Independents have more freedom thank their regulated counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to the fluctuations of the marketplace. In an exclusive Q&A with Monitor, leaders from Liberty Commercial Finance, GreatAmerica Financial Services, Financial Partners Group and Verdant Commercial Capital discuss how they’re navigating toward success in today’s environment.

Over the last two years, the skills of independent equipment finance companies have been tested. To learn about the strategies independents are using to succeed, Monitor spoke with leaders from Liberty Commercial Finance, GreatAmerica Financial Services, Financial Partners Group and Verdant Commercial Capital.

“Most people who work at independents feel more empowered, more connected to their customers and more optimistic that they can respond in a manner that supports their customers’ business(es). I think independents have more fun too,” said Michael Rooney, CEO of Verdant Commercial Capital.

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