Building Resilience: Subprime Strategy, Growth Discipline & AI in Equipment Finance
From a promissory note to a nationwide platform, Kip Amstutz of 360 Equipment Finance joins Andrew Pace to unpack the risk, discipline, and innovation that shaped his path. They explore subprime strategy, portfolio balance, AI in underwriting, and what real leadership looks like when you’re scaling lean.
From Private Equity to Billion-Dollar Scale: Leading Through Transformation
Rob Ceribelli, President of Channel, joins Andrew Pace for a candid discussion on how leadership, infrastructure, and culture can shape growth at scale. From leading through a private equity transition to launching new lending verticals, Rob shares what’s made the biggest difference—and what other lenders can learn from their evolution.
Beyond the Auction Block: Smarter Remarketing & Portfolio Strategy
What if your recovery strategy left money on the table? In this episode, Jim Ryan of Sandhills Global shares why lenders should reconsider the default “send it to auction” playbook. From post-COVID inventory fluctuations to retail-first remarketing strategies that drive 20%+ gains, Jim breaks down the real-time insights and tech tools that are reshaping asset-based lending.
Breaking the Machine: Culture, Credit & Growth at Scale
Some leaders inherit a system. John Gougeon set out to challenge it.
At Unifi Equipment Finance, that meant breaking a perfectly good machine—not to cause chaos, but to test its limits. In this episode, John joins Andrew Pace to share how trust, transparency, and a shift from tranche deals to direct origination fueled remarkable growth without compromising risk discipline.
Credit Clarity in a Crowded Market: Technology, Relationships & Risk Management
What does it take to build a resilient lending portfolio—especially in transportation? Justin Pavek, Chief Credit Officer at Wallwork Financial, joins Andrew to share how his team is navigating risk, leaning on data, and building long-term relationships that last through any cycle.
Mentorship, Market Shifts & Mission-Driven Leadership in Equipment Finance
What would make you come out of retirement? For Donna Yanuzzi, it was the chance to build something new—and do it right. In this episode, she joins host Andrew Pace to talk about leadership, legacy, and the mindset shifts reshaping equipment finance. From early outreach to team-building and vendor strategy, Donna shares hard-earned insights you don’t want to miss.
Data, Deals & Decarbonization: The Evolving Role of Asset Managers in Equipment Finance
From AI-powered efficiency to shifting equipment values, asset managers face growing complexity. In this episode, Andrew Pace welcomes Nick Coscia of DLL for a global look at how asset managers are navigating uncertainty, driving performance, and aligning with sustainable finance strategies.
Relationships Over Rates: Building Broker Trust & Portfolio Resilience
How do you build a resilient portfolio in a volatile market? Kit West shares how relationships, responsiveness, and smart systems help brokers and lenders thrive—no matter the climate.
AI, Intrapreneurship, and the Future of Equipment Finance
What does AI really mean for equipment finance? In this conversation, RJ Grimshaw, CEO of The AI CEO, shares practical insights on leveraging AI, building resilient teams, and why intrapreneurship is the secret weapon for business growth.
Mitigating Risk: Protecting Recovery Operations in a High-Litigation
Wrongful repossession claims are rising — fast. In this episode, Harding Brooks VP Mike Peplinski joins ACS’s Andrew Pace to break down where lenders and recovery vendors face the greatest exposure, and how tighter contracts, vendor oversight, and safety culture are becoming mission-critical for risk management.