, and the influx of institutional capital into private lending, plus a look at upcoming programs and the organization’s future direction.

    20 min

  10. Jan 22

    AAPL Constituency Podcast #1 - Behind the Breakthrough: The AAPL Origin Story (AUDIO ONLY)

    In this inaugural episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson trace the association’s journey from a small, struggling organization to an influential industry leader. Linda shares her 12-year story of rebuilding AAPL through membership focus, education, advocacy, and legislation. Listen for candid insights on leadership, inclusivity, ethics, and the influx of institutional capital into private lending, plus a look at upcoming programs and the organization’s future direction.

    20 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Elevating the voices shaping private lending  Welcome to AAPL Constituency, the official podcast of the American Association of Private Lenders — where we don’t just discuss private lending, we tell the stories that power it. Hosted by Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson, each episode takes you behind the numbers and into the narratives of the people driving the industry forward.  From seasoned lenders and innovative service providers to forward-thinking policymakers and entrepreneurs, we uncover the moments, motivations, and lessons that define their journeys. You’ll hear how challenges turned into opportunities, ideas became impact, and connections built a thriving community.  Whether you’re a veteran in private lending, exploring real estate finance for the first time, or simply curious about the forces shaping private capital, this is your seat at the table — where the industry’s most authentic voices share their stories. 

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