Latest Privatelending Podcast Episodes
First to Market: A Conversation with John Beacham, TOORAK Capital Partners
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - June 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Lender Lounge is pleased to host a special guest speaker series. Leading up to our next season, we have John Beacham of Toorak Capital Partners as our guest for an open conversation about his career and success. John Beacham, CEO of Toorak Capital Partners, joins Kevin Kim for a specia...
Kevin Kim Answers Private Lending FAQs + Season 4 Recap
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this concluding episode of Season 4, Kevin Kim reflects on the insights gained from our guests and addresses common questions from our listeners, particularly those new to private lending. Kevin discusses licensing for private lenders, emphasizing the variation in requirements across states a...
A Conversation with Beth O’Brien, Encore Finance
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - February 20, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsBeth O'Brien, a dynamic leader and innovator in the private lending industry, joins Kevin Kim on this episode of Lender Lounge. With her rich background in law, real estate, and securitization, Beth currently spearheads Encore Finance Capital. Her journey encompasses an impressive trajectory fro...
A Conversation with Adham Sbeih of Socotra Capital
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - January 16, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAdham Sbeih is an exemplary leader in the private lending industry. As CEO of Socotra Capital, he has built the company to a team of 33 and roughly $500 million in capital distributed across four funds, positioning it as a dynamic lender and trusted partner for their clients. In this episode, Ke...
Ask a Private Lending Risk-Taker: Demystifying Fund Creation | Brock VandenBerg & Matt Podesto
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - December 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this episode, Kevin Kim engages in a dynamic conversation with Matt Podesto and Brock VandenBerg, two successful private lenders who have taken the leap into fund management. From the early days of local hard money lending to the influx of institutional capital and white label programs, our g...
A 2024 Crystal Ball Conversation with Geraci Leadership
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - December 12, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe leadership at Geraci LLP collectively has decades upon decades of private lending industry experience. For this episode, Kevin asked Geraci’s seasoned professionals to offer their foresight into the private lending industry for 2024 – what does the industry need to know as we head into the n...
Ask a Private Lending Marketer: Mastering Your Brand | Erica LaCentra & Rocky Butani
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - November 20, 2023 12:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, our host Kevin Kim welcomes industry experts Erica LaCentra and Rocky Butani for a deep dive into the nuanced world of private lending marketing. They highlight the importance of industry conferences and share insights on how emerging companies and entrepreneurs can smartly use...
A Conversation with Ray Mathoda, Anchor Loans
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - October 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsRay Mathoda is a seasoned CEO, social entrepreneur, and passionate visionary who now leads the charge at Anchor Loans, a lending giant with more than $13 billion in loans funded to date. Her upbringing in India, passion for genomics, identity as a member of the Desi LGBTQ+ community, and vast pr...
A Conversation with Bill Tessar, CV3 Financial Services
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - October 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWilliam J. Tessar is one of private lending’s most successful and inspiring leaders. From founding four companies in the conventional space to spearheading the remarkable success of Civic Financial Services, his journey offers invaluable insights to those new or veteran in private mortgage lendi...
Ask a Private Lending Leader: Navigating Company Culture | Kevin Werner & Greg Hebner
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - September 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsStep into the Lender Lounge as Kevin Kim leads a conversation between two of the private lending industry’s best: Kevin Werner, CEO of Renovo Financial, and Greg Hebner, Managing Director at Arixa Capital. From building a reputation for their companies as desirable workplaces to the intricacies ...
Special Summer Edition: A Conversation with a Lending Titan | Arvind Mohan, Kiavi
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - July 24, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsJoin Arvind Mohan, CEO of Kiavi (formerly LendingHome), as he peels back the curtain for a glimpse into the lending giant and delves into the industry. Discover Kiavi’s ambitious plans for rehab projects and urban construction, their dedication to data-driven customer service, and their strategi...
Resiliency Through Diversification | Ben Fertig, Constructive Loans
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - February 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn the season 3 finale of Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim, Kevin interviewed Ben Fertig, the President and Co-Founder of Constructive Capital - a leading name in the private lending space and a reputable provider of DSCR loans. Ben shared about the genesis of Constructive and delved into his unique...
Secret Sauce | Jeff Tesch, RCN Capital
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - February 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this episode, Kevin sat down with Jeff Tesch, founder and CEO of RCN Capital, to discuss his professional journey and the growth of his company. From a local operation to a national lender, RCN has seen tremendous success over the years. Listen in to learn more about Jeff's story and the mean...
Swapping War Stories | Tom and Steven, Geraci LLP
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - January 24, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this special episode, we are joined by two of Geraci Law Firm's esteemed attorneys, Tom Hajda and Steven Ernest. Both men wear many hats (literally) in their roles as private lending attorneys and bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the table. Tune in to hear their insight...
Leading By Example | Tricia Mitchell, Archwest
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - January 09, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Tricia Mitchell, Archwest Capital's President and COO. Tricia dove into how she started as an intern fresh out of law school and worked her way up to becoming the President and COO of Archwest. She discussed the company's strategy of starting out small and foc...
Diversification is Key | Mark Jury, Sortis
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - December 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Mark Jury with Sortis. Mark discussed the details of Sortis’ business and how they are servicing private lenders as an advisor. He also gave perspective on the current market conditions and his take on institutional investors in private lending.
Profitable Business Verticals | Keith Lind, Acra Lending
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - November 14, 2022 12:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Keith Lind, CEO of Acra Lending. Keith talked about working at Bear Stearns and his journey to becoming Acra's CEO. Keith also discussed his perspective on the private lending industry and how he views the housing market at large.
Game Changer | Paul Rahimian, Parkview Financial
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - October 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Paul Rahimian, who has become a household name in the construction business, at Parkview Financials' headquarters in West Los Angeles. Paul emphasized how he has remained true to his original thesis of creativity and capital preservation, even as he now compet...
Lend to Live | Beth Johnson & Alex Breshears, Flynn Family Lending / Lend2Live
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - October 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Beth Johnson and Alex Breshears to talk about their newest book, Lend2Live, and the story behind the book. The three discussed the industry’s dislocation, the importance of small, local lenders, and the difference between “private money lending” and “hard mone...
Altruistic Entrepreneur | Eddie Wilson, AAPL
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - September 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Eddie Wilson, CEO of AAPL and Think Realty. Kevin learned more about Eddie's personal life, such as his passion for operations, turning businesses around, and choosing businesses that serve a higher purpose. Eddie discussed what he has done to grow AAPL's foot...
Investing in "Personnel" Assets | Justin Ehrlich, Churchill Real Estate
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - September 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Justin Ehrlich, the founding partner at Churchill Real Estate. Kevin learned more about Churchill's history as an NPL buyer and how they came to be an asset manager and capital provider to the private lending industry. Justin also dove into the story behind Ch...
Pragmatic Mindset | Jennifer McGuinness, Invigorate Finance
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - August 22, 2022 15:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, Kevin interviewed Jennifer McGuinness, President of Invigorate Finance. Kevin had a great time learning about Jennifer and how her mortgage career was actually a series of "accidents." Invigorate Finance is a unique private lending business that serves both the consumer and bus...
Operational Efficiency | Lisa Alberti and Mark Roberts, Western Alliance Bank
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - August 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings*NOTE: This episode was recorded in June 2022.* Kevin was delighted to finally interview Mark Roberts and Lisa Alberti from Western Alliance Bank, a company that has become an integral part of the private lending industry. In this episode, Kevin talks to Mark and Lisa about the bank's history, t...
Reliable Capital | Ray Sturm, AlphaFlow
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - July 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFor this episode, which was recorded during the market volatility of May 2022, Ray Sturm and Kevin sat down and discussed AlphaFlow's thesis from a technology standpoint, their philosophy when it comes to solving their customer's challenges, and having discipline when it comes to an ever-changin...
Special Mini Episode | Ruby Keys, Geraci LLP
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - July 18, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsWe’re dropping this mini episode in your feed to give some insight into Captivate, Geracicon’s upcoming private lending event. Kevin is joined by Ruby Keys, Geraci’s event extraordinaire, to discuss why it is a perfect opportunity for our listeners. Listen in to learn about the event’s capital-r...
The Greatest Asset | Ryan Craft, Saluda Grade
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - July 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings*NOTE: This episode was recorded in May 2022.* For this episode, Kevin interviewed Ryan Craft, Founder and CEO of Saluda Grade. He learned about Saluda’s investment philosophies when it comes to private lenders, their criteria when selecting portfolio companies, and Ryan’s perspectives on where ...
Passionate Visionary | Trixy Castro, Aureus Finance Group
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - June 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings*NOTE: This episode was recorded in May 2022.* We are kicking off Season 3 with none other than Trixy Castro, founder and CEO of Aureus Finance Group. We were honored to sit down with this industry legend in person and learn more about Trixy and her history as an entrepreneur founding Genesis Ca...
Renaissance Man | Dennis Baranowski, Geraci LLP
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - March 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this season's final episode, Kevin sits down with his partner Dennis Baranowski, aka The Beard, aka The Wise One. Although he’s a partner in the Banking & Finance division of Geraci, Dennis’ skills extend to litigation, foreclosure, TCPA, and even bankruptcy. Dennis ultimately led Kevin throu...
The Importance of Data | Sharon Koh, 1839 Asset Management LLC
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - March 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this episode, Kevin sits down with Sharon Koh with 1839 Asset Management. We learned about the evolution of 1839’s history in the space and Sharon’s views on the industry’s trend toward DSCR. We also learned about their long history in the industry working with lenders since before the “boom”...
Deliberate Decisions | Michael Schumacher and Chris Meinhardt, Enact Partners
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim - February 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsIn this episode filmed at Geraci’s Irvine office, Kevin interviews Michael Schumacher and Chris Meinhardt from longtime client Enact Partners. He learned about Michael’s unique perspective as a construction lender and how he utilizes his experience as a developer, city councilman, and lender to ...
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