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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Recent Episodes

03/02/26

SouthState Bankers Share the Keys to Building a Successful Private Banking Business

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. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

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02/23/26

Using AI to Personalize Your Bank’s Marketing with Karan Bhalla

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.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of…

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02/17/26

An Interview with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association

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.   Learn more…

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02/09/26

A Fifth-Generation Banker on Talent, Culture, and Growth with Dan Odom of Western Bank

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…

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02/02/26

What a Formula 1 Pit Crew Can Teach Banking

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/   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent…

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01/26/26

Our Top Marketing Strategy You Need to Try

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.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those…

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