Receivables Podcast | Discussions About Debt Collection

How can collection agencies stay current on compliance changes without breaking their workflow or budget?

In this episode, host Adam Parks sits down with Pam Kirchner, CEO of BCA Financial Services, to talk about how her team uses the ACA State Guide to stay ahead of constant regulatory updates. Pam explains how the guide evolved from a set of static PDFs into a powerful, searchable compliance platform used by every department in her organization.

Together, they discuss how the ACA State Guide saves time, prevents costly mistakes, and serves as a daily reference point for compliance, sales, and training teams. Pam also shares how the tool helps agencies evaluate new markets, prepare for audits, and maintain a proactive compliance culture in a constantly changing environment.

If your agency is looking for practical ways to improve debt collection compliance management and streamline regulatory monitoring, this episode is packed with real-world insights you can apply today.

Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/aca-state-guide-compliance-kirchner

Guest Website:
https://bcafs.com/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-kirchner-78b8728/

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Receivables Podcast,
Adam Parks,
Compliance Leadership,
Multi State Compliance,
ACA International,
Receivables Management Best Practices.

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In this powerful episode of the Receivables Podcast, host Adam Parks welcomes Jeremiah Wheeler, President at DRN Data and author of The Unlikely Executive. Together, they explore how personal recovery, accountability, and resilience can redefine what leadership means in today’s receivables industry.

Jeremiah’s book, The Unlikely Executive, offers a deeply honest look at his own journey from struggle to success. It is a story that resonates with professionals who face high-pressure environments, constant travel, and the challenge of balancing career ambitions with personal well-being. In this conversation, he and Adam discuss the lessons behind the book: how authentic leadership starts with self-awareness, how accountability builds stronger teams, and why vulnerability can become a powerful tool for executive growth.

Whether you’re a collection agency owner, compliance officer, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers actionable insight into leading with empathy, building a culture of trust, and finding purpose beyond the title on your business card.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how The Unlikely Executive challenges traditional leadership models and inspires professionals across the receivables landscape to grow with purpose and integrity.

Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/the-unlikely-executive-book-insights-wheeler

Guest Website:
https://drndata.com/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-wheeler/

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The Unlikely Executive Book Insights,
Leadership Lessons from The Unlikely Executive,
Authentic Leadership in Business and Life,
Personal Transformation through Recovery,
Executive Lessons from Real Life Stories,
Inspiring Business Book for Collections Professionals,
DRN Data,
Jeremiah Wheeler,
Receivables Podcast,
Adam Parks,
Collections Industry Leadership.

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It’s never too late to grow — or to learn. In this episode of Career Path, I sit down with Susan Namm, Chief Compliance Officer at Velocity Portfolio Group, to explore how lifelong learning and career reinvention can transform your path at any age. From returning to school after decades in the receivables industry to leading with confidence in compliance, Susan’s story shows how continuous advancement fuels lasting success. Tune in for practical advice on women’s leadership in receivables, mentorship and sponsorship in the ARM industry, and actionable ways to keep evolving in your career.

👉 Listen now and discover how to keep growing — no matter where you are on your journey.

Podcast Website:
https://careerpathpodcast.com/lifelong-learning-career-reinvention

Guest Website:
https://velocityrecoveries.com/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-namm-ccco-crcp-971a736/

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career reinvention,
continuous advancement,
women leadership in receivables,
mentorship in arm industry,
professional development in collections,
receivables management career path,
susan namm,
velocity portfolio group,
career path podcast

#lifelonglearning
#susannamm
#careerreinvention

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Can ethical artificial intelligence make collections more compliant and more human?

In this episode, Adam Parks sits down with Porter Heath Morgan, Partner at Martin Golden Lyons Watts Morgan and author of the forthcoming book The Memory Project, to explore how AI governance and compliance in collections are shaping the future of receivables management.

Drawing from his book’s themes on AI, consciousness, and the evolution of human memory, Heath connects the philosophical with the practical. He breaks down real-world challenges around data privacy for AI enterprises and offers a clear roadmap for responsible and risk-free AI adoption

If you’re leading a collection agency, creditor operation, or compliance team, this conversation will help you navigate the evolving balance between automation and accountability, while rethinking what it means to innovate responsibly, without sacrificing trust.

Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/ethical-artificial-intelligence-heath-morgan

Guest Website:
https://www.mgl.law/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/porterheathmorgan4/

Ethical Artificial Intelligence,
AI Governance in Collections,
Data Privacy in aAI,
Responsible AI Adoption,
Financial Compliance Strategy,
AI Consulting for Financial Firms,
Future of Human Communication,
AI in Receivables Management,
Adam Parks,
Porter Heath Morgan

#EthicalArtificialIntelligence #PorterHeathMorgan #AIGovernanceinCollections

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How can collaboration and professional networking reshape the future of collections?

In this episode, host Katalina Dawson sits down with Alison Atkinson and Amelia Anderson from Williams & Fudge, Inc. to talk about how the ACA Visionaries Conference is redefining connection and leadership across the receivables industry.

From AI in collections to technology adoption and authentic collaboration, this conversation is about how agencies can adapt, learn, and lead in a changing environment.

If you’re serious about staying ahead in receivables and building meaningful industry relationships, this episode is for you.

Listen now and see how professionals are shaping what’s next.

Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/aca-visionaries-conference-williams-fudge

Guest Website:
https://www.wfcorp.com/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-atkinson-6890717/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-anderson-1441b429/

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Katalina Dawson,
debt collection leadership

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What’s fueling the M&A boom in the collections industry?

In this episode, Adam Parks sits down with Michael Lamm, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Corporate Advisory Solutions, to unpack how mergers and acquisitions in collections are shaping the next wave of growth.

From AI’s impact on valuation to investor momentum in debt buying, healthcare collections, and student loan recovery, Adam and Michael break down what agencies need to do now to stay ahead of the curve.

This conversation is practical, data-driven, and forward-looking. It is for operators ready to scale, sell, or strengthen their position in a changing market.

🎧 Listen, subscribe, and stay informed on the future of compliance, automation, and receivables management.

Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/mergers-acquisitions-collections-lamm

Guest Website:
https://corpadvisorysolutions.com/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellamm/

Mergers and Acquisitions in Collections,
AI Impact on Receivables Management,
Investor Trends in Debt Buying,
Future of Compliance and Automation,
Healthcare and Student Loan Collections,
Market Forecast for Collection Agencies,
Michael Lamm,
Corporate Advisory Solutions,
Receivables Podcast,
Adam Parks

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#MichaelLamm 
#ReceivablesManagement

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What happens when AI adoption in collections meets the realities of compliance, leadership, and human change?

In this episode, Adam Parks sits down with Sara Woggerman, Owner & President of ARM Compliance Business Solutions, to unpack how agencies and debt buyers can embrace AI-driven compliance automation without losing the human touch that defines effective collections.

Sara shares her practical roadmap for leading teams through technology change — from easing employee fears and creating buy-in, to forming cross-departmental AI committees that connect operations, compliance, and technology. She also dives into how agencies can measure ROI beyond cost savings, building sustainable growth through stronger data governance, team engagement, and culture-driven compliance.

Listen in to discover how to align people, process, and purpose in the next phase of AI-driven compliance.

👉 Subscribe for practical insights that help you future-proof your receivables operation.

Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/ai-adoption-collections-sara-woggerman

Guest Website:
https://armcbs.com/

Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-woggerman-crcp-173b042b/

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adam parks,
debt collection technology,
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#sarawoggerman
#operationalcompliancestrategy 

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How does a digital collections strategy evolve when compliance leads the way?  
In this episode, Adam Parks sits down with John McNamara, Chief Growth Officer at Avtal and former CFPB executive, to unpack how the receivables industry can embrace collections tech and AI without sacrificing regulatory trust. From omnichannel consumer outreach to balancing compliance and innovation, this conversation reveals how forward-thinking agencies are operationalizing AI in collections and transforming how recovery teams communicate with consumers.
Tune in to learn how to future-proof your operations and keep compliance at the core of your digital evolution.

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Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/digital-collections-strategy-mcnamara     
Guest Website:
https://avtal.com/
Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mcnamara-75a2982/

Digital Collections Strategy,
Regulatory Compliance in Receivables,
Collections Tech and AI,
Omnichannel Consumer Outreach,
Balancing Compliance and Innovation,
Operationalizing AI in Collections,
John McNamara,
Avtal,
Adam Parks,
Receivables Podcast


#DigitalCollectionsStrategy #JohnMcnamara #CollectionsTech

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How can actionable intelligence in receivables give collection agencies and debt buyers a real performance edge?
In this episode, Adam Parks talks with Dane Mauldin, President of RNN Group, Inc., about how data transformation in collections is driving faster recovery cycles, better portfolio monitoring, and innovation in post-judgment recovery.
Learn how to connect operational efficiency with smart data—and why intelligence is defining the next generation of receivables strategy.
Tune in to discover how you can turn raw data into measurable results and future-proof your recovery operations.


Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/actionable-intelligence-better-recovery-mauldin/

Guest Website:
https://rnngroup.com/
Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danemauldin/


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Data Transformation in Collections,
Post Judgment Recovery Innovation,
Operational Efficiency through Data Insights,
Portfolio Monitoring and Verification Strategy,
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Receivables Podcast,
Adam Parks,
Debt Collection Strategy,
Receivables Data Innovation,
Compliance and Data Governance,
Financial Services Operations

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#DaneMauldin
#DataTransformationinCollections

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Why is artificial intelligence in debt collection no longer optional?
In this episode, host Adam Parks sits down with Anna Burke of Equabli to unpack six practical AI use cases for collections that go far beyond the hype. From predictive analytics in receivables to digital self-service collections and the evolving role of voice AI in collections, they cover what’s working today, what still needs time, and how agencies, debt buyers, and creditors can use AI with purpose.
Tune in to hear where the real opportunities are—and how to make AI an asset, not a risk.


Podcast Website:
https://receivablespodcast.com/videos/artificial-intelligence-debt-collection-burke
Guest Website:
https://www.equabli.com/
Guest LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-burke-b4213814/


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AI Use Cases for Collections,
Voice AI in Collections,
Predictive Analytics in Receivables,
Digital Self Service Collections,
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Receivables Podcast,
Debt Collection Technology,
Compliance in Collections,
Collections Industry Trends

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#AnnaBurke
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