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John Hagel, best-selling author, futurist and keynote speaker at Monitor’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, provides guidance on how companies can adapt to rapid transformation of the global economy via long-term strategies built on capturing future opportunities rather than being beholden to short-term results. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2023
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When seeking out new ways to innovate, equipment finance companies could benefit from looking at the work being done in other sectors, such as the insurance industry, where embedded technology and usage-based offerings are part of a great innovative wave. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2023
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How are your improv skills? Improvisation can be measured by your ability to play and be in the moment. Deborah Reuben interviews bestselling author Jeff Rogers about how improv relates to design thinking and can protect us from disruption. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2023
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Monitor profiles 50 powerful women in the equipment finance industry in the fourth annual Women in Equipment Finance list... read more
Nov/Dec 2022
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Several traits are essential to being a successful leader in the equipment finance industry, including a sense of purpose, advocacy for oneself and flexibility around change. Amy Gross tells the story of how she obtained those traits and provides advice to aspiring leaders.... read more
Sept/Oct 2022
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Deborah Baker has been a champion for women and other underrepresented groups during her 30-year career in equipment finance. Through her leadership at ELFA, she has transformed her commitment to DE&I into meaningful action for the industry. ... read more
Sept/Oct 2022
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Joe Nachbin’s four decades in equipment finance were characterized by integrity, kindness and the ability to read financial statements and static loss pools like poetry. With the help of several people who knew him well, Monitor pays tribute to Nachbin in a special posthumous profile.... read more
Sept/Oct 2022
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Robert Preville, founder and CEO of APPROVE, sees opportunities for equipment finance companies to expand and embed relationships with vendors past their equipment financing needs and to regain lost financial turf from credit card and merchant service companies as they cash in on micro and small ticket transactions. ... read more
Sept/Oct 2022
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Ricardo E. Rios, Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Equipment Finance (CEFI) has had great success in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. and is making a name for himself in the equipment finance industry. As a leader and mentor, Rios focuses on relationship building to find success.... read more
Sept/Oct 2022
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Don Cosenza of North Mill Equipment Finance delivers a comprehensive guide to being a successful broker in the equipment finance industry by examining the commercial financing process from the lender’s perspective. ... read more
Sept/Oct 2022
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Peggy Tomcheck of Aspen Capital Company attributes her company’s rapid success in the last year to two things: the unwavering relationships and support of her lending partners and her decision to give her employees what they universally want the most: time. ... read more
Monitor 101 2022
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Commercial Capital Company is dedicated to providing the best experience for small business owners and equipment vendors. Mitch Rice, CEO at Commercial Capital Company, shares with Monitor how he came into the industry and has consistently remained successful in his endeavors.... read more
Monitor 101 2022
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Brij Patel, founder, president and CEO of Alliance Funding Group, has the small-ticket lessor growing rapidly, something it’s been doing for more than 20 years. With an eye on growing originations while managing risk and adapting to new technology, Patel aims to keep on going. ... read more
Monitor 101 2022
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Entegra Capital has seen some trying times between rising interest rates, the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the company and its clients and a rise in the price of diesel fuel. But despite all adversity, the company has broken into the Monitor 101 with blazing success. Led by CEO Vincent Knowlton, Entegra is set to succeed in 2022 and beyond. ... read more
Monitor 101 2022
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The best place to get information, knowledge and guidance in the equipment finance industry is from leaders and people currently in the industry. James Jang, president of Accord Financial, speaks to Monitor about his time in equipment finance to help provide guidance to those new to the industry.... read more
Monitor 101 2022