The Community Bank Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Today, we sit down with banking industry veteran Jim Marous. Jim joins Caleb Stevens to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing community banks: preparing for the future without being constrained by the past. They explore leadership transitions, AI adoption, deposit growth, and why digital resilience may become the defining factor separating future winners from everyone else.
Jim also shares practical insights on customer relationships, data-driven growth, and how banks can use modern tools to deliver the personalized experiences customers increasingly expect.
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In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Walt Wear, SouthState's AI Enablement Manager, to discuss the bank's Copilot adoption journey, lessons learned from scaling AI across the organization, and what's next as the industry moves toward agentic AI.
Walt shares how a community-first approach, weekly office hours, AI Central, and a crowdsourced prompt library helped drive adoption rates above Microsoft's benchmark while empowering employees to work more efficiently and expand their skill sets.
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Today, we're sharing BJ Green's pilot episode from his new podcast, Leadership is Everything. In it, SouthState Bank's CEO, John Corbett, explores what it takes to build and scale a successful banking organization. From starting a de novo bank to leading a $68 billion institution, Corbett breaks down the principles that guide effective leadership: alignment, accountability, and affinity.
The discussion highlights key themes like decentralized decision-making, the importance of culture, and how leaders can balance growth with maintaining strong local connections. He also shares insights on navigating uncertainty, making high-stakes decisions, and empowering teams through trust and responsibility.
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Today on the show Caleb Stevens sits down with Ed Kofman to discuss 4 key drivers of profitability for today's community banks.
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In this episode, Tom Fitzgerald sits down with economist Joseph Keating to discuss the economic outlook amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, evolving Federal Reserve policy, and rapid investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The conversation provides an essential and timely look at the key economic forces shaping the remainder of 2026 and the path into 2027.
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Today we sit down with Scott Cocanougher, CEO of First Community Bank in Shelbyville, Tennessee and Randy Goggans, founder of the company BankerBounty. Together we discuss the keys to creating change inside your organization and how to create an effective referral program.
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In this episode of The Community Bank Podcast, Caleb Stevens sits down with attorney Mark Kanaly to explore the fundamentals of effective strategic planning for community banks. They discuss how strong leadership, clear alignment, and thoughtful preparation can turn strategy from a one-time exercise into a living, actionable roadmap. Mark shares practical insights on fostering collaboration, avoiding common pitfalls like over-dominating voices, and ensuring teams stay disciplined in execution. Click Here to Book a Free Strategy Call.
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In this episode, Chris Nichols and Caleb Stevens sit down with Brennan Perkins, a recent Citadel graduate, to explore how early leadership experiences translate into a career in banking. From learning how to be an effective follower to leading peers under pressure, Brennan shares key lessons on servant leadership, attention to detail, and building influence without authority.
The conversation highlights how discipline and structure can coexist with creativity and problem-solving, and why curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn are critical for success early in a banking career. Ultimately, it offers a fresh perspective on how foundational leadership principles can shape future leaders in financial services.
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In this episode, Chris Nichols and DJ Seeterlin explore what banks can learn from Trader Joe's approach to strategy, focusing on clear customer segments, intentional trade-offs, and delivering value over price.
They discuss how aligning products, people, and experiences around a defined audience can help banks stand out, and how these same principles apply to areas like AI, where technology should enhance the human connection.
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In this episode, Chris Nichols is joined by Samer Saab of Alloy Labs to explore the growing tension between a traditional "debt mindset" and a more forward-looking "equity mindset" in banking. While banks are built to minimize risk and protect principal, that same instinct can limit innovation, partnerships, and long-term growth. Samer shares practical ways banks can rebalance risk and reward by moving faster, experimenting more, and treating new initiatives as scalable capabilities rather than one-off projects.
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In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Jack Henry's Lee Wetherington to unpack the biggest strategic shifts facing community banks today. From deposit pressures and the rise of small business banking to the growing importance of data strategy and payments, the conversation highlights how banks must rethink their approach to growth.
The discussion makes one thing clear: success in the next phase of banking will depend on how well institutions leverage data, adapt their payment strategies, and evolve alongside rapidly changing customer behaviors, especially among Gen Z and small business owners.
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In this episode, Caleb Stevens talks with Eva Daniel, founder of The Speak Shop, about why effective communication is a critical leadership skill. Eva shares why every professional should have a signature message, common mistakes leaders make when presenting, and how thoughtful storytelling and structure can dramatically increase clarity and credibility. Tune in to learn the hidden career advantage of strong public speaking and how you as a leader can elevate your own.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ben Udell, a former community banker turned AI advisor, to break down what AI actually means for banks today and how to start using it in practical ways.
Ben shares how bankers can use AI to save time, sharpen decision-making, and enhance relationships. From turning voice notes into board reports to accelerating commercial loan analysis and preparing for tougher loan committee conversations, the conversation is packed with actionable use cases. They also tackle common concerns around regulation, risk, and job security, offering a clear message: bankers who learn to work with AI will be better positioned to compete, grow, and lead in the years ahead.
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Today we speak with Erik Weiner, CEO of de novo Portrait Bank. We discuss his banking background, why he started Portrait bank, the capital raise process, attracting talent, and building out a tech stack.
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Recorded live from the Financial Brand Fourm on April 14th, Caleb Stevens sits down with Dan Marks, President of OptimaFI, to talk about what bank marketers should actually be focused on today. They dig into using data to prove ROI, aligning marketing with lending and finance, avoiding "shiny object" syndrome, and where AI can genuinely help community banks grow. A practical, real‑world conversation for marketers who want to move the balance sheet—not just launch campaigns. Click Here to Register for the 3rd Annual Elevate Banking Forum! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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Today we sit down with brothers Pat and Robert McLaughlin. Though they come from different, diverse fields, Pat and Robert share a passion in leadership development. They talk to us about presence, the traits of championship teams, and what they've learned from their work with Jon Gordon.
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In this episode, former U.S. Senator and SouthState Bank board member Ben Sasse joins Caleb Stevens and Chris Kamienski for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of community banking, the loneliness epidemic, and the digital revolution reshaping the economy. Learn more about SouthState's Correspondent Banking Division at https://southstatecorrespondent.com/ The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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Today we speak with Chris Carneal, Founder and CEO of Booster, the largest elementary school fundraising company in the country. He tells us about how he's created a remarkable company through his leadership and a vision. Chris drives his company through virtue, and he shares how community bank leaders can build culture by acting on what your organization believes in.
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Today we're joined by Bill Moreland, a credit risk expert whose data and analysis we rely on heavily. Bill helps us break down what's really happening beneath the surface of today's credit metrics — from the rise of NDFIs to the surge in loan modifications and what that signals about risk in this cycle.
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Today, Tom Fitzgerald, from our strategy and research group interviews our asset-liability manager, Billy Fielding, from our broker dealer SouthState Securities to discuss the latest trends and asset liability management.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating discuss the current global landscape, including ongoing U.S. politics, developments in the Fed, and the ongoing war with Iran. They tie it all back to how they impact the economy and one's investments.
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In this episode, Caleb Stevens sits down with author and speaker Jon Acuff to talk about where procrastination shows up most often in the business world—and why even high-performing leaders struggle with it. Jon shares practical strategies from his latest book, Procrastination Proof, to help you stop putting off important work and start making meaningful progress. If you've ever delayed a tough conversation, a new initiative, or a big decision, this conversation will give you tools to move forward.
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Today we have the privilege of welcoming back our very first podcast guest, Billy Boughey. Billy is the founder of Elevate Experiences, a company that creates unforgettable corporate events and experiences. Billy talks about the 3 keys to a remarkable event, casting vision for your company, and the importance of courage and taking ownership.
Coach Dabo Swiney Quote that Billy Referenced:
"Sight is a function of the eye, but vision is a function of the heart."
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Today we're joined by two of our fellow SouthState team members — Shellee Spagnoletto and Jake Schoolfield. They talk about the Private Banking line of business we have here at SouthState and some of the keys any community banks can learn as they build their own.
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Today we speak with Karan Bhalla, Founder and CEO of AiVantage. He tells us about how banks can utilize AI to personalize their marketing efforts and, in turn, deepen client relationships.
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Today we sit down with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association. Ballard shares the unique perspective a banking association must keep while navigating the evolving banking landscape. He tells us about his lobbying efforts, his thoughts on AI, how stablecoin will impact the industry, and what community banks do best.
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Today we sit down with Dan Odom, President and CEO of Western Bank out in Lubbock, Texas. He discusses the history of his family-owned community bank and how he has developed it over the last decade. He tells us about his community profile, his thoughts on talent development, and the challenges and opportunities he faces in west Texas.
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Today on the show Caleb and Chris talk about one of Chris' recent blog articles, What a F1 Pit Crew Can Teach Banking — Performance as a System.
Read the full blog article here: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/banker-to-banker/bank-performance/what-a-f1-pit-crew-can-teach-banking-performance-as-a-system/
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In today's show, Caleb and Chris delve into some of the top marketing tactics and frameworks we utilize at SouthState's Correspondent Division. They also explore how community banks can adopt these strategies to effectively capture the attention of their most promising prospects.
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Today Chris Nichols sits down with Ryan Zacharia and Adam Aspes, partners at FINTOP. Returning after four years from their last appearance on our show, they discuss tokenization, AI, and the digital transformations banks are undergoing in an era of evolving technology.
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Today Joe Keating joins Tom Fitzgerald to reflect on where we left off in 2025 and discuss the economic outlook for 2026.
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Today we kick off 2026 by bringing back our friend Jeff Hancher to discuss the 3 types of feedback great leaders give to their teams.
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For our final show of 2025, we take a look back at some of our favorite episodes of the year. Thanks for listening!
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Today we sit down with Anton Schutz, President and Founder of Mendon Capital. As an investor, he has a unique perspective on trends shaping community banks. We discuss what surprised him in 2025 within the banking landscape, M&A, credit outlooks, and other topics you should be paying attention to as we near 2026.
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Today we talk with Carey Ransom, founder of BankTech Ventures. We discuss what success for fintechs looks like and which tech investments are improving overhead efficiency. He also tells us where banks are hesitant with AI and where banks can get started with it.
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Today we sit down with Ron Shevlin of Cornerstone Advisors. He tells us all about the forces that are "squeezing" community banks out of existence. Ron also shares what to focus on so your bank can thrive and succeed in the longterm.
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Today we sit down with Frank Trotter, CEO of Battle Bank. We talk about his background with EverBank, how he raised $100 million in capital to start Battle Bank, and how to build a bank based on "mindset" not geography.
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Today we sit down with Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Gen Z has joined the workforce, and effective leadership is looking different as a result. Tim Elmore tells us how to bridge the generational gap to better lead a generation unlike any we've seen before.
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Today we feature another backstage conversation from the 2025 Elevate Banking Forum with David Salyers, retired Chick-fil-A executive and SouthState board member. We talk about his journey to Chick-fil-A and the principles that give the company a competitive edge.
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Today Chris Nichols sits down with Steven Ramirez from Beyond the Arc to discuss their thoughts on Money 20/20. They talk about stablecoin, fraud, AI, and several other topics that banks should be thinking on as we move into 2026.
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Today we feature a backstage conversation recorded on October 28th at the 2025 Elevate Banking Forum. Tom Fitzgerald from SouthState sits down with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg to discuss the current state of the U.S. Economy.
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In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Gwen Wertz, SVP of Retail Banking at Provident Bank, to discuss how her team drives deposit growth and manages funding costs in a competitive environment. Gwen shares practical insights from her experience leading deposit strategy meetings, building a culture of collaboration, and balancing acquisition with retention.
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Today, Chris Nichols sits down with Alex Johnson, author of popular newsletter Fintech Takes. They discuss the importance of Stablecoin as it's related to the banking industry and why community banks should pay attention to it.
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Today we're joined by Mac Thompson, founder and CEO of White Clay, a company helping banks use data to drive smarter, more profitable decisions.
We talk about whether banking is getting easier or harder, what the data says about the current state of the industry, and how banks can sell more profitable products to more profitable customers. Mac also shares common mistakes banks make, what community banks are doing well, and how institutions can become the primary financial relationship for their customers.
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Today Chris Nichols sit down with Subodh Mathur to talk about his work with India's UPI system and what American banks can learn.
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In this episode, Caleb sits down with J.R. Lay—entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Level Up Business—to explore how community banks can deepen relationships and drive growth through authentic communication. They discuss the power of personal branding, the role of video and content in building trust, and why helping first is the key to long-term success. J.R. also shares his “Five Cs” framework for connecting with entrepreneurs and creating meaningful community impact. If you're a bank leader looking to grow your influence and relevance, this episode is for you.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Brian Barker, Chief Investment Officer here at SouthState Bank. They talk about the recent rate cut by the Fed and what it means for the economy and community banks.
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Today Erik Bagwell and Caleb Stevens talk about 3 ways your bank can take its marketing to the next level.
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Today we sit down with our own James Tippit, EVP and Director of Team Development here at SouthState. We discuss the term "Team of Teams" coined by General Stanley McChrystal and how it can be implemented at your bank to improve collaboration, communication, and organizational effectiveness.
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Today we sit down with Will Bryant, Co-Founder of Quantalytix. We discuss how your bank can build a strategy to get the most of your institution's data.
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Today we bring on Will Tumulty, CEO of Rapid Finance. He talks to us about how community banks can update their technology roadmaps to enhance their small business lending.
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Today we talk with Greg Adelson, CEO of Jack Henry. We dive into technology, AI, cybersecurity, open banking, and several other topics in depth. These are all topics community banks should consider when looking at their technology roadmaps.
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Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Jaye Eubanks from United Bank in Georgia. Jaye shares how he and his team use the "EOS" operating system to increase team productivity and performance.
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Today we talk with Christian Ruppe, Chief Innovation Officer of Colony Bank in Georgia. Christian talks about the strategic technology and innovation initiatives Colony has invested in to continue serving their customers with excellence.
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Today Chris Nichols sits down with Matt Quale, who serves as President of Digital Banking at Forbright Bank. He has decades of experience in consumer experience, technology, and financial services, having held leadership roles at Texas Capital Bank, Bask Bank, Brighthouse Financial, MetLife, American Express, WebMD, McKinsey, ConAgra, Coca-Cola, and General Mills. Chris and Matt dive into the methodology behind creating a high-performing digital strategy through technology, marketing, and traditional bank strategy.
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Today we bring on Owen LaFave, Market President at the Bank of Tampa. He tells us all about how he uses LinkedIn to create value for himself and his bank. Owen's advice in today's episode could inform your LinkedIn strategy to create value for your clients and to meet new prospects.
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Today SouthState's own Mark Thompson, Banking Group President of Florida, joins us. With over 40 years of banking experience, he shares a wealth of knowledge with us. We discuss the current landscape for commercial lending, what to look for when hiring commercial lenders, and how to keep the "small feel" in a growing bank.
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Today we bring back Sim Cheema, who works on our ARC Team here at SouthState. We talk about the current Fed policy, the economic environment, and what all that means for you and your lenders at your bank.
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Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Nathan Stovall from S&P Global Market Intelligence. They discuss current trends in the banking industry including the outlook for deposit growth and costs, the forecast for credit quality, bank M&A, regulation, and many other great topics.
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Today we sit down with William Warren, Founder of The Sketch Effect — a visual communications agency that works with brands like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines. William talks about the importance of visual storytelling, why it's so overlooked in the business world, and how to inspire and lead the creatives on your team.
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Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Raphael Reznek, Chief Technology Officer of Mascoma Bank. They discuss bank architecture and focus on leveraging technology to your bank's benefit in the current, evolving world around AI.
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Today we feature an internal conversation with Curtis Campbell, SouthState Bank’s Director of Cybersecurity Training and Education. She discusses the importance of having a plan for cybersecurity and ensuring that your bank’s team members are well-equipped to defend against cyber threats.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald sits down with series regular Joe Keating. They discuss the latest trends in the current economy and the outlook for interest rates.
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This week we throw it back to one of our favorite conversations we had in 2021 with Jesse Cole, Founder of the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
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This week we throw it back to one of our favorite conversations we had in 2023 with Mark Miller, Former VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A.
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Today we sit down with Josh Etress, Chief Operating Officer of Anchor Investments. He shares how he adds value to his great and growing LinkedIn following and how bankers just like you can too. Josh also discusses his experiences with leadership as both leader and follower, as well as his insights on commercial real estate.
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Today we sit down with Jeff Hancher who shares his thought leadership, particularly related to delivering feedback as leaders, founded in his own experiences and ideologies. Consider picking up his upcoming book, Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, which "is your guide to giving honest, impactful feedback without breaking trust or morale."
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Today Caleb Stevens sits down with Chris Bates from Agora Eversole for a wide-ranging conversation on bank marketing.
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Today Chris Nichols sits down with Craig Rodenberger, Chief Marketing Officer of Ephrata National Bank. Craig shares how they bank the Amish community and what it looks like to create remarkable experiences for your clients.
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Today we sit down with Eric Corrigan with MJC Partners to discuss M&A and capital raising. He tells us all about what community banks should be paying attention to when it comes to M&A deals, whether it's imminent or something farther out on the horizon for your bank.
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Today we sit down with Randy Goggans, Founder and CEO of BankerBounty. He tells us about his beginnings into banking and how his experience has resulted in BankerBounty and how he helps banks like yours foster a relationship culture through it.
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Today, Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating sit down to discuss the economic outlook as we near the end of the 2025 first quarter. They touch on current economic trends, projections, and the impacts of tariffs, rates, and various other topics.
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Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Mike Fletcher, President and Co-Founder of Qualtik, to discuss the latest trends in commercial credit.
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Today Chris Nichols sits down with three of SouthState Bank's team members, Tiffany Metelsky, Kunal Das, and Karissa Herns. They discuss our recent Data Build-a-thon, where 58 internal participants were asked to analyze data and identify and present opportunities for increased sales, marketing strategies, or customer satisfaction. First-place winner Karissa shares her thoughts and event organizers Tiffany and Kunal tell Chris all about how a bank can tap into its internal talent through similiar competitions.
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Today, SouthState's Chris Nichols sits down with Steve Ramirez, Founder of Beyond the Arc, where they offer B2B payment strategies for banks. They discuss the current trends and best practices for how banks can market payments.
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Today we sit down with Russ Hill, co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting and Lead In 30. We talk about the importance of creating clarity as a leader, leading through change, the relationship between AI and leadership, and several other great topics.
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Today we sit down with Stephen Coleman, former Bank OZK executive and Founder of Relativity Holdings, where they build enterprise-level software and technology solutions for banks like yours. We discuss the changing tech landscape in banking and how community banks should approach forming strategic fintech partnerships.
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Today we sit down with Karl Nelson, Founder and CEO of KPN Consulting. He gives us a recap of the community banking landscape since the Covid pandemic and describes what 2025 could hold for community banks.
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Today we sit down with Chris Nichols and Ed Kofman. They discuss our e-book, "The Top 12 Winning Strategies for Community Banks in 2025," going into detail on the principles to succeed this year.
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Today we sit down with Steve Williams, CEO and Founding Partner of Cornerstone Advisors. We discuss the community banking landscape for 2025 and the traits every successful bank executive must possess to succeed in today's banking environment.
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Today we bring back Joe Keating, SVP & Senior Portfolio Manager here at SouthState, to provide his economic outlook for 2025.
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Today we bring back a longtime friend of the show, Jack Hubbard from St. Meyer & Hubbard. Jack has trained and coached over 80,000 bankers, helping them become “resource managers” (not simply “lenders”) for their clients. We talk about what it will take for lenders to be successful in 2025, plus several other topics.
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In our final episode of 2024, Chris Nichols sits down with Steve Smith from Accenture to discuss the future of bank branching.
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This week we feature clips from 8 of our favorite shows we recorded in 2024. Thanks for listening!
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Today we sit down with Davis Stewart and Gene Kirby from Heitmeyer Consulting to discuss the best strategies for effectively managing vendor relationships at your bank.
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Today we shine the spotlight on Katie Wahlquist and her bank, Star Bank, in Minnesota. We discuss Katie's family roots in banking and their plans to remain competitive and customer-centric in the coming years.
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Today we bring on Daniel and Joseph Ahn from DelFi to discuss the value of AI in managing your bank's balance sheet.
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Today we sit down with Brian Love and Keith Daly from the Travillian Group. We discuss the keys to succession planning and the importance of attracting and developing young talent at your
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Today we bring on Jackie Smith, Director of Public Relations at SouthState, as well as Vincent Ascolese, Social Media and Public Relations Manager. Together we discuss the 5 keys to managing PR and social media well at your bank.
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Today we bring back on Jeremie Kubicek, CEO of GiANT Worldwide. Jeremie has spoken to thousands of leaders and written mutiple best-selling books on leadership, culture, and self-awareness. Today we discuss Jeremie's book and assessement, The 5 Voices, and how it can help leaders improve their self-awareness and ability to lead others.
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Today we feature our final backstage episode from the Elevate Banking Forum. Chris Nichols (Director of Capital Markets at SouthState) and Nathan Stovall (Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence) discuss the current state of the banking industry.
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Today we feature another backstage interview from our Elevate Banking Forum. We sit down with Major Matthew "Joust" Carey. Matthew has spent time in both the Air Force and Air National Guard, flying the F22 Raptor. We discuss his experiences in the Air Force and leadership lessons that carry over into the business world.
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Today we play a backstage interview from our recent Elevate Banking Forum in Birmingham, AL. We talk with Kevin Scott, one of our keynote speakers at the event, about what it looks like to create emotional connections both with your clients and employees.
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Today we have some fun and provide an example of how AI tools like NotebookLM can help community banks in a vareity of ways.
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Today we feature the replay from our October 1st webinar, Finishing 2024 Strong: Keys to Loan Pricing and Production.
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Today we are joined by Ron Buck, CEO of the Performance Insights Team. Ron talks about the implications of AI for community banks and specifically how AI can help their lenders close more deals.
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Today we're joined by KBW CEO, Tom Michaud, to discuss the key banking storylines going into Q4.
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Today we sit down with Mark Kanaly, Partner at Alston & Bird to discuss the key trends every community banker should be paying attention to.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating discuss the Fed's recent Jackson Hole symposium, outlook for monetary policy, and overall implications for the broader economy.
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Today Chris Nichols sit down with Lee Wetherington, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Jack Henry. They discuss the state of the payments industry and the implications of real-time payments for community banks.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from our fixed-income strategies group discuss the recent developments in the bond market, the economic picture overall, and what it means for community banks like yours.
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Today Chris Nichols, Director of Capital Markets at SouthState, sits down with investor, writer, and artist, John Maxfield. They discuss key lessons from bank failures over the years and what the best banks need to be doing to stay relevant in the future.
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Today we sit down with Sim Cheema, one of our ARC Program specialists with SouthState. Sim talks about the current state of interest rates, credit, CRE lending, and how to help your borrowers navigate the current environment.
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Today we sit down with Chris DiLorenzo from The James Paul Group to discuss the importance of relationship banking and how to create remarkable customer experiences.
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Today we sit down with Anton Schutz, President of Mendon Capital. Anton specializes in the banking industry and we discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing regional and community banks today.
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Today we bring back Lon Langston, Founder of the Engaged Banker Experience, back to the podcast to discuss how the best community bank leaders resolve conflict amonst their teams.
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Leading Through Change with Lon Langston (2023)
How to Scale Your Banks Culture with Lon Langston (2022)
Creating an Engaged Culture with Lon Langston (2021)
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Today we throw it back to our 2023 interview with Jack Hubbard on how to help your lenders succeed in today's world of banking.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Billy Fielding to discuss the ALM trends we are seeing with our community bank clients and strategies to navigate the current economic environment.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald welcomes Joe Keating back to the podcast. Joe serves as Senior Portfolio Manager at SouthState Wealth and is a regular contributor to the podcast. They discuss Joe's economic forecast and when the Fed might start cutting rates.
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Today we sit down with former bank CEO, Kurt Knutson. We discuss his book The Art of Selling Your Bank, where most M&A deals go wrong, how to merge 2 different cultures, and how to increase your bank's value — whether you plan to sell or remain independent.
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Today we sit down with Catherine Mealor, Managing Director of Equity Research at KBW. We discuss the current M&A environment and its implications for communtiy banks.
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Today we bring back a popular guest and friend of the show, Mark Miller. Mark spent over 40 years with Chick-fil-A, most recently serving as Vice President of High Performance Leadership. Mark recently retired and has co-founded a new organization dedicated to serving leaders called Lead Every Day. In today's episode, we talk with Mark about his latest book Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership.
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Today Chris Nichols, our Director of Capital Markets, sits down with Nymbus CEO Jeffery Kendall. Chris and Jeffery talk about the future of core processing, payments, how banks should be thinking about their relationship with their core provider, and the new opportunities emerging for banks to offer more innovative products and solutions to their customers.
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Today we’ll be speaking with Scott Mills, president of the William Mills agency based in Atlanta. They specialize in helping fintechs connect with banks, and they work with a number of major bank technology providers.
Scott talks about the future of fintech, where fintech partnerships often go wrong for community banks, and how to properly evaluate a fintech relationship.
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Today we bring back Karl Nelson from KPN Consulting. Karl recaps the previous year in banking and discusses the biggest challenges facing community banks today.
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Today we bring back Alex Judd, Founder of Path for Growth, to discuss healthy leadership, growth, culture, and more.
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Today we're joined by Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global. We discuss deposit trends, the outlook for commercial credit, and outlook for interest rates.
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Today we sit down with Dan Robb, CEO of Jonesburg State Bank and former chairman of the ABA. We talk about Dan's passion for the industry and the challenges and opportunities facing community banks today.
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Today we revisit one of our most downloaded shows of all time with David Salyers, retired VP of Marketing with Chick-fil-A.
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Today on the show we bring back Keith Wilmot, CEO and Founder of the Ignitor Group. Keith is a leadership expert and specializes in helping companies “hardwire” creativity and innovation into their culture.
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Today we sit down with Natasha Drozdak, Director of Digital Strategy & Delivery for SouthState. We discuss the importance of creating value through digital banking channels, the lasting effect of the pandemic, and how community banks can use digital banking to grow their business.
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This week we sit back down with Bert Purdy, Partner with FORVIS. We discuss the key trends that will define the community banking landscape in 2024.
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Today we sit down with Brian Bauer and Sanjay Bhaskar from Revio, a revenue-enabling customer insights platform designed for community banks. We discuss the challenges associated with deciphering your bank’s data and how to leverage it to uncover new revenue opportunities.
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As we head into the new year, we take a look back at a few of our favorite shows from 2023.
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This week Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from SouthState|DuncanWilliams discuss recent updates from the Fed, the outlook for the 2024 economy, and strategies for the bond portfolio.
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This week we sit down with Trey Sheneman, founder of the marketing agency Herald. We discuss the 3 trends in B2B marketing that banks need to embrace in 2024.
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This week we sit down with Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer with Cornerstone Advisors. Ron is a sought-after speaker, writer, and consultant who works at the intersection of banking and fintech. He is also a senior contributor at Forbes, where he writes a popular column called "FinTech Snark Tanks."
We talk with Ron about Artificial Intelligence's role in changing the future landscape of community banking… and what community banks should do about it today!
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Today on the show, Caleb sits down with Sim Cheema to discuss the current state of commercial lending. Sim works with both our commercial lenders here at SouthState, as well as our correspondent community bank customers. She helps them serve their borrowers through ARC, our loan hedging program.
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Today we discuss the keys to managing investor relations well at your bank. We sit down with John Antolik and Pete Scully from My Private Shares. We talk about the importance of communicating with your investors, the unique challenges for family owned banks, and how to raise capital for a new bank in today’s environment.
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This week we throw it back again to one of our favorite shows, this time with Mark Miller from Chick-fil-A. We talk about his book "Culture Rules" and the 3 things every leader must do to intentionally shape the culture of their organization.
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Today we throw it back to our conversation in January Dorothy Savarese, Executive Chair of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank in Massachusetts. She served as CEO of Cape Cod Five for 18 years and has been consistently named one of the top 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by the American Banker. We talk all about her path towards becoming the CEO, leadership, culture, and succession planning.
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This week we throw it back to an episode from last year on strategic planning with Steve Young, our Chief Strategy Officer at SouthState. Steve pulls back the curtain on our strategic planning process and the 5 key areas we focus on at SouthState.
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Today we sit down with Carey Ransom, Founder of BankTech Ventures. We talk about the exciting new developments in FinTech and what they mean for community banks. BankTech Ventures partners with entrepreneurs who want to help transform the future of community banking by working with community banks to make them more efficient, competitive and compelling for the customers in the communities that they serve.
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This week we sit down for a 3rd time with Long Langston, CEO and Founder of the Engaged Banker Experience. We talk about the importance of communication, leading through change, why executives burnout, and why the best CEOs spend a lot of time alone.
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Creating an Engaged Culture with Lon Langston (2021)
How to Scale Your Bank's Culture with Lon Langston (2022)
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Today we speak with our own LeDon Jones, EVP & Director of Corporate Stewardship at SouthState. We talk about what it takes to develop the next generation of bankers, and how community banks can be intentional in the ways the invest in their communities.
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This week Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from SouthState|DuncanWilliams discuss the cost of waiting to bonds in the current economic environment.
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This week we sit down with Lindsay Greene from ExtraCo Consulting to discuss the latest trends in community banking. We talk about video banking, the universal banker position, and how Lindsay is helping community banks grow and adapt.
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This week we throw it back to one of our favorite episodes with Lee Wetherington from Jack Henry.
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This week we sit back down with Dee Ann Turner, author, speaker, and former VP of Talent for Chick-fil-A. We dive into the war for talent, how remote work has changed the game, and what leaders can do to engage their frontline team members.
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This week we turn our attention back to the econmomy and bring on Joe Keating, a familiar guest and Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities.
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Today we return to the topic of cybersecurity with Jimmy Rider from DefenseStorm, a company that specializes in cybersecurity for banks and credit unions.
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Today Chris Nichols, our Director of Capital Markets, sits down with Richard Buttermore from Paramount Financial Technologies. Paramount Financial Technologies is a fintech corporation, and is the product of 20 years of first-hand experience working with regional and community banks. Chris and Richard discuss how banks can leverage technology to increase the profitability of their treasury management platforms.
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Today we sit down with Jack Hubbard, Managing Partner of The Modern Banker. With nearly 80,000 financial services professionals personally trained and coached, Jack is one of banking’s most sought-after facilitators. An author, classroom instructor, and thought leader, his expertise and out-of-the-box thinking put him in great demand when the subject matter is social selling for bankers, bank-to-business conversations, and sales leadership.
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Today Robert Biggs sits down with Jeff Zage, CEO of Financial Northeastern. They discuss the upward pressure on funding costs and how brokered deposits can play a key role in banks' balance sheet mangement.
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This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from last year featuring Glen Jackson from Jackson Spalding.
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Today we sit down with Neil Stevens, CEO of Oconee State Bank in Watkinsville, GA. We discuss his new book, Leading Life on Life and how his is working to grow and develop the leaders at OSB.
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Today we speak with Mark Kanaly, Partner and Chair of the Financial Services and Products Group at Alston & Bird. We talk about the key trends that are defining the 2023 community banking landscape.
Mark focuses on the representation of banks and other financial institutions. He assists these companies with private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, corporate formations and restructurings, recapitalizations, corporate governance and a host of related complex regulatory issues.
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This week we sit down to discuss fintech partnerships with Jason Henrichs, CEO of Alloy Labs. The Alloy Labs Alliance is the only consortium that drives exponential growth for banks by leveraging powerful network effects.
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Today we sit down with Ed Kofman, our Managing Director of Loan Hedging. We discuss trends in CRE and how to become a trusted advisor to your borrowers when it comes to refinancing strategies.
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This week we throw it back to one of our favorite episodes with David Salyers, former VP of Marketing for Chick-fil-A.
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This week we sit down with Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank in Fitzgerald, GA. We talk about Heath's journey to becoming a CEO, the importance of focusing both on relationships and technology, and how to invest in the next generation of bankers.
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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Sparks, CEO and Founder of Agility Bank. We talk about how she got the idea to start the bank, their status as an MDI, selling investors on the vision, building the team, and how they organized during Covid.
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Today Tom Fitzgerald and Roberts Biggs return to the topic of the bond portfolio and liquidity issues facing community financial institutions. They also discuss the recent headlines and projections for the economy.
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Today we sit down with Keith Ash, Managing Director of Payments for Strategic Resource Management (SRM). We discuss the ever-changing landscape of payments and the 5 trends that community banks should be watching.
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This week we're talking with Tim Leeds, VP of Growth for BizGift. We discuss the importance of aligning your sales and marketing teams to drive new business for your bank.
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This week Tom Fitzgerald from our Strategy group sits down with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities. Joe is a frequent guest on the podcast and gives us his take on where the Fed will go next and his outlook for the broader economy.
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This week we are featuring highlights from our recent webinar, The Opportunity of this Banking Crisis.
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This week we sit back down with another repeat guest, Karl Nelson from KPN Consulting. Karl hosts community bank roundtables across the country, and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing community banks today and in the future.
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Today we're joined by Jeremie Kubicek, Executive Charimain of GiANT Worldwide, who we had on the show way back in 2020.
Jeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur, and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, 5 Gears and the National Bestseller, Making Your Leadership Come Alive. His new book, The Peace Index, releases in October of 2022.
Jeremie is the Co-Founder of GiANT, a company that certifies coaches and consultants that serve companies and their employees. Jeremie has started over 20 companies while living in Oklahoma City, Moscow, Atlanta and London.
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This week we're sitting down with Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global. Nathan talks about the outlook for M&A, new de novo activity, and keys to remaining an independent community bank in today's environment.
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In this episode, we discuss Chris Nichols' most recent blog posts covering the recent bank failures and takeaway lessons for community banks.
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Today we're speaking with Kevin Paul Scott. Kevin is the founder of ADDO Wordwide, a leadership consultancy in Atlanta. He’s traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries and is the author of several books include his latest book called Inspired Everyday: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion.
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Today we discuss the War for Talent and how community banks can attract and retain top-performers. We sit down with Travis Dommert, SVP of Talent for OneDigital. Travis loves to share actionable insights on the topics of talent, culture, and performance. As a life-long learner, business leader, and student of high-performance cultures, he blends research and real-world experience to help leaders and busy professionals overcome the challenges of today’s shrinking workforce.
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This week we turn our attention back to the bond portfolio. Robert Biggs and Tom Fitzgerald from SouthState|DuncanWilliams discuss the latest economic forecast and what it means for the investment side of community banks.
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Today we're excited to have Mark Miller back on the podcast. Mark serves as the VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Mark has authored over 10 leadership books and helps grow leaders both at Chick-fil-A and around the world. We discuss his latest book called Culture Rulesand the 3 things every leaders must do to develop the culture they wish to have in their company.
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This week we return to the economy with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities to discuss the latest Fed moves and what it means for the broader economy.
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This week we return to the topic of M&A with Brady Gailey from KBW. Brady joined Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. in 2007, working in the firm’s Atlanta office, and is currently a Managing Director responsible for equity research coverage of roughly 35 regional banks in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States, with a focus specifically on Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Today we have the priviledge of speaking with Dorothy Savarese, Executive Chair of Cape Code Five Cents Savings Bank in Massachucets. She served as CEO of Cape Cod Five for 18 years and has been consistenly named one of the top 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by the American Banker. We talk all about her path towards becoming the CEO, leadership, culture, and succession planning.
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Today we're speaking with Glenn Grossman, Director of Research with Cornerstone Advisors. We talk about how banks are carving outs "niches" to serve specific needs of customers that are often overlooked.
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Kene Iloenyosi teaches his clients how to discover their Purpose and work in their Career Sweet Spot. His books "Finding Your Sweet Spot" and "DNA of Talent" have helped put thousands of people on the path to discovering and working in their talent zone. Kene also works with leaders and teams to uncover the collective talents (of team members) and how best to engage and maximize these talents at work. Learn more at www.talentrevolution.me
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This week we sit down with Dr. James Kolari, Professor of Finance at Texas A&M University. We talk about how he is developing the next generation of bankers, the state of communtiy banking, and solutions banks are adopting to become more competitive.
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Today we're kicking off the new year with Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder of Growing Leaders to talk about his latest book, A New Kind of Diversity. Through Growing Leaders, Elmore and his team teach middle school, high school, and college students the skills they need to become authentic leaders. He has shared his insights in more than thirty countries and has written more than twenty-five books, including Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes and Generation iY: Our Last Chance to Save Their Future.
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This week we are taking a look back at 5 of our favorite episodes we recorded in 2022. We hope you enjoy!
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This week we are doing a deeper dive into strategic planning with Bert Purdy. Bert is a Partner at FORVIS and serves community banks around the country.
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This week we sit down with our own Steve Young to discuss the 5 key areas of strategic planning that SouthState focuses on.
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This week we sit down with one of our regular guests, Joe Keating from NBC Securities. Joe bring a wealth of knowledge of the economy and he provides us with an update and where the Fed's next move may lead.
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This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes featuring Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. The team has built a social media following in the millions including becoming known as TikTok’s favorite team with over 2 million followers. Jesse has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, MSNBC, ESPN, HBO Real Sports and once at his son’s show and tell. He is the author of two best selling books, Find Your Yellow Tux and Fans First. He’s been featured on over 1000 podcasts and delivers keynote speeches all over the world sharing the Fans First experience.
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This week we are joined by SouthState team members Mark Bryant and Chrissie Casas. Mark is the Director of Government Lending and Chrissie serves as Director of Digital Banking. Mark gives us an update on SBA and PPP, and then we discuss what it looks like to build team cohesion within a large bank.
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This week we sit back down with Ed Kofman to discuss his outlook for rates and why banks may need to put more floating rate loans on their books.
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This week we are excited to bring back one of our most popular guests, Lee Wetherington from Jack Henry. Caleb and Lee discuss open banking, the lasting effects of Covid on digital adoption, and what community banks need to be thinking about for the future.
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This week we are revisiting a topic we last discussed in 2020: funding costs. We sit down with Jeremy Lucas, Director of Balance Sheet Strategies for SouthState, to get his take on how community banks should be thinking about the recent rate hikes from a deposit perspective.
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This week we've got Joe Keating back on the show to discuss his outlook for the economy. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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This week we're talking with Tom Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs about the latest moves by the fed, and how community banks should be thinking about their bond portfolio.
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This week we throw it back to one of last year's shows with Jack Hubbard, co-founder of St. Meyer & Hubbard. Jack is a sales expert and has coached thousands of community bankers over his career.
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This week we throw it back to one of last year's shows with Jack Hubbard, co-founder of St. Meyer & Hubbard. Jack is a sales expert and has coached thousands of community bankers over his career.
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This week we sit down with Mike Fernandez, CEO of Texas National Bank in Sweetwater, Texas. We talk about his thoughts on FinTech, the future of community banking, and how they launched a new division aimed at serving other bankers.
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This week we sit down with Mike Fernandez, CEO of Texas National Bank in Sweetwater, Texas. We talk about his thoughts on FinTech, the future of community banking, and how they launched a new division aimed at serving other bankers.
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This week we're taking a look back at another one of our favorite episodes on productivity with leadership expert, Carey Nieuwhof.
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This week we sit down with Russ Hill, Co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting. We talk about the importance of clarity, alignment, and movement as you lead your community bank.
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This week we through it back to our favorite episode on bankers need to be using LinkedIn to prospect and develop new business.
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This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with David Salyers, former VP of Marketing for Chick-fil-A.
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This week we're sitting down again with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBCSecurities to get his take on where the economy is headed for the rest of 2022.
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This week we are featuring another repeat guest, Al Dominick. He previously served as CEO of Bank Director and is now a partner with Cornerstone Advisors. We discuss all things community banking!
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This week we are talking about leadership and culture with Lon Langston, a repeat guest from 2021. Lon and Caleb talk about the best practices to scale your bank's culture as it grows, and why it's actually possible to focus on the word "culture" too much.
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This week we return our discussions to the bond portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs.
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This week we're sitting down with Eric Corrigan, Senior Managing Director with Commerce Street Capital. We discuss how the pandemic changed bank M&A, what he sees for the rest of the year in light of the inflation data and Fed rate hikes, and what the future of community banking might look like.
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This week we chat with Evan Sparks, SVP for Memeber Communications with the American Bankers Association. Evan talks about all of the resources the ABA for community banks, what the best community banks have in common, and some of the opportunities and challanges that lie ahead.
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This week we had a blast chatting with Keith Costello, co-founder and CEO of Locality Bank in South Florida. He talks about the challenges of starting a new bank in today's environment, why the South Florida area needed a new community bank, and how they are taking a fresh approach to technology, marketing, and culture.
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This week we are talking about the latest developments in the mortgage business with Jeff Merkel. Jeff serves as the Director of Wholesale and Correspondent Lending at SouthState. He offers his thoughts on where the industry is headed, updates on technology, and how mortgage should fit into a community bank's strategic plan.
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This week Tom sits down with Scott Clemmons, Investment Portfolio Manager for SouthState. They discuss SouthState's approach to the investment portfolio and needs of its balance sheet. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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This week we are returning our discussion to the bond portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald, Geetika Bansal, and Robert Biggs.
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This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes. We sat down last year with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore to discuss his new book, The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership. Dr. Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.GrowingLeaders.com), an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization created to develop emerging leaders. To learn more visit www.timelmore.com
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This week we're going back to the economy with Joe Keating. We discussed the recent actions by the Fed, Joe's economic outlook, and what it means for community banks.
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This week we sit down with Evan Siegel from eGain to discuss how community banks are using AI technology to offer their customers financial advice at scale. Download our loan pricing series here:
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Today we're sitting down with Trey Sheneman, CEO of The Ask Method Company. We discuss the difference between brand marketing and direct marketing, and also how lending teams and marketing team need to be aligned towards the same goals.
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This week we're talking to Alex Cummings, Information Security Awareness Program Manager here at SouthState. We talk about the most common cyberseucrity threats facing community banks today and how they can protect against these threats with a security awareness program.
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This week we sit down with Alex Judd, founder of Path for Growth and former host of the EntreLeadership podcast. We discuss why leadership is more than a title, why every company needs to define their core values, and how community bankers can better serve their customers.
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This week we're featuring an off-the-wall discussion with TikTok influencer, speaker, and author Kyle Sheele. His projects have been featured in the Washington Post, BuzzFeed, WIRED, FastCompany, and more. To learn more, visit www.kylesheele.com
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This week we sit down with Matthew Gallman, VP of Strategic Innovation with Dummond Community Bank in Chiefland, FL. We discuss how they are innovating through strategic fintech partnerships and how to balance both technology and relationships. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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This week we sit down with Keith Wilmot, former Global VP of Creativity and Innovation for The Coca-Cola Company. We discuss why everyone is creative, lessons learned from leading in both big and small companies, and what it means to be innovative. Keith has also served as CEO of GiANT Impact and is an expert on leadership, creativity, and culture.
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This week our strategy team discusses the rising rate environment and what it means for your investment portfolio.
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This week we sit down with our good friend Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities. We discuss his economic outlook regarding inflation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.
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Today's discussion is with Glen Jackson, co-founder of Jackson Spalding, a marketing communications agency with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles. We talk about the book he authored in 2018 called Preeminence. The book is an inside look at the pillars needed to sustain extraordinary excellence in today’s competitive marketplace.
Order Preeminence here: https://www.pathtopreeminence.com/
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This week we sit down with Jeff Keltner from Upstart to discuss how AI is shaping consumer lending. We also delve into his time at Google and what community bank leaders need to be focused on to remain independent.
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This week Caleb asks Tom all about how the fed works, econ terms bankers need to know, and what Tom looks for as he prepares his weekly economic update.
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This week Chris Nichols sits down with Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure Technologies, Adam Aspes and Ryan Zacharia of Jam Partners, and Adam Yarnold of Fin3. They discuss how blockchain is changing the future of the banking industry and what it means for community banks.
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This week we're sitting down with Dr. Randy Ross, founder of the company Remarkable! - a consulting and advisory firm specializing in team development and organizational health. Randy has traveled throughout the United States and internationally as a speaker, consultant and coach, building teams and developing leaders. A compelling communicator, Randy has the keen sensitivity to speak to the heart of leaders and inspires elevated performance among teams. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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This week Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Chad McKeithen to discuss the outlook for rising rates in 2022 and what it means for the investment portfolio. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.
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This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite shows on leadership with Mark Miller, VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A.
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This week we sit down with Dan Novalis, founder of a digital marketing agency called 2Novas. He helps community banks create marketing strategies that drive new revenue and he's passionate about all things marketing technology. We discuss the 5 key area of marketing technology that every banks needs to consider in 2022.
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This week we sit down with Joshua Sitta and Trafenia Salzman from Sittadel Cybersecurity Solutions. They share insights on how cybersecurity attacks typically happen, how banks can safeguard their information, and why it improves profitability over the long term.
To learn more, visit www.sittadel.com
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We kick off the new year with one of our favorite guests... Chris Nichols our Director of Capital Markets at SouthState. Chris is a banking industry and there's no one better to provide insight on the future of payments. He has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender’s Field Guide, and frequent blogger.
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As we wrap up 2021, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes from this year. We hope you enjoy!
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As we wrap up 2021, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes from this year. We hope you enjoy!
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This week we sit down with Brady Gailey from KBW to discuss his outlook for bank M&A as we head into 2022.
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This week we bring it back to the Fed, economy, and what it means for community banks' investment portfolios. We're joined by Tom Fitzgerald, Chad McKeithen, and Geetika Bansal.
To learn more how SouthState can help your bank win more loans, effectively manage investments, and operate at maximum efficiency, visit www.southstatecorrespondent.com
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This week we sit down with Randy Walton, CEO and Founder of The Walton Group. We discuss a wide variety of leadership topics including exit planning, why clarity trumps certainty, and how to deal with conflict in a healthy manner.
A highly sought after speaker, consultant, and leadership expert, Randy Walton has been challenging the norms of business thought for over 25 years. He is a pioneer in developing compelling and profitable market strategies through the use of a unique, core value assessment and ideation process. He has extensive experience in corporate strategic planning, operations management, marketing, technology operations, business consulting, and organizational leadership.
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This week we're throwing it back to own of our favorite episodes this year with Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.
The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
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This week we sit down with leadership expert, speaker, author, and podcaster Carey Nieuwhof to discuss his new book At Your Best.
Carey is a best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He writes one of today's most influential leadership blogs, and his online content is accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times a month.
Carey's mission is to help people thrive in life and leadership. He has extensive experience helping organizations lead through change, develop high-capacity teams, deepen their personal growth along with their health. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change, and personal growth.
His most recent book, At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor, is designed to help you live a life you no longer want to escape from. Instead, you might actually start loving it.
Carey and his wife, Toni, live north of Toronto, Canada and have two grown sons.
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This week we sit down with Rennie Curran, former linebacker for the Tennessee Titans and Georgia Bulldogs. We talk about the leadership lessons that football teaches you, the value of having a personal brand, and how to handle success.
Rennie currently serves as an active Keynote Speaker, Author, and CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Recently Inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall Of Fame and Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame, he uses his platform to inspire students, athletes, and business professionals to reach their fullest potential.
To learn more, visit www.renniecurran.com
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This we sit down with one of our regular guests, Joe Keating, to get his thoughts on recent GDP data, inflation, and the outlook for Q4. Joe serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities.
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This week we sit down with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore to discuss his new book, The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership. Dr. Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.GrowingLeaders.com), an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization created to develop emerging leaders.
To learn more visit www.timelmore.com
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This week we sit down with Ryan Harbry from StrategyCorps to get his thoughts on how banks can acquire more primary relationships, move away from punitive fees, and improve their overall retail business model.
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This week we are brining back one of our favorites — Jack Hubbard of St. Meyer & Hubbard. Jack has trained over 70,000 bankers in his lifetime and his content can be seen in ABA Bank Marketing Blog, RAIN Today, The American Banker, The Financial Brand, and RMA Journal. Jack is co-author of the bestselling book, Conversations with Prospects, which has become the standard for bank acquisition strategies.
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This week we revisit the economy and investment portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald from SouthState's capital markets group and and Chad McKeithen from Duncan-Williams, SouthState's broker-dealer.
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This week we sit down with Tyler Reagin, former President of the Catalyst Conference — one of the largest leadership events in the world. We talk about what it looks like to step into a leadership role of an organization you did not start and how to honor the past while casting a new vision for the future.
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This week we sit down for a conversation about servant-leadership with Joel Manby. Joel has served as the CEO of a number of large organizations including SeaWorld, Saab, and Herschend Enterprises — the largest family-owned entertainment company in the U.S. with popular brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park.
He was also featured on the hit TV show, Undercover Boss.
To learn more about Joel, visit www.joelmanby.com
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Today is all about how to use LinkedIn to develop new relationships and business for your bank. We sit down with Brynne Tillman, CEO of Social Sales Link. As a former sales trainer and personal producer, Brynne adopted all of the traditional sales techniques and adapted them to the new digital world. She guides professionals to establish a thought leader and subject matter expert brand, find and engage the right targeted market, and leverage clients and networking partners for warm introductions into qualified buyers.
Learn more at https://brynnetillman.com/
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Today we sit down with Josh Collins (VP - Talent & Culture) and Ryan Liebowitz (VP - Commercial Lending) from Oconee State Bank in Watkinsville, GA. We talk all about the importance of creating a culture of both accountability and purpose... and why the two are not mutually exclusive.
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This week we talk all about the concept of "Open Banking", what it means, and why it matters for community banks. To help us navigate this discussion, we sit down with Lee Wetherington from Jack Henry.
To learn more about Lee, visit https://discover.jackhenry.com/fintalk/author/lee-wetherington
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This week, we switch it up and talk all about the importance of an internship program. We speak with Lisa Blatter, Director of Campus Recruiting and Career Development for SouthState. She shares her thoughts on why your bank (big or small) should consider starting an internship program to develop a talent pipeline and grow your bank's various business units. Then, we sit down with two of her summer interns, Shaina Patel and Corey Stepanek, to hear about their experience with this program this summer.
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This week we talk with Mark Miller, VP of High-Performance Leadership for Chick-fil-A. We talk about his book, Chess Not Checkers, and the importance of growing the younger leaders in your bank. For the last 20 years, Mark has focused much of his time on serving leaders, helping them grow themselves, their teams, and their organizations. In addition to his role at Chick-fil-A, he also has the privilege to teach and lead in not-for-profit organizations domestically and globally.
To learn more about Mark, visit www.markmillerleadership.com
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This week we talk with Mark Bryant, Director of Government Lending for SouthState. We discuss what's next for SBA lending as we come out the PPP process.
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This week we sit down with Todd Davis and Todd Patrick from our fixed-income group to recap the recent FOMC meeting and discuss it's implications for the bond portfolio.
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This week Tom is joined once again for Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer for NBCSecurities. Joe and Tom discuss inflation, the Covid-19 delta variant, & outlook for the economy.
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This week we go back and feature one of our most listened to podcast episodes, Building a Remarkable Culture with David Salyers from Chick-fil-A.
Today we talk with Karl Nelson, CEO of KPN Consulting. His career has included senior positions with Silverton Bank, IDC Deposits, and Promontory Interfinancial Network. Karl was an organizing Director and former ALCO Chair for a de novo bank in North Carolina and consults regularly with community bank Boards and Management on business strategies.
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This week, we sit down with Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his newest release, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. He’s an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world including: FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Chick-fil-A, Nokia, and Comedy Central. His large and highly engaged social media following includes nearly 300,000 Twitter followers, more than 187,000 Facebook followers, more than 125,000 Instagram followers, and more than 90,000 email subscribers who look to him for his unique blend of humor, honesty, and hope. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two teenage daughters.
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This week, we change it up and talk some football with Mark Richt. Coach Richt is the former head football coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and University of Miami Hurricanes, and a longtime assistant coach for the Florida State University Seminoles. He is currently a football analyst for the ACC Network. Mark and his wife Katharyn are the parents of four adult children.
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This week we sit down with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association. We get his thoughts on regulation, headwinds facing the industry, and what it takes to run a successful community bank in today's environment.
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This week we feature a special conversation with Tom Michaud, CEO of KBW. Under Tom’s leadership, KBW has become the nation’s premier investment bank to the financial services industry. The company is routinely recognized for its leadership in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, and equity research. Tom maintains strong personal relationships with leading industry executives, policy makers, and institutional investors and has been instrumental in executing many of KBW’s largest transactions.
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This week we have the pleasure of speaking with Dee Ann Turner, former VP of Talent for Chick-fil-A. Dee Ann was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems, responsible for selecting thousands of Chick-fil-A franchisees and corporate staff members. Under her leadership, Chick-fil-A enjoyed industry-leading employee engagement scores and became known for selecting the best talent in the hospitality business, maintaining a 95% retention rate for corporate staff and franchisees. She has also mentored and championed hundreds of people to discover their unique vocational callings and build careers they love.
To learn more, visit her website at www.deeannturner.com
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This week is all about balance sheet management, inflation fears, and the continued excess liquidity. Tom sits down with Chad McKeithen and Andrew Norrid from our broker-dealer (Duncan-Williams) to make sense of it all.
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This week we sit down with Lon Langston, founder of the Engaged Banker Experience. We discuss culture, leadership, and the cost of low engagement.
Lon has been studying and practically applying management and leadership since college. In 2010, he began to study behavioral economics. Over time, that expanded to all behavioral science, including the neurology and physiology that are inevitably linked. In 2016, Lon became Culture Curator for Heritage Bank and, subsequently, Chief People Officer for Heritage Southeast Bank (a holding company, which owns Heritage Bank, Providence Bank, and The Heritage Bank).
To learn more, visit https://engagedbankerexperience.com/
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This week we sit down with Al Dominick, CEO of Bank Director and DirectorCorps to discuss the hallmarks of great community bank leadership, trends in the industry, and what community bankers need to be paying attention to in the coming years.
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This week Tom speaks with Joe Keating, Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities to discuss the current economic forecast, inflation fears, and the disappointing jobs report.
To get Tom's bond portfolio trends report, visit www.southstatecorrespondent.com/bondreport
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This week, Erik and Caleb discuss the 3 common mistakes they see banks making in their marketing... and what to do about it!
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This week we sit down with Eric Corrigan, senior managing director of Commerce Street Capital, to get thoughts on post-pandemic M&A transaction activity.
To get Tom's bond portfolio report, visit www.southstatecorrespondent.com/bondreport
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This week, we sit down with Dan Duchnowski to discuss how covid has forced community banks to change the way they approach marketing and digital banking.
To get Tom's Bond Portfolio Trends Analysis, visit www.southstatecorrespondent.com/bondreport
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This week, we sit down with Bert Purdy from BKD to discuss all things strategic planning. To learn more about Bert, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertpurdy/
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This week, we feature a conversation between Chris Nichols and Patrick Sells on how community banks should be thinking about bitcoin.
Chris serves as the Director of Capital Markets for SouthState Bank. He has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender’s Field Guide, and frequent blogger.
Patrick Sells serves as the Head of NYDIG's Bank Solutions business, building upon the momentum from NYDIG's efforts to bring the needed technological infrastructure for banks to be able to offer Bitcoin products and services such as custody, rewards programs and lending opportunities. Prior to joining NYDIG, Patrick served as Chief Innovation Officer at Quontic Bank, where he evolved the firm into a leading adaptive digital bank in the U.S. through a focus on technology and innovation. In 2020, Patrick was recognized as American Banker’s "Digital Banker of the Year" and one of Independent Community Bankers of America's "40 under 40 Emerging Community Bank Leaders."
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This week we have the honor of learning from Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.
The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.
Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees.
Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers.
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This week Tom sits down with Chad McKeithen, Managing Director of Strategy for Duncan Williams, and Greg Rains SVP of Fixed Income Sales at SouthState. They discuss the steepened yield curve, the recent FOMC meeting, and advice they have for CFOs as they navigate their balance sheets and bond portfolios.
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This week, we sit down with our COO Renee Brooks to discuss the latest topics and trends in digital banking.
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This week, we sit down with Steve Schnall, CEO and founder of Quontic Bank in New York City. He founded the bank in 2009
and has transformed the bank into a profitable, well-capitalized, philanthropic, digital financial institution which does business in all 50 states. We discuss innovative, bitcoin, and what kind of culture it takes to fully embrace innovation.
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This week with sit down with Jeff Henderson to discuss all things culture, marketing, and creating remarkable experiences for your customers. Jeff is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader and was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn't miss.
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Today with sit down with Mark Galvin, founder & CEO of ePresence. Mark started ePresence to serve business people that do not have the time, know-how, or desire to manage their own social media. His ultimate goal is to help people find more success through social media. On the show, we discuss all things LinkedIn as it becomes more and more relevant to community bankers today.
Listen to Mark's podcast, "How Your ePresence?" — https://www.epresence.me/podcast
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Today we sit down with Laura Whitaker, Founder and Executive Director of ESP to discuss the importance of casting vision and inspiring your team. Over the last 15+ years, Laura has led ESP to growth and the expansion of their mission. She is passionate about leadership and uses her management strengths to manage staff, oversee multiple year-round programs, and raise funds to run programs. Her favorite part of the job is getting to hug the many children who walk through the ESP doors.
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Today, we sit down with Alex Sanchez of the Florida Bankers Association to get his thoughts on what lies ahead for community banks in 2021. To learn more about the FBA, visit www.floridabankers.com
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This week we sit down with Joe Keating, economist and CIO for NBC Securities, to discuss his economic outlook for 2021.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
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For our first episode of 2021, we feature a discussion between Tom Fitzgerald and Todd Patrick. Tom is the Director of Strategy & Research at CenterState Bank as well as a regular co-host on the show. Todd Patrick serves as the VP of Fixed Income Sales within the capital markets division of CenterState. They discuss the economic and rate outlook for 2021 and what it means for CFOs as they manage their balance sheets and bond portfolios.
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To wrap up 2020, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments and guests on the podcast this year!
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CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week, Chris Nichols sits down with Steve Andrews, CEO of the Western Bankers Association. They discuss all of the major issues relevant to community bankers today and the challenges and opportunities for lie ahead for 2021.
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CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
Daniel (the Deal Closer) is an internationally renown speaker, trainer, and consultant. The Deal Closer is a sales process that can help you win more key deals faster- by creating more value for your clients and prospects.
To connect with Daniel, you can go to www.danielthedealcloser.com or email ceo@danielthedealcloser.com
We also feature a "Bank Spotlight" with Kane Connell with Liberty Bank for Savings in Chicago. Kane is the VP of Retail and shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that COVID has presented for Community Bankers.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He went on to spend 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department, most recently as a Vice President, before his retirement. During his time at Chick-fil-A, David was instrumental in the growth and development of the iconic ‘cow campaign’ and helped champion a marketing department that rose to international prominence and prestige. David is known for his marketing mind, his servant’s heart, and his entrepreneurial spirit.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
Jeremie Kubicek specializes in getting leaders to a higher level through his speaking, consulting and books. He takes complex concepts and adapts them into powerful tools that are practical and scalable. He speaks worldwide to audiences of all sizes across various industries and sectors. In addition, Jeremie is a best-selling author of the books Making Your Leadership Come Alive; 5 Gears: How to be present and productive when there is never enough time; 5 Voices: How to Communicate with everyone you lead; & The 100X Leader. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week, Tom sits down with Joe Keating, Chief Investment Officer for NBC Securities. They discuss the economic outlook for 2021 and what impact a vaccine and Biden administration will have.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week, Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Nathan Goodnight and Greg Rains from CenterState's Capital Markets division to discuss how the election might impact investment portfolios and opportunities going forward.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week, we sit down with Janet Reynolds, FVP & International Services Manager at CenterState to discuss the ways COVID has impacted international transactions. We also discuss the most common mistakes made when processing international transactions and how to avoid them. Janet has been in the banking industry for over 20 years, primarily focused on developing international and foreign exchange solutions for community bankers.
To get in touch with Janet, email jreynolds@centerstatebank.com
To download your free eBook, visit www.getmyinternationalbook.com/centerstatebank
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week, we feature a conversation between Rob Nichols & Chris Nichols. Rob serves as the president and CEO of the American Bankers Association, which represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation’s $20 trillion banking industry. He is consistently ranked as one of Washington’s Top Lobbyists.
Chris has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender’s Field Guide, and frequent blogger.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week we are joined by Diego Zuluaga, associate director at Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, where he covers financial technology and consumer credit.
We discuss the impact of financial regulation on community banks, the intentions vs. consequences of these regulations, and what community banks need to do stay ahead of the regulation curve in the coming years.
Diego's work has been featured in print and broadcast media, such as the Times, Newsweek, and the Daily Telegraph. Zuluaga is a prolific public speaker as well as a former lecturer in economics at the University of Buckingham. Originally from Bilbao in northern Spain, Zuluaga holds a BA in economics and history from McGill University, and an MSc in financial economics from the University of Oxford.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week we feature a conversation between Jill Castilla and Chris Nichols on leading your bank through these uncertain times. Jill leads Citizens Bank of Edmond as its President & CEO and has been named “Community Banker of the Year" by American Banker, "Most Innovative CEOs in Banking" by Bank Innovation, "Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma" by Journal Record and "Business Leader of the Year" by Oklahoma Christian University.
Chris Nichols is the Director of Capital Markets for CenterState Bank. Chris has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender’s Field Guide, and frequent blogger.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week we sit down with Brady Gailey, Managing Director of Equity Research at KBW. We discuss how COVID has impacted the world of bank M&A, the impact of the new CECL regulations, and the M&A trends he anticipates in the next couple years.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
You'll be hard-pressed to find a smarter banker than Ed Kofman, Director of Loan Hedging for CenterState. He joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the outlook for loan demand and why community banks should consider loan hedging to protect their best credits.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
This week we are joined by Patty Gorman and Parker Grubbs from our capital markets division. We revisit the investment portfolio and discuss best strategies for putting excess liquidity to work in the current rate environment.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
In this week's show, we sit down with three panelists to discuss the ways banks are automating and simplifying the online account opening process. Our guests are Kranthi Palreddy from Terafina, Ruth Erickson from Bank of Hawaii, and Shirley Fiano from CenterState.
CenterState's Digital Account Opening Decision Matrix ==>> https://csbcorrespondent.com/blog/our-decision-matrix-and-5-things-consider-digital-account-opening
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
What does it take to develop new business when travel isn't an option? How do you connect with prospects digitally?
This week, we turn to Jack Hubbard for the answers. Jack is the Chief Experience Officer at St. Meyer and Hubbard and has provided sales coaching for over 70,000 bankers in his lifetime. He is passionate about creating cultures of high performance and his content can be seen in ABA Bank Marketing Blog, RAIN Today, The American Banker, The Financial Brand, and RMA Journal. He is also the co-author of the bestselling book, Conversations with Prospects, which has become the standard for bank acquisition strategies.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
In this week's show, we sit down with Joe Keating, one of today's leading economists. We discuss all things related to the recent Q2 economic data, his forecast for the rest of the year, and where rates might be headed in the future.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
In this week's show, we sit down with Kevin Scott, founder of ADDO Worldwide, and Neil Stevens, CEO of Oconee State Bank in Athens, GA. They discuss the importance of investing in your bank's younger leaders, attracting them to your organization, and how to cast a vision that inspires both them and your entire bank.
Learn more about ADDO Worldwide at www.addo.is
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
Does your bank have a strategic content marketing strategy?
In this episode, we sit down with Shondell Varcianna. She is the founder of Varci Media, a content writing company that helps financial institutions save time by writing blog posts that convert into customers. We discuss the importance of having a content strategy, how to know which social media platforms are right for your bank, and how to measure ROI on your content.
The Ultimate Guide for Getting New Customers with Content: https://varcimedia.com/guide/
The Ultimate Blog Content Checklist: https://varcimedia.com/checklist/
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
In this episode, Tom sits down with Jeremy Lucas, Director of Balance Sheet Strategies for CenterState Bank, and Todd Wacker, VP & Sr. Relationship Manager with FHLBank Atlanta. They discuss the current rate environment, NIM compression, and how banks should be approaching their funding strategies this year.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
In this episode, Erik and Tom sit down with Jason Henrichs from FinTech Forge and Patrick Sells from Quontic Bank, recently named "Digital Banker of the Year" by American Banker. They share insights on how community banks need to be approaching their digital offerings and why you don't have to be a large bank to be one of the most innovative.
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CenterState Bank N.A. - Member FDIC.
In this episode, Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Todd Patrick and Todd Davis from CenterState's fixed-income group. They unpack how banks should be approaching their investment portfolio during this economic crisis and highlight the ways River Bank & Trust in Prattville, AL is implementing these strategies and winning with their bond portfolio.
0:00 Intro
2:30 Todd Davis and Todd Patrick Intro
4:05 Fed Update Recap (Lower for longer)
6:35 Mortgage-Backs
12:15 Pre-payments / Forbearance Program
19:15 Bond Portfolio Reflection - CFO of River Bank & Trust
29:35 Municipals
46:45 Recap / Next Week
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CenterState Bank, N.A - Member FDIC
In this first episode, Erik Bagwell sits down with Billy Boughey, Founder and CEO of Elevate Experiences. Billy is an internationally-recognized communicator, thought-leader and emcee who has led events for Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A, The John Maxwell Company and many other notable organizations.
To learn more, visits elevateexperiences.com
In this episode, Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Todd Patrick and Todd Davis from CenterState's fixed-income group. They unpack how banks should be approaching their investment portfolio during this economic crisis and highlight the ways River Bank & Trust in Prattville, AL is implementing these strategies and winning with their bond portfolio.
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.
CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC