How you prepare for a networking event makes a huge difference when it comes to what you get out of it. So, I’ll be sharing what I’ve found works for me. By no means is this list all-inclusive or definitive, but it’s a good place to start.

Horace is happy to offer encouragement. Just not specific encouragement.

For the final installment of the LodeStar Lending Leaders Summer Session, Jim and Alayna do a quick recap of summer industry conferences.

Continuing with LodeStar’s 2025 Summer Session, we’re getting an update from Jim and Alayna about what’s new at LodeStar.

Horace sings away his anxieties.

The Summer Session is all about trying things, right? So, in that spirit, we’re asking Jim what he’s been reading lately.

Octavia could use some more drama in her life.

For this week’s installment of the Lending Leaders Summer Session, Jim and Alayna open up about what’s been grinding their gears lately—from LinkedIn posts about vacation to overuse of AI in content creation. Tune in!

Continuing with our Summer Session, Jim and Alayna sit down to give you the rundown on regulation.