What does the rest of 2025 look like for the economy? In this episode of In Focus with Haversine Funding, we sit down with Lauren Saidel-Baker, Senior Economist at ITR Economics, to break down the most important trends lenders and business leaders need to watch right now.Lauren joins Nolan Reichert and Jeff Whaley to discuss:The current state of the economy and where growth is headedHow new tariffs are influencing inflation and trade policyThe labor market: is it easing or still creating margin pressure?Wage growth, productivity, and how businesses are adaptingThe Fed's outlook and interest rate expectations for the back half of 2025Which industries are positioned for growth—and which may face headwindsWhether you're a lender, investor, or operator, this episode offers timely, data-driven insights to help navigate today’s constantly evolving market.Learn more about ITR Economics at: https://itreconomics.com/Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more episodes on specialty finance, private credit, and market trends.#Economy2025 #ITREconomics #Inflation #Tariffs #LaborMarket #SpecialtyFinance #InFocusPodcast #haversinefunding --------------------------------------------------------🔍 Learn more about Haversine Funding:Our Website → https://haversinefunding.com/Haversine Management and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, exist to provide fast, fair and flexible funding solutions to commercial lenders. Formed in 2018, Haversine helps factors, asset-based lenders, inventory, purchase order, equipment and real estate lenders fill funding gaps by providing senior and junior lender finance lines of credit up to $30,000,000, as well as participation program options.

In this episode of In Focus with Haversine Funding, we sit down with industry veteran Robert Beard, founder of Pay4Freight, to discuss his almost 40-year journey in the commercial finance and factoring world. From the early days of building his company, through scaling operations, and ultimately exiting via a sale to Porter Capital, Robert shares candid stories and hard-earned lessons about what drives long-term success in the space.💡 What You’ll Learn:How Robert identified opportunities and gaps in the marketThe key to scaling a factoring company sustainablyInsights into leading through industry cycles and downturnsWhat to consider when preparing for a sale or exitLeadership and mindset advice from someone who’s been through it allWhether you're an operator, investor, or simply interested in the business of factoring, this episode offers a firsthand look at what it takes to build something lasting in commercial finance.🎧 Tune in, and take away actionable insights from one of the industry's most respected voices.#Factoring #CommercialFinance #RobertBeard #HaversineFunding #FinancePodcast #BusinessGrowth #exitstrategy --------------------------------------------------------🔍 Learn more about Haversine Funding:Our Website → https://haversinefunding.com/Haversine Management and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, exist to provide fast, fair and flexible funding solutions to commercial lenders. Formed in 2018, Haversine helps factors, asset-based lenders, inventory, purchase order, equipment and real estate lenders fill funding gaps by providing senior and junior lender finance lines of credit up to $30,000,000, as well as participation program options.

In this episode of In Focus with Haversine Funding, we sit down with Jenn Palmer, CEO and Founder of JPalmer Collective, to discuss her journey in finance, her approach to building an inclusive lending platform, and how asset-based lending is evolving in today’s market.Jenn shares insights from her time leading Gerber Finance, her work with the Secured Finance Network, and how she's now helping high-growth, values-driven businesses—especially women-led companies—access the capital they need to scale.💡 What We Cover:Jenn’s career journey and what inspired JPalmer CollectiveWhy asset-based lending is critical for non-traditional borrowersIndustry trends in commercial finance and what’s aheadSupporting sustainable and women-led businesses through creative capitalAdvice for companies seeking funding in today’s economic environmentThis is a must-watch for anyone in lending, commercial finance, or building a mission-driven business.📌 Learn more about JPalmer Collective: https://jpalmercollective.com/🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on specialty finance and business growth.#AssetBasedLending #JennPalmer #JPalmerCollective #FinancePodcast #CommercialLending #WomenInFinance #BusinessFunding #haversinefunding --------------------------------------------------------🔍 Learn more about Haversine Funding:Our Website → https://haversinefunding.com/Haversine Management and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, exist to provide fast, fair and flexible funding solutions to commercial lenders. Formed in 2018, Haversine helps factors, asset-based lenders, inventory, purchase order, equipment and real estate lenders fill funding gaps by providing senior and junior lender finance lines of credit up to $30,000,000, as well as participation program options.