Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
The podcast that looks behind the curtain of the private lending industry.
The business of a private lender is a bit of a mystery.
What is private lending? How do I become a private lender? Is this a real business?
Kevin Kim is a partner at Geraci LLP, an organization that has been serving private lenders for over 10 years.
He will be interviewing industry leaders, friends, and colleagues in the private lending space to learn more about their stories, their backgrounds, and learn what makes them tick. Conversations will range from company histories, personal stories, thought provoking ideas, and fun banter.
What’s in a Name? | Zack Lofton, Loan Ranger Capital
On the road in Texas, Kevin visited with Zack Lofton with Loan Ranger Capital. We got to learn about this “garage band debt fund” and how they’ve grown rapidly in a short period of time in the central Texas market. We talked about building the brand, staying lean and mean, and growing a great company culture. We also got to learn about Zack’s background as a Chartered Financial Analyst and...
Entrepreneur at Heart | Vincent Balagia, Stallion Capital Management
Kevin visits with Vincent Balagia at Stallion Capital’s headquarters in Austin Texas. We got to learn more about the history of Stallion Capital, but also learn a lot of about Vincent’s perspectives on leadership and culture. We also learned a lot about the local market conditions in central Texas. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up. Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: All right, guys, welcome back to another...
Candid Chat with the Best Dressed Man in Lending | Peter Steigleder, Fidelity Mortgage Lenders
Kevin interviews Peter Steigedler, best dressed man in Hard Money! Listen in to learn more about Peter’s career path at the German consulate, to real estate broker, to principal at Fidelity Mortgage Lenders – one of the oldest shops in private lending. We got know Peter as a person as well, learning about his work with the Guardians of Los Angeles Jewish Home. Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Hey guys,...
Innovate Special Edition | Kristina Sawyer, Arixa Capital; Ruben Izgelov, WeLend LLC; Vincent Balagia, Stallion Capital
Geraci’s Innovate Conference for 2021 was a massive success. While we were there with all of our wonderful clients and friends, Kevin had the opportunity to interview Kristina Sawyer with Arixa Capital, Ruben Izgelov with WeLend, and Vincent Balagia with Stallion Capital. The purpose of this episode was to get a better understanding of their local markets. All three individuals have immense expertise of their local and surrounding geographies, and...
Champion of Culture and Customer Service | Kevin Werner, Renovo Financial
This episode, we interview Kevin Werner with Renovo Financial. Kevin K. and Kevin W. have a lengthy discussion about the history of Renovo, its values and its steady growth over its 10 year life cycle. We went pretty deep on this episode, talking about their expansion philosophy, their internal culture, and their obsession with customer service. Listen in to learn more. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up....
Keeping It In-House | Scott Rerucha, Legacy Group Capital
This episode is with Scott Rerucha, CEO and founder of LEGACY GROUP CAPITAL in Washington. Listen in to learn more about Scott’s history as a banker, investor and private lender. Also learn about the unique way Legacy Group Capital has built their business and avoided a single foreclosure in their 10 year history. I was really interested to learn about their growth, their team, and their values as a company....
From Soup to Nuts, Industry Passion from the Ground Up | Jason Gilbert at Armanino LLP
Jason Gilbert is a long time colleague and friend of mine. Jason is a partner at Armanino and leads the Real Estate Investment Fund practice. Listen in to learn more about Jason’s story coming up at Armanino, serving the private lending industry and becoming partner. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up. Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome, everyone, to another episode of Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim....
Journey to the Top | Melissa Martorella, Geraci LLP
Melissa Martorella is Geraci LLP’s newest partner. As the department head for Geraci’s banking & finance team, Melissa is an integral part Geraci’s leadership. Listen in and get to know Melissa Martorella as a person and learn about Melissa’s journey here at Geraci. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up. Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Hey everyone. Kevin Kim here once again for Lender Lounge. Today we've got...
The Sleeping Giant | Curt Altig, Builders Capital
Curt Altig is the founding principal of Builders Capital, a national private lender focused on construction lending. Listen in to learn how Curt started Builders Capital and grew the company with the help of his world-class leadership team. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up. Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this episode of the podcast, Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim....
Blazing into 2021 with Lessons from the Past | Greg Hebner, Arixa Capital
Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome everyone to another episode of Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim. Thank you for joining us. Today, we've got one of my favorite clients and a good friend of mine, Greg Hebner with Arixa. Welcome, Greg. Thank you very much for joining us today. Greg Hebner: Thanks for having me, Kevin. Kevin Kim: The usual format for this podcast is we're just going to have...
Geraci Partners, Unmasked | Anthony Geraci & Nema Daghbandan
Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome everyone to a live edition of the podcast. I'm here today with my partners. It's still coronavirus time so we're wearing our masks, but during this interview, we're taking them off. So, gentlemen, masks off. Kevin Kim: We've interviewed a lot of great people until now and I thought one of the best things we should do is interview my partners. So, here we...
Single-Minded Investor Focus | Noah Brocious, Capital Fund 1
Kevin interviews client and friend Noah Brocious to learn more about Noah's company, its history, and its secrets to success. Learn more about Capital Fund I's history and why they are one of many successful funds in the industry. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.
Pandemic Thoughts with the Best Hair in Lending | Romney Navarro, Noble Capital
In the podcast’s second episode, Kevin interviews Romney Navarro with Noble Capital. This interview took place at the peak of the pandemic lockdown and gives an interesting flashback into Kevin and Romney’s thoughts at the time. Kevin and Romney also talk about life, business, Noble Capital’s history, and Romney’s career in the private lending space. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up. Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome...
Leaving Your Cards on the Table | Steve Pollack, Former CEO of Anchor Loans
Kevin Kim interviews Dr. Steve Pollack, Co-Founder of Anchor Loans, the nation’s largest fix & flip lender. Learn more about Steve, his story as an entrepreneur, and the history of Anchor Loans. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: All right, guys, welcome to the inaugural, very first recording of our podcast. With me is our very special guest, Steve Pollack with Anchor...