Repo America with J. Patrick Altes

Repo America with J. Patrick Altes

Get the inside track on the real discussions going on inside the automobile repossession industry in America. No war stories, no repo politics, just discussion about the struggles and victories in this most difficult and fascinating business.

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Pro-Consumer Atty. Nathan DeLadurantey Speaks to Repo Industry
June 9, 2023

Pro-Consumer Atty. Nathan DeLadurantey Speaks to Repo Industry

Sure, we've got our creditors-rights attorneys like Bassford Remele. What about someone who represents the other side...the consumer who wants to sue us? Pat talks with pro-consumer attorney Nathan DeLadurantey about ways we…
The Art Christensen Award W/Host Bryanna Cox, With Kelly McGivern, Pat Altes, and Art Christensen
May 16, 2023

The Art Christensen Award W/Host Bryanna Cox, With Kelly McGivern, Pat Altes, and Art Christensen

Unity in the repossession business? Is that even possible? Or can we be one big happy family?  Bryanna interviews Pat Altes, winner of the Art Christensen Award, along with discussions with Kelly McGivern about family histor…
Voice Of The Opposition: Pat Talks With Consumer's Rights Expert Atty. Nathan DeLadurantey
May 12, 2023

Voice Of The Opposition: Pat Talks With Consumer's Rights Expert Atty. Nathan DeLadurantey

What if you could speak with an industry expert who's area of expertise is opposing repossessors and creditors in a court of law? Couldn't you learn about areas where repossessors habitually screw up, and work to avoid those…
Another State Heard From! Michigan Revives A State Repossession Association
May 5, 2023

Another State Heard From! Michigan Revives A State Repossession Association

Tired of providing insured storage for free? Having weird, unknown locksmiths wandering around your secured lot? Tired of getting stiffed over handling AWD vehicles? Yeah, us too.  Pat talks with Jenny Liagre at the recent N…
More Repos, Fewer Agents, More Lawsuits, and Lobbying: Pat Talks With Insurance Expert Mike Peplinski
April 28, 2023

More Repos, Fewer Agents, More Lawsuits, and Lobbying: Pat Talks With Insurance Expert Mike Peplinski

This is a short chat with Mike Peplinski from Harding Brooks about changes in the industry, how we might have a slight upper hand in negotiating prices and beating back adverse legislation, but continue to be thrown under th…
April 25, 2023

"You Can Run, But"..... with Alex "Skip Guru" Price

We thought LPR technology would spell the end of old-school skip tracing, that cameras would find virtually all the cars wanted for repossession. Not so, as it turns out. Pat talks with the legendary Alex "SkipGuru" Price ab…
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