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481 episodes


The last year wasn’t what anyone expected, but plenty of good things came out of the chaos of the pandemic. Here at Banking on Digital Growth, the silver lining comes in the form of 100 episodes. And it wouldn’t be possible without you. To celebrate, I’ve curated the key insights from the top 10 episodes — picked by you, the dear listener. So, I’d love for you to join this very special episode you made possible as we countdown the most important lessons from some of our phenomenal guests: Chris Skinner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmskinner/), Ron Shevlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronshevlin/), Jay Palter (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jaypalter), Matt Monge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmonge/), Whitney Loe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-loe-scms-b864b782), Jeffery Kendall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffery-kendall-5967234), Eric Berg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericberg-dntblnk/), Kim Snyder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybsnyder/), Bryan Clagett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanclagett), and Kara Yaquinta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karayaquinta). You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
48min | Published on June 14, 2021


How critical are chatbots for our website? Today, as part of the Digital Growth Series, I’m answering that question from Frank, a marketing director for a financial brand on the east coast. Chatbots can make or break a digital experience. So, before you dive in, you need to consider a few things. In this episode, I explain: - The 3 considerations you need to address before implementing a chatbot -The experience of chatbots: acknowledging the generation gap and avoiding the uncanny valley - The most effective way to implement a chatbot with today’s technology Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Conversational Marketing (https://www.drift.com/conversational-marketing/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
15min | Published on June 8, 2021


We live in a world where no one wants to be sold to. We have ad blockers. We pay subscription fees to Netflix to avoid commercials. You can’t buy a victory with advertising anymore. No, these days, the most human company wins. That wisdom comes from my latest guest, Mark Schaefer, Chief Operating Officer at B Squared Media (https://bsquared.media/) and Author of Marketing Rebellion (https://www.amazon.com/Marketing-Rebellion-Most-Human-Company/dp/0578419866), in which he navigates the breakneck speeds of digital marketing and explains why human-centered companies are the ones who will emerge victorious. In this episode, we discuss: - Why advertising dollars are less powerful in modern marketing - Why human-centered marketing is the path forward - How personal branding helps make your company more human You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on June 7, 2021


Today I’m answering a question from Sheila, a content and communication professional at an East-Coast financial brand: What’s the difference between content marketing and thought leadership? Well, the first thing you need to understand is that all thought leadership is content marketing, but not all content marketing is thought leadership. In this episode, I break down all you need to know about thought leadership. Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Alec Hanson (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DruynNOfUb1vQjJyqD9Zg) - Casey Crawford (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycrawford/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
19min | Published on June 1, 2021


If you want to build your organization's brand, it starts with building your employees’ personal brands. Just ask Natalie Bartholomew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbartholomew/), Chief Administrative Officer at Grand Savings Bank (https://grandsavingsbank.com/). Her personal advocacy for women in financial services has put a small community bank on the national stage. She joins me to discuss: - Why personal branding matters to your organization - How to find your niche and provide your community value - Why LinkedIn is such a valuable resource for personal branding - Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - The Girl Banker (https://thegirlbanker.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on May 31, 2021


On the Apollo 13 mission, NASA only had one way to get its astronauts out alive: innovation. It’s something every financial brand should take to heart. Because you have a choice: Innovate, or die. So says JP Nichols (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpnicols/), Co-Founder at FinTech Forge (https://www.ftforge.com/) & Alloy Labs (https://www.alloylabs.com/) Alliance, whose wealth of experience has taught him that innovation is messy, but it’s the key to survival. He joins me in the latest episode to discuss: - Why the real opportunity for financial institutions are at the edge - How to innovate without going all-in - How FIRE fuels innovation You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
41min | Published on May 25, 2021


Most people have probably heard of embedded finance by now, but how many have heard of embedded Fintech? My guest today, Derik Sutton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deriksutton), Vice President of Marketing at Autobooks.co (https://www.autobooks.co/), is one expert sounding the alarm to make sure more financial brands do. He joined the show to explain how embedded Fintech can help financial brands better serve SMBs. In this episode, we discuss: - Why banks should embed Fintech services - How small business payments are changing - Why financial brands need to reach out more You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
41min | Published on May 24, 2021


If you’re a traditional banker worried about the digital age progressing much too fast, you can rest assured that it is. But it doesn’t matter, because it’s not stopping. These days, it’s digital or die. My guest today is Keren Moynihan (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kerenmoynihan), CEO & Co-Founder at Boss Insights (https://bossinsights.com/), who joins me to discuss the rapidly shifting financial landscape and how your brand can best respond. We discuss: - Why financial brands need to better support business - Collaboration is always better than a zero sum game - Why digital is the only path forward for financial brands You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
33min | Published on May 18, 2021


If you’ve listened to the show before, then you already know digital transformation and growth are about more than just technology, they’re about people. The people who are most successful are the ones guided by a purpose. My guest today is Alana Kelly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-kelly36/), Marketing Manager at On Tap Credit Union (https://www.ontapcu.org/), who joins me today to share some lessons from her digital growth journey, including why having a guiding light can make all the difference in your digital journey. We discuss: - Why we need to get over the stigma and talk about money - Why you need a defining purpose behind your digital growth - Alana’s digital growth journey You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on May 17, 2021


The pandemic has proven the value of content marketing for financial brands — it’s how you educate and empower your account holders, and how you bring a sense of empathy to the digital channel. That’s why today’s guest on the show — Shondell Varcian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna), CEO & Founder at Varci Media (https://varcimedia.com/), is an expert in using content to better serve customers and she shares her secrets in this episode. We discuss: - Why content marketing allows you to meet your customers where they are. - How to tailor content to educate specific customers - Tips for learning your target audience effectively You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
33min | Published on May 11, 2021
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Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
481 episodes


The last year wasn’t what anyone expected, but plenty of good things came out of the chaos of the pandemic. Here at Banking on Digital Growth, the silver lining comes in the form of 100 episodes. And it wouldn’t be possible without you. To celebrate, I’ve curated the key insights from the top 10 episodes — picked by you, the dear listener. So, I’d love for you to join this very special episode you made possible as we countdown the most important lessons from some of our phenomenal guests: Chris Skinner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmskinner/), Ron Shevlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronshevlin/), Jay Palter (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jaypalter), Matt Monge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmonge/), Whitney Loe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-loe-scms-b864b782), Jeffery Kendall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffery-kendall-5967234), Eric Berg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericberg-dntblnk/), Kim Snyder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybsnyder/), Bryan Clagett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanclagett), and Kara Yaquinta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karayaquinta). You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
48min | Published on June 14, 2021


How critical are chatbots for our website? Today, as part of the Digital Growth Series, I’m answering that question from Frank, a marketing director for a financial brand on the east coast. Chatbots can make or break a digital experience. So, before you dive in, you need to consider a few things. In this episode, I explain: - The 3 considerations you need to address before implementing a chatbot -The experience of chatbots: acknowledging the generation gap and avoiding the uncanny valley - The most effective way to implement a chatbot with today’s technology Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Conversational Marketing (https://www.drift.com/conversational-marketing/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
15min | Published on June 8, 2021


We live in a world where no one wants to be sold to. We have ad blockers. We pay subscription fees to Netflix to avoid commercials. You can’t buy a victory with advertising anymore. No, these days, the most human company wins. That wisdom comes from my latest guest, Mark Schaefer, Chief Operating Officer at B Squared Media (https://bsquared.media/) and Author of Marketing Rebellion (https://www.amazon.com/Marketing-Rebellion-Most-Human-Company/dp/0578419866), in which he navigates the breakneck speeds of digital marketing and explains why human-centered companies are the ones who will emerge victorious. In this episode, we discuss: - Why advertising dollars are less powerful in modern marketing - Why human-centered marketing is the path forward - How personal branding helps make your company more human You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on June 7, 2021


Today I’m answering a question from Sheila, a content and communication professional at an East-Coast financial brand: What’s the difference between content marketing and thought leadership? Well, the first thing you need to understand is that all thought leadership is content marketing, but not all content marketing is thought leadership. In this episode, I break down all you need to know about thought leadership. Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Alec Hanson (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DruynNOfUb1vQjJyqD9Zg) - Casey Crawford (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycrawford/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
19min | Published on June 1, 2021


If you want to build your organization's brand, it starts with building your employees’ personal brands. Just ask Natalie Bartholomew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbartholomew/), Chief Administrative Officer at Grand Savings Bank (https://grandsavingsbank.com/). Her personal advocacy for women in financial services has put a small community bank on the national stage. She joins me to discuss: - Why personal branding matters to your organization - How to find your niche and provide your community value - Why LinkedIn is such a valuable resource for personal branding - Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - The Girl Banker (https://thegirlbanker.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on May 31, 2021


On the Apollo 13 mission, NASA only had one way to get its astronauts out alive: innovation. It’s something every financial brand should take to heart. Because you have a choice: Innovate, or die. So says JP Nichols (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpnicols/), Co-Founder at FinTech Forge (https://www.ftforge.com/) & Alloy Labs (https://www.alloylabs.com/) Alliance, whose wealth of experience has taught him that innovation is messy, but it’s the key to survival. He joins me in the latest episode to discuss: - Why the real opportunity for financial institutions are at the edge - How to innovate without going all-in - How FIRE fuels innovation You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
41min | Published on May 25, 2021


Most people have probably heard of embedded finance by now, but how many have heard of embedded Fintech? My guest today, Derik Sutton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deriksutton), Vice President of Marketing at Autobooks.co (https://www.autobooks.co/), is one expert sounding the alarm to make sure more financial brands do. He joined the show to explain how embedded Fintech can help financial brands better serve SMBs. In this episode, we discuss: - Why banks should embed Fintech services - How small business payments are changing - Why financial brands need to reach out more You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
41min | Published on May 24, 2021


If you’re a traditional banker worried about the digital age progressing much too fast, you can rest assured that it is. But it doesn’t matter, because it’s not stopping. These days, it’s digital or die. My guest today is Keren Moynihan (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kerenmoynihan), CEO & Co-Founder at Boss Insights (https://bossinsights.com/), who joins me to discuss the rapidly shifting financial landscape and how your brand can best respond. We discuss: - Why financial brands need to better support business - Collaboration is always better than a zero sum game - Why digital is the only path forward for financial brands You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
33min | Published on May 18, 2021


If you’ve listened to the show before, then you already know digital transformation and growth are about more than just technology, they’re about people. The people who are most successful are the ones guided by a purpose. My guest today is Alana Kelly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-kelly36/), Marketing Manager at On Tap Credit Union (https://www.ontapcu.org/), who joins me today to share some lessons from her digital growth journey, including why having a guiding light can make all the difference in your digital journey. We discuss: - Why we need to get over the stigma and talk about money - Why you need a defining purpose behind your digital growth - Alana’s digital growth journey You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on May 17, 2021


The pandemic has proven the value of content marketing for financial brands — it’s how you educate and empower your account holders, and how you bring a sense of empathy to the digital channel. That’s why today’s guest on the show — Shondell Varcian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna), CEO & Founder at Varci Media (https://varcimedia.com/), is an expert in using content to better serve customers and she shares her secrets in this episode. We discuss: - Why content marketing allows you to meet your customers where they are. - How to tailor content to educate specific customers - Tips for learning your target audience effectively You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
33min | Published on May 11, 2021