“I believe the CLFP designation gives ECS Financial Services, Inc. an additional level of credibility.

While our CPA designation says we know accounting, the CLFP designation tells clients and prospects that we also understand the leasing industry. Obtaining the CLFP designation was a great start to establishing a reputation of expertise in the industry, which I believe is critical to the success of any service provider.”

“When I first entered the industry I understood CLFP stood for knowledge, credibility and integrity – the characteristics I want for myself and my company.

For the last several years the CLFP designation has played a major role in our success in establishing relationships with banks and funding sources. Better business means doing business with a CLFP.”

 “We decided to make the CLFP program the center point of an employee continuing education and training program.

While not specifically designed for that purpose it is a great way to train employees and expose them to all of the facets of the leasing and financing industry. Each of our employees had the option to participate or not. Whether or not they decided to sit for the test, all involved gained a broader and deeper knowledge of the industry as well as a higher level of confidence in their job skills.”

“During a troubling time in our industry when “leasing” was experiencing some negative media and our industry was misunderstood, I felt it important for vendors and customers to know they were working with a qualified and credible expert. I was also looking for a way to take my career up to the next level and pursue job advancement. The President of our company at that time, Ken Collins, had suggested taking the CLFP courses and exam. Studying and taking the exam has made me more confident and positive. It has had a major impact on my professional progress by having my level of expertise understood and recognized.

During my many years in leasing and finance, my job responsibilities required the evaluation and decisions on choosing the right indirect business partners to develop a funding relationship with. Prospects that displayed the CLFP designation, distinguished themselves as individuals and companies with a reputation of integrity, expertise and a higher standard of ethical practices. These were the individuals and companies that I choose to focus on and work with.“

“By earning the CLFP designation, an individual demonstrates they have not only mastered a comprehensive knowledge base reflecting all aspects of the equipment leasing and financing industry but they also have proven they possess solid work and study habits necessary to pass the CLFP exam.

When I see the letters “CLFP” on a business card, I see a person who was willing to undertake a challenge and accomplish a significant professional goal. Only those that have truly absorbed the many facets of our industry can reasonably expect to earn their certification. In my eyes, those individuals recognized as CLFP’s have proven they have a comprehensive skill set that will undoubtedly serve them well throughout their career.”

“The CLFP designation is our industry standard of excellence. I believe that this designation makes the statement that Banc of California is committed to being the best-in-class lessor within our industry.

Additionally, the designation is a differentiating factor with our vendors and customers that distinguishes us from our competitors. Finally, the CLFP network is full of the brightest minds in our industry and is an invaluable resource to help grow my business.”

“I use my CLFP designation as a means of differentiating myself from the rest of my competition.

I find that I can effectively use my CLFP designation, along with my other professional association service and recognition, to show potential vendors and lessees that my company is something different. I explain to them that what it all means is that they can TRUST us to treat them (or their clients) professionally, honestly, and ethically. It means that we have competitive pricing, and thorough industry knowledge with which to serve them and their clients.”

“I want to take my career in equipment leasing and finance as far as I can, and the CLFP designation is going to be a tool to help get me there.”

“I pursued the CLFP designation to broaden and deepen my expertise in the equipment finance space.

My background is in Operations, so I wanted to gain exposure to the Legal and Accounting aspects of the industry, which the ALFP course fully delivered on. The designation equips me with the knowledge, insight, and credibility to ensure that [we] can deliver the best solutions to the industry.”

“I chose to pursue the designation to enrich my knowledge of the Equipment Finance Industry.

Having extensive insight on the Credit and Funding Departments I support will help me become a much more effective leader. Also, knowing more of how my role impacts the other functions in our company will positively impact my self-awareness.”

“Obtaining my CLFP was a goal I set for myself in order to fully understand the leasing and finance industry. Having the title CLFP was important to me as it feels like additional schooling for an industry I enjoy working in and being a part of. “