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The Art of SBA Lending

A podcast for SBA Lenders

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
186
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Some BDOs Fail Before They Even Start | Ep. #66

Some BDOs Fail Before They Even Start | Ep. #66

In this episode, Ray shares the common mistakes made during the BDO interviewing process and how they can lead to an unsuccessful BDO hire - and no one wants that! Tune in to learn how banks and BDO’…
00:09:15  |   Sun 27 Feb 2022
How Having TOO Much Success forced Stephen Speer Out of a Job  | Ep. #65

How Having TOO Much Success forced Stephen Speer Out of a Job | Ep. #65

In this episode, Ray sits down with Stephen Speer to discuss sales mastery and time management and how having TOO much success forced him out of a job and into his own business. Stephen is the CEO an…

00:32:52  |   Thu 17 Feb 2022
How Christian Bowles went from SBA Novice to National Sales Manager in 5 years | Ep. #64

How Christian Bowles went from SBA Novice to National Sales Manager in 5 years | Ep. #64

How Christian Bowles went from SBA Novice to National Sales Manager in 5 years | Ep. #64

00:32:07  |   Thu 10 Feb 2022
What To Do Your First 90 Days as a BDO | Ep. #63

What To Do Your First 90 Days as a BDO | Ep. #63

In this episode, Ray breaks down exactly what you need to do in your first 90 days as a BDO at a new shop in order to create enough momentum to become a high producer.

00:11:53  |   Thu 03 Feb 2022
My path to becoming a $50mm/yr producer | Ep. #62

My path to becoming a $50mm/yr producer | Ep. #62

In this episode, Ray details his 9 year journey from a young BDO 30 days away from being fired to one of the industry’s top producers.

00:09:29  |   Thu 27 Jan 2022
Ray’s SBA 7a Predictions for 2022 | Ep. 61

Ray’s SBA 7a Predictions for 2022 | Ep. 61

In this episode, Ray shares his assessment of the SBA 7a lending landscape and makes his prediction on what fiscal year 2022 is going to look like when it’s all said and done. 

00:06:21  |   Thu 20 Jan 2022
Danny Lobina Embodies the Spirit of the Program | Ep. #60

Danny Lobina Embodies the Spirit of the Program | Ep. #60

In this episode, Ray sits down with Danny. Lobina, SVP,  SBA Director at Sunflower Bank. Danny recently published an article on LinkedIn that poses the question, “how do you know if you can trust you…

00:31:00  |   Thu 13 Jan 2022
Top 5 Podcast Moments of 2021| Ep. 59

Top 5 Podcast Moments of 2021| Ep. 59

00:18:05  |   Fri 31 Dec 2021
The Power of Thinking Big with Pattie Ehsaei | Ep. 58

The Power of Thinking Big with Pattie Ehsaei | Ep. 58

In this episode, Ray talks with Pattie Ehsaei, a former prosecutor turned private equity, turned banking, turned top-producing SBA lender, and now has a TikTok under the handle @duchessofdecorum with…
00:26:41  |   Thu 23 Dec 2021
How CIT changed the SBA industry feat. Chris Kwiatkowski | Ep. 57

How CIT changed the SBA industry feat. Chris Kwiatkowski | Ep. 57

In this episode, Ray sits down with Chris Kwiatkowski, President of Government Guaranteed Lending at Dogwood State Bank, a top 30 SBA 7(a) lender (based on 9/30/21 data.) Chris’s roots trace back to …
00:34:05  |   Thu 16 Dec 2021
The 10 BDO Commandments  | Ep. 56

The 10 BDO Commandments | Ep. 56

In this episode, Ray breaks down the 10 BDO commencements that all SBA BDO’s should live by.

00:08:06  |   Thu 09 Dec 2021
How Daniel Park originated $100,000,000+ in one year | Ep. 55

How Daniel Park originated $100,000,000+ in one year | Ep. 55

In this episode, Ray sits down with Daniel Park of US Metrobank. Tune in to learn how Daniel outproduces 99.9% of BDO’s in the SBA industry with over $100,000,000 in closings this year.

00:26:44  |   Thu 02 Dec 2021
Why Most SBA Departments Fail (or Fail to Take Off) | Ep. 54

Why Most SBA Departments Fail (or Fail to Take Off) | Ep. 54

In this episode, Ray breaks down what he views as the main reason why an SBA shop fails (or fails to gain traction in the market.)

00:07:35  |   Thu 11 Nov 2021
SBA 7(a) Pricing Debate with Kevin Riffey | Ep. #53

SBA 7(a) Pricing Debate with Kevin Riffey | Ep. #53

In this episode Ray catches up with Kevin Riffey, EVP and SBA Executive at Bank of Central Florida. Kevin has been around in SBA lending for many years, on both the retail and wholesale side, as well…

00:36:42  |   Thu 28 Oct 2021
Mastery of a Small Loan Program with Fred Crispen | Ep. #52

Mastery of a Small Loan Program with Fred Crispen | Ep. #52

In this episode, Ray chats with Fred Crispen, a seasoned SBA professional with 30+ years of SBA experience. Fred has spent the majority of his SBA career perfecting an SBA program that most SBA lende…
00:29:14  |   Thu 14 Oct 2021
California’s rising SBA star Scott Cisneros talks shop | Ep. #51

California’s rising SBA star Scott Cisneros talks shop | Ep. #51

In this episode, Ray sits down with Scott Cisneros, VP/SBA Commercial Loan Officer at Union Bank. Scott found SBA late in his banking career but quickly established himself as a top-producer in the i…

00:38:01  |   Thu 07 Oct 2021
Is the SBA boom here to stay? | Ep. #50

Is the SBA boom here to stay? | Ep. #50

In this episode, Ray discusses what is fueling this record-breaking year for SBA Lending and opines on whether the heightened demand for SBA lending will continue after the loss of the SBA incentives…

00:06:14  |   Thu 30 Sep 2021
Nick Roach’s Rise from Teller to Bank President | Ep. 49

Nick Roach’s Rise from Teller to Bank President | Ep. 49

In this episode Ray sits down with Nick Roach, President and Chief Lending Officer of Stone Bank. Tune in to hear about Nicks Journey from Bank Teller to Bank President all before the age of 40.

00:28:16  |   Thu 23 Sep 2021
Interview with Chris Hurn | Ep. #48

Interview with Chris Hurn | Ep. #48

In this episode, Ray sits down with Chris Hurn, Founder and CEO of Fountainhead, a nationwide, nonbank commercial lender specializing in helping small to midsize businesses finance their growth and c…
00:50:19  |   Thu 02 Sep 2021
Interview with Pam Frie | Ep. #47

Interview with Pam Frie | Ep. #47

In this episode, Ray catches up with Pam Frie - a 20 year veteran in the SBA space. Pam is the SBA Lending Team Lead at Lakeland Bank where she has lead the charge through PPP. Tune in to hear more a…

00:29:33  |   Fri 27 Aug 2021
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