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First National Capital

Is this your company?

Please do not even think about applying please just take the other reviews and run - Anonymous employee First National Capital Employee Review

1.0
Jan 28, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's hard to really sit here and think of one I am not being negative I really am having a very tough time coming up with something. If I can say one it would be the owner travels a few times in the month and that allows the whole company to take a break from the overwhelming process and frustrations working with Keith Duggan that defines every single employees day and emotions which is very toxic.

Cons

Owner Keith Duggan all I can say is "wow" Borderline crook and is not ashamed to be proud of it. Has a big history of getting into legal battles with clients, companies, and his own employees. 95 percent turnover might be an understatement longest tenure as a sales rep as of last year per VP of Sales to date is 4-6 months. All talent and 90 percent of sales floor understands within few months owner/company Main Objective is take the accounts you call then push you out of the madness 95 percent voluntarily quit and only witnessed 3 people terminated in my tenure due to challenging management... Guys who have been in the industry 20 years plus.

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First National Capital Response
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We completely respect this employees and any other employees right to voice their opinion both while employed and post separation. It appears this anonymous employee did not have a good experience while employed, which of course we find dis-heartening, as a failure in retaining someone is a terribly expensive and frustrating proposition for our company and the employee. Of course we wish them only the best in their career. That said, our industry is extremely competitive and we are finding that some ex-employees have posted less than flattering things on this site and similar sites, and are in fact utilizing these websites as a tool in selling to our clients. That type of behavior is an unintended consequence of “anonymous” postings. The reality is that the Equipment Leasing sector is a challenging and extremely competitive business and simply is not a good match for everyone, thus there will be turnover. We are quite proud that First National has been in business for over 11 years with a strong track record of growth and professional development. We have successfully funded over $1.5 billion in leases and loans, with 100’s of satisfied clients as evidenced by over 140+ letters of reference. Our management team (mostly previously successful FNCC sales employees) have an average tenure of 5+ years with First National with several employees at 9+ years. We’ve even had several team members leave for competitors only to find out it was pretty good where they were and come back. So although we are the first to admit we aren’t perfect, we welcome constructive actionable feedback and will continue to strive for improvement.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Yep, here’s that same section made more definitive and Glassdoor-real: This is one of very few sales jobs where making BIG money is actually real if you can produce. I came in with a sales background but zero finance experience and honestly didn’t know if I’d make it in this industry, but sticking with it ended up being the best career decision I could’ve made. The earning potential here is insane compared to most jobs. Commissions are not exaggerated. People genuinely make life-changing money here, and reps pull very large commission checks once they get going and build pipeline. Six-figure commission checks are real here. It’s also not commission-only. You still have a solid salary to rely on, which is very helpful during the first several months when you’re building a pipeline. The company gives reps a ton of support. As an account manager, your main job is originating opportunities and opening doors. Sales managers are heavily involved in helping run calls, structure deals, and get things across the finish line, especially while you’re learning. For someone like me coming in without a finance background, that support was critical in helping me close deals.

Cons

The biggest downside is the heavy focus on dial counts and activity metrics. There is more emphasis on the number of calls made than the quality of conversations or actual opportunities sourced. I understand why management pushes activity because sales is a numbers game, but the approach feels old school. Remote or hybrid flexibility is also limited unless you’ve been there awhile and proven yourself as a producer. Being in-office helped me learn faster early on, but the policy is restrictive for experienced reps who have already shown they can produce.

2.0
Sep 26, 2025
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Pros

You can make decent money if you survive for several years. Best of luck living off their meager base salary in the meantime!

Cons

Upper management is terrible, are you an ESOP, are you privately owned? Make up your mind. Middle management is, unfortunately, even worse somehow. Compensation is atrocious and the splits relative to industry peers are not good, if you like this industry look elsewhere! Work hours are standard. Be prepared to be treated like a toddler by managers and treated inferior if you haven’t closed a deal.

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