Welcome to Portfolio Perspective: Managing Risk & Seizing Opportunity, a podcast focused on the asset-based lending industry. Join Andrew Pace, Chief Client Experience Officer at Asset Compliant Solutions, as he interviews experts, shares insights, and explores strategies for managing risk, optimizing portfolios, and seizing opportunities in an ever-evolving financial landscape. From regulatory changes to technological advances, each episode provides actionable takeaways and deep dives into industry trends. Whether youβre a lender, servicer, or recovery expert, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to enhance your approach and improve outcomes.
Navitas didnβt just survive a shrinking market in 2025 β it grew. In this episode, Ron Elwood joins Andrew Pace to break down how disciplined credit, broker-first partnerships, and early risk awareness helped Navitas gain market share while others pulled back. A sharp conversation on fundamentals, focus, and long-term wins in the broker channel.
How does an independent lender survive a downcycle that lasts longer than anyone expected? In this episode, Paul Fogle explains how Quality scaled from $20M to $240M, what the OTR trucking collapse revealed, and how βQuality 2.0β reshaped underwriting, pricing, diversification, and funding strategy for the future.
Dan Krajewski joins ACS Portfolio Perspective to unpack MAZO Capitalβs transformation from a discounter to a full-service lender β and what it takes to scale a sustainable platform in todayβs market. With over four decades of experience, Dan shares insights on raising capital, building infrastructure, and staying competitive in 2026 and beyond.
What does it take to scale a high-performing equipment finance platform while staying disciplined and nimble? Saurin Shah, President of MidCap Equipment Finance, joins Andrew Pace to share lessons from GE Capital, insights from his entrepreneurial journey, and a candid look at hiring, risk, and culture in today’s competitive lending environment.
Hollis Bufferd, CEO of Star Hill Financial, joins Andrew Pace to discuss the realities of building a certified minority lending business, finding opportunity in shifting markets, and staying grounded in long-term partnerships and credit discipline.
With over 24 years of experience in asset-based lending, Andrew Pace is a thought leader and the Chief Client Experience Officer at ACS. Heβs passionate about delivering innovative, client-focused solutions that drive results in portfolio management, risk mitigation, and asset recovery.
As a frequent speaker at industry events, Andrew brings deep expertise and a forward-thinking mindset to each episode of Portfolio Perspective: Managing Risk & Seizing Opportunity. Tune in to hear him discuss the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of asset-based lending.
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