Johny Fernandez: All right, so go ahead and tell me your
company.
Josh Feinberg: My company is Everlasting Capital.
Johny Fernandez: And your name is?
Josh Feinberg: Josh Feinberg. Alright. And I also am part of
Equipment Broker School and equipment financingleads.com.
Johny Fernandez: Alright, so you, you just spoken on a panel,
you know, regarding broker culture, kind of walk me through
the big takeaway from that entire conversation that you
guys had, you know,
Josh Feinberg: You know, I think the big topic that was held and
a lot of the questions that we got even asked after the panel
was talking about hiring, and you know, making sure that
you're hiring the right people, but not only hiring the right
people, but also getting rid of the people that are in your
company that could be toxic to your culture. And I think that's
one of the biggest topics in our industry, that really isn't
talked about enough. Because building a company scaling a
brokerage is difficult as is, but then when you actually add
in, you know, bad eggs into the mix, and you have to think about
culture. You know, I think it's really important to, you know,
focus on that.
Johny Fernandez: So go ahead and walk me through I mean, 2020 was
an interesting year, because now you have to kind of adjust to
everyone's needs. Some people want to work from home, some
people don't want to come to the office. Yeah. Kind of what's
been the big takeaway from the people that were presenting at
the broker culture panel? What was your takeaway regarding
that?
Josh Feinberg: I mean, the takeaway was to really, you
know, build a fun culture. I mean, the takeaway is building a
fun culture. You know, 2020 was a crazy year. And it's really
hard to, you know, talk about culture. One of the questions
actually, that you asked, as you brought that up, was, how do you
deal with culture in a remote learning area? And there wasn't
an answer from any of us, because we don't we don't work
remote. And it's really kind of difficult to be able to build
culture. I mean, I'm sure there's a way but we weren't
able to answer that.
Johny Fernandez: Yeah. So let's talk a little bit about the
experience here so far. I mean, you were back here, we're back
in person, everyone is happy to be kind of walk me through
what's been the experience for you?
Josh Feinberg: The experience here has been amazing, man.
We're back in person, I look around. And it's just everyone's
smiling, having fun. And last night, we had the pre reception
show, and it was so good. I mean, it was so good, that we're
catching up with a bunch of people that I haven't seen in a
long time, meeting a bunch of new faces, and making really
good business connections. I mean, that's really what it's
about is, you know, connecting with old friends making new
connections and, you know, building each other up, because
I think that's the most important thing is building each
other up, because we're not the biggest industry in the world.
So we need to be there for each other and really help each other
out.
Johny Fernandez: So kind of walk me through, there's a lot of new
people that are new to the industry here. Yeah. So what's
been like the conversation you've had with them, for the
new people that have never been to a Broker Fair, or that have
seen the industry through just being remote and being in
quarantine?
Josh Feinberg: Um, I think I've talked to a couple specific,
yeah, a couple brand new brokers that are coming in, that are
really, really struggling getting started. And, you know,
I was really happy to be able to share some advice and learn what
they're, you know, doing wrong, and really trying to help them
grow. Because I've been in a lot of the new broker shoes, you
know, I started from absolutely nothing in a basement with three
grand, and, you know, built everlasting and equipment broker
school to what it is today. So I have the ability of being able
to share my experience. And you know, who would I be if I wasn't
able to share that experience with other people to help them
get to the next level? You know, it wouldn't be fair.
Johny Fernandez: Yeah. So what would you tell people that are
watching this about being here in person, if they didn't get a
chance to be here?
Josh Feinberg: If you're not here, especially for an in
person deBanked event, you have to come. There's so much
experience, it's so much fun. And there's so many great people
that are willing to help you get to the next level, you have to
come to them in person I mean the one in Miami. That was a
great announcement. I mean, I am so excited to go to Miami,
obviously, to hang out with you, obviously. But no, just going to
Miami, man, it's gonna be a great time. And the turnout here
is incredible. I mean, this is one of the biggest ones I've
seen. And it's just amazing.
Johny Fernandez: Yeah. So what's the panel that you're most
looking forward to? You know, just regarding like, either
learning or like taking away something? What are you most
looking forward to for today?
Josh Feinberg: Um, I can't even think of what other panels I've
been just talking with everyone. I can't it slipped my mind on
what the other panels are today, but I'm gonna be joining them. I
would say, I like Jared Whites a lot. He's a great guy, and I
think he's speaking later on today, and I'm looking forward
to hearing him speak.
Johny Fernandez: Alright, man. Well, thanks so much for your
time. All right. Again, ladies and gentlemen, Everlasting
Capital, Josh Feinberg.
Josh Feinberg: And I do have the NFT of Sean. There you go. If
any if anybody is looking for an NFT signed by Sean.