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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 #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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39:10

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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41:13

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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33:54

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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46:27

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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28:33

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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39:29

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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33:09

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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34:45

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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