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The Community Bank Podcast

SouthState Correspondent Division
Organizational Culture
Community Banking
Chick-Fil-a
Leadership
Fintech
Community Banks
Interest Rates
Asset-Liability Management
Covid-19
Innovation
Marketing
Raving Fans
Federal Reserve
Keith Wilmot
Creativity
Employee Development
Business Strategy
Core Processing
Bank Mergers and Acquisitions
Economy

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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Today we're joined by Bill Moreland, a credit risk expert whose data and analysis we rely on heavily. Bill helps us break down what's really happening beneath the surface of today's credit metrics — from the rise of NDFIs to the surge in loan modific... more

Today, Tom Fitzgerald, from our strategy and research group interviews our asset-liability manager, Billy Fielding, from our broker dealer SouthState Securities to discuss the latest trends and asset liability management.

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Today Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating discuss the current global landscape, including ongoing U.S. politics, developments in the Fed, and the ongoing war with Iran. They tie it all back to how they impact the economy and one's investments.

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In this episode, Caleb Stevens sits down with author and speaker Jon Acuff to talk about where procrastination shows up most often in the business world—and why even high-performing leaders struggle with it. Jon shares practical strategies from his l... more

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Recent Guests

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
Billy Boughey
Founder and CEO of Elevate Experiences
Elevate Experiences
Episode: Making Your Bank's Events Remarkable with Billy Boughey
Shellee Spagnoletto
Private Banking group leader
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Episode: SouthState Bankers Share the Keys to Building a Successful Private Banking Business
Jake Schoolfield
Private Banking group leader, team leadership role
SouthState Bank
Episode: SouthState Bankers Share the Keys to Building a Successful Private Banking Business
Karan Bhalla
Founder of AIVantage
AIVantage
Episode: Using AI to Personalize Your Bank's Marketing with Karan Bhalla
Dan Odom
CEO of Western Bank and fifth-generation banker
Western Bank
Episode: A Fifth-Generation Banker on Talent, Culture, and Growth with Dan Odom of Western Bank
Ron Shevlin
Research expert from Cornerstone Advisors
Cornerstone Advisors
Episode: Ron Shevlin on Why Community Banks are Getting Squeezed Out of Existence ... and What to Do About It
Frank Trotter
A longtime community banker and founder of EverBank, now launching Battle Bank.
Battle Bank
Episode: How Frank Trotter Raised $100M to Launch Battle Bank
Tim Elmore
Renowned author, speaker, and generational expert
Growing Leaders
Episode: Adapting Leadership Styles to Engage Gen Z with Tim Elmore

Host

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 States6 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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An Interview with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association
Q: If someone's managing a bank in a smaller town today, what do you think are the challenges there?
The challenges include maintaining trust in a rural community and addressing the increasing competition from entities like credit unions.
An Interview with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association
Q: What are some of the issues that you're focused on from a lobbying standpoint?
We're focused on interchange fees and the recent issues related to Stablecoin, among others.
A Fifth-Generation Banker on Talent, Culture, and Growth with Dan Odom of Western Bank
Q: What are your thoughts on attracting top talent to community banking?
Odom emphasizes the stability of a family-owned bank, focusing on community relationships and the importance of creating a family-like work environment.
What a Formula 1 Pit Crew Can Teach Banking
Q: How much of this is about empowering your frontline workers to solve a problem?
It's crucial that frontline workers are empowered to resolve issues swiftly, ensuring a positive customer experience.
What a Formula 1 Pit Crew Can Teach Banking
Q: How do I take inventory of where I can improve?
Step back and assess your overall architecture to improve the customer experience and streamline processes.

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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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2. Billy Boughey
3. Shellee Spagnoletto
4. Jake Schoolfield
5. Karan Bhalla
6. Dan Odom
7. Ron Shevlin
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