In Good Companies
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsStarting and running a business or managing one isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re balancing internal and external forces in a continually changing landscape. This is where Cadence Bank’s In Good Companies comes in. We share our wealth of knowledge–and insights from noted industry experts–to guide you through the forces shaping business today.
It’s hosted by Patrick Pacheco, an EVP and President of Cadence Asset Management and Trust, who has more than 25 years’ experience and is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner. He leads discussions with business owners and subject matter experts about how they’re tackling business challenges like:
● What are ways to grow my business without growing my debt?
● How can I turn my data into meaningful information?
● Why is company culture more important than ever?
It’s information you need, in one place, in under 30 minutes. More than 250,000 listeners tune in each week. Shouldn’t you?
ABOUT OUR HOST
With more than 25 years’ experience in wealth management for business clients and a penchant for hosting, Patrick Pacheco is an EVP and president of Cadence Asset Management and Trust, and presenter of the bank’s In Good Companies podcast, now in its fourth season.
His background features years of legal practice and multiple degrees, including a Master of Taxation from University of Houston, a law degree from Southern Methodist University, and both a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of Texas at Arlington.
Pacheco describes himself as a lifelong learner and someone who loves asking questions–probably the ones you’re thinking about too. He’s especially excited about season four because of the diversity of topics and guests who will not only share their wealth of knowledge, but listeners will also get tips and tricks they can use in their own businesses, careers and professional lives.
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In Good Companies is Back for Season 5!
February 29, 2024 22:41 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBWe've only been gone for a few weeks, but at Cadence Bank, we miss our weekly dose of In Good Companies. But! We’ve got some exciting news. We will soon return for our fifth season. So mark your calendars: fresh new episodes of In Good Companies are coming to your feed in March 2024. We have lined up some amazing guests to dive into top business topics like: digital security, crisis management, leadership trends, and remapping our workplaces… Together, we’ll unlock success, one ...
In the Driver’s Seat: Your All-in-One Guide to Business Leadership
January 12, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBHappy New Year! 2024 is here, and, as is our tradition, our team celebrates bringing good companies forward. So to close season four, we welcome back some well-loved guests to talk about one of our favorite topics: how to lead with integrity. Consider this your all-in-one guide to business leadership. This episode features a variety of short clips where our guests share their depth of experience to help you learn how to communicate better, take challenges in stride and land on win...
[Fan Favorite] Sourcing Talents for Leadership, with Jennifer McNorton
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 37.8 MBNew year, new you, same great podcast. We are back this week with another fan-favorite episode, which is our way of wrapping up the holidays and starting the new year on a high note! This week, meet (again) Jennifer McNorton, senior director of talent attraction at Indeed, one of the most popular job sites in the world. Jenn is in charge of sourcing and recruiting for leadership positions at Indeed. But she doesn’t just manage hiring at a top tech company. From her vantage point, s...
[Fan Favorite] Strategic Partnerships and the Art of the Deal, with George & Joshua Robertson
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 73.7 MBWe wish you a very happy holiday season! Join us in revisiting a much loved episode from season three. It’s our gift to you to say thank you for being part of our In Good Companies community. This fan favorite episode asks: Are you thinking about selling a business? Or buying into a venture in the new year? Then you know that when it comes to dealing with the deal, both stakes and emotions are high. So, to help you navigate the opportunities ahead, we dive into the human element ...
Broad River Retail: An Overnight Success, 20 Years in the Making
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAs a company, how long does it take to make it? The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that 20% of companies go bust in their first two years. What’s more, only one-fifth make it past their 15th anniversary. But on In Good Companies, we’re hopeful. That’s why in this episode, we talk to Charlie Malouf, a leader who has seen it all, and came out the other end crowned with success. Charlie is the president and CEO of Broad River Retail, a home furnishings retailer and licensee of Ashley S...
Turning Data into Gold: Mining the Power of Data Intelligence, with Clarity Innovations
December 13, 2023 13:39 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBInformation brings us food for thought. It grounds a lot of our discussions, and perhaps, most importantly, it gives our work direction and purpose. This is why on this podcast, we bring you expert guests and start every episode with a little bit of data! A recent survey by Deloitte finds that 83% of business leaders believe leveraging human data can reap benefits for both their organization and their workers. But only 19% feel equipped to start this work. So how do you bridge that ...
When Business Meets Love, Beer and Community: Nate & Kaitlynn Kressin Untapped
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBIn 2023, beer became the most popular alcoholic drink in the U. S., with a market estimated at $74 billion. So perhaps it’s no surprise that in recent years an increasing number of businesses have taken to the keg. A recent article by The Conversation reports that since 2015 the number of American craft breweries have doubled. This rise in popularity is in part explained by craft beer’s power to foster community, which is greater than any of its corporate competitors. To understand ...
How the Story Goes: Mastering the Art of Leadership Storytelling, with Esther Choy
November 28, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBThink about something you learned recently. Whether it is a scientific finding, a fun fact, a historical event or something else, there is probably a great story behind it. Research by the London School of Business shows that most people only retain 5%-10% of the information they're given when presented with facts and figures. But fold the same data into a story, and your audience will remember 70% of it. So it seems that storytelling is a potent tool. In fact, according to our gues...
[Fan Favorite] John Hope Bryant on Empowering Entrepreneurs and Championing Minorities in Business
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB'Tis the season to be thankful! While our team takes a short holiday break, we’re bringing back a fan favorite episode from last season. It's our way of saying thank you for making “In Good Companies” a success. So together, let’s revisit a conversation that got us thinking about what it means to champion diversity in entrepreneurship. Because when in business, we all need a helping hand to reach our true potential. That’s especially true for those from underserved communities. So...
Discipline, Patriotism, Family: Veterans’ Lessons in Business Ownership
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBAccording to the national census, there are 16.2 million veterans in the U. S., with over 4 million under the age of 55 years old. Many come back from deployment with a whole life ahead of them, and savings ripe for investment. So where does this new life begin? Our guests today will show you the way. In honor of Veterans Day, this week, we welcome LDR Growth Partners to the podcast. This veteran-founded, people-focused investment firm was built from the ground up over the last de...
Under the Influence: Learning Marketing Strategy from Pop Culture
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIf you've been listening to In Good Companies for a while, you know that sometimes we like to shake things up. In this episode, we bring back a special guest, Dr Marcus Collins. Remember Marcus? He is a culture expert, marketing professor and author of the best-selling book “For the Culture”. He joined us in a previous episode to talk about the power of culture in building business strategy. If you haven’t listened to it yet, you should check it out! Marcus is an inspiring speaker...
Nurture your Culture: Dr Marcus Collins on the Power of Culture in Business
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBA recent Deloitte survey shows that our professional expectations have shifted in the past decade. In 2023, our youngest workers want jobs aligned with their values, where they have a purpose and find a sense of belonging. Increasingly, our workforce looks for good company culture, first and foremost. So how does culture drive strategy? And how can it help your business thrive? We ask Dr. Marcus Collins, an award-winning marketer, professor and author of the best-selling book “For t...
Raptor Technologies: How Growing Market Share Leads to Safer Schools
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBListener warning: This podcast includes discussions of school shootings and trauma, which may be distressing for some listeners. A recent survey from the National Center for Education Statistics reports that two-thirds of American public schools now control visitor access to their school grounds. This includes getting equipment, hiring staff and implementing crisis plans. So, who designs these systems? We will find out today, with David Rogers from Raptor Technologies. Raptor Tech...
All Aboard: Anna Catalano on Gender and Diversity on Boards
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWhen picturing a board of directors, what comes to mind? Men in suits sitting around a table? Well, you are not to blame. In 2023, women hold only 28% of board seats in the Russell 3000. So how are companies making efforts to diversify their leadership? How can established directors lift up people who haven’t always had their seat at the table? What is the benefit of seeing more diversity in the boardroom? Anna Catalano is well-placed to know. Over the last 20 years, Anna has perf...
Trust The Process: How Human Connection Drives Business Performance
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBThere is no P&L statement for well-being, but we all know a great team when we're on one. So, what’s the secret? How do leaders build a business culture where people feel good and work well together? How can companies make sure that their people show up every day as the best version of themselves? “With trust and connection,” says David Mead. David is an international business speaker, leadership builder and co-author of the bestselling book Find Your Why. For a decade he has t...
Opportunity for All: John Hope Bryant on Building Up Entrepreneurs
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBOften, the story of an entrepreneur is focused on exceptional individuals. But every entrepreneur knows that they can’t do it alone. We all need a helping hand to reach our true potential. That’s especially true for those from underserved communities. So how do we empower entrepreneurs? What can we give them, and what do they have to do for themselves? To find out, we spoke with John Hope Bryant, an exceptional individual himself. John’s been called “The Conscience of Capitalism,” ...
How to Deal with the Deal: The Human Side of M&A
May 16, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBWhether you’re selling a business or buying into one, it’s a big deal. And when the stakes get high, so do emotions. On this episode, we dive into the human element of mergers & acquisitions. What’s it like to sell your business? How do you navigate change? What can you do to build trust? Fortunately, we spoke with two people who have experienced the whole spectrum of M&A transactions. Father and son team George & Joshua Robertson run GrowCo Capital, an investment firm based out of...
A Whole New Ballgame: Jim Crane on Business Transformation
May 09, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBWhether it’s because of new leadership, exogenous shock, or a plain old rut, all companies eventually need to change. While there’s no single template for how to transform your business, you can learn a lot from those who have done it successfully; and there’s probably no better example than Jim Crane and the Houston Astros baseball franchise. When Jim bought the team in 2011, they were one of the worst teams in baseball. Over the course of the next decade, they became one of the ...
Everlasting Love: Sustaining a culture of love
May 02, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBLast week, Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre introduced us to the concept of “Love as a Business Strategy” and showed how beneficial it is to leaders. But leaders aren’t the only ones in a business. So, what does a culture of love bring to employees? The answer: a lot! They have just as much to gain from a culture of love as leaders do. Love as a business strategy empowers teams and makes them more efficient. While leaders are essential in implementing a culture of love, employees are...
All You Need Is Love: The origins of “Love as a Business Strategy”
April 26, 2023 09:37 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBHow much better would the world be if everyone loved going to work? How much more engaged would we be? How much more efficient? That’s the vision of Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre (Softway & Culture+), two co-authors of the WSJ-bestseller Love as a Business Strategy. They want to revolutionize the way companies do business, by putting people at the center of every decision. But this idea didn’t come out of nowhere. It was born from the real-life transformation of their company, Soft...
The CX Factor: Creating Standout Customer Experience
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBCustomers judge your company on more than just the product you sell. They’re evaluating every interaction, from start to finish: Was the website easy to navigate? Were the employees friendly and helpful? Did their order come quickly (and in one piece)? They want convenience, consistency and connection. All that adds up to a customer experience, or CX, as it’s known; and those two little letters have the power to make or break your company. The benefits of good customer experience ar...
Brand & Culture 101 (Rebroadcast)
April 11, 2023 11:17 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBWe've received a great response from you on our sonic branding episode, so we wanted to ride the wave and follow up with some additional content on small business marketing. This week’s episode originally aired in Season 2. We interact with brands every day, so you might think you’ve got the concept all figured out. But experts know: looks can be deceiving. So, we sat down with some of those experts to get an unfiltered view of the branding process. Beth Flom and Andrew Bogucki a...
Workforce: The Next Generation
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBWe’re on the cusp of a new generation of workers. Young people entering the workforce today are, by and large, digital natives. They’ve spent their formative years navigating COVID, and this new world of remote work is the only one they’ve ever known. Like every new generation, they’ll have different values, different expectations and different approaches to their careers. So how do you appeal to the next generation of workers? In a tight labor market, this talent pool presents a h...
Sounds Good: Sonic Branding and You
March 28, 2023 11:20 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBThese days, everyone is vying for our attention. We’re bombarded with videos, tweets, billboards, commercials–every company is trying to catch our eye. One way to break through the clutter is to focus on ears instead. It’s called “sonic branding” and it’s increasingly how businesses cut through the noise and distinguish themselves to customers. But what is sonic branding? To get the whole story, we talked to Stephanie Hunt and Lucas Murray, two members of global sonic branding age...
Hire Education: How to Perfect Your Hiring Process
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBAnd we’re back! Welcome to Season 3 of In Good Companies. This season, we’re jumping right into the deep end–of the candidate pool. On our latest bonus episode, we got a crash course in the current hiring landscape from Indeed’s Senior Director of Talent Attraction, Jennifer (Jenn) McNorton. She shared the macro trends that have contributed to the tightest labor market in over 50 years and what companies are willing to do to acquire talent. But getting great employees isn’t just a...
Trends with Benefits: Talent Acquisition in Today’s Economy
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBFull-length episodes from In Good Companies are almost back! To prepare, we’re previewing Season Three with extras from some of our favorite conversations. In this bonus episode, you’ll meet Jennifer McNorton, Senior Director of Talent Attraction at Indeed, one of the most popular job sites in the world. Jenn is in charge of sourcing and recruiting for leadership positions at Indeed. But she doesn’t just manage hiring at a top tech company–from her vantage point, she sees talent a...
Several Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBWe talk to amazing people every week on In Good Companies, and often we find ourselves with more great audio than we can fit into an episode. So in the lead-up to our new season, we’re opening up the vault to share some extra conversations with you. The first bonus episode features a familiar voice from our most recent episode: Craig Flowers, Army veteran and founder of Sideline Leadership. He spoke with us about talent retention and his “Know, Care, Challenge” framework for engagi...
Know, Care, Challenge: The Keys to Talent Retention
December 20, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBOver the past year, talent retention has become big news. “The Great Resignation” has seen millions of workers leave their jobs–and it’s not just entry-level workers either. Resignations are highest among mid-career employees. Their departure can be devastating to a business, wiping out continuity, upsetting team chemistry and necessitating an expensive hiring process, all while leaving your team shorthanded. One thing is clear: companies must do more than ever to retain their talen...
Brand & Culture: A Case Study
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBOn our last episode, we explored how to develop a strong brand. But it’s one thing to talk about those principles, and another to put them into practice. So, on this episode, we’ve got a case study in the process of rebranding from a company that just went through it: Cadence Bank. That’s right–us! In 2021, Cadence Bank officially merged with BancorpSouth Bank, which necessitated a large-scale rebrand to develop a new, shared identity. But while it presented massive opportunity, t...
Brand & Culture 101
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWe interact with brands every day, so you might think you’ve got the concept all figured out. But experts know: looks can be deceiving. So, we sat down with some of those experts to get an unfiltered view of the branding process. Beth Flom and Andrew Bogucki are senior partners at New York brand innovation firm Tenet Partners —they help companies like Mastercard, Target and IBM build compelling and powerful brands. And they’re clear on one thing. A brand isn’t simply a logo or a t...
Leadership, with Super Bowl Champion Keith Jackson
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBLeaders decide goals and dictate strategy. Perhaps most importantly, they set culture. But the workforce is changing and leadership must evolve with it. So what makes a good leader in this current environment? How do you engage and inspire your workforce? And what can you do to improve, so you can build your business and career? To help us, we turned to one of the greatest leaders we know: Keith Jackson. Keith has an illustrious football journey – he played tight end at the Univers...
Commodities & Inflation
November 15, 2022 16:03 - 26 minutes - 37 MBOne of the most common portfolio constructions is a blend of stocks and bonds. The stocks power growth during times of economic expansion and bonds act as a hedge, since bond prices tend to rise when the economy is in recession. If one goes down, the other goes up. Except for right now. Since the start of 2022, both stocks and bonds are down. It’s the first time that’s happened since the late 1960s. The culprit? Our old friend, inflation. The Federal Reserve’s aggressive response ...
Gone Phishing: Approaches to Cyberthreat
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBAre you doing enough to protect your business from cyberthreat? With cyberattacks at an all-time high, you may not be as prepared as you need to be. You might even think your business is too small to be targeted, but think again: the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report states that 43% of online attacks are now aimed at small businesses. Cyberattacks are also expensive – according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrime against small businesses totaled $2.4 bi...
The Fundamentals of Inflation: Supply and Demand
November 01, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBMost people sort of understand inflation: prices are rising, cost of living is more expensive, your dollar doesn’t go as far. And that’s true! But what’s behind that phenomenon? That’s when explanations start to peter out. Fortunately, we know someone who is super knowledgeable about inflation Cadence Bank’s Corporate Treasurer Tell Alessio. On this episode, Tell explains the forces that govern inflation and the theory behind it all: supply and demand. Supply and demand are founda...
Point A to Point Z: Supply Chain Challenges
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBFrom the front page of the paper to the top of the nightly news: everyone’s talking about the supply chain. By now we know that pandemic factors across the globe caused disruptions to the logistics industry. But we rarely hear the story from the people running the show. So on this episode, we’re exploring the supply chain from the inside, with the people who know it best. Matthew Decker is the President of logistics company US Multimodal Group, and John Brooks is its CEO. Whether i...
Inflation: The Future of Interest Rates
October 18, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBWelcome back to In Good Companies! This season, we’re exploring the forces shaping your business, inside and out—and to kick off Season Two, we’ve got a double whammy: inflation and interest rates. During COVID, the Federal Reserve cut its target range for the Federal Funds Rate to 0.00% to 0.25%. But now, in 2022, inflation has hit a 40-year high and interest rates are climbing again. In six short months, the Federal Funds Rate target range has risen steeply, from a range of 0% to...
Value Added: Wealth Transfer Planning & Next Gen Preparation
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBYou’ve worked your whole life to provide for your family, and you want to ensure they are taken care of after you’re gone. But passing on that wealth can be nerve-wracking. An inheritance has the potential to alter lives and cause major tension. How can you set up your successors for success? That’s where wealth transfer planning comes in. A successful wealth transfer plan passes on more than just wealth—it imparts core values, which help dictate how that money is used and gives in...
The Next Chapter: Business Succession Planning
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThose who’ve started a business know: the business is your baby. It takes love, patience and sleepless nights to get it on its feet. As it grows, you’re so proud of it. But just like a child, there comes a time when you have to let the business go. And the hope is that you’ve prepared your business to function independently, without your guidance. Can your business survive without you? Can it thrive? Whether it’s by design or unexpected, there will be a day when you’re no longer ab...
Executive Functioning: The Well-Prepared Executive
March 29, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBAn executive is a key player in a business of any size: someone who is able to balance the complexities of their industry with the needs of their company. They’re someone with deep experience, who can lead a team and contribute to one. And they work tirelessly to make sure the business is positioned to succeed, both now and in the future. But who’s doing that for the executive? As an executive, you’ll have access to a much wider range of compensation packages, from equity to call o...
The Art of the Possible: Mergers & Acquisitions
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBYou poured your heart and soul into making your business the best that it can be. Now that you’re ready to move on, you deserve a return that reflects all that hard work. But the process of selling a business is complicated: where do you find the right person to buy it, and how do you agree on a fair price? To complicate matters, for most business owners, this will be the first and last time they conduct a transaction of this magnitude. So, it’s important to get the advice of people...
I Will Survive: COVID-19 and Crisis Management
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBSummary: COVID-19 has caused unprecedented business disruption over the past several years. Businesses had to implement essential health and safety protocols, shift to virtual, navigate changing regulations, and try to reach customers whose lives were equally upended. Everyone has struggled to find balance, and many businesses had to close their doors permanently. Though we hopefully won’t see another pandemic in our lifetimes, there’s a lot to learn from COVID-19. Today we talk ...
It Takes All of Us: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBDiversity, equity, inclusion—these are fundamental ideals. Everybody can agree that it’s good to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. But if you don’t have the right plan, they can fall short of expectations. Plenty of companies have made commitments to DE&I in the past two years, but without a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of the work, you might find yourself right back where you started. So, what is diversity, equity and inclusion? Why is it needed? And wh...
Saving the Day: Becoming a Cybersecurity Superhero
January 25, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBYou’ve probably got a security system for your building, with locks on your doors and safes for your important documents. But criminals don’t just try to take what’s in your cash register anymore. As the world shifts increasingly online, there are more and more opportunities for fraudsters and cybercriminals to intercept your money and data. And it takes more than anti-virus software to keep yourself safe. But your specialty isn’t cloud computing, it’s your business. So how do you k...
It’s the Economy, Stupid: The Fed, Economic Policy, and You
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBHighlights: What is (and isn’t) “the economy” (1:53) Is inflation bad? (4:31) How healthy is our economy (7:32) What’s different about our current economy than previous ones (9:21) Who’s in charge of economic policy (10:57) Explaining federal interest rates (13:53) Quick and dirty quantitative easing (16:02) How the Fed responded to COVID (20:19) Understanding how economic policy will affect your business (25:21) Economic policy and the business lifecycle (27:50) Links: Cadence ...
Changing the Game: Alternative Lenders and the Disruption Mindset
November 09, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBHighlights: The definition of disruption (2:42) How to enter the market as a disruptive company (4:48) How to defend your business against disruption (7:38) What banks are doing to adapt to evolving technology (12:13) What is alternative lending (15:55) What makes an alternative loan different (18:39) Where do alternative lenders get their money (21:19) The pros and cons of using an alternative lender (23:03) Conducting due diligence as a borrower (27:01) Links: Cadence B...
New Beginnings: Getting Ready to Start Your Business
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBStarting a new business is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking moments in a person’s life. The stakes are high: depending on your situation, your whole net worth could be on the line. So how can you make sure that you’re in a position to succeed? On this episode of In Good Companies, we’re talking business beginnings—the things you can do to prepare for what’s ahead. Guests Alan Thomes (Managing Director of SBA Banking, Cadence Bank) and Allan Adams (State Director, Univer...
Introducing In Good Companies
October 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBIntroducing In Good Companies, launching October 2021.