Podcasts

This week we sit down with Mike Fernandez, CEO of Texas National Bank in Sweetwater, Texas.  We talk about his thoughts on FinTech, the future of community banking, and how they launched a new division aimed at serving other bankers. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants…

This week we sit down with Russ Hill, Co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting.  We talk about the importance of clarity, alignment, and movement as you lead your community bank. Check out Lead In 30 here: http://leadin30.com/ The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily…

This week we’re sitting down again with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBCSecurities to get his take on where the economy is headed for the rest of 2022. 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…

This week Tom sits down with Scott Clemmons, Investment Portfolio Manager for SouthState.  They discuss SouthState’s approach to the investment portfolio and needs of its balance sheet. 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. …

This week we sit down with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore to discuss his new book, The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership. Dr. Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.GrowingLeaders.com), an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization created to develop emerging leaders. To learn more visit www.timelmore.com The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

This week we’re going back to the economy with Joe Keating. We discussed the recent actions by the Fed, Joe’s economic outlook, and what it means for community banks.

This week we sit down with Evan Siegel from eGain to discuss how community banks are using AI technology to offer their customers financial advice at scale. Download our loan pricing series here: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/loanpricing/

Today we’re sitting down with Trey Sheneman, CEO of The Ask Method Company.  We discuss the difference between brand marketing and direct marketing, and also how lending teams and marketing teams need to be aligned toward the same goals. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series

This week we’re talking to Alex Cummings, Information Security Awareness Program Manager here at SouthState.  We talk about the most common cybersecurity threats facing community banks today and how they can protect against these threats with a security awareness program. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series

This week we sit down with Alex Judd, founder of Path for Growth and former host of the EntreLeadership podcast.  We discuss why leadership is more than a title, why every company needs to define their core values, and how community bankers can better serve their customers. Click here to access our Loan Pricing &…

This week we’re featuring an off-the-wall discussion with TikTok influencer, speaker, and author Kyle Sheele.  His projects have been featured in the Washington Post, BuzzFeed, WIRED, FastCompany, and more. To learn more, visit www.kylesheele.com Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series

This week we sit down with Matthew Gallman, VP of Strategic Innovation with Dummond Community Bank in Chiefland, FL.  We discuss how they are innovating through strategic fintech partnerships and how to balance both technology and relationships. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series

This week we sit down with Keith Wilmot, former Global VP of Creativity and Innovation for The Coca-Cola Company. We discuss why everyone is creative, lessons learned from leading in both big and small companies, and what it means to be innovative.  Keith has also served as CEO of GiANT Impact and is an expert…

This week our strategy team discusses the rising rate environment and what it means for your investment portfolio. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series

This week we sit down with our good friend Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities. We discuss his economic outlook regarding inflation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.

Today’s discussion is with Glen Jackson, co-founder of Jackson Spalding, a marketing communications agency with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles. We talk about the book he authored in 2018 called Preeminence. The book is an inside look at the pillars needed to sustain extraordinary excellence in today’s competitive marketplace. Order Preeminence here: https://www.pathtopreeminence.com/

This week we sit down with Jeff Keltner from Upstart to discuss how AI is shaping consumer lending.  We also delve into his time at Google and what community bank leaders need to be focused on to remain independent.

This week Caleb asks Tom all about how the fed works, econ terms bankers need to know, and what Tom looks for as he prepares his weekly economic update.

This week Chris Nichols sits down with Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure Technologies, Adam Aspes and Ryan Zacharia of Jam Partners, and Adam Yarnold of Fin3. They discuss how blockchain is changing the future of the banking industry and what it means for community banks.

This week we’re sitting down with Dr. Randy Ross, founder of the company Remarkable! – a consulting and advisory firm specializing in team development and organizational health. Randy has traveled throughout the United States and internationally as a speaker, consultant and coach, building teams and developing leaders. A compelling communicator, Randy has the keen sensitivity…