The Community Bank Podcast

The Rise of the Chief Deposit Officer with Brian Love from The Travillian Group

Today we feature a backstage interview from our recent Deposit Conference. We sit down with Brian Love from The Travaillian Group to discuss deposits, talent, and the ris

Why You Need to Do Hard Things with Billy Boughey

Today we feature another backstage conversation from our 2026 Elevate Banking Forum. We sit down with Billy Boughey, keynote speaker and Founder of Elevate Experiences...

Why the U.S. Economy Gets a "B-Minus" Grade with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg

Today we share a special backstage interview from our 2026 Elevate Banking Forum with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this sh

The Top 10 Marketing Mistakes Banks Make... And How to Avoid Them

Today on the show, Caleb unpacks the top 10 mistakes banks make in their marketing and how to avoid them. Click Here to Book a Marketing Strategy Call with Our Team D

An Interview with Scott Latham—CEO of the Alabama Bankers Association

In this episode, Bailey Erickson sits down with Scott Latham, CEO of the Alabama Bankers Association. They discuss the issues facing community banks, both nationally, and

Lessons from Chick-fil-A on Leadership and Culture with Dee Ann Turner

In this episode, Caleb Stevens sits down with Dee Ann Turner, former Chick-fil-A executive, bestselling author, and leadership expert, to discuss the principles behind en

David Salyers on the Leadership Principles Behind Remarkable Brands

Today, we're sharing an episode from BJ Green's podcast, Leadership is Everything. In it, David Salyers, former Vice President of Marketing at Chick-fil-A and co-author o

What Bankers can Learn From Fighter Pilots

In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Sarah, an F-22 Raptor pilot stationed in Okinawa, to discuss her journey from aviation student to combat-ready fighter pilot

The Basics of Stablecoin, Tokenized Deposits, and What it Means for Your Bank

In this episode of The Community Bank Podcast, SouthState's Tara Edmonds joins Caleb Stevens to unpack one of banking's hottest topics: stablecoins, tokenized deposits, a

Building the Future Community Bank with Jim Marous

Today, we sit down with banking industry veteran Jim Marous. Jim joins Caleb Stevens to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing community banks: preparing for the fu

The Playbook for Enterprise AI Adoption with Walt Wear

In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Walt Wear, SouthState's AI Enablement Manager, to discuss the bank's Copilot adoption journey, lessons learned from scaling

SouthState CEO John Corbett on Leadership, Culture, and Why Community Banking Matters

Today, we're sharing BJ Green's pilot episode from his new podcast, Leadership is Everything. In it, SouthState Bank's CEO, John Corbett, explores what it takes to build

How to Grow Your Bank's ROE with Ed Kofman

Today on the show Caleb Stevens sits down with Ed Kofman to discuss 4 key drivers of profitability for today's community banks.  Download our newest eBook: The Communit

What's Next for Rates, Inflation, and the Markets with Joe Keating

In this episode, Tom Fitzgerald sits down with economist Joseph Keating to discuss the economic outlook amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, evolving Federal Reserve po

How First Community Bank is Creating a Sales Culture with Scott Cocanougher and Randy Goggans

Today we sit down with Scott Cocanougher, CEO of First Community Bank in Shelbyville, Tennessee and Randy Goggans, founder of the company BankerBounty. Together we discus

The Art of Strategic Planning with Mark Kanaly

In this episode of The Community Bank Podcast, Caleb Stevens sits down with attorney Mark Kanaly to explore the fundamentals of effective strategic planning for community

How Early Leadership Lessons Shape the Next Generation of Bankers

In this episode, Chris Nichols and Caleb Stevens sit down with Brennan Perkins, a recent Citadel graduate, to explore how early leadership experiences translate into a ca

What Banks Can Learn from Trader Joes with DJ Seeterlin

In this episode, Chris Nichols and DJ Seeterlin explore what banks can learn from Trader Joe's approach to strategy, focusing on clear customer segments, intentional trad

How to Shift from a "Debt Mindset" to "Equity Mindset" with Samer Saab

In this episode, Chris Nichols is joined by Samer Saab of Alloy Labs to explore the growing tension between a traditional "debt mindset" and a more forward-looking "equit

Rethinking Banking Strategy in an Era of AI and Tokenization with Lee Wetherington

In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Jack Henry's Lee Wetherington to unpack the biggest strategic shifts facing community banks today. From deposit pressures an