Podcasts

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….

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…

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 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…

Today we bring back Alex Judd, Founder of Path for Growth, to discuss healthy leadership, growth, culture, and more. 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…

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 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…

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…

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 Claim Your Free Refinance Ebook Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

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 Claim Your Free Refinance…

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 Claim…

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…

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 Leila 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….

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…

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…

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…

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 to discuss 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…

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…

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…

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 burn out, and why the best CEOs spend a lot of time alone.  Listen to previous episodes with Lon here: Creating an Engaged…

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 intentionally invest in their communities. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved…