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 he is working to grow and develop the leaders at OSB.

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Recent Episodes

12/23/24

Our Best Podcasts of 2024

This week we feature clips from 8 of our favorite shows we recorded in 2024. Thanks for listening! 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. SouthState Bank, N.A. – Member FDIC

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12/16/24

Strategies for Managing Vendor Relationships with Davis Stewart and Gene Kirby

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. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved…

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12/09/24

Katie Wahlquist—CEO of Star Bank on Running Family Owned Bank, and the Future of Community Banking

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. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

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12/02/24

What AI Can Teach Us About Bank Balance Sheet Management

Today we bring on Daniel and Joseph Ahn from DelFi to discuss the value if AI in managing your bank’s balance sheet. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily…

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11/25/24

Succession Planning & Attracting Young Talent to Your Bank with Brian Love and Keith Daly

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 bank. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

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11/18/24

The 5 Keys to Managing PR at Your Community Bank

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. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved…

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