06/12/23

Advising Your Borrowers to Refinance with Ed Kofman

Today we sit down with Ed Kofman, our Managing Director of Loan Hedging. We discuss trends in CRE and how to become a trusted advisor to your borrowers when it comes to refinancing strategies. GET YOUR FREE COPY OF OUR STRATEGIC REFINANCE EBOOK HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely…

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05/30/23

Leading a High-Performing Community Bank with Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank

This week we sit down with Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank in Fitzgerald, GA. We talk about Heath’s journey to becoming a CEO, the importance of focusing both on relationships and technology, and how to invest in the next generation of bankers. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those…

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05/22/23

Starting a De Novo During Covid with Lauren Sparks from Agility Bank

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Sparks, CEO and Founder of Agility Bank. We talk about how she got the idea to start the bank, their status as an MDI, selling investors on the vision, building the team, and how they organized during Covid. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

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05/15/23

Managing Your Liquidity & Bond Portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald & Robert Biggs

On this Monday morning, Thomas Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs return to the topic of the bond portfolio and liquidity issues facing community financial institutions. Tom and Robert also discuss the recent headlines and projections for the economy. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do…

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05/08/23

5 Trends in Payments that Community Banks Should be Watching

Today we sit down with Keith Ash, Managing Director of Payments for Strategic Resource Management (SRM). We discuss the ever-changing landscape of payments and the 5 trends that community banks should be watching. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those…

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05/01/23

Aligning Your Lending and Marketing Teams with Tim Leeds

This week we’re talking with Tim Leeds, VP of Growth for BizGift. We discuss the importance of aligning your sales and marketing teams to drive new business for your bank. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR BMC 2023 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do…

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04/24/23

To Hike or Not to Hike? Joe Keating’s Economic Update

This week Tom Fitzgerald from our Strategy group sits down with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities. Joe is a frequent guest on the podcast and gives us his take on where the Fed will go next and his outlook for the broader economy. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR BMC 2023 The views,…

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04/17/23

The Opportunity of this Banking Crisis (Highlights from Our Recent Webinar)

This week we are featuring highlights from our recent webinar, The Opportunity of this Banking Crisis. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR BMC 2023 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. –…

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04/10/23

The Future of Community Banking with Karl Nelson from KPN Consulting

This week we sit back down with another repeat guest, Karl Nelson from KPN Consulting. Karl hosts community bank roundtables across the country, and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing community banks today and in the future. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR BMC 2023 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely…

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04/03/23

Leading Yourself So You Can Lead Others with Jeremie Kubicek

Today we’re joined by Jeremie Kubicek, Executive Charimain of GiANT Worldwide, who we had on the show way back in 2020. Jeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur, and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader,…

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03/27/23

Nathan Stovall from S&P Global on The State of Community Banking

This week we’re sitting down with Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global. Nathan talks about the outlook for M&A, new de novo activity, and keys to remaining an independent community bank in today’s environment. REGISTER AND VIEW AGENDA FOR BMC 2023 CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE COST OF FUNDING ANALYSIS…

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03/20/23

10 Lessons from SVB with Chris Nichols

In this episode, we discuss Chris Nichols’ most recent blog posts covering the recent bank failures and takeaway lessons for community banks. Subscribe to the Banker to Banker Blog 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…

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03/13/23

How to Inspire Your Team Everyday with Kevin Scott, Co-Founder of ADDO Worldwide

Today we’re speaking with Kevin Paul Scott. Kevin is the founder of ADDO Wordwide, a leadership consultancy in Atlanta. He’s traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries and is the author of several books include his latest book called Inspired Everyday: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion….

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03/06/23

Attracting & Retaining Top Performers with Travis Dommert

Today we discuss the War for Talent and how community banks can attract and retain top-performers. We sit down with Travis Dommert, SVP of Talent for OneDigital. Travis loves to share actionable insights on the topics of talent, culture, and performance. As a life-long learner, business leader, and student of high-performance cultures, he blends research…

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02/27/23

Bond Portfolio Strategies to Protect Your Balance Sheet

This week we turn our attention back to the bond portfolio. Robert Biggs and Tom Fitzgerald from SouthState|DuncanWilliams discuss the latest economic forecast and what it means for the investment side of community banks.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily…

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02/19/23

Building an Intentional Culture with Mark Miller, Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A

Today we’re excited to have Mark Miller back on the podcast. Mark serves as the VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Mark has authored over 10 leadership books and helps grow leaders both at Chick-fil-A and around the world. We discuss his latest book called Culture Rules and the 3 things every leaders must do…

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02/13/23

How High Will Rates Go? (Joe Keating’s Economic Forecast)

This week we return to the economy with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities to discuss the latest Fed moves and what it means for the broader economy. BALANCE SHEET MANAGEMENT WEBINAR ==>> REGISTER HERE LOAN PRICING WEBINAR ==>> REGISTER HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those…

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02/06/23

The State of Bank M&A with Brady Gailey from KBW

This week we return to the topic of M&A with Brady Gailey from KBW. Brady joined Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. in 2007, working in the firm’s Atlanta office, and is currently a Managing Director responsible for equity research coverage of roughly 35 regional banks in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States, with a focus…

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01/30/23

Leadership, Culture, & Succession Planning with Dorothy Savarese, Executive Chair of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank

Today we have the privilege of speaking with Dorothy Savarese, Executive Chair of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank in Massachusetts. She served as CEO of Cape Cod Five for 18 years and has been consistently named one of the top 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by the American Banker. We talk all about…

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01/24/23

Niche Banking with Glenn Grossman, Director of Research with Cornerstone Advisors

Today we’re speaking with Glenn Grossman, Director of Research with Cornerstone Advisors. We talk about how banks are carving outs “niches” to serve specific needs of customers that are often overlooked. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState…

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