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. 

GET THE FIRST SECTION OF KURT’S BOOK FOR FREE HERE

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.

 

Recent Episodes

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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11/11/24

The 5 Voices of Leadership with Jeremie Kubicek

Today we bring back on Jeremie Kubicek, CEO of GiANT Worldwide. Jeremie has spoken to thousands of leaders and written multiple best-selling books on leadership, culture, and self-awareness. Today we discuss Jeremie’s book and assessment, The 5 Voices, and how it can help leaders improve their self-awareness and ability to lead others. Take the 5…

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11/04/24

The State of the Banking Industry with Nathan Stovall & Chris Nichols

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. Download the Presentation Slide Deck Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

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