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Fireside Chat Series

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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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Episode #262 Fireside chat with Deb Reuben CEO and...

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2025/12/31

🔥 Fireside Chat | Slowing Down, Leading Well, and Creating Space for What Matters In this Fireside Chat, we don’t rush to answers—we create space for reflection. This conversation explores what it looks like to slow down in a world that constantly pushes speed, noise, and certainty. We talk candidly about leadership, intention, personal growth, and the importance of being present—not just productive. This episode touches on: Why intentional pauses matter in leadership and life The power of

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41:06

Episode#261 Fireside Chat with Dana Galvin SVP...

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2025/12/24

🔥 Fireside Chat with Dana Galvin | Relationships, Resilience & Equipment Finance In this Fireside Chat, Jesse Johnson sits down with Dana Galvin for a candid conversation about leadership, relationship-driven growth, and what it takes to navigate equipment finance through changing markets. This discussion goes beyond rates and transactions. It’s about people, perspective, and building trust that holds up when cycles shift and conditions get tough. Dana shares insights from his career in

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Episode #260 Fireside chat with Daniel Levin,...

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2025/12/17

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Episode #259 Fireside Chat with Carrie Radloff, CEO...

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2025/12/10

🔥 Fireside Chat with Carrie Radloff — CEO of Synergy Financial Resources In this episode, I sit down with Carrie Radloff, a respected leader and long-time industry force whose path from Manifest to founding Synergy Financial Resources is one of grit, heart, and relentless service to customers and vendors alike. Carrie opens up about: How she accidentally found her way into equipment finance Her transition from U.S. Bank into the broker world The realities of building a business from

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Episode #258 Fireside Chat with Josh Hanko, Attorney...

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2025/11/26

⚡ How Legal Insight Drives Big Wins in Equipment Finance | Fireside Chat w/ Josh Hasko When deals get complicated, the right legal partner can be the difference between growth and risk. In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Josh Hasko, President at Messerli & Kramer, to unpack how smart legal strategy empowers lenders, brokers, and finance professionals to protect — and scale — their business. Josh doesn’t just talk contracts. He dives into: 🔥 Why the best lenders think

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Episode #257 Fireside Chat with Kareem Jernigan, CFO...

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2025/11/19

🚀 Growth, Leadership & Lessons From the Finance Front Lines | Fireside Chat w/ Kareem Jernigan From one of the earliest Fireside Chat guests to now leading financial strategy at LAI Fleet, Kareem Jernigan returns to talk about what’s changed — and what’s stayed true — in the world of equipment finance, leadership, and growth. In this episode, Kareem and Jesse unpack the evolution of the industry, the mindset shifts behind scaling a business, and the human side of leadership that numbers alone

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49:30

Episode #256 Fireside Chat with Steve Siler Chief...

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2025/11/12

Title: Fireside Chat with Steve Siler, CTO of North Mill Equipment Finance — Technology, Leadership, and Innovation in Action In this week’s Fireside Chat with Jesse, we sit down with Steve Siler, Chief Technology Officer at North Mill Equipment Finance, to explore how technology is transforming the equipment finance industry. Steve shares his insights on building scalable tech solutions, leading digital transformation, and creating cultures that embrace innovation without losing sight of people

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37:59

Episode #255 Fireside Chat with Michelle Julia,...

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2025/11/05

After a long week at the ELFA Annual Convention, I sat down with Michelle Julia, founder of Orium, to talk about something we don’t discuss enough — what it really takes to pivot, take risks, and build something new. Michelle’s journey is incredible. She’s a Stanford-trained AI engineer who helped build products millions of people use every day — from AirPods to Find My — and became one of Apple’s youngest patent holders along the way. But what stood out most wasn’t her résumé. It was her

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Episode #254 Fireside Chat with Stephanie Taylor,...

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2025/10/29

Fireside Chats with Jesse | Stephanie Taylor – Founder & President, Broadfit Financial In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Stephanie Taylor, Founder and President of Broadfit Financial. With a deep background in equipment finance and a passion for people-first leadership, Stephanie shares her journey to entrepreneurship and how she built a business grounded in authenticity and trust. Topics of discussion include: Stephanie’s path to founding Broadfit Financial How

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36:48

Episode #253 Fireside Chat with Jay Lease, Cheif...

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2025/10/22

In this week’s Fireside Chat with Jesse, I sit down with Jay Lease, Chief Banking Officer at Choice Bank Equipment Finance. With two decades of banking experience and a leadership role in building Choice Bank’s equipment finance business, Jay shares his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We cover: Jay’s career path through commercial banking and into equipment finance How Choice Bank is growing its equipment finance platform The influence of industry veterans like Gary Peterson

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34:45

Episode #252 Fireside Chat with Dennis Dressler,...

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2025/10/15

In this week’s Fireside Chat, Jesse Johnson sits down with Dennis Dressler, Partner at Dressler & Peters, to discuss the intersection of law and equipment finance — and how decades of legal experience have shaped his understanding of risk, compliance, and client partnership. Dennis shares stories from his long career in the industry, offering a lawyer’s perspective on what makes successful transactions work and how to navigate challenges in documentation, default, and portfolio management

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Episode #251 Fireside Chat with Amanda Zeken,...

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2025/10/08

In this Fireside Chat, Jesse Johnson sits down with Amanda Zeken, President of TG Titles, to discuss the evolving world of title management in equipment finance and how TG Titles is helping lenders and brokers simplify the process from start to finish. Amanda shares her insights on what makes title operations run smoothly — from reducing processing time and preventing costly errors to providing the transparency clients expect in today’s environment. She and Jesse also talk about the importance of

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36:49

Special 250th Episode with Cary Jack, Founder of The...

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2025/09/24

For our 250th episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Cary Jack, entrepreneur, author, and founder of The Happy Hustle. Cary shares his journey from burning out as a tech entrepreneur to creating a life and business built on balance, purpose, and fulfillment. We talk about: Cary’s background in tech and what led to burnout despite external “success” How he discovered the principles behind The Happy Hustle The importance of balance across faith, family, fitness, fun, and

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Episode #249 Fireside Chat with Deepika Shahani and...

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2025/09/17

This week on Fireside Chats with Jesse, I sit down with Deepika Shahani, Founder & Chief Sales Officer, and Paul Manley, Chief Technology Officer at DealHub360. Together, they share the story behind launching their platform, the experiences that shaped their careers, and how they are bringing new technology solutions to the equipment finance and payments space. We discuss: Deepika’s career journey from leasing startups to leadership at TimePayment How Paul’s technology expertise complements

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Episode #248 Fireside Chat with Joe Andries, General...

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2025/09/10

This week on Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Joe Andries, Vice President and General Manager of GreatAmerica Portfolio Services Group. With 37 years in the equipment finance industry, Joe has built an impressive career spanning credit, operations, and third-party servicing. We cover: Joe’s start at Lion Financial Services in 1988 and his progression into leadership roles The transition from Lion to U.S. Bank and eventually to GreatAmerica How third-party servicing has evolved over the

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Episode #247 Fireside Chat with Moto Tohda VP of...

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2025/09/03

In this week’s Fireside Chat with Jesse, I sit down with Moto Tohda, Vice President of Information Systems at Tokyo Century (USA). With over 18 years at the company, Moto has played a key role in shaping technology initiatives that drive business growth and operational efficiency. We talk about: His journey into equipment finance and long tenure at Tokyo Century The evolving role of IT leadership in aligning business processes with technology Strategies for integrating systems to transform the

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Episode #246 Fireside Chat with Allen Snelling,...

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2025/08/27

Fireside Chat with Allen Snelling | President of Financial Pacific Leasing In this episode of Fireside Chats with Jesse, I’m joined by Allen Snelling, newly appointed President of Financial Pacific Leasing (FinPac). After years of industry experience and leadership within FinPac, Allen steps into this new role with energy, humility, and a clear vision for the future. We discuss: Allen’s path to the presidency and how mentorship and legacy leadership shaped the transition The culture and team at

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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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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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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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