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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September 8, 202627 min
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 enduring leadership, remarkable culture, and talent selection. 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
August 31, 202644 min
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 of Remarkable! , tells us how a leader can create environments where people thrive, customers become advocates, and purpose drives performance. David shares lessons from working alongside Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, the power of purpose-driven leadership, and why the most successful businesses focus on creating value rather than extracting it. He also explores the role culture plays in organizational success, how leaders build environments that attract exceptional talent, and why truly remarkable brands are willing to make trade-offs their competitors won't. 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
August 24, 202645 min
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 and instructor candidate. What can bankers learn from fighter pilots? Sarah shares insights on mission planning, continuous learning, decision-making under pressure, and the importance of rigorous debriefs. She also explains how visualization, preparation, and accepting feedback are critical to success in one of the world's most demanding professions. 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
August 17, 202627 min
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, and the future of money movement. Tara explains what community bankers need to know, why regulatory clarity is accelerating adoption, and how emerging payment technologies could reshape deposits, customer relationships, and the banking industry itself. Register for the Elevate Banking Forum 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
August 10, 202643 min
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 future without being constrained by the past. They explore leadership transitions, AI adoption, deposit growth, and why digital resilience may become the defining factor separating future winners from everyone else. Jim also shares practical insights on customer relationships, data-driven growth, and how banks can use modern tools to deliver the personalized experiences customers increasingly expect. 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
August 3, 202636 min
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 AI across the organization, and what's next as the industry moves toward agentic AI. Walt shares how a community-first approach, weekly office hours, AI Central, and a crowdsourced prompt library helped drive adoption rates above Microsoft's benchmark while empowering employees to work more efficiently and expand their skill sets. 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
July 27, 202640 min
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 and scale a successful banking organization. From starting a de novo bank to leading a $68 billion institution, Corbett breaks down the principles that guide effective leadership: alignment, accountability, and affinity. The discussion highlights key themes like decentralized decision-making, the importance of culture, and how leaders can balance growth with maintaining strong local connections. He also shares insights on navigating uncertainty, making high-stakes decisions, and empowering teams through trust and responsibility. 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
July 20, 202632 min
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 Community Bank Performance Engine! Click Here to Book a Call with Ed 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
July 13, 202641 min
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 policy, and rapid investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The conversation provides an essential and timely look at the key economic forces shaping the remainder of 2026 and the path into 2027. Register for the Elevate Banking Forum 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 SouthState Wealth is a trade name (doing business as) of SouthState Private Capital Management LLC ("SSPCM"). SouthState Wealth represents the collective wealth management departments and subsidiaries of SouthState Bank, N.A. The following content is for informational purposes only. 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, N.A., its employees, or its affiliates. No portion of this content serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from SouthState Wealth. Securities involve investment risks, including possible loss of principal. Investment products and services are not bank deposits, nor are they insured, and are not backed or guaranteed by SouthState Bank, N.A. or its affiliates.
July 6, 202626 min
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 discuss the keys to creating change inside your organization and how to create an effective referral program. Click Here to Book a Free Strategy Call. 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
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