A Coleman Conversation: Lance Sexton

September 17, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

A Coleman Conversation: Lance Sexton

In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman speaks with our main webinar instructor Lance Sexton, Executive Vice President and Chief Servicing Officer at Phoenix Lender Services. With decades of SBA lending experience, Lance shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a nationally recognized SBA servicing and training expert. The discussion covers his commitment to mentoring the next generation of SBA lenders, his family’s deep ties to the SBA industry, and his vision for the future of SBA lending.

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Topics Covered:

✓ Lance’s family’s small business background and his father’s lifelong entrepreneurial spirit, including Lance’s own early experiences owning and operating a business
✓ His early career at the FDIC and transition into SBA lending, training, and leadership roles
✓ Mentoring, educating, and training the next generation of SBA professionals to build future industry leaders
✓ The unique career paths of Lance’s children and their active roles within the SBA industry
✓ His leadership at Phoenix Lender Services, providing nationwide LSP support to community banks and SBA lenders
✓ Insights into the evolving SBA landscape and why SBA lending continues to be a critical and stable career path