If you thought 2019 was a big year for AAPL, you ain’t seen nothing yet (to quote one of the top songs of the 70s and, yes, it’s Bachman Turner Overdrive, if you’re wracking your brain). We’re opening the decade with our best foot forward as the private lending industry’s oldest and largest trade association. [...]
Strategies for breaking down barriers that stifle projects, progress and profits. Whether you’re the Big Kahuna or middle management, you wake up every morning knowing the buck stops with you at the crossroad of Leadership and Management in your own little metropolis of Boss Town. At times, this puts you in the uncomfortable position of [...]
Knowing the difference between the terms can help you protect your business. We’ve all heard the terms “trademarks” and “copyrights” a million times. But what do they actually mean? Trademarks and copyrights are two of the three types of intellectual property (the third is patents). They may seem similar, but they cover two totally different [...]
7 Questions to ask yourself about job satisfaction and employee intention Can you paint a picture of your company as one that listens and validates employees’ opinions? Rewards hard work? Creates an enviable work culture? Uncovering ways your company culture misses the mark can lead to improvements in productivity, overall work-life balance—and your bottom line. [...]
15-minute marketing ideas that can take your business to the next level Have you ever had 15 minutes here and there and weren’t sure how to use them to grow your business? You know those moments where you have just enough time to do one smaller task before you have to jump on that client [...]
American Association of Private Lenders partners with Think Realty to form The Influencers The American Association of Private Lenders™, the only real estate based private lending association, has announced the roll out a new membership level to enhance growth opportunities for real estate investors. As part of AAPL’s three-year strategic plan, a key initiative is [...]
10 Tips for lighting up the small screen On camera interviews are an effective way to create awareness about your brand, put a human face to your company name, and manage a crisis. The web is packed with examples of failed interviews. Even the media is quick to poke fun at on-air faux pas, proving [...]
Knowing the difference between the terms can help you protect your business. We’ve all heard the terms “trademarks” and “copyrights” a million times. But what do they actually mean? Trademarks and copyrights are two of the three types of “intellectual property” (the third is patents). They may seem similar, but they cover two totally different aspects of owning your unique creative work (aka your [...]
Private lenders like you work tirelessly to grow your business and push the industry out of niche obscurity into a viable alternative to traditional lending. Still, there is one glaring arena where you have missed the mark: representing yourselves in the halls of state and federal legislatures. The fate of issues that impact private real [...]
Using social media “socially” can make your company more relatable to customers. What makes a company social media post effective? From a corporate perspective, it’s often any post that actively promotes the company’s products or services to potential customers. Many believe that visibility alone will eventually translate into business. That is very rarely the case. [...]
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Nominations are open until August 30, 2026, with voting from September 7-30, 2026. We’ll announce recipients at our Annual Conference.
Member of the Year (MOTY): This award goes to a member based on their deep expertise, unique value, and strong commitment to clients and the industry.
Rising Star: Rising Stars are members who have accomplished outstanding growth in their company or industry sector over the past year.
Community Impact: Recipients improve their local communities or our industry through volunteering, development programs, or civic efforts.
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