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 and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we bring back on Jeremie Kubicek, CEO of GiANT Worldwide.  Jeremie has spoken to thousands of leaders and written mutiple best-selling books on leadership, culture, and self-awareness. Today we discuss Jeremie's book and assessement, The 5 Voices, and how it can help leaders improve their self-awareness and ability to lead others. Take the 5 Voices Assessment: HERE Learn to get 5 Voices Certified: More Info and Sign Up 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

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 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

Today we feature another backstage interview from our Elevate Banking Forum. We sit down with Major Matthew "Joust" Carey. Matthew has spent time in both the Air Force and Air National Guard, flying the F22 Raptor. We discuss his experiences in the Air Force and leadership lessons that carry over into the business world. 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

Today we play a backstage interview from our recent Elevate Banking Forum in Birmingham, AL. We talk with Kevin Scott, one of our keynote speakers at the event, about what it looks like to create emotional connections both with your clients and employees.  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

Today we have some fun and provide an example of how AI tools like NotebookLM can help community banks in a vareity of ways.  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

Today we feature the replay from our October 1st webinar, Finishing 2024 Strong: Keys to Loan Pricing and Production. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WEBINAR SLIDES 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

Today we are joined by Ron Buck, CEO of the Performance Insights Team. Ron talks about the implications of AI for community banks and specifically how AI can help their lenders close more deals. 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  

Today we're joined by KBW CEO, Tom Michaud, to discuss the key banking storylines going into Q4. 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

Today we sit down with Mark Kanaly, Partner at Alston & Bird to discuss the key trends every community banker should be paying attention to. 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

Today Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating discuss the Fed's recent Jackson Hole symposium, outlook for monetary policy, and overall implications for the broader economy. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR THE ELEVATE FORUM 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC SouthState Wealth represents the collective departments and subsidiaries of SouthState Bank, N.A. that provide wealth management services. Products and services are not bank deposits, nor are they insured, and are not backed or guaranteed by SouthState Bank, N.A. or its affiliates. Securities involve investments risks, including possible loss of principal.

Today Chris Nichols sit down with Lee Wetherington, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Jack Henry. They discuss the state of the payments industry and the implications of real-time payments for community banks. VIEW AGENDA FOR THE ELEVATE BANKING FORUM 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC  

Today Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from our fixed-income strategies group discuss the recent developments in the bond market, the economic picture overall, and what it means for community banks like yours. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO TOM'S FRIDAY FIVE NEWSLETTER 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

Today Chris Nichols, Director of Capital Markets at SouthState, sits down with investor, writer, and artist, John Maxfield.  They discuss key lessons from bank failures over the years and what the best banks need to be doing to stay relevant in the future. Check Out John's Writing Here: https://www.maxfieldonbanks.com/ Register for the Elevate Banking Forum: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/the-elevate-banking-forum/ 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  

Today we sit down with Sim Cheema, one of our ARC Program specialists with SouthState. Sim talks about the current state of interest rates, credit, CRE lending, and how to help your borrowers navigate the current environment. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR THE ELEVATE FORUM 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we sit down with Chris DiLorenzo from The James Paul Group to discuss the importance of relationship banking and how to create remarkable customer experiences.  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

Today we sit down with Anton Schutz, President of Mendon Capital. Anton specializes in the banking industry and we discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing regional and community banks today. 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

Today we bring back Lon Langston, Founder of the Engaged Banker Experience, back to the podcast to discuss how the best community bank leaders resolve conflict amonst their teams.  Listen to Previous Conversations with Lon Here Leading Through Change with Lon Langston (2023) How to Scale Your Banks Culture with Lon Langston (2022) Creating an Engaged Culture with Lon Langston (2021) 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    

Today we throw it back to our 2023 interview with Jack Hubbard on how to help your lenders succeed in today's world of banking. 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

Today Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Billy Fielding to discuss the ALM trends we are seeing with our community bank clients and strategies to navigate the current economic environment. 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

Today Tom Fitzgerald welcomes Joe Keating back to the podcast. Joe serves as Senior Portfolio Manager at SouthState Wealth and is a regular contributor to the podcast. They discuss Joe's economic forecast and when the Fed might start cutting rates. Subscribe to Tom's Friday Five Newsletter 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. SouthState Wealth represents the collective departments and subsidiaries of SouthState Bank, N.A. that provide wealth management services. Products and services are not bank deposits, nor are they insured, and are not backed or guaranteed by SouthState Bank, N.A. or its affiliates. Securities involve investments risks, including possible loss of principal.

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. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we sit down with Catherine Mealor, Managing Director of Equity Research at KBW. We discuss the current M&A environment and its implications for communtiy banks.  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

Today we bring back a popular guest and friend of the show, Mark Miller.  Mark spent over 40 years with Chick-fil-A, most recently serving as Vice President of High Performance Leadership. Mark recently retired and has co-founded a new organization dedicated to serving leaders called Lead Every Day. In today's episode, we talk with Mark about his latest book Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership.  Listen to our 2023 interview with Mark here.  Listen to our 2021 interview with Mark here. Visit Mark's website here: www.leadeveryday.com Email Mark: [email protected] Call/Text Mark: 678-612-8441 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

Today Chris Nichols, our Director of Capital Markets, sits down with Nymbus CEO Jeffery Kendall. Chris and Jeffery talk about the future of core processing, payments, how banks should be thinking about their relationship with their core provider, and the new opportunities emerging for banks to offer more innovative products and solutions to their customers. GET YOUR FREE STEP-UP EBOOK 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we’ll be speaking with Scott Mills, president of the William Mills agency based in Atlanta. They specialize in helping fintechs connect with banks, and they work with a number of major bank technology providers. Scott talks about the future of fintech, where fintech partnerships often go wrong for community banks, and how to properly evaluate a fintech relationship.  GET YOUR FREE ARC STEP-UP PLAYBOOK HERE ACCESS THE BANKERS AS BUYERS SURVEY 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we bring back Karl Nelson from KPN Consulting. Karl recaps the previous year in banking and discusses the biggest challenges facing community banks today.   GET YOUR FREE STEP-UP EBOOK 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we bring back Alex Judd, Founder of Path for Growth, to discuss healthy leadership, growth, culture, and more. GET YOUR FREE STEP-UP EBOOK 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we're joined by Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global.  We discuss deposit trends, the outlook for commercial credit, and outlook for interest rates. GET YOUR FREE STEP-UP EBOOK 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we sit down with Dan Robb, CEO of Jonesburg State Bank and former chairman of the ABA.  We talk about Dan's passion for the industry and the challenges and opportunities facing community banks today. GET YOUR FREE ARC STEP-UP PLAYBOOK 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we revisit one of our most downloaded shows of all time with David Salyers, retired VP of Marketing with Chick-fil-A. 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

Today on the show we bring back Keith Wilmot, CEO and Founder of the Ignitor Group.  Keith is a leadership expert and specializes in helping companies “hardwire” creativity and innovation into their culture.   REGISTER FOR OUR COMMERCIAL LENDING WEBINAR HERE Listen to our 2022 Interview 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we sit down with Natasha Drozdak, Director of Digital Strategy & Delivery for SouthState.  We discuss the importance of creating value through digital banking channels, the lasting effect of the pandemic, and how community banks can use digital banking to grow their business.  REGISTER FOR OUR COMMERCIAL LENDING WEBINAR 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

This week we sit back down with Bert Purdy, Partner with FORVIS.  We discuss the key trends that will define the community banking landscape in 2024. Book an ARC Demo & Strategy Call with Our Team Here Claim Your Free Strategic Refinane eBook Here Listen to our 2022 interview with Bert about Strategic Planning 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

Today we sit down with Brian Bauer and Sanjay Bhaskar from Revio, a revenue-enabling customer insights platform designed for community banks.  We discuss the challenges associated with deciphering your bank’s data and how to leverage it to uncover new revenue opportunities.  Claim Your Free Refinance Ebook 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

As we head into the new year, we take a look back at a few of our favorite shows from 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. - Member FDIC

This week Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from SouthState|DuncanWilliams discuss recent updates from the Fed, the outlook for the 2024 economy, and strategies for the bond portfolio. 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  

This week we sit down with Trey Sheneman, founder of the marketing agency Herald.  We discuss the 3 trends in B2B marketing that banks need to embrace in 2024. Want to boost loan yields & NIM in 2024? Sign up for the webinar here ==>> https://southstatecorrespondent.com/event/how-to-boost-loan-yield-increase-nim-now/ 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

This week we sit down with Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer with Cornerstone Advisors.  Ron is a sought-after speaker, writer, and consultant who works at the intersection of banking and fintech.  He is also a senior contributor at Forbes, where he writes a popular column called "FinTech Snark Tanks." We talk with Ron about Artificial Intelligence's role in changing the future landscape of community banking… and what community banks should do about it today! 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    

Today on the show, Caleb sits down with Sim Cheema to discuss the current state of commercial lending. Sim works with both our commercial lenders here at SouthState, as well as our correspondent community bank customers. She helps them serve their borrowers through ARC, our loan hedging program.  To learn more about the ARC Program, click 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we discuss the keys to managing investor relations well at your bank. We sit down with John Antolik and Pete Scully from My Private Shares.  We talk about the importance of communicating with your investors, the unique challenges for family owned banks, and how to raise capital for a new bank in today’s environment. To learn more about My Private Shares, visit their website here: https://www.myprivateshares.com/ 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

This week we throw it back again to one of our favorite shows, this time with Mark Miller from Chick-fil-A.  We talk about his book "Culture Rules" and the 3 things every leader must do to intentionally shape the culture of their organization.  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

Today we throw it back to our conversation in January 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 her path towards becoming the CEO, leadership, culture, and succession planning. Learn More About the ARC Loan Hedging Program 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

This week we throw it back to an episode from last year on strategic planning with Steve Young, our Chief Strategy Officer at SouthState.  Steve pulls back the curtain on our strategic planning process and the 5 key areas we focus on at SouthState. Learn More About the ARC Program 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we sit down with Carey Ransom, Founder of BankTech Ventures.  We talk about the exciting new developments in FinTech and what they mean for community banks.  BankTech Ventures partners with entrepreneurs who want to help transform the future of community banking by working with community banks to make them more efficient, competitive and compelling for the customers in the communities that they serve.  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

This week we sit down for a 3rd time with Long Langston, CEO and Founder of the Engaged Banker Experience.  We talk about the importance of communication, leading through change, why executives burnout, and why the best CEOs spend a lot of time alone.  Listen to previous episodes with Lon here: Creating an Engaged Culture with Lon Langston (2021) How to Scale Your Bank's Culture with Lon Langston (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 its employees.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Today we speak with our own LeDon Jones, EVP & Director of Corporate Stewardship at SouthState. We talk about what it takes to develop the next generation of bankers, and how community banks can be intentional in the ways the invest in their communities.  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

This week Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from SouthState|DuncanWilliams discuss the cost of waiting to bonds in the current economic environment. 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