Episode #29: Joseph Stepke - Joe The Finance Guy

JOSEPH STEPKE, professionally known as “Joe the Finance Guy,” is an inspirational, award-winning sales leader, trainer, coach, and connector whose expertise encompasses creative financing and alternative funding programs for business-to-customer (B2C) retail clients.

He is known for his positive energy and giving nature, and prides himself on being accessible, transparent, and responsive. His own guiding principles echo the mission of Acima Credit, the company for whom he serves as an area sales manager: “To enrich the lives of our customers, merchants, and employees.”

Throughout his career, which has spanned multiple industries and market sectors, Joe has sought to add customer value. After serving as a military police officer in the U.S. Army, he moved into the business world, initially in staffing, and then into managerial roles of increasing responsibility with a focus on sales. He rocked the B2C retail vertical as a store/multi-unit operations manager and earned a sterling reputation as a team leader who could tailor solutions to enhance the customer experience, drive customer loyalty, and increase profitability for merchants.

UNIQUE AREAS OF VALUE By virtue of his rock-solid work ethic, previous leadership roles in the retail industry, and his immersive work with sales teams, Joe becomes an indispensable asset to the retail business owner. Whereas he is well versed on financial matters, he can offer a fresh lens and collaborative mindset to all areas of a business. His empathy, ability to build trust quickly, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and passion for mentoring others are what differentiate him as a servant leader.

IT’S NOT JUST BUSINESS, IT’S FRIENDSHIPS

Joe is community-minded and nourishes his LinkedIn network daily. He brings a can-do attitude, and a go-the-extra-mile approach that puts a personal stamp on his professional relationships. His customers became his friends, In the words of one merchant, who praised the no credit option as instrumental in the growth of the business, “I don’t know where I would be without Joe Stepke.”

Joe has opened up "Joe The Finance Guy" to a new level with his website, trademarked logo and name, along with his upcoming sales video series, and logo merchandise.

To contact Joe, please go to joethefinanceguy.com