First Business Bank Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe First Business Bank Podcast is a podcast for business owners and leaders — anyone helping to advance the social and economic standing of their employees, investors, families, and communities. Nothing is more important to a thriving economy than visionary entrepreneurs determined to succeed. As a business-focused bank that works every day with business leaders, this podcast details what we see working in highly successful businesses today.
Each episode features an interview discussing business practices on topics such as company culture, communication, financial risk, strategic planning, financial performance, business continuity plans, sales strategies, foundational beliefs, and more.
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An In-Depth Look at LIBOR & SOFR
January 22, 2021 14:01 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe end of this year marks a big change for financial institutions worldwide with the elimination of LIBOR as a base rate. LIBOR, or London Interbank Offered Rate, has been around for almost fifty years as a reference rate, or index, that many banks around the world have relied on for a wide range of financial products. The upcoming elimination of LIBOR will affect banks and borrowers significantly. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with Ed Sloane, Chief Financial Officer of F...
Kansas City Metro 2021 Business Statistics & Trends Survey Results
December 10, 2020 22:20 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Kansas City Metro businesses in 2020, but many area executives are optimistic about 2021, according to results of First Business Bank’s Business Statistics & Trends Survey. In a discussion about the third-annual survey results, Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with Nancy Johnshoy, Market Strategist with First Business Bank, Michael Sullivan, Managing Director of Berkadia Real Estate Services, and Rob Barker, President – Kansas City Region fo...
Southeast Wisconsin 2021 Business Statistics & Trends Survey Results
December 10, 2020 22:18 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Southeast Wisconsin businesses in 2020, but many area executives are optimistic about 2021, according to results of First Business Bank’s Business Statistics & Trends Survey. In a discussion about the 12th annual survey results, Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with Chris Adee, CFO at OwnersEdge, Inc., Nancy Johnshoy, Market Strategist with First Business Bank, W. Kent Lorenz, Retired Chairman & CEO of Acieta and automation consultant, and K...
Northeast Wisconsin 2021 Business Statistics & Trends Survey Results
December 10, 2020 22:14 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Northeast Wisconsin businesses in 2020, but many area executives are optimistic about 2021, according to results of First Business Bank’s Business Statistics & Trends Survey. In a discussion about the 12th annual survey results, Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with Nancy Johnshoy, Market Strategist of First Business Bank, Susan Finco, Owner & President of Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Chris Hess, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries o...
Greater Dane County 2021 Business Statistics & Trends Survey Results
December 10, 2020 22:10 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Greater Dane County businesses in 2020, but many area executives are optimistic about 2021, according to results of First Business Bank’s Business Statistics & Trends Survey. In a discussion about the 18th annual survey results, Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with Tara Conger, President of QTI Group, Nathan Herbst, CEO of Paradigm, Mike Victorson, CEO of M3 Insurance, Nancy Johnshoy, First Business Bank’s Market Strategist, and Jim Hartlie...
Employee Development in Times of Change
November 13, 2020 20:19 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWhether change is happening within an employee’s life, a department, your company, or the entire world — like the COVID-19 pandemic crisis — business leaders need to determine the best way forward. That often involves training for several or many employees. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with First Business Financial Services, Inc. President & CEO Corey Chambas and Chief Human Resources Officer Jodi Chandler — each with more than 25 years at First Business — about their bes...
Leadership in Challenging Times – Part 2
October 27, 2020 13:34 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic presented many of the same challenges for business leaders: how do we keep employees safe, stay profitable, and move forward? Leading teams through challenging times may look different at every organization, but common difficulties arise. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, talks with First Business Bank President, Jim Hartlieb, BCP Transportation President Nancy Spelsberg, Sound Devices Co-Founder Jon Tatooles, and Veridian Homes President David Simon, about their ...
Leadership in Challenging Times – Part 1
October 27, 2020 13:29 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic presented many of the same challenges for business leaders: how do we keep employees safe, stay profitable, and move forward? Leading teams through challenging times may look different at every organization, but common difficulties arise. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, talks with First Business Bank President, Jim Hartlieb, BCP Transportation President Nancy Spelsberg, Sound Devices Co-Founder Jon Tatooles, and Veridian Homes President David Simon, about their ...
Tips for Hiring the Right Employees
September 30, 2020 20:25 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBEmployees are key to an organization’s success. Although all companies know hiring the right employees is critical, screening for these employees is difficult. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, interviews Chief Human Resource Officer Jodi Chandler and CEO Corey Chambas, both of First Business Bank's parent company, about what strategies they’ve used and lessons they’ve learned over the past 25 years. This candid discussion focuses on: -Cultural competencies -Personality predictive ...
Workplace Communication in COVID-19 & Times of Change
September 30, 2020 20:16 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWorkplace communication is critical, especially during times of change. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as an important example, Mark Meloy interviews First Business Bank’s Chief Human Resource Officer, Jodi Chandler, and parent company CEO, Corey Chambas, about what strategies they’ve used and lessons they’ve learned. This candid discussion includes: -The most important aspects of workplace communication -HR’s role in direct communication with employees -Strategies to gain timely employe...