This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with David Salyers, former VP of Marketing for 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

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 its employees.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

This week we are featuring another repeat guest, Al Dominick.  He previously served as CEO of Bank Director and is now a partner with Cornerstone Advisors.  We discuss all things community 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

This week we are talking about leadership and culture with Lon Langston, a repeat guest from 2021.  Lon and Caleb talk about the best practices to scale your bank's culture as it grows, and why it's actually possible to focus on the word "culture" too much. Register for Loan Pricing in the Face of the Fed 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 return our discussions to the bond portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs.  Register for our Loan Pricing 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're sitting down with Eric Corrigan, Senior Managing Director with Commerce Street Capital.  We discuss how the pandemic changed bank M&A, what he sees for the rest of the year in light of the inflation data and Fed rate hikes, and what the future of community banking might look like. Click Here to Register for Our Loan Pricing Webinar  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 chat with Evan Sparks, SVP for Memeber Communications with the American Bankers Association. Evan talks about all of the resources the ABA for community banks, what the best community banks have in common, and some of the opportunities and challanges that lie ahead. Access the Inflation and Banking Series By Clicking 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 had a blast chatting with Keith Costello, co-founder and CEO of Locality Bank in South Florida.  He talks about the challenges of starting a new bank in today's environment, why the South Florida area needed a new community bank, and how they are taking a fresh approach to technology, marketing, and culture. Access the Inflation and Banking Series By Clicking 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 are talking about the latest developments in the mortgage business with Jeff Merkel.  Jeff serves as the Director of Wholesale and Correspondent Lending at SouthState. He offers his thoughts on where the industry is headed, updates on technology, and how mortgage should fit into a community bank's strategic plan. Access the Inflation and Banking Series By Clicking 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 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.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

This week we are returning our discussion to the bond portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald, Geetika Bansal, and Robert Biggs. 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're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes. We sat down last year 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 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'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. 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 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 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 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 team need to be aligned towards the same goals. 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 involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

This week we're talking to Alex Cummings, Information Security Awareness Program Manager here at SouthState.  We talk about the most common cyberseucrity 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 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 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 & Relationship Profitability Series 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'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 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 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 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 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 on leadership, creativity, and culture. 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 involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

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 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 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. 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'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/ 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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'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 to speak to the heart of leaders and inspires elevated performance among teams. 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 sits down with Chad McKeithen to discuss the outlook for rising rates in 2022 and what it means for the investment 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're throwing it back to one of our favorite shows on leadership with Mark Miller, VP of High-Performance Leadership at 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

This week we sit down with Dan Novalis, founder of a digital marketing agency called 2Novas. He helps community banks create marketing strategies that drive new revenue and he's passionate about all things marketing technology. We discuss the 5 key area of marketing technology that every banks needs to consider in 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

This week we sit down with Joshua Sitta and Trafenia Salzman from Sittadel Cybersecurity Solutions. They share insights on how cybersecurity attacks typically happen, how banks can safeguard their information, and why it improves profitability over the long term. To learn more, visit www.sittadel.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

We kick off the new year with one of our favorite guests... Chris Nichols our Director of Capital Markets at SouthState. Chris is a banking industry and there's no one better to provide insight on the future of payments. He has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender’s Field Guide, and frequent blogger. 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 wrap up 2021, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes from this year. We hope you enjoy! 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 wrap up 2021, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes from this year. We hope you enjoy! 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 Brady Gailey from KBW to discuss his outlook for bank M&A as we head into 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

This week we bring it back to the Fed, economy, and what it means for community banks' investment portfolios. We're joined by Tom Fitzgerald, Chad McKeithen, and Geetika Bansal. To learn more how SouthState can help your bank win more loans, effectively manage investments, and operate at maximum efficiency, visit www.southstatecorrespondent.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 sit down with Randy Walton, CEO and Founder of The Walton Group.  We discuss a wide variety of leadership topics including exit planning, why clarity trumps certainty, and how to deal with conflict in a healthy manner. A highly sought after speaker, consultant, and leadership expert, Randy Walton has been challenging the norms of business thought for over 25 years. He is a pioneer in developing compelling and profitable market strategies through the use of a unique, core value assessment and ideation process. He has extensive experience in corporate strategic planning, operations management, marketing, technology operations, business consulting, and organizational leadership. 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're throwing it back to own of our favorite episodes this year with Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 leadership expert, speaker, author, and podcaster Carey Nieuwhof to discuss his new book At Your Best.  Carey is a best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He writes one of today's most influential leadership blogs, and his online content is accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times a month. Carey's mission is to help people thrive in life and leadership. He has extensive experience helping organizations lead through change, develop high-capacity teams, deepen their personal growth along with their health. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change, and personal growth. His most recent book, At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor, is designed to help you live a life you no longer want to escape from. Instead, you might actually start loving it. Carey and his wife, Toni, live north of Toronto, Canada and have two grown sons. 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 Rennie Curran, former linebacker for the Tennessee Titans and Georgia Bulldogs. We talk about the leadership lessons that football teaches you, the value of having a personal brand, and how to handle success. Rennie currently serves as an active Keynote Speaker, Author, and CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Recently Inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall Of Fame and Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame, he uses his platform to inspire students, athletes, and business professionals to reach their fullest potential. To learn more, visit www.renniecurran.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 we sit down with one of our regular guests, Joe Keating, to get his thoughts on recent GDP data, inflation, and the outlook for Q4. Joe serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBC Securities. 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 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 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 Ryan Harbry from StrategyCorps to get his thoughts on how banks can acquire more primary relationships, move away from punitive fees, and improve their overall retail business model. 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 are brining back one of our favorites — Jack Hubbard of St. Meyer & Hubbard.  Jack has trained over 70,000 bankers in his lifetime and his content can be seen in ABA Bank Marketing Blog, RAIN Today, The American Banker, The Financial Brand, and RMA Journal. Jack is co-author of the bestselling book, Conversations with Prospects, which has become the standard for bank acquisition strategies. 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 revisit the economy and investment portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald from SouthState's capital markets group and and Chad McKeithen from Duncan-Williams, SouthState's broker-dealer.  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 Tyler Reagin, former President of the Catalyst Conference — one of the largest leadership events in the world.  We talk about what it looks like to step into a leadership role of an organization you did not start and how to honor the past while casting a new vision for the future. 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 conversation about servant-leadership with Joel Manby. Joel has served as the CEO of a number of large organizations including SeaWorld, Saab, and  Herschend Enterprises — the largest family-owned entertainment company in the U.S. with popular brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park. He was also featured on the hit TV show, Undercover Boss.  To learn more about Joel, visit www.joelmanby.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