DealTalk Podcast: Capacity, Not Capital, Is Still the Binding Constraint in Commercial Lending
Join Terry Luker for a fresh episode of DealTalk as he sits down with members of the Commercial Loan Broker Association team to discuss capacity needs in the commercial lending industry as well as cover 2026 education opportunities within the Commercial Loan Broker Association. This is one you do not want to miss!
Watch the full episode of DealTalk on YouTube or give it a listen on Spotify using the links below.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/OeT-Q-QgpxI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69S5kjZRi1QAe2QSpiSKTn?si=nQ-0DP3GTYqzzyGPtOwxWg
Terry Luker and Jeff Luker Launch the Commercial Loan Broker Association
Exciting times are ahead for the teams at Alternative Capital Solutions and Commercial Capital BIDCO! In order to fill a gap within the Commercial Loan Broker industry, Terry Luker and Jeff Luker - along with business partner Jon Cosentino of Fairwinds Commercial Capital - have launched the Commercial Loan Broker Association (CLBA). Terry, Jeff and Jon created the CLBA as a way for Commercial Loan Brokers to establish meaningful relationships with lenders and other brokers across the United States, increase their deal flow, as well as tap into thoughtful professional development and education opportunities. Using their combined experience of over a century within the CRE and Finance industries, CLBA's main goal will be to drive broker success and strengthen broker + lender relationships.
Their inaugural CLBA Conference & Expo will be hosted in Orlando, Florida at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs this October 1 - 3, 2024. The Conference & Expo will take brokers and lenders into deep educational dives covering industry trends, key strategies for growth, and new technologies that will benefit their businesses. Networking and exposition hours will allow for all attendees to connect, build relationships, and talk deals with contacts across the country.
Mark Sanborn will deliver the Keynote Address for CLBA 2024. Sanborn, President of Sanborn & Associates, has spent over 30 years cultivating extraordinary leaders. Sanborn is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker who has written eight books, including the New York Times and International Bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative: Three Essential Changes That Will Make You a Successful Leader Today. The CLBA is thrilled to have him kick-off their first annual Conference & Expo.
Early Bird Registration for Broker and Lender attendees is now open! Sponsorship opportunities for the Conference & Expo are also available. Information for Registration and Sponsorships can be found on the website at https://clbassociation.com/conference-2024/.
Taking a Deal to the Finish Line: A Marketer’s Perspective
Alternative Capital Solutions’ Marketing Director, Leah Runge Waldrop, was recently featured in Deal Maker Magazine’s latest issue. In this article, Leah was able to share her perspective on Marketing’s role when it comes to getting a across the finish line. Leah maps out the key areas to focus as a commercial lending broker – whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned vet to the industry. Marketing should not be an overlooked role or department within your company, but instead one that should be strategically supported in order to grow your brand and your business – thus aiding you in the process of closing deals.
Here’s a quick snippet from the article:
“It will be difficult, to say the least, to get a deal off the starting line if the runner doesn’t know how you can help them get to the finish line – and at best, it will be an uphill race. At the end of the day, you must continue to tell your story and experience as a commercial loan broker to your current clients throughout the loan process. By utilizing the tactics from your marketing strategy to narrate the story and paint the picture, your clients will be reminded throughout the deal that you have the expertise and creativity to help them reach their goals.”
Read the article in full on Deal Maker Magazine’s website linked below!
https://www.dealmaker-magazine.com/magazine/taking-a-deal-to-the-finish-line-a-marketers-perspective