AAPL Constituency Podcast: The Voices Behind the Industry

On this episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, host Linda Hyde and co-host Alessondra Mora sit down with Alex Kaddah of Liquid Logics to explore his journey from joining the family business to stepping into a meaningful leadership role. Alex talks candidly about choosing the company, moving back to Kansas City, and earning respect through hard work rather than pedigree.

They discuss the challenges of leading a tech-forward firm in private lending, building team trust and efficiency, balancing family dynamics with professional responsibilities, and preparing for the future— including the role of AI and long-term succession. This conversation highlights identity, growth, and intentional leadership.

For more information about Liquid Logics, visit LiquidLogics.com

On this episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, host Linda Hyde and co-host Alessondra Mora sit down with Alex Kaddah of Liquid Logics to explore his journey from joining the family business to stepping into a meaningful leadership role. Alex talks candidly about choosing the company, moving back to Kansas City, and earning respect through hard work rather than pedigree.

They discuss the challenges of leading a tech-forward firm in private lending, building team trust and efficiency, balancing family dynamics with professional responsibilities, and preparing for the future— including the role of AI and long-term succession. This conversation highlights identity, growth, and intentional leadership.

For more information about Liquid Logics, visit LiquidLogics.com

Linda Hyde and co-host Alesondra Mora sit down with Sarah Downey of LoanBidz to explore courage, identity, and carving out a place in a male-dominated private lending industry. Sarah shares her path from operations to industry conferences, stepping into a family business, and finding her own voice.

The conversation covers imposter syndrome, setting boundaries while working with family, the value of human connection in building credibility, and Sarah’s next chapter of supporting brokers and the broader lending community.

For more information about LoanBidz, visit Loanbidz.com

Linda Hyde and co-host Alesondra Mora sit down with Sarah Downey of LoanBidz to explore courage, identity, and carving out a place in a male-dominated private lending industry. Sarah shares her path from operations to industry conferences, stepping into a family business, and finding her own voice.

The conversation covers imposter syndrome, setting boundaries while working with family, the value of human connection in building credibility, and Sarah’s next chapter of supporting brokers and the broader lending community.

For more information about LoanBidz, visit Loanbidz.com

Host Linda Hyde and co-host Alessandra Mora sit down with Jeremy Altervain to trace his evolution from early lending roles to founding Vault, highlighting the risks, pivots, and relationships that shaped his leadership.

Jeremy discusses the value of licensure, resetting the broker narrative, building credibility, and practical advice for scaling a private lending business while maintaining balance and resilience.

For more information about Vault Financial Services, visit Vaultfs.com

Host Linda Hyde and co-host Alessandra Mora sit down with Jeremy Altervain to trace his evolution from early lending roles to founding Vault, highlighting the risks, pivots, and relationships that shaped his leadership.

Jeremy discusses the value of licensure, resetting the broker narrative, building credibility, and practical advice for scaling a private lending business while maintaining balance and resilience.

For more information about Vault Financial Services, visit Vaultfs.com

Sam Kaddah joins the AAPL Constituency Podcast to discuss the evolution of private lending, his journey building Liquid Logics, and how technology and AI are reshaping underwriting and operations.

He reflects on industry relationships, principles-over-profit leadership, mentoring his son through succession, and the role of conferences in driving change.

For more information on Liquid Logics, visit liquidlogics.com

Sam Kaddah joins the AAPL Constituency Podcast to discuss the evolution of private lending, his journey building Liquid Logics, and how technology and AI are reshaping underwriting and operations.

He reflects on industry relationships, principles-over-profit leadership, mentoring his son through succession, and the role of conferences in driving change.

For more information on Liquid Logics, visit liquidlogics.com

Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson host Michael and Allison Tedesco as they recount starting Appraisal Nation from their attic, enduring market crashes and personal hardship, and building multiple businesses through risk, relentless relationship-building, and family support.

The episode highlights the complementary roles of visionary and organizer, the importance of showing up, cause-driven giving, practical leadership lessons, and advice for younger professionals on patience, resilience, and creating a trusted team.

For more information about Appraisal Nation, visit appraisalnation.com

Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson host Michael and Allison Tedesco as they recount starting Appraisal Nation from their attic, enduring market crashes and personal hardship, and building multiple businesses through risk, relentless relationship-building, and family support.

The episode highlights the complementary roles of visionary and organizer, the importance of showing up, cause-driven giving, practical leadership lessons, and advice for younger professionals on patience, resilience, and creating a trusted team.

For more information about Appraisal Nation, visit appraisalnation.com