
<p>On the heels of its $8.6 billion merger with fellow financier Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners plans to boost its equipment finance business with new markets, customers and operational opportunities. </p><p>The...


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The Dig is hosted by Equipment Finance News. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Pinnacle plans equipment finance growth following Synovus merger" (17 March 2026, 21 minutes), "Pathward VP of Commercial Finance Rick Pierman on extending financing terms" (12 February 2026, 19 minutes), and "Specialty finance market seeing cyclical correction w/ 1st Source Andrea Short" (20 November 2025, 27 minutes).
The Dig publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for The Dig is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Dig requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Dig's contact route on record: verified email.
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Equipment Finance News hosts The Dig, a news podcast with 19 episodes published.
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<p>On the heels of its $8.6 billion merger with fellow financier Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners plans to boost its equipment finance business with new markets, customers and operational opportunities. </p><p>The...

<p>Equipment finance borrowers are aiming to extend their financing terms as higher interest rates, inflation and tariffs drive up costs. </p><p>Borrowers are looking to meet cash flow requirements by extending terms up...

<p>The specialty finance market is experiencing a correction as different credit cycles normalize after a year of uncertainty. </p><p>Specialty finance business lines follow different credit cycles based on sector, but...

Episode #16
<p>Long-term commercial and equipment financing success depends on rigorous cost control, outstanding client service, organic growth, and strong capital reserves, as the industry continues to evolve.</p><p>Success...

<p>As digitalization and AI reshape the equipment finance industry, it remains essential for lenders to preserve and share the expertise built over years of experience. </p><p>While digitalization speeds up processes...

Episode #14
<p>Flexible financing partnerships between dealers, lenders and OEMs; customized financing solutions; investing in scalable integrated technologies; and customer education are keys to navigating current and future...

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Episode #12
<p>Increased farm income pressures have led to increased demand for farm equipment leasing as farmers and OEMs look to find a balance in the market. </p><p>Farmers continue to navigate farm income pressures caused by...

<p>Tariffs can be considered a business problem, knowing the fact that we are a 1.4 trillion industry, and I would say close to 30 to 40% of the equipment probably is going to be impacted in some way, shape or form...

<p>With the rise of AI and automation in the equipment finance sector, lenders must shift to a digitally-focused infrastructure. </p><p>Using technologies like AI to streamline processes, enhance transparency and...

<p>Johnnie Martinez 0:06<br> All right. On today's episode of the Dig, I am joined by Ivan Franklin of Mitsubishi HC Capital America and I will let him introduce himself further.</p><p><br> Ivan Franklin 0:15<br> Yeah...

<p>Johnnie Martinez<br>0 minutes 5 seconds0:05</p><p>Johnnie Martinez 0 minutes 5 seconds</p><p>On today's episode of the Dig, I am joined by three members of the altar group and I will let the three of them introduce...

Episode #7
<p>Johnnie Martinez 0:04<br> On today's episode of the Dig, I am joined by Declan North of Tarrick Financial Services and I will let him introduce himself and go deeper into his background.</p><p><br> North, Declan...

Episode #6
<p>Welcome to The Dig, where equipment finance news editors connect with industry leaders and dealers to discuss news analysis, market trends, tips, and more. I am Johnnie Martinez II, Senior Associate Editor of...

Episode #5
Todd Backman, President and CEO of Florida Coast Equipment and Big Orange Rental, discusses how they prepared for and managed the impact of hurricanes on their dealership and rental operations. They prioritize the...

Johnnie: Welcome to The Dig, where Equipment Finance News editors connect with industry leaders and dealers to discuss news analysis, market trends, tips, and more. I am Johnnie Martinez II, Senior Associate Editor of...

<p>There are two keys to success in the equipment finance industry in a high interest rate environment: adequate vetting and balanced partnerships. </p><p>Partnerships in the industry are the best means for companies to...

<p>Equipment financiers face exposure issues in key segments as pandemic-era risk management decisions continue to become portfolio problems. </p><p>While the pandemic-era supply shortages drove up used-equipment...

<p>Equipment financiers face exposure issues in key segments as pandemic-era risk management decisions continue to become portfolio problems. </p><p>While the pandemic-era supply shortages drove up used-equipment...
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