The Credit Clubhouse
The Credit Clubhouse
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the deals are in the details!
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The podcast dives into topics such as structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance. Each episode explores current events and trends impacting credit markets, with examples including discussions on macroeconomic factors like Federal Reserve meetings, tariff impacts, inflation, and the growth of private credit.

Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the deals are in the details!
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00:00 – The Credit Clubhouse: Welcome and Clark Briner Introduction
01:55 – Founding Revere Capital: Addressing Lower Middle Market Gaps
05:07 – The Evolving Definition of the Lower Middle Market
06:45 – Lessons from 20 Years: Structure Matters in Lending
08:14 – Revere Capital's Discipline: Avoiding Style Drift
09:54 – Navigating Liquidity, Duration, and LP Education Gaps
12:50 – Exploring Mispriced Opportunities in Specialty Finance
14:16 – Prioritizing Structural Alpha Over Cyclical Opportunities
15:17 – Understanding Direct Lending's Impact on Asset-Backed Finance
17:29 – LP Shift to Risk and Credit Market Convergence
19:47 – Leveraging Data and AI for Scaling Credit Platforms
22:54 – Investment Pitfalls: Avoiding Market Bailout Reliance
24:17 – Hobby, Superpower, and a Must-Read Negotiation Book
25:59 – The Significant Economic Impact of Non-Bank Lenders
27:25 – Clark Briner's Prediction for the Next 12 Months
28:17 – Thank You for Listening to The Credit Clubhouse
Clark Briner, Founder & Principal – https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkbriner/
Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst – https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/
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