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.
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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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Episode #285 Fireside Chat with James Cress, Founder of the James Cress Company
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July 8, 2026
Episode #284 Fireside Chat with Mitch Rice, CEO of Commercial Capital
Mitch Rice, CEO of Commercial Capital, joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. In this episode, Mitch shares the story of Commercial Capital, a second-generation, family-owned equipment finance company based in Lenexa, Kansas. Mitch talks about growing up around the business, joining the company after college, learning the industry from the ground up, and helping lead Commercial Capital through growth, change, and economic uncertainty. Mitch and Jesse also discuss what it means to build a relationship-driven equipment finance company, why doing the right thing still matters, how Commercial Capital grew from 19 people to 65, and the leadership lessons that come with scaling a business while protecting culture. Topics covered in this episode include: The history of Commercial Capital and its family-owned roots How Mitch entered the equipment finance industry Lessons learned from selling equipment and financing early in his career Navigating the 2008 and 2009 downturn Why doing the right thing matters in equipment finance Commercial Capital’s focus on construction and material handling Growing from 19 employees to 65 Hiring the right people and protecting company culture The pressure and responsibility of leadership Why peer relationships through ELFA, NEFA, and industry events matter Advice for younger professionals entering equipment finance Why relationships remain the most valuable asset in the business If you work in equipment finance, commercial finance, small-ticket lending, construction finance, material handling, vendor finance, or relationship-driven sales, this conversation offers a practical look at leadership, growth, and long-term trust in the industry. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc. and Equipment Finance Cares. #equipmentfinance #commercialfinance #smallticketfinance #vendorfinance #leadership #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #FiresideChatsWithJesse #ConsultDisrupt #Liventus #EquipmentFinanceCares<p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1652881651468s">Fireside Chats with Jesse</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1652881651468s">Soundwise</a></p>
July 1, 2026
Episode #284 Fireside Chat with Dominic Janney President of Canon Financial Services
Dominic Janney, President of Canon Financial Services, joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. In this episode, Dominic shares his career journey through the equipment leasing and equipment finance industry, from getting his start at Advanta Leasing to helping build Marlin Leasing, and now leading Canon Financial Services. Dominic and Jesse discuss the importance of relationships, mentorship, company culture, customer-first thinking, and developing the next generation of equipment finance professionals. Dominic also shares how Canon Financial Services approaches long-term partnerships, employee engagement, internship programs, AI, and industry involvement through ELFA. Topics covered in this episode include: Dominic’s path into equipment leasing and equipment finance Getting started at Advanta Leasing Lessons from the early days of Marlin Leasing The impact of mentors and long-term industry relationships Why reputation matters in equipment finance Canon Financial Services’ role as a captive finance company Helping businesses access equipment and technology Building a strong employee culture Canon Financial Services winning culture recognition from Monitor Developing interns and next-generation talent Using AI to reduce manual tasks and improve employee productivity Why customer-first thinking matters in financial services The value of ELFA involvement and industry engagement Building long-term, generational customer relationships If you work in equipment finance, leasing, captive finance, vendor finance, customer experience, leadership, or financial services technology, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how relationships, culture, and innovation continue to shape the industry. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across the equipment finance industry. Thank you to our Fireside Chat sponsors: Consult Disrupt, Liventus, Inc. and Equipment Finance Cares. #equipmentfinance #equipmentleasing #captivefinance #vendorfinance #leadership #companyculture #financialservices #CanonFinancialServices #FiresideChatsWithJesse #ConsultDisrupt #Liventus #EquipmentFinanceCares<p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1652881651468s">Fireside Chats with Jesse</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1652881651468s">Soundwise</a></p>
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