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Fireside Chat Series

Consult Disrupt

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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Episode #245 Fireside Chat with Mike Mroszak VP of...

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2025/08/20

Fireside Chat with Mike Mroszak | VP of Sales at Dedicated Financial GBC In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Mike Mroszak, Vice President of Sales at Dedicated Financial GBC. A familiar face in the industry and a true “travel warrior,” Mike brings both energy and insight into the sales side of equipment finance—and the road life that comes with it. We dive into: Mike’s background and how he carved out a successful career in equipment finance The mission and growth of

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40:13

Episode #244 Fireside Chat with Steve Taplin, Chief...

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2025/08/13

Fireside Chat with Steve Taplin | Chief Product Officer at Lendscape In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I connect with Steve Taplin, Chief Product Officer at Lendscape, to explore his decades-long career in equipment finance and the evolving role of product strategy in financial technology. Steve shares: His journey in the industry—from his start in 1997 to leading global product at Lendscape How the company has evolved to serve asset finance providers across multiple

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42:19

Episode #243 Fireside Chat with Daryl Muller- COO at...

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2025/08/06

Fireside Chat with Daryl Muller | COO & Corporate Secretary of ELFA In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Daryl Muller, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). We explore Daryl’s journey into the equipment finance space, his evolving leadership role at ELFA, and the organization’s priorities for the rest of 2025. We discuss: Daryl’s career background and how he came to serve at ELFA The dual nature of his role

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41:41

Episode #242 Fireside Chat with Brett Davis, CEO of...

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2025/07/16

In this week’s episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA). Brett brings a wealth of experience, from practicing law to nearly three decades in equipment finance leadership at CNH Industrial. We talk about his global career journey—including time spent in Brazil, Argentina, and Europe—how he transitioned from legal roles to executive leadership, and what he’s focused on now with NAEDA. Brett shares insightful

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37:51

Episode #241 Fireside Chat with Miguel Fernandez...

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2025/07/09

In this week’s Fireside Chat, Jesse Johnson sits down with Miguel Fernandez, Co-Founder and CEO of Capchase. Miguel shares his journey from management consulting to leading one of the most innovative fintech platforms in the equipment and SaaS financing space. They dive into the founding story of Capchase, its evolution from serving SaaS providers to broader equipment financing, and how they’ve tackled point-of-sale friction by offering flexible payment options for buyers while allowing vendors to

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39:46

Episode #240 Fireside Chat with Michael Kianmahd- CEO...

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2025/07/02

This week on Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Michael Kianmahd, CEO of Maxim Commercial Capital. We explore Michael’s unique path from J.P. Morgan to the world of equipment finance, and how joining a family business transformed his career. Michael shares his perspective on supporting non-prime borrowers, building trust-based partnerships, and growing Maxim into a meaningful force in the market. We also dive into: The origin story of Maxim and its mission Lessons learned from banking and

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31:40

Episode #239 Fireside Chat with Robert Cohen, Partner...

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2025/06/25

Fireside Chat with Bob Cohen | Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Bob Cohen, Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, for a conversation that highlights the human side of legal practice in the equipment finance industry—and the value of consistency, credibility, and good humor. Bob shares: His journey from early legal work to becoming a recognized leader in equipment finance law What’s changed—and what hasn’t—when it comes to client

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Episode #238 Fireside Chat with Aaron Massie General...

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2025/06/18

Fireside Chat with Aaron Massie | General Counsel at Beacon Funding In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Aaron Massie, General Counsel at Beacon Funding, for a conversation that explores the unique legal and operational dynamics of the equipment finance industry from the perspective of in-house counsel. Aaron shares: His journey from government and private legal practice to the world of equipment finance What drew him to Beacon Funding and why legal work in this space is

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32:36

Episode #237 Fireside Chat with Ken Walters- Managing...

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2025/06/11

Fireside Chat with Ken Walters | Managing Director at Apple Bank Equipment Finance In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Ken Walters, Managing Director and Group Head of Apple Bank Equipment Finance, for a conversation that spans four decades of leadership, experience, and transformation in the equipment finance industry. Ken reflects on: His 40-year journey through banking and equipment finance Leadership lessons from building and scaling high-performing teams How Apple

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41:34

Episode #236 Fireside Chat with Patrick Rohn from...

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2025/06/04

In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Patrick Rohn, Regional Sales Manager for the Healthcare Team at Peak Solutions, to explore his journey in equipment finance, his sales philosophy, and how he's leveraged content creation to build his professional brand. Patrick brings an energetic and candid perspective to the conversation as we cover: His start in the industry through vendor acquisition and how persistence shaped his early success The importance of reliability,

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Episode #235 Fireside chat with Dan Corazzi, CEO of...

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2025/05/28

Fireside Chat with Dan Corazzi | CEO of Solifi In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Dan Corazzi, CEO of Solifi, to discuss his career journey and fresh perspective just four months into his leadership role. With a background that spans over 35 years in business and technology—including senior leadership at Xerox and as CEO of a SaaS company in the procurement and supply chain space—Dan brings a customer-centric and commercially-driven approach to the evolving landscape of

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Episode #234 Fireside Chat with Don Hansen, CEO of...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I reconnect with Don Hansen, CEO of Regents Capital Corporation, for a follow-up conversation four years after his original appearance. As one of the earliest guests on the show, Don returns to share the latest on Regents' growth, market strategy, and the evolving role of leadership in a competitive equipment finance landscape. We discuss: Regents Capital’s trajectory over the past few years Shifts in client needs and how the company has adapted Don’s

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25:18

Episode #233 Fireside Chat with Anne Dalgaard CEO of...

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2025/05/14

Fireside Chat with Anne Dalgaard | CEO of Ambit Financial In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Anne Dalgaard, newly appointed CEO of Ambit Financial, to explore her transition from public accounting and executive leadership into launching her own consulting venture. A longtime contributor to the equipment finance industry, Anne brings a wealth of experience supporting small and mid-ticket lessors through compliance, regulatory insight, and operational strategy. In our

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Episode # 232 Fireside Chat with Steve Orenstein EVP...

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2025/05/07

In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Steven Orenstein, Executive Vice President at Prime Equipment Finance. Steve brings decades of experience in the equipment finance industry, having navigated multiple acquisitions, leadership roles, and a successful transition back into a full-time executive position after a period in consulting. We discuss: His career path and key moments that shaped his leadership approach Why he chose to return to the day-to-day operations at

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35:02

Episode #231 Fireside Chat with Saurin Shah,...

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2025/04/30

Tune in to learn more about Saurin and his career in equipment finance.Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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Episode #230 Fireside Chat with Craig Ault, CRO...

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2025/04/23

Tune in to learn more about Craigs career in equipment finance.Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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Episode #229 Fireside Chat with RJ Grimshaw, The AI CEO

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2025/04/09

Tune in to learn more about RJ's new venture into AI.Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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Episode # 228 Fireside Chat with Chet Zeken,...

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2025/04/02

Tune in to learn more about Chets career and Smarter Finance.Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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Episode #227 Fireside Chat with Kimberly Yeo Chief...

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2025/03/26

Tune in to learn more about Kimberly's career in equipment finance and JDR Solutions.Subscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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27:20

Episode #227 Fireside chat with Kyle Bergeron,...

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2025/03/19

Tune in to learn more about Kyle and First Business Bank Equipment FinanceSubscribe to Fireside Chats with Jesse on Soundwise

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