Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers

Barret School of Banking
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Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers

The Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry.The mission of the School is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business.

  1. Accountability in Banking with Eric Alexander

    OCT 10

    Accountability in Banking with Eric Alexander

    This is sort of a part 2 to the last time we had Eric on discussing collaboration. As you can tell, I love talking to Eric and his insights from his career are always insightful and inspiring to me as I hope they are to you. I love this idea of accountability. It takes a lot of work and a lot of pride swallowing sometimes but that's the point in a way. Asking yourself do you believe enough in yourself, your team, the mission to own a mistake. It's easy to own the wins...there's no shortage of people claiming a piece of a win but it gets awfully quiet when numbers or results don't quite hit the target. Be sure to check out Eric on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-alexander-58b3005a/ And many thanks to our sponsor, ICBA Securities! https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

    32 min
  2. Main Street Economic Update with ICBA Securities

    SEP 6

    Main Street Economic Update with ICBA Securities

    Whenever there's economic news that matters to community banks, why not turn to the experts. Jim Reber, CEO of ICBA Securities, is on today to summarize and contextualize today's economic news. To learn more about the Balance Sheet Academy referenced in the show, check out https://www.icba.org/events/details/2024/10/28/icba-securities/balance-sheet-academy

    12 min
  3. Collaboration In Banking With Eric Alexander

    AUG 1

    Collaboration In Banking With Eric Alexander

    Eric Alexander with Six Arrows Consulting is back to talk about collaboration in banking. This will be, likely, a two-part series on tearing down those infernal silos we have in banking. Long time listeners will know that the "silo-ing" in banking is one of my biggest pet peeves and Eric's approach to team building, collaboration, and culture from within the financial area of the bank (not often associated with such terms!!!) is why I really value his input. You maaaaaay also notice a little different intro on this episode! Eric is another musical banker and he had previously recorded his arrangement of the old hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus". So, in the interest of collaborating with fellow musical bankers, I thought I would share his work. Finally, in the episode, Eric issues a challenge to you...first, you have to listen for it, but email your responses to me at byron@barretbanking.org and let's see what happens when we ask those question! Be sure to follow Eric on LinkedIn and check out his site at https://sixarrowsconsulting.com/ And many thanks to our sponsor, ICBA Securities: https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

    34 min
  4. Demystifying Data with Tim Dively from CLA

    JUL 24

    Demystifying Data with Tim Dively from CLA

    You go to a convention or you see a brand new shiny product on LinkedIn and it sounds great. But do you need it? Truth is...I can't really answer that for you. You make that call. But the question DOES arise...how do you know if you need it? How do you even know what data can do to figure out if it's even something that strategically works for you. It's a question that Tim Dively with CliftonLarsonAllen and I have batted around several times over the past few weeks and I wanted to get him on the podcast and help us wade through those waters. Be sure you check out their digital services at https://godigital.claconnect.com/ And don't forget to check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

    33 min
  5. Raise All Boats: Danny Kelly with Hometown Bank

    JUL 1

    Raise All Boats: Danny Kelly with Hometown Bank

    We're continuing our theme around banking with a purpose...what does community involvement really look like? What are some cool stories from community banks that are affecting real change in their local communities? Danny Kelly is the CEO of Hometown Bank in Oneonta, AL. You may remember him from a previous Main Street Banking episode and their really cool use of YouTube. Well, being a subscriber, I came across a video about their community partnerships and the projects that they are working on. It's really powerful stuff. You can watch the video here https://youtu.be/74wWWFsQxXA?si=aHMfReSVZHYz7XAD And many thanks to our sponsor, ICBA Securites, which you can learn more about here https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

    57 min
  6. The Giving Cup: Community Banking With A Purpose

    JUN 10

    The Giving Cup: Community Banking With A Purpose

    Sharon Anderson is the CEO/President of Williamstown Bank in Williamstown WV. In February of 2020, they implemented a community-driven coffee business similar to what you have seen on this podcast before and, to date, have nearly raised $50,000 that goes directly to charities in the local community. As someone who has watched this from Memphis, it is truly one of those "feel good" stories...but more than that (and to borrow Williamstown Bank's marketing) it's what banking can be. If you'd like to read more about The Giving Cup, check out https://www.williamstownbank.com/services/the-giving-cup/ And always, thank you to our sponsor, ICBA Securities: https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

    25 min
  7. Main St Banking Market Update May 3, 2024

    MAY 3

    Main St Banking Market Update May 3, 2024

    Well...it's been an interesting couple of weeks in the markets and in the interest rate world. We've just gotten some job data and whenever there is news in these arenas...we bring in Jim Reber, CEO of ICBA Securities, to shed some light on the confusion and explain what's going on. Be sure to check out https://www.icba.org/icba-securities to learn more about their Virtual Bond School that Jim mentions in the show.

    13 min
  8. BSA and AML: Conversation with Justin Fischer from RiskScout

    APR 17

    BSA and AML: Conversation with Justin Fischer from RiskScout

    BSA and AML...often the least engaging material in banking education but it doesn't always need to be nor should it be ignored. Justin Fischer is the CEO of RiskScout and doing some amazing work in the BSA/AML field with new and innovative ways to make this important area approachable and useful. Check them out at https://www.riskscout.com/ And many thanks to our sponsor, ICBA Securities, which you can find athttps://www.icba.org/icba-securities

    22 min
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The Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry.The mission of the School is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business.

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