The Community Bank Podcast

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Nov 2026

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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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November 9, 202618 min

The One-Person Marketing Team Leveraging AI at Scale with Lacey Keller

In this episode, Lacey Keller, Marketing Coordinator at First National Bank of Waterloo, shares how her bank built an AI innovation committee, trained employees across departments, and adopted AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making. She discusses creating custom AI agents that handle everything from content creation and budget dashboards to employee engagement portals and marketing workflows. Click Here to Learn More About The A-List 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

November 2, 202621 min

How Bridgewater Bank is Growing Deposits with Chief Deposit Officer Katie Klug

Today we feature another backstage interview from our Deposit Conference. We sit down with Chief Deposit Officer Katie Klug from Bridgewater Bank to talk about her role and the bank's focus on growing deposits. Click Here to Learn More About The A-List 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

October 26, 202639 min

Creating an AI-Powered Community Bank with Greg Solomon

In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Greg Solomon, Senior Vice President and Director of Information Technology at Bank Independent, to discuss how a $3 billion community bank is moving from AI awareness to AI execution. Greg shares Bank Independent's approach to building AI agents, automating workflows, improving employee productivity, and creating governance structures that allow innovation to happen safely. He also offers practical advice for banks beginning their AI journey and explains why the next wave of AI may fundamentally change how financial institutions operate and serve customers. Click Here to Book a Call and Learn About the ARC Program . 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

October 19, 202633 min

Building a Performance Culture That Lasts with Jack Hubbard

In this episode, we sit down with renowned banking consultant, Jack Hubbard. With more than five decades of banking and consulting experience and over 81,000 bankers trained, Jack shares why the most successful banks move beyond traditional sales cultures and embrace a true performance culture. Click Here to Book a Call and Learn About the ARC Program . 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

October 12, 202624 min

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 rise of the Chief Deposit Officer. Click Here to Book a Call and Learn About the ARC Program 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

October 5, 202624 min

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.... and the first ever guest on the Community Bank Podcast! 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

September 28, 202631 min

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 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

September 21, 202631 min

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 Donald Miller's StoryBrand Framework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFDJYdMd1wU&t=242s Previous Podcasts on AI and Marketing: AI Basics for Bankers: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/podcast/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell/ Using AI to Personalize Your Bank's Marketing with Karan Bhalla: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/podcast/using-ai-to-personalize-your-banks-marketing-with-karan-bhalla/ 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

September 14, 202635 min

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 in the state of Alabama. 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

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