BankTalk Podcast
Welcome to BankTalk Podcast, the show where we talk to leaders and experts from the community banking sector. Whether you are a current CEO or aspire to be one, this podcast will give you valuable insights and advice on how to run your financial institution better. Each episode features a different topic and a guest who shares their experience and knowledge with us. Tune in and learn something new with BankTalk Podcast.
Episodes
153 episodes
Are Bank Branches Dead? | BankTalk Episode 154
Brian Flemming, President and Principal at Solidus, joins BankTalk to separate fact from fiction. As digital banking continues to ...
QuickBooks Took My Money. Is This Fraud? | BankTalk Bonus Episode 153
This week's bonus episode dives into a timely payments story that highlights the challenges businesses can face when things go wrong in today's digital payment ecosystem. Join Charlie Kelly<...
The Innovation Imperative: How Community Banks Can Stay Competitive | BankTalk Episode 152
Innovation is no longer a future goal—it's a necessity for survival and growth. Justin Dunmyer of ICBA joins us to discuss the strateg...
Banking on Solar: Financing Renewable Energy Projects | BankTalk Episode 151
Solar lending may sound complex, but at its core it's all about understanding cash flow, risk, and project execution. In this episode, Jillian Wagner of
How Core Providers Are Bringing AI to Community Financial Institutions | BankTalk Episode 150
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for community financial institutions? In this episode, Keith Fulton, Chief Data Officer at
From Powell to Warsh: What the Fed's Leadership Change Means for Banks | BankTalk Episode 149
Dan Hartman, Of Counsel at Nutter, joins us to discuss the implications of Kevin Warsh's appointment as Fe...
The Growth of Asset-Based Lending and What It Means for Banks | BankTalk Episode 148
Asset-based lending is booming—but one key challenge remains: can you actually trust the value of your collateral? In this episode, Charlie sits down with Thomas Galbraith, CEO of
Breaking the Stigma: How Credit Unions Are Navigating Cannabis Banking | BankTalk Episode 147
Cannabis banking is complex, highly regulated, and full of opportunity. In this episode, Kristin Stowe of Credit U...
Supercharged Growth: What the FDIC Report Reveals About Bank Lending to NDFIs | BankTalk Episode 146
Joe Bergquist of The Banker Next Door joins us to unpack the FDIC’s recent report on bank lending to non‑deposi...
Behind the Software: Private Equity, Open Banking, and What Comes Next | BankTalk Episode 145
Lori Wilson of Remedy Consulting joins BankTalk to break down key trends reshaping the software ecosystem for community fina...
Balance Sheets Under Pressure: Rates, Risk Appetite, and What Comes Next | BankTalk Episode 144
In a market defined by uncertainty, standing still on the balance sheet may be the biggest risk of all. Zach Zoia of Darlin...
What We Learned Choosing a Next‑Gen Core | BankTalk Episode 143
In 2021, PeoplesBank transitioned its core banking system to Nymbus, after the transition of its digital bank Zynlo, the previous year. Aleda DeMaria EVP, COO of
Mergers and Acquisitions – Preparing to be a Buyer | BankTalk Episode 142
So, you’re thinking about entering the M&A arena as a buyer? Join Kenny Haglund and Beau Hurtig from
Stablecoin Basics | BankTalk Episode 141
Stablecoin — is it a threat or an opportunity for community bankers?Since the passing of the GENIUS Act, the debate over how stablecoin issuers should be regulated has continued to grow. Join
Open Banking, Rule 1033, and the Risk of Being a ‘Fast Follower’ FI | BankTalk Episode 140
We are in a data cold war that is beginning to warm up. Today, community banks only hold 20%-25% of their customers’ total financial data, due to the financial fragmentation of average Americans. With this massive data deficit on customers, ban...
Loyalty Card Programs Increase More than Share of Wallet | BankTalk Episode 139
Join the discussion with Beth McCoy, CEO of CORA Loyalty, on CORA Group’s recent survey of over 2,000 adults that found the top factor influencing which credit card Americans choose is Loyalt...
Things to Consider for 2026 | BankTalk Episode 138
Join us for a discussion with Adam Gregg, CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association as we explore the positive impacts brought...
EU vs US Banking Strategies | BankTalk Episode 137
We sat down with Martyn Wallen, Executive Director & Co-Founder, and Gino Brenzini, Executive Director & C...
CD Valets & Relationships with Savvy Savers | BankTalk Episode 136
John Blizzard, CEO and President of Seattle Bank and founder of CD Valet
What You Should Know About Deposits and Capital Markets | BankTalk Episode 135
Scott Hildenbrand, Managing Director at Piper Sandler joins us as we review discussions bank boards should be havi...
Implications of the Big Beautiful Bill | BankTalk Episode 134
John Doherty, Principal at Wolf and Company discusses the implications of the Big, Beautiful Bill that was s...
'Selling Trust' with Northfield Savings | BankTalk Episode 133
In today’s episode we talk with the new CEO of Northfield Savings Bank in Vermont, Joe Bator. We discussed various...
Understand the Cost of the Digital Wallet | BankTalk Episode 132
Join our discussion with Keith Riddle, General Manager of Payfinia, about Digital Wallets and the important costs and conside...