Episodes

July 7, 2022

Imagine No More Repos..Its Easy If You Try. Pat Chats with Scott Jac…

Based on an article on CU Collector, Pat talks with Scott about the possibility of one major lender ceasing self-help repossessions...a movement which could end the repossession industry. Is it possible?

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July 6, 2022

Repo Trade Associations...Why Bother?

Pat and Bryanna speak with the new president of the American Recovery Association, Vaughn Clemmons, and its new director Joel Kennedy. Joel is the former president of the National Automotive Finance Association. Is ARA sleeping with the enemy via...

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June 7, 2022

The New Kid In Town: Location Services Enters the LPR Market

Pat and Bryanna Speak with Oscar Nunez from insightLPR and Jose Delgado with Location Services

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May 12, 2022

Repo Blood: Murder, Family Dynasties, Association Intrigue!

Pat and Bryanna Interview Author Kevin Armstrong

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April 29, 2022

We Need To Talk

Sensing The Struggles of the Repo Industry, Lenders and Forwarders Sit Down and Talk

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April 21, 2022

The Cobra Effect

The Unintended Consequence of Dumb Incentives In the Repo Industry

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March 25, 2022

"Unfair Contracts Are Killing the Repossession Business!"

Insurance Expert Mike Peplinski Sounds the Alarm

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March 10, 2022

CFPB To Repossessors: "We Are Watching"

Pat Discusses With Creditors Rights Atty Patrick D. Newman the CFPB's Message to Our Industry

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Jan. 20, 2022

BOYCOTT! Why A Major Florida LPR Scanner Is Shutting Off His Cameras,…

And Why He May Never Turn Them Back On Again.

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Jan. 13, 2022

Boycott! DRN's Jeremiah Wheeler's Thoughts on the Great LPR Shutdown

Desperate Time Call for Desperate Measures

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Jan. 7, 2022

Now That You're Gone: Discussion With Retired Industry Leader Mike Ni…

Mike is a former president of National Finance Adjusters, a national repossession trade association. He recently sold his business to a national forwarding firm, and now standing outside the industry, offers some unique...and a little...

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Dec. 21, 2021

Throwing Ourselves Under the Bus?

State Association Leaders Talk with Atty. Patrick D Newman and Industry Insurer Mike Peplinski On How We Might Be Signing Up For Self Destruction

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Dec. 8, 2021

Used Car Week! Bryanna Talks With Emily Hemmings, Starr Salaqah and …

Repossession Industry Has Big Footprint At This Key Event

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Nov. 4, 2021

NARS, Contracts and A Little Kumbaya

Pat, Bryanna, Jeremy Cross and Vaughn Clemmons

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Oct. 4, 2021

ARA Challenges MBSi/Agero Over CARS Requirement

Alphabet sound on the title. Pat interviews longtime industry agency owner Lauren Dewitt, and ARA director Les McCook about MBSi's requirement for using another of their offerings, CARS certification, to access their management platform. Discussion...

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Oct. 1, 2021

ARA Challenges MBSi with Lauren Dewitt and Les McCook

There are now a number of universally accepted compliance and training programs for the repossession industry, many of which are accepted in some states themselves. Many are reasonably priced, an important point for an industry struggling to survive...

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July 16, 2021

Scott Jackson: Failed Consolidations and The Future of Our Industry

Now Observing from the Sidelines, Scott Weighs In on The State of the Industry

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June 24, 2021

Atlanta's Richard Grosvenor/How I Built My Repo Business

There used to be a short-cut to success in the repossession industry, one that exists no more. Now it takes persistence, grit, and a good reputation to built a regional repossession business. The name Richard Grosvenor consistently came up when …

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June 9, 2021

Can Body Cameras Save Your Bacon?

Pat and Bryanna Speak to Attorneys at Bassford Remele, and Harding Brooks.

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June 2, 2021

Ping! More Questions With DRN's Jeremiah Wheeler

Any new revenue streams? Any changes in the hardware? What about consumers-rights advocates attacks on LPR technology?

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May 27, 2021

The Spy At Your Right Hand

Car "Infotainment" Systems Trapping Consumer NPPI, And Why The Repossession Industry Should Be Concerned.

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