Latest Community banks Podcast Episodes
Episode 72 - Would Your Bank or Credit Union Benefit from a Brand Ambassador
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - July 10, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this podcast episode, Meredith Olmsted, CEO and founder of FI GROW Solutions, has a great conversation with August Mize, the brand ambassador for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union. August discusses her journey from a communications graduate aiming for a career in journalism to becoming a br...
Episode 71 - What Will Work to Drive More Sales Success at Your Bank or Credit Union
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - June 25, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Meredith Olmstead, CEO of Fi Grow Solutions, and Danielle Fancher, Director of Sales, delve into innovative strategies for enhancing sales success in banks and credit unions. They discuss the importance of prioritizing service-oriented skills over traditional sales abilities, th...
Believe in Banking – Sean Says Edition
Believe in Banking - June 18, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutesIn this special episode of the Believe in Banking podcast, Gina and Juliet look back through the library of episodes to shine a spotlight the enlightening information and insights from Sean Keathley, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Adrenaline. Going back at the launch of the podcast in 2020, du...
Episode 70 - Guest CMO Discusses How Real Content Improved Social Media Ad Results by 50%!!
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - June 11, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of FI GROW Solutions' inaugural client feature, Meredith Olmstead, CEO and Founder of FI GROW Solutions, discusses with Christin Vaughn, CMO at Allegiance Credit Union, the transformative digital marketing strategies they've implemented. The focus is on leveraging real, engaging...
Episode 69 - How to Set Digital Ad Budgets for Your Bank or Credit Union
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this information-packed episode, Meredith Olmstead, CEO of FI GROW Solutions, and Ida Burr, Director of Digital Ads Management, dive into the nuances of budgeting for digital ads in the banking and credit union sectors. They discuss the strategic allocation of funds across various types of di...
Exploring the ROI of Rebranding
Believe in Banking - May 15, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode of the Believe in Banking podcast, Gina and Juliet take on the topic of bank and credit union branding. They discuss their upcoming speaking sessions at the Financial Brand Forum in Las Vegas from May 20-22, and spotlight the new Adrenaline report, the “ROI of Rebranding: Best Pr...
Episode 68 - How Lending & Retail Teams Can Work with Marketing to Reach Everyone's Goals!
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - May 14, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Meredith Olmstead, CEO of FI GROW Solutions, and Nida Ajaz, Senior Vice President of Marketing, discuss strategies for integrating marketing and sales within financial institutions. They highlight the importance of Google reviews for enhancing business reputation and SEO, and sh...
Episode 67 - How to Avoid BIG Mistakes with Email Data and Bank or Credit Union Marketing
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - April 29, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Meredith Olmstead, CEO of FI GROW Solutions, and Kristin Mock, an inbound marketing strategist at the company, explore real-world challenges and solutions in data management for digital marketing. They discuss a specific incident involving data upload errors at a financial insti...
Community Commitment: M&A for Credit Union Growth
Believe in Banking - April 17, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutesIn this special guest episode of the Believe in Banking podcast, Gina and Juliet welcome Michael Bell, Partner and Leader of the Financial Institutions Practice at Honigman, LLP, where he has become the nationwide leader and go-to legal adviser for credit unions seeking scale. In their lively co...
Episode 66 - Here's a Few Spring 2024 Google Search Tips for Banks & Credit Unions
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - April 17, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this conversation, Meredith Olmstead, CEO of FI GROW Solutions, and Rebecca Gwaltney, FI Grow's inbound marketing manager, delve into the critical role of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for banks and credit unions. They explore the latest trends in consumer search behavior and discuss strat...
Episode 65 -Believe it or Not...Social Media for Banks & Credit Unions has Really Not Changed Much in the Last 10 Years!
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - April 03, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Meredith Olmstead and Sophie Bawany, of FI GROW Solutions, are chatting about how to build trust and credibility through social media specifically for banks and credit unions. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of social media for financial institutions. Their ...
Age of Intelligence: AI's Influence on Banking
Believe in Banking - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode, Adrenaline’s Chief Brand Officer Juliet D’Ambrosio joins Gina Bleedorn as the new cohost of the Believe in Banking podcast, as Sean Keathley, the former CEO of Adrenaline, moves to an advisory capacity to focus on his health. In this discussion, Gina and Juliet explore artificia...
Episode 64 - Idenitifying & Addressing User Experience Problems with Your Bank or Credit Union Website
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - March 06, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead and Kristin Mock, of FI GROW Solutions, dive deep into the crux of enhancing user experience on digital platforms for banks and credit unions. Their insightful dialogue sheds light on common pitfalls and strategic maneuvers essential for any financial institution aiming to re...
Episode 63 -Leveraging YouTube Pre-Roll Ads for Your Bank or Credit Union
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - February 21, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead and Ida Burr, of FI GROW Solutions, delve into the evolving landscape of digital marketing for financial institutions, focusing on the impactful role of YouTube Pre-Roll ads. Their discussion sheds light on this innovative strategy, emphasizing its potential to significantly en...
Growing Smarter – Banking for a New Year, Pt 2
Believe in Banking - February 14, 2024 14:00 - 13 minutesIn episode two of our two-part Believe in Banking podcast series on growth, Sean and Gina discuss the evolving expectations in banking – from generational demands for advisory experiences to neighborhood variations – all impacting how the branch functions. Their conversation covers how generatio...
Episode 62 - The Power of User Generated Content for your Bank or Credit Union
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - February 07, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead, CEO and founder of FI GROW Solutions, and Dean DeCarlo, President of Mission Disrupt, engage in a discussion about the increasing significance of user-generated content (UGC) in the financial sector, specifically focusing on banks and credit unions. This conversation provides ...
Rates Are Changing, What Should We Do Now?
Bond Investment Mentor® - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode: FOMC decision (1:35) BTFP is officially ending (6:09) Discount Window proposal (7:55) Federal Reserve info on Discount Window collateral (Click here) Rates are changing, what should we do? (11:23) Upcoming investment strategy workshop (LEARN MORE) Two investment training ...
Episode 61 - Using AI to Create Digital Ads that Really Convert
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - January 24, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead and Ida Burr, of FI GROW Solutions, explore the dynamic intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital advertising, shedding light on how this technology can be leveraged to enhance marketing strategies. They discuss the practical applications of AI in creating and op...
Growing Smarter – Banking for a New Year, Pt 1
Believe in Banking - January 17, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutesIn episode one of a two-part Believe in Banking podcast series on growth, Sean and Gina kick off the new year with a discussion around how financial institutions are increasing their influence to reach more consumers where they are. From the rising momentum around M&A to organic growth and branc...
Let's Get Ready for 2024!
Bond Investment Mentor® - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode: Bond market review (2:14) Federal Reserve update (4:59) BTFP expiration FOMC membership changes Portfolio preparations for 2024 (10:12) Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE) If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chri...
FI GROW Solutions Episode 60 - Cranking Up Your Bank or Credit Unions Content Campaigns.
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - January 10, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead and Rebecca Gwaltney from FI GROW Solutions delve into the world of content creation for your community bank or credit union. Learn more about how to effectively become an authority and trusted resource for your members or customers through effective content campaigns. Key Ta...
The Importance of Proactive Balance Sheet Management
Bond Investment Mentor® - December 22, 2023 18:12 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode: Special Guest: Darnell Canada from Darling Consulting Group Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE) 1-on-1 mentoring - Professional development for community bankers (LEARN MORE) If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chr...
Empowering Everwise, Pt 2: With Dan Rousseve & Angie Dvorak of Everwise Credit Union
Believe in Banking - December 13, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutesIn part two of the special guest episode of the Believe in Banking podcast, Sean and Gina welcome back Dan Rousseve, Chief Information Officer, and Angie Dvorak, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, of Everwise Credit Union, formerly Teachers Credit Union. They continue the discussion on the credit...
Diving Into The World of Derivatives
Bond Investment Mentor® - December 12, 2023 16:32 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode: Special Guest: Bob Newman from Chatham Financial Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE) If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com. Do you know someone who could benefit from this information...
Revisiting the Rate Setting Playbook
Bond Investment Mentor® - December 04, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode: Special Guest: Neil Stanley from The Core Point Pressure Gauge for Bank Funding (Click here to try it!) Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE) If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com. Do ...
The Ultimate Investment Resource for Community Bankers
Bond Investment Mentor® - November 16, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWelcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments. In this episode: Results of FHFA review of FHLB (3:53) (Download FHFA Report) The Fixed Income Institute: The Ultimate Investment Training for...
Empowering Everwise: With Dan Rousseve & Angie Dvorak of Everwise Credit Union
Believe in Banking - November 15, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutesIn this special guest episode of the Believe in Banking podcast, Sean and Gina welcome Dan Rousseve, Chief Information Officer, and Angie Dvorak, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, of Everwise Credit Union, formerly Teachers Credit Union. In their dynamic discussion, Dan and Angie address the cre...
Episode 59 - How To Know if Your Bank or Credit Union Needs Rebranding Help
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - November 08, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead and Nida Ajaz from FI GROW Solutions delve into the critical signs that indicate a financial institution’s brand may need rejuvenation, highlighting that a brand extends far beyond mere aesthetics to encompass customer perceptions and company culture. Key Takeaways: 1. Communi...
Episode 58 - How Much Should Your Bank or Credit Union REALLY Spend on a New Website?
Hit Record Podcast - FI GROW Solutions - October 25, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMeredith Olmstead, CEO of FI GROW Solutions, and Duncan Craig, leader of agency Raka, discuss the importance and budgeting for websites, especially for financial institutions. Key Takeaways: A well-budgeted website for financial institutions should range around $150,000 to ensure quality, stra...
Banking on Gen Z, Pt 2
Believe in Banking - October 18, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutesIn episode two of our Believe in Banking podcast series on Gen Z, Sean and Gina welcome back Adrenaline’s Chief Brand Officer, Juliet D’Ambrosio. Armed with knowledge about this myth-busting generation, the three discuss how banks and credit unions are adapting to meet the needs of Gen Z. They p...
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