12/12/22

Strategic Planning with Steve Young, Chief Strategy Officer at SouthState Bank

This week we sit down with our own Steve Young to discuss the 5 key areas of strategic planning that SouthState focuses on. 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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11/30/22

Where Will the Fed Go Next?

This week we sit down with one of our regular guests, Joe Keating from NBC Securities. Joe bring a wealth of knowledge of the economy and he provides us with an update and where the Fed’s next move may lead. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants…

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11/15/22

In Case You Missed It: Why Attention Beats Marketing with Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team

This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes featuring Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. The team has built a social media…

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11/07/22

How to Create a “Small Bank” Environment within a Large Bank

This week on “How to Create a “Small Bank” Environment within a Large Bank” we are joined by SouthState team members Mark Bryant and Chrissie Casas. Mark is the Director of Government Lending and Chrissie serves as Director of Digital Banking.  Mark gives us an update on SBA and PPP, and then we discuss what…

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11/01/22

Pricing Loans in a Rising Rate Environment with Ed Kofman

This week on Pricing Loans in a Rising Rate, we sit back down with Ed Kofman to discuss his outlook for rates and why banks may need to put more floating rate loans on their books. Learn more about the ARC Program here: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/loan-hedging/ The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely…

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10/24/22

Lee Wetherington on FinTech and Digital Banking

This week we are excited to bring back one of our most popular guests, Lee Wetherington from Jack Henry. Caleb and Lee discuss open banking, the lasting effects of Covid on digital adoption, and what community banks need to be thinking about for the future. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are…

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10/18/22

Managing Your Funding Costs with Jeremy Lucas, Director of Balance Sheet Strategies for SouthState

This week we are revisiting a topic we last discussed in 2020: funding costs.  We sit down with Jeremy Lucas, Director of Balance Sheet Strategies for SouthState, to get his take on how community banks should be thinking about the recent rate hikes from a deposit perspective. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

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10/12/22

What Might Be Next for the Economy

This week we’ve got Joe Keating back on the show to discuss what might be next for the economy. 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  

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10/03/22

Bond Portfolio Strategies in a Rising Rate Environment

This week we’re talking with Tom Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs about the latest moves by the fed, and how community banks should start thinking about their bond portfolio strategies in a rising rate environment. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent…

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09/19/22

Mike Fernandez, CEO of Texas National Bank on How They are Serving Other Bankers

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…

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09/01/22

The 3 Essential Qualities of a Great Leader with Russ Hill

This week we sit down with Russ Hill, Co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting.  We talk about the3 essential qualities of a great leader, 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…

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08/11/22

Joe Keating’s Economic Outlook Update

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…

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06/14/22

How SouthState Manages Its Bond Portfolio

This week Tom sits down with Scott Clemmons, Investment Portfolio Manager for SouthState.  On How SouthState Manages its Bond Portfolio,  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…

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05/23/22

The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore

In case you missed it: 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,…

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05/17/22

Making Sense of the Recent Economic Data with Joe Keating & Tom Fitzgerald

This week  we’re going back to the economy with Joe Keating to present Making Sense of the Recent Economic Data with Joe Keating & Tom Fitzgerald. We discussed the recent actions by the Fed, Joe’s economic outlook, and what it means for community banks. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely…

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05/09/22

How Community Banks Are Offering Financial Advice to Their Clients at Scale with Evan Siegel

This week on How Community Banks Are Offering Financial Advice to Their Clients at Scale with Evan Siegel 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/ The views, information, or opinions…

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05/02/22

Taking Your Bank’s Marketing to the Next Level with Trey Sheneman

Today we’re sitting down with Trey Sheneman, CEO of The Ask Method Company.  On Taking Your Bank’s Marketing to the Next Level with Trey Sheneman  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…

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04/25/22

Why Your Bank Needs a Cybersecurity Awareness Program

This week we’re talking to Alex Cummings, Information Security Awareness Program Manager here at SouthState.  On Why Your Bank Needs a Cybersecurity Awareness Program 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…

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04/18/22

Growing in Your Leadership with Alex Judd

This week we sit down with Alex Judd, founder of Path for Growth and former host of the EntreLeadership podcast.  On Growing in Your Leadership with Alex Judd 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….

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04/11/22

TikTok Influencer Kyle Sheele on Building Over 3 Million Followers, Secrets to Creativity, and His Latest Book

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 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants…

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