Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers

Latest Episodes:

Superhero Community Banking: Princes Kept Their View Aug 18, 2021

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We are nearing the end of our journey through The Art of War! I've really enjoyed this series and I hope you have to. Chapter 11 goes further into our discussion on moving around in different markets...but how do we get the team to move? How will we know what the move is? Thanks to our sponsor, ICBA Securities, which you can learn more about here at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities You can get a transcript of this episode here: https://barretbanking.org/msbpodcasts/superhero-community-banking-princes-kept-their-view/

Superhero Community Banking: All Along The Watchtower Aug 11, 2021

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Getting back to our SuperHero Community Banking series...we talk about moving around in our markets. But how does that interact with emotional intelligence? How are they related? Why are they related? Many thanks to our sponsor, ICBA Securities, https://www.icba.org/icba-securities Also, be sure to check out the episode page https://barretbanking.org/msbpodcasts/superhero-community-banking-all-along-the-watchtower/ and for more information on Roundtable: https://barretbanking.org/landings/roundtable-series/

Greatest Hits: Track 4 Coping With Crises Pt 2 Aug 04, 2021

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We're at the end of our "Greatest Hits" series and we're wrapping up our 2 parter with Brad Federman. I hope you've enjoyed going back and hearing these tracks. It's good to go back and listen to older episodes and remember those takeaways we got back then. I've enjoyed it...and thanks for hanging in there with me. Don't forget to check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities, at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

Greatest Hits: Track 3 Coping With Crises Pt 1 Jul 28, 2021

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Track 3 of our Greatest Hits is part 1 of a 2-parter we did with Brad Federman on anxiety and coping with stresses in a crisis. The context of these two episodes is 2020 and right at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Remember that time!? There's still outstanding information here that we all need that's applicable to life separate from COVID...or pandemics. It's just good information we all need! Part 2 will be next week...so, don't worry! Also, don't forget to check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities, at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

Greatest Hits: Track 2 Banks and Social Media Jul 21, 2021

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Moving down the track list for the Main Street Banking Greatest Hits...we come to Eric Cook and Emily Mays talking about banks' use of social media. If you've spent any time in banking social media, you'll see these two names come up quite often and with good reason. Plus, as you'll see...they're just awesome to talk with and learn from! Don't forget to check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities, at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

Greatest Hits: Track 1 Richwood Bank and a Cup of Coffee Jul 14, 2021

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We're kicking off a "Greatest Hits" series this week...some of my favorite episodes from the past 3 years of the podcast! Track 1 is our 2nd most downloaded episode and one that we hear the most about and refer to the most in our content...the coffee shop episode. Richwood Bank's Chad Hoffman and I discuss his bank's coffee shop initiative and how it has grown, how it has benefited their community, and, most importantly, how it has benefited their bank. Check out Richwood Bank at https://richwoodbank.com/ Also, don't forget to check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities, at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

2021 Mid-Year Industry Update with ICBA Securities' Jim Reber Jul 07, 2021

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Time for an industry pulse check with ICBA Securities' own Jim Reber. As we start the back half of 2021, we had some interesting markets in the first half of the year that had direct impact on bank profitability. Also, I think it's important to take some of the anecdotal things we hear and put them in a larger context of what the markets are actually doing. I have to admit, that Jim gave me some additional insights that I had not thought of before today. Be sure to check out ICBA Securities at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

“Cash is King!” Conversation with Rock & Sand Founder Michael Synk. Jun 30, 2021

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In my early credit training days, an instructor told me “we lend cash, we expect to be paid in cash. We do not lend income and ‘income’ doesn’t pay me back.” Wise words. Anyone that has done any amount of lending knows the importance of cash...but have you ever thought “does my customer know how important that is?” Of course, we can try and explain that to them, but as soon as we mention DSC and DTI, likely, their eyes glaze over. So, let’s talk about that! Let’s have that conversation about working with our customers to understand that all-important financial concept...cash flow! Michael Synk is the founder and dean of the School of Rock & Sand, an executive coaching system he developed that “serves as ‘The Bridge Between Strategy and Action’ for an organization.” Michael will be serving as our guest during the month of June during our Graduate School of Banking program and you won’t want to miss any of the episodes we have in store for you this month. To find out more about Michael and his practice, check out his website at https://rocknsand.com/ and to learn more about the school, check out https://classes.schoolrocknsand.com/

“Building a Bench: Talent Development” Conversation with Rock & Sand Founder Michael Synk. Jun 23, 2021

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Many banks are experiencing the same problem that many of our customers experience...brain drain. What happens when your local community does not have the deep talent pool other communities have? How do we develop the talent we already have? What does that process look like for banks? Michael Synk is the founder and dean of the School of Rock & Sand, an executive coaching system he developed that “serves as ‘The Bridge Between Strategy and Action’ for an organization.” Michael will be serving as our guest during the month of June during our Graduate School of Banking program and you won’t want to miss any of the episodes we have in store for you this month. To find out more about Michael and his practice, check out his website at https://rocknsand.com/ and to learn more about the school, check out https://classes.schoolrocknsand.com/

“Tearing Down The Silos”. Conversation with Rock & Sand founder Michael Synk Jun 16, 2021

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Every business, bank or otherwise, can be thought of as the sum of its systems. Systems are not bad, in and of themselves. However, they can impede progress if we are not careful. Community banks can be notorious for creating these “silos” and we miss the whole point of the organization. How can we address that? Michael Synk is the founder and dean of the School of Rock & Sand, an executive coaching system he developed that “serves as ‘The Bridge Between Strategy and Action’ for an organization.” Michael will be serving as our guest during the month of June during our Graduate School of Banking program and you won’t want to miss any of the episodes we have in store for you this month. To find out more about Michael and his practice, check out his website at https://rocknsand.com/ and to learn more about the school, check out https://classes.schoolrocknsand.com/