The Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast sponsored by Alfa is tailored for industry practitioners, featuring thought leaders in European equipment finance. Hosted by Richard O’Donohue, head of content (manufacturer captives) at Asset Finance Connect and former head of partnerships at Dell Financial Services, Ireland. Each episode of our podcast will feature insightful interviews with Europe’s top leaders in equipment finance. The discussions will centre on the opportuniti ...
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The Writing Podcast was founded in late 2014 in the wake of The Self Publishing Roundtable’s final host stepping down from the show. Adam and Lindsay (the newest hosts of SPRT at the time) decided it would be best to branch off into a new show rather than continue with one in which all original hosts and owners were no longer involved. So what are the similarities and differences between this podcast and the old? I am glad you asked, convenient narrator. Like Adam and Lindsay’s prior show, t ...
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Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Winch: The future of product-as-a-service in equipment finance
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29:47Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Winch, joins the Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance podcast to discuss the real state of as-a-service in today’s equipment finance landscape. From defining the four levels of servitization to exploring real-world pay-per-use models, Yann shares why this business model is evolving, not disappea…
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Carmen Ene, CEO, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT: The circular economy, not just recycling but giving a second life to assets
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25:29In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, Carmen Ene, CEO of BNP Paribas 3stepIT, joins host Richard O’Donohue to explore how circular economy principles are reshaping IT asset management. From reducing emissions to driving cost-efficiency, Carmen shares practical insights on sustainable finance, regulatory trends, and the impo…
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Ian Robertson from Invigors: Why Asset Finance is more human and more innovative than ever
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25:45In this episode, industry experts Ian Robertson and Richard dive deep into the evolving landscape of asset finance. They explore emerging technologies like agentic AI and intelligent document processing, highlighting their real-world applications and limitations. The conversation offers valuable insight into the continued importance of human relati…
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Asset Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe LIVE
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32:43This special feature length episode was recorded live at the Asset Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe. Richard speaks to a number of guest who attended and spoke at the event to get their views of topics discussed throughout the day such as AI.
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Emily Hammond & John Murray from Alfa: e-invoicing, a regulation too far or a pathway to efficiency
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23:21Emily and John discuss the regulatory environment around e-invoicing and why despite the uncertainty in regulation business leaders must understand the potential benefits this can bring.
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Klaus Strenge & Kerttu Alpass from ZEB: The future of Captives, do they still make sense?
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19:04As it becomes more expensive to run a captive we discuss is it time to look again, and if captives still make sense. After all there is no single model or solution that applies to all companies.
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Bengayi Kumbula from InnoVent: Breaking new ground and expanding asset finance into Africa and the Middle East
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30:39The conversation explores the opportunities and challenges of expanding asset finance into these less familiar regions. Kumbula shares the story behind InnoVent’s founding in 2003, driven by a desire to bring transparency and customer value to operating leases. He discusses the company’s growth, including its innovative approach to asset lifecycle …
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Richard Huston, MD of Vamos tackles AI: is there hype or is there fatigue
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26:52Richard Huston is the MD of VAMOS. VAMOS focuses on applied AI, helping businesses integrate AI for efficiency and decision-making. Richard Huston addresses AI hype vs. reality, emphasising that AI is a tool, not a replacement for human expertise. Key applications include automating customer communications and reducing administrative workload but w…
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Mathilde Saint-Pol Cousteix: Econocom’s value proposition for captives, full lifecycle capabilities plus entrepreneurial independence
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29:46In this episode host Richard talks with Mathilde Saint-Pol Cousteix who is the Managing Director of Econocom France (Technology Management and Financing). Richard and Mathilde discuss opportunities for increased partnerships between captives and financial institutions. The conversation also touched on innovation at Econocom in particular the sales …
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The Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast is tailored for industry practitioners, featuring thought leaders in European equipment finance. Hosted by Richard O’Donohue, head of content (manufacturer captives) at Asset Finance Connect and former head of partnerships at Dell Financial Services, Ireland. Each episode of our podcast w…
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TWP#21 - Writing Characters that Sell
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1:10:17On the 21st episode of The Writing Podcast, Adam and Lindsay discuss writing characters (both heroes and villains) that make readers buy more books. To view the entire show notes and join the discussion, visit the show page at http://thewritingpodcast.com/21 !By Adam Poe
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Summer is over, school is back… and so is The Writing Podcast! Join us at our all new day and time, Sundays at 8pm EST, where we talk to successful authors about writing and publishing! On the 20th episode of TWP, Adam and Lindsay sit down and talk about what they’ve been up to for the last three months. They also dive into some of their craft tric…
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TWP#19 - An interview with author and lawyer Helen Sedwick
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51:22Adam and Lindsay interview Helen Sedwick, a self-published author and lawyer. The hosts ask Helen all the legal questions you've been trying to get a straight answer on forever!By Adam Poe
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TWP#18 - An interview with Draft2Digital's Dan Wood
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48:42On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview one of the head hancos from Draft2Digital!By Adam Poe
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TWP#17 - Getting Into Book Stores & Libraries w/ Eva Pohler
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1:00:53ATTENTION: The sound quality of this episode is bad and has lots of feedback/echoing. This is due to the guest unfortunately not having earphones or a headset. Hi everyone and welcome to the seventeenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview YA Fantasy author Eva Pohler. Eva went through the long, arduous process…
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TWP#16 - Co-Writing & Ending Episodes Early w/ Adam
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17:24Hi everyone and welcome to the sixteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! As a warning, this episode was cut short due to Adam receiving an emergency phone call regarding his father-in-law. before the hosts had to close down shop, though, Lindsay does pry some great information out of Adam on his process of co-writing and publishing with his wife as…
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TWP#15 - Plotting & Outlining Your Novel w/ Libbie Hawker
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1:00:56Hi everyone and welcome to the fifteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview historical fiction writer Libbie Hawker. Recently Libbie stepped into the realm of non-fiction with two books – one about making awesome blurbs for your novels, the second on how to effectively plot and outline your story. The hosts d…
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TWP#14 - An Interview w/ Kobo’s Mark Leslie
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1:05:58Hi everyone and welcome to the fourteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview Kobo director and author Mark Leslie. When he isn’t scaring himself and his skeletal companion Barnaby Bones by writing scary stories, Mark works sixty hours a week for Kobo. Juggling this kind of work commitment while writing is dif…
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TWP#13 - An interview w/ Ally Bishop
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1:07:29Hi everyone and welcome to the thirteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview author and editor Ally Bishop. Ally went to college for a creative writing degree and once received began putting it to work in every way she could. She discusses how she adapted her love for writing into an editing business, author …
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TWP#12 - Success right out of the gate w/ Gina LaManna
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1:04:10Hi everyone and welcome to the twelfth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview author Gina LaManna. Gina started her self-publishing journey just a few short months ago but managed to grab success right from the start. You won’t want to miss her advice on how she went from unknown, to top 2,000 in the Kindle store…
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TWP#11 Author interview w/ Mimi Strong
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1:09:26Hi everyone and welcome to the eleventh episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview author Mimi Strong about the current self-publishing landscape and how she is tackling it with an ambitious new pen name (10 book series)! You won't want to miss this one! Show notes, links, and discussions at - http://thewritingpodcas…
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Interview w/ author Bryan Cohen (TWP#10)
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1:00:11Hi everyone and welcome to the tenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview Bryan Cohen, an author of both fiction and non-fiction, as well as the co-host of the ‘Sell More Books Show’! Not only does Bryan fill us in on his self-publishing journey so far, he gives tips on how to make your writing career a priorit…
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TWP#9 - Juggling family, pen names, and bundles w/ Anthea Lawson
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58:28Hi everyone and welcome to the ninth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview Historical Romance (and Sci-Fi fantasy!) author Anthea Lawson! Anthea fills us in on how she is juggling a family, two very different pen names, and still finding time to create and host many multi-author book bundles. We also get the sco…
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TWP#8 - Platforms & Social Media w/ Adam & Lindsay
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1:12:25Hi everyone and welcome to the eighth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay discuss author platforms. The hosts give their advice on where you should be and what you should focus on when it comes to to the myriad choices for social media. You can check out the video version of this episode at http://thewritingpodcast.com/…
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TWP#6 - Author Marketing w/ Zoe York
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1:17:10On this episode we welcome author Zoe York to the show. For those who do not know, Zoe is a writer of modern, small-town romance novels. With over ten novels now out, she has definitely shown you can make the transition to full-time author despite caring for a family. In the self-publishing world, Zoe has become a name synonymous with marketing sav…
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TWP#5 - Finding the right editor w/ Shelley Holloway
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54:49On this episode we welcome our first editor to the show, Shelley Holloway. Shelley owns and runs ‘The Holloway House‘, an editing and proofreading service that caters to independently published authors. We find the answers to those editing questions burning in every self publishing author’s mind. How do you find an editor that matches your needs? W…
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TWP#4 - Paranormal & Fantasy Romance w/ Christine Pope
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1:07:41On this episode we welcome author Christine Pope on the show to talk about her self-publishing career so far. We hear how she got her start with the business and writing in general as well as what made her decide to pursue the paranormal romance market. We also speak to Christine regarding her experience with marketing and promotion for this ever-h…
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TWP#3 - Kindle Unlimited & High Sea Adventure with Wayne Stinnett
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1:00:58On the third episode of The Writing Podcast we welcome author Wayne Stinnett on the show to talk about his self-publishing career so far. We hear how he got his start with the business and writing in general as well as what made him decide to pursue the high seas adventure genre (in which he has been dominating). We also get opinions regarding Kind…
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The Writing Podcast #2 - Profiting from pen names & Google Play
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1:05:35On the second episode of The Writing Podcast hosts Lindsay Buroker and Adam Poe cover two frequently brought up topics: Pen names and wide distribution. Lindsay spills the beans on how she started a secret pen name from scratch and made over $3,000 dollars in her first month. Is it too late to start a writing career? Well that answers that question…
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The Writing Podcast #1 - Multi-Author Boxed Sets with Adam Poe & Lindsay Buroker
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59:40On the first episode of The Writing Podcast hosts Lindsay Buroker and Adam Poe discuss what this new show and website will be about and what to expect in upcoming episodes. Lindsay and Adam tell you just who they are and what they are currently doing in the writing and self-publishing world.The hosts also discuss their recent experience in separate…
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