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The Community Bank Podcast

SouthState Correspondent Division
Community Banking
Community Banks
Interest Rates
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Fintech
Commercial Real Estate
Federal Reserve
Customer Experience
Southstate Bank
Chick-Fil-a
Leadership Development
Inflation
Banking
Cybersecurity
Mergers and Acquisitions
Marketing
Organizational Culture
AI In Banking
Commercial Banking

The podcast dedicated to helping community bankers grow themselves, their team, and their profits. Brought to you by the Correspondent Division of SouthState Bank.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Udell, a former community banker turned AI advisor, to break down what AI actually means for banks today and how to start using it in practical ways.

Ben shares how bankers can use AI to save time, sharpen deci... more

Today we speak with Erik Weiner, CEO of de novo Portrait Bank. We discuss his banking background, why he started Portrait bank, the capital raise process, attracting talent, and building out a tech stack.

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Recorded live from the Financial Brand Fourm on April 14th, Caleb Stevens sits down with Dan Marks, President of OptimaFI, to talk about what bank marketers should actually be focused on today. They dig into using data to prove ROI, aligning marketin... more

Today we sit down with brothers Pat and Robert McLaughlin. Though they come from different, diverse fields, Pat and Robert share a passion in leadership development. They talk to us about presence, the traits of championship teams, and what they've l... more

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Erik Weiner
Founder of Portrait Bank (De Novo startup)
Portrait Bank
Episode: De Novo Founder Erik Weiner on Raising $42 Million to Launch Portrait Bank
Dan Marks
President of OptimaFI (bank marketing company)
OptimaFI
Episode: Live from the Financial Brand Forum: Marketing that Moves the Balance Sheet with Dan Marks
Pat McLaughlin
Chiropractor, entrepreneur, author, and leadership speaker
Independent; author/speaker
Episode: What it Takes to Build a Championship Team with Pat and Robert McLaughlin
Robert McLaughlin
Leader of Chick-fil-A Support Now, former sponsorships lead
Chick-fil-A
Episode: What it Takes to Build a Championship Team with Pat and Robert McLaughlin
Ben Sasse
Former U.S. Senator from Nebraska, former president of University of Florida
Not Dead Yet Podcast guest, previously held roles in academia and public service
Episode: Ben Sasse on the Digital Revolution, the Loneliness Epidemic, and Why Community Banking Still Matters
Chris Carneal
CEO and founder of Booster, author of The Virtue-Driven Business
Booster
Episode: Building an Incredible Culture and Virtue-Driven Bank with Chris Carneal
Bill Moreland
Founder of BankReg Data, expert in bank credit and regulatory data
BankReg Data
Episode: Delinquencies Down? Not So Fast... A Conversation with Bill Moreland from BankReg Data
Billy Fielding
Asset liability management (ALM) specialist and provider of AL services
ALM services provider (banks' ALM partner)
Episode: ALM in a Post-Covid World
Jon Acuff
New York Times bestselling author, writer and speaker
Author and speaker
Episode: Overcoming Procrastination with New York Times Best-Selling Author Jon Acuff

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Caleb Stevens
Host of The Community Bank Podcast, affiliated with SouthState Bank (and related divisions).

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    The single best source of wisdom for competing in banking—hands down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ioncredit
    United States7 months ago
  • A value-packed resource!

    This podcast is a value-packed resource for community bankers! Tune in for engaging discussions around the current state of banking, actionable tips to improve your institution, and fantastic insights from top-tier guests. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent show for community bankers

    I've known the folks over at CenterState's correspondent divsion for a long time and they do a great job of delivering value to community banks across the country. The first episode on culture was great and I'm looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenneth Stevens14
    United States6 years ago

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A value-packed resource for community bankers with actionable tips.
Well-regarded by industry professionals for culture and strategy discussions.
Essential listening for banking pros seeking practical insights.

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De Novo Founder Erik Weiner on Raising $42 Million to Launch Portrait Bank
Q: Walk us through kind of from start to open, what does that process look like?
He describes starting with empty boards and no investors, building a business plan, recruiting a strong initial board, raising capital, navigating IBFR approvals, selecting a core provider, and aligning technology with regulatory steps, all while maintaining momentum toward a June opening.
De Novo Founder Erik Weiner on Raising $42 Million to Launch Portrait Bank
Q: Tell us about yourself, your banking career, and why start De Novo these days?
Erik outlines a 30-year career in commercial and corporate banking across several Florida banks, highlighting the need for a local, community-focused institution and his belief that Central Florida lacked adequate local options, which motivated the De Novo pursuit.
What it Takes to Build a Championship Team with Pat and Robert McLaughlin
Q: What are the six championship traits that define a championship team, and why is a grateful heart indispensable?
The six traits are go-to behavior, relentless pursuit of teamwork, positive energy, true grit, flexible mindsets, and a grateful heart; without all six—especially the grateful heart—a team cannot achieve true championship status.
Live from the Financial Brand Forum: Marketing that Moves the Balance Sheet with Dan Marks
Q: What advice would you give bank marketing teams about implementing AI in a compliant, effective way?
He recommends starting with generative AI for content creation as a safe entry point that requires human review, maintaining dialogue with compliance, and focusing on problem-driven use cases that clearly move the balance sheet rather than chasing every shiny new capability.
Live from the Financial Brand Forum: Marketing that Moves the Balance Sheet with Dan Marks
Q: Tell me about some of the lessons you learned as a bank CMO.
Dan discusses how banking, especially community banking, is driven by a mission to help communities thrive, the importance of relationships, and the value of data to measure and justify marketing impact, culminating in a holistic, balanced approach to growth.

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This show focuses on practical, officer-level insights for community banks, touching how to grow profits, improve operations, and lead teams. Episodes frequently cover private banking, client relationships, AI in marketing, and the adoption of new fintech and regulatory developments—always with an emphasis on community-focused banks and tangible takeaways for managers, executives, and frontline staff. Notable angles include leadership and culture, customer experience, and hands-on frameworks drawn from real-world banking, events, and technology deployments. The format often features practitioners and industry leaders sharing scalable strategies that listeners can implement within mid-sized or community institutions.

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Recent guests on The Community Bank Podcast include:

1. Erik Weiner
2. Dan Marks
3. Pat McLaughlin
4. Robert McLaughlin
5. Ben Sasse
6. Chris Carneal
7. Bill Moreland
8. Billy Fielding

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