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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Recent Episodes

07/21/25

How Lenders Can Use LinkedIn to Create Value for Your Bank with Owen LaFave

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.   Learn more about…

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07/14/25

How to Lead Your Bank as It Scales with SouthState Executive Mark Thompson

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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07/07/25

How the Best Commercial Lenders Navigate Economic Uncertainty with Sim Cheema

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.   Learn more about ARC here. Learn more about the Community Bank Summer Performance Series here.  …

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06/30/25

The Top Banking Trends Going Into Q3

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. Learn more about The Deposit Conference! The views, information, or opinions…

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The Power of Storytelling with William Warren from The Sketch Effect

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.   REQUEST…

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06/17/25

What Modern Architecture Looks Like in the Age of AI with Raphael Reznek

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.   Learn more about and register for Elevate here! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are…

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