''Brennan and Clark is an essential limb of our collections strategy.''

The main challenge was that our collections department was underpowered with only four people on the team and we had no collections strategy in place. We could attempt some general collections tactics such as sending out overdue payment notices, but there was no time to follow up with multiple calls.  

Obviously, we needed to look beyond the department for help with collections and we began the process of searching for a third party to handle the portfolio and assist us with the sheer volume of work. 

It was around this time that Brennan & Clark reached out to us. Faced with a pressing need for collections support, we were more than willing to give them a shot. And thank goodness we did because they have been amazing!  

Alongside contingency collections, Brennan & Clark have a full collections strategy in place for us including detailed monthly forecasts and specialty reports. This is particularly useful for those accounts that progress to litigation. Fortunately, Brennan and Clark have taken on the bulk of our reporting, which is great. 

They also have an unprecedented ability to collect more than their peers. Other agencies typically recover just the amount owed, exclusive of fees and interest, but Brennan & Clark collect it all – the money owed, the interest, and collection agency fees – everything. 

Occasionally we have brought in other agencies to test the truth of this, but Brennan & Clark have never failed us. They really appreciate the challenge and never lose out to another agency so although we sometimes work with others, Brennan & Clark always get the lion’s share. 

It doesn’t matter what we throw at them, Brennan & Clark can handle it. Their expertise has streamlined our collections process and although they are known for their negotiation tactics, I would emphasize that they are also very generous with their skills and insight. 

Right from the start, the Brennan & Clark team dedicated a lot of time to supporting our collections staff. They are just so friendly and willing to share information that other agencies might not be so keen to divulge. 

For example, Brennan & Clark shared some of their training materials with our in-house collections team out of the goodness of their hearts. It’s not really in their best interest to do that, but they are keen to upskill the industry. 

Meg Scotty, Brennan and Clark CEO, is a champion for the sector so this attitude extends from the top down. She is known in the industry as a leader, founding the Commercial Collection Agencies of America, a certifying body. 

I have nothing but good things to say about working with Meg. She always knows what’s going on in the industry and she isn’t afraid to get stuck in with clients. In my current role as Relationship Manager, I speak with her frequently and she often joins our monthly calls to discuss our collections strategy. 

I also work with Kim Roland on a regular basis, and she is just fantastic to deal with. She really understands our portfolio and anticipates our needs. Day to day, I work with B&C operations manager, Mark Taylor, and I always know that if I have any queries, I can ask his advice.