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Ethical Debt Collection: A Conversation with Al Oberdick of IC System

James Kent
September 1, 2023
Al Oberdick
Closing the Books podcast
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In the latest episode of Closing the Books by IC System, host Gabrielle Bejarano chats with Al Oberdick, a seasoned district sales manager with IC System. With a background in social work, Al joined IC System to champion ethical sales, finding the company’s core values in sync with his. Bejarano and Oberdick discuss the evolution of collection services and weigh the balance of automation and personal touch, especially in post-pandemic scenarios. Al’s enduring tenure at IC System, despite the industry’s challenging reputation, is attributed to the company’s commitment to respectful collections, a personalized approach, and a unique family-owned ethos.

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