How First Community Bank is Creating a Sales Culture with Scott Cocanougher and Randy Goggans
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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