byGONZO
Saturday Night Live immediately came to mind during a recent lending debate between Cornerstone consultantsJim PinckneyandSam Kilmerat Gonzo HQ in Scottsdale. So, we offer up an installment of Gonzo’s Point/Counterpoint. Oh come on, you justknowthat loan productivity is a naturally riveting debate!
The topic is this:With a massive productivity gap between high and low performing lenders, is the main challenge about people or technology?
Arguing for the people (though that sounds like a personal injury law firm advertisement) is Jim (JP), a re-engineering, governance and risk expert as well as a CPA who has helped numerous lenders improve process and results over three decades.
Arguing for the technology (without a demo) is Sam (SK), who, prior to recently joining Cornerstone Advisors, spent over a decade in strategy at a fintech provider known for lending and CRM and prior years leading banking delivery and marketing.
If it seems like the conflict is a little made-up, well … stay with us, GonzoBankers, we’re trying to mix it up and keep it fresh!
Let the smackdown begin …