Johny Fernandez: So Carl, walk me through where's home base for
your, for your company?
Carl Brabander: Oh boy, our company's operations are based
in Atlanta, Georgia. We have offices in Montreal, Canada as
well, which, which is where I'm based yeah.
Johny Fernandez: Okay, so, so are you finding financial? Yes.
So an event like this, what's been the big takeaway so far
for, you you know, meeting everyone here and then at the
preshow?
Carl Brabander: Well, for me, it's my first Broker Fair. Um
it's great to see everyone coming back, you know, post
COVID, feeling the buzz and, and talking to people and just
knowing that we're all feeling the same thing that there's a
really a groundswell of the economy coming back small
businesses coming back with demand for funding stronger than
ever. So it's, it's very positive, but in a very, really
great first first experience.
Johny Fernandez: So there's been a lot of different panels that
are going to be going on today. Specifically,
Carl Brabander: I was really looking forward to Centrex
Technology. Okay, solution, which I just saw it was great.
Johny Fernandez: Kind of walk me through what was your takeaway
with that one?
Carl Brabander: Yeah, well, what they're doing is they're
empowering, what they're doing is they're empowering this
ecosystem of lenders and brokers to be able to, to do a lot more
as far as, like I show. I mean, I'm happy to see, because
anytime the ecosystem is thriving, it's a good sign for
everybody. Right? So again, it's, it's, I think my biggest
takeaway is just how incredibly strong the industry has come
back already. And we're seeing it continue to, to build
momentum. So,
Johny Fernandez: So kind of walk me through, I mean, there's
people from across the country here, I mean, it's jam packed
actually network with these people and meet with these
people and see them face to face versus just online.
Carl Brabander: It makes a huge difference, obviously. And you
know, starting off with an event like we did last night as well,
that was a really nice icebreaker. You know, I mean, I
think, as a lender, I'm surprised how many other lenders
are here, you know, so we're, but it's great to meet them. I
mean, it's a in many industries, you might feel this, like,
friendly competition, right. But it's really what it is. It's
friendly. I think we inspire each other. I think it's good to
make new friends. I mean, in terms of brokers. I'm looking
forward to meeting some bigger. It's hard to read these name
tags from a distance. So I'm gonna keep hunting for them in
the crowds here. Yeah. Too many people.
Johny Fernandez: Yeah. So lastly, are not here, yep. What
would you tell them about Broker Fair 2021 in a sentence?
Carl Brabander: Look, every industry every industry needs an
opportunity like this to get together and feed off each
other's energy. And I think having seen this in many across
many different industries, I would say Broker Fair is really
you guys have done an awesome job of bringing the right people
around and creating the right energy. Big takeaway. Don't sit
near the doors when you're trying to listen to someone
talk. Yeah. There's too much noise. Yeah, too much
excitement.
Johny Fernandez: Awesome. Alright. Well, thank you so much
for your time. Appreciate it. Thank you Johnny.