Episode #276 Fireside Chat with Josh Power, Founder of Golden Capital

Josh Power of Golden Capital joins Jesse Johnson on this week’s Fireside Chats with Jesse. In this episode, Josh shares his path into equipment finance, what it took to launch Golden Capital, and why relationships, hustle, and showing up still matter in a business being reshaped by AI. Josh brings a great mix of energy, honesty, and perspective as he talks about building a company from the ground up, learning through failure, earning business the old-fashioned way, and staying hands-on in a relationship-driven industry. Topics covered in this episode include: Josh Power’s journey from internship to founder of Golden Capital Building an equipment finance business from scratch Why word-of-mouth and vendor relationships still win How AI is helping improve speed, communication, and workflow The importance of showing up, shaking hands, and earning trust Lessons from cold calling, conferences, and learning through rejection Golden Capital’s growth plans and team expansion Why equipment finance remains such a strong long-term career path Josh’s personal philosophy: suit up, show up, and shut up What it means to “bring the juice” in business and in life If you work in equipment finance, commercial finance, lending, fintech, sales, or vendor finance, this conversation is packed with practical insight and real-world perspective. Thank you for watching Fireside Chats with Jesse, where we highlight the people, stories, and ideas shaping the equipment finance industry. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders across equipment finance, banking, fintech, leasing, and commercial lending. #FiresideChatsWithJesse #EquipmentFinance #GoldenCapital #JoshPower #CommercialFinance #VendorFinance #Fintech #Leasing #SalesLeadership #BusinessGrowth