Podcasts
Current Economic Trends and Projections with Joe Keating
Today, Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating sit down to discuss the economic outlook as we near the end of the 2025 first quarter. They touch on current economic trends, projections, and the impacts of tariffs, rates, and various other topics. TAKE THE ARC GUIDED TOUR HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…
The Latest Outlook for Commercial Credit with Mike Fletcher from Qualtik
Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Mike Fletcher, President and Co-Founder of Qualtik, to discuss the latest trends in commercial credit. TAKE THE ARC GUIDED TOUR 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…
How SouthState Bank Taps into Its Internal Talent to Enhance Efficiency
Today Chris Nichols sits down with three of SouthState Bank’s team members, Tiffany Metelsky, Kunal Das, and Karissa Herns. They discuss our recent Data Build-a-thon, where 58 internal participants were asked to analyze data and identify and present opportunities for increased sales, marketing strategies, or customer satisfaction. First-place winner Karissa shares her thoughts and event…
How Banks can Market Payments and Treasury Management with Steven Ramirez
Today, SouthState’s Chris Nichols sits down with Steven Ramirez, Founder of Beyond the Arc, where they offer B2B payment marketing strategies for banks. They discuss the current trends and best practices for how banks can market payments and treasury management. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 Check…
Creating Clarity as a Leader with Russ Hill
Today we sit down with Russ Hill, co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting and Lead In 30. We talk about the importance of creating clarity as a leader, leading through change, the relationship between AI and leadership, and several other great topics. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE LOAN PRICING VIDEO SERIES HERE The views, information, or opinions…
The Changing Tech Landscape in Banking with Stephen Coleman
Today we sit down with Stephen Coleman, former Bank OZK executive and Founder of Relativity Holdings, where they build enterprise-level software and technology solutions for banks like yours. We discuss the changing tech landscape in banking and how community banks should approach forming strategic fintech partnerships. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE LOAN PRICING VIDEO SERIES HERE…
Why 2025 Will be a Great Year for Community Banks with Karl Nelson
Today we sit down with Karl Nelson, Founder and CEO of KPN Consulting. He gives us a recap of the community banking landscape since the Covid pandemic and describes what 2025 could hold for community banks. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE LOAN PRICING VIDEO SERIES HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are…
The Top 12 Winning Strategies for Community Banks in 2025 with Chris Nichols and Ed Kofman
Today we sit down with Chris Nichols and Ed Kofman. They discuss our e-book, “The Top 12 Winning Strategies for Community Banks in 2025,” going into detail on the principles to succeed this year. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during…
The Key Traits of Effective Bank Executives with Steve Williams from Cornerstone Advisors
Today we sit down with Steve Williams, CEO and Founding Partner of Cornerstone Advisors. We discuss the community banking landscape for 2025 and the traits every successful bank executive must possess to succeed in today’s banking environment. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and…
Joe Keating’s Economic Outlook for 2025
Today we bring back Joe Keating, SVP & Senior Portfolio Manager here at SouthState, to provide his economic outlook for 2025. 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…
How Lenders Can Succeed in 2025
Today we bring back a longtime friend of the show, Jack Hubbard from St. Meyer & Hubbard. Jack has trained and coached over 80,000 bankers, helping them become “resource managers” (not simply “lenders”) for their clients. We talk about what it will take for lenders to be successful in 2025, plus several other topics. The…
The Art of Bank Branching with Steve Smith from Accenture
In our final episode of 2024, Chris Nichols sits down with Steve Smith from Accenture to discuss the future of bank branching. 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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…