Plugged In brings you raw, honest takes on all things in the banking industry. That means you aren’t going to get some buzzword-filled, cliche podcast – you’re getting an unfiltered look into topics in the financial world no one else is talking about. Your hosts, Al Dominick and Steve Williams, will talk to top players in the industry about what matters now, and what will shape the future. To groove along with Al and Steve's song references each episode, check out the official Plugged In Spo ...
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Ep 29: Are You Ready For Some… Bank CEO Perspective // Mike Daniels
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Mike Daniels, the chairman and CEO of Nicolet Bank and Green Bay Packers’ board member, talks to Al and Steve about what it takes for a community bank to flourish right now and the NFL offseason. They also chat about how to preserve company culture when the business is scaling and offer tips on what not to do in pursuing deposits. Also, Mike provid…
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Ep 28: The Lessons of '24 (So Far): This Is Going To Be Rough!
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In this episode, Al and Steve discuss the mounting scrutiny on banking-as-a-service providers, the perplexities tied to a higher interest rate environment and the mounting concerns of succession planning. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Your hosts also chat about when M&A activity will pick up, how to preserve and nurture creativity while also mit…
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Ep 27: The bold bankers with Al Dominick and Mary Wisniewski
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It’s hard to stand out in banking but not impossible. In this cross-over edition of Plugged In, Al Dominick sits down with Mary Wisniewski to explore talent retention, theatrical innovation acts and the importance of the return on tech. They also get into mistakes banks make (ahem, on their social media video efforts) and introduce Mary's new show,…
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Ep 26: What does it take to be a successful bank? With Tom Michaud
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Tom Michaud, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, is back! This time, he joins Steve and Al to answer the question bankers across the country want to know: How to compete with big institutions and non-banks. On the show, they get into common mistakes banks make, takeaways from KBW’s Winter Financial Services confere…
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Ep 25 - Pizza parties, digital banks, university appeal: April Clobes on growth and leadership
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In this episode, Al and Steve sit down with April Clobes, president and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, to chat about growth strategies in Michigan, a state that ranks 49th in overall population growth since the 1990s. Spoiler: For the university credit union, it includes more intimate marketing, like sponsoring green-and-white pizzas (the univers…
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Ep 24 - Banking on Resilience: Navigating the Digital Frontier with Kirk Wycoff and Tom Cestare
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Join Al Dominick and Steve Williams as they speak with Kirk Wycoff, managing partner, and Tom Cestare, COO, of Patriot Financial Partners to delve into how banks are building resilience through digital innovation. This episode features discussions on the integration of technology in banking operations, the importance of maintaining a robust digital…
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Ep. 23 - It’s Not Too Corny to Talk About Love and Banking
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In this year’s final episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve reflect on their favorite moments from 2023 – including in banking, books and music. They also explore the top traits that make for smarter banks. Bonus: Hear the backstory of how the GonzoBanker Awards were developed. Subscribe to Plugged In for the latest from industry leaders in Banking, F…
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Ep. 22 - Scaling the Bank: ‘We’re Not Going to Stand Still’ with Maria Tedesco
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Al and Steve sit down with Maria Tedesco, the president of Atlantic Union, the commonwealth of Virginia’s largest independent bank. They explore how to navigate some of the thorniest industry challenges, including: retaining deposits in a rising rate environment, cultivating trust in digital channels and leading efforts to diversify talent, especia…
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Ep. 21 - Smarter Bank Live! With Al Dominick and Steve Williams
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Al and Steve are back! Here is the audio version of their Smarter Bank Live virtual event that you don't want to miss.Join the insightful discussion on how banks can transform into "Smarter Banks" in the current environment. They explore 5 key pillars - being hyper-efficient, differentiated, nimble, data-driven, and opportunistic. Steve and Al shar…
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Ep. 20 - Testing Ideas, Inspiring Talent and Growing Franchise Value with Kevin Blair
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Kevin Blair, the CEO of Synovus, shares with Al and Steve his views on hybrid work, sourcing talent from outside of banking, and chasing ideas even when the undercurrents are tough like right now. Among the bank’s recent pursuits? Launching Maast (money-as-a-service) while preparing to become a $100B bank.Subscribe to Plugged In for the latest in B…
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Ep. 19 - It’s Awfully Hard to be Creative (and 0ther Existential Challenges) with Chip Mahan
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On this episode Al Dominick and Steve Williams sit down with legendary entrepreneur Chip Mahan, founder of companies like Live Oak Bank and Canapi Ventures. Chip shares his unique perspective on innovation, building customer trust, controlling your tech destiny, and more. You'll hear Chip's incredible origin story, how he convinced reluctant partne…
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Ep. 18 - Baby Don’t Hurt Me: Bankers and AI with Sarah Hinkfuss
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How is AI transforming banking and financial services? On this episode, Al and Steve talk with Sarah Hinkfuss (Bain Capital Ventures) to provide an insider's perspective on the impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.They discuss strategies banks are taking to adopt AI: building custom models in-house, configuring existing solutions, and adoptin…
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Ep. 17 - Tech Companies Aren't Immortal and Banks Aren't Dead
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On this episode, Al Dominick and Steve Williams give an unfiltered look at what's next for financial institutions during a time of rising rates, economic uncertainty, and fast-changing technology.You'll get the duo's straight talk on:Why historic Fed rate hikes call for long-term strategic planning, not knee-jerk reactionsHow to retain top talent a…
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Ep. 16 - Banking on Creativity with Jill Castilla
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On this episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve talk with Jill Castilla, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, who shares her perspectives on incorporating creativity, promoting transparency, and implementing innovation in banking. Among her achievements are the successful revitalization of downtown Edmond through the 'Heard on Hurd' music fest…
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Ep. 15 - The Human Element of Banking with Brent Beardall
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On this episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve discuss the transformation of Washington Federal Bank under the leadership of this week's guest, CEO Brent Beardall. Starting off 2023 amidst a heartbreaking event, Brent emerged as a survivor of a devastating plane crash that sadly claimed the life of his friend and colleague, Nathan Ricks. The conversat…
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Ep. 14 - Embracing Agility Through Banking Revolutions
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On this episode, Al Dominick and Steve Williams sit down to talk about how recent bank failures have revealed the need for enhanced risk management and reinforced the importance of regional and community banks. The financial industry must learn from these incidents and implement strategies such as focusing on niches, embracing fintech partnerships,…
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Ep. 13 - Balancing Smart Regulation and Innovation with Gene Ludwig
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In today's episode, Steve and Al talk with Gene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency and a banking regulation, risk management, and fiscal policy expert. Gene shares some powerful insights into modernizing the banking industry. They discuss the importance of smart regulation that helps to balance banking activities and technological advanceme…
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Ep. 12 - Revolutionizing Open Banking with Jim Reuter
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On this episode Steve and Al talk with Jim Reuter, CEO and President at FirstBank. They discuss Jim's vision for FirstBank as an "open bank" by integrating with various software solutions to better serve their clients. They dive into the importance of leadership, fostering innovation, and talent development in the banking industry. This episode is …
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Ep. 11 - Looking For Trouble With Anton Schutz
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In this episode of Plugged In, Al Dominick is joined in the studio by Anton Schutz, an experienced bank stock investor and founder of Mendon Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early- to mid-stage technology companies. The two debate when bank M&A might pick up, the need to reduce expenses — to reinvest in technology opportunities —…
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Ep. 10 - The Other Side of Payments with Brandi Gregory
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On today's episode of Plugged In, Steve Williams sits down with Brandi Gregory, Managing Director in Cornerstone Advisors’ Contract Negotiation and Payments practices.Oleh Cornerstone Advisors
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Ep. 09 - Getting Ambitious and Opportunistic with Eric Sprink
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Executing a business strategy requires courage, commitment and culture — points raised by Eric Sprink, the CEO of Coastal Community Bank. With Al Dominick, the two explore embedded finance, embedded fintech, executing on a BaaS strategy and why now is such an amazing time to be a community banker.Oleh Cornerstone Advisors
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Ep. 08 - Inside the Belly of the Bank with Collyn Gilbert
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Collyn Gilbert, the Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Valley Bank takes Plugged In's hosts, Al Dominick and Steve Williams, behind the scenes of the $54B+ institution. The three share quite a few laughs while talking about how to architect a strategy, areas of potential opportunities — and how to keep strategic planning from becoming a glorifie…
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Ep. 07 - Making Sense Of Regulatory Wildcards with Lindsey Johnson
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The new CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, Lindsey Johnson, joins Al Dominick to breakdown recent regulatory actions, potential oversight on crypto and emerging small business trends.Oleh Cornerstone Advisors
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Ep. 06 - Stirring the Pot With Tom Brown
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Al and Steve crank up the volume with the founder of Second Curve Capital, Tom Brown. Starting with the state of talent in the tech sector, the three discuss current marketing volatility, how bankers continue to pay lip-service to going "branch light" and why culture remains king in the financial sector.…
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Ep.05 - A Green Thumb and a Growth Mindset - Talking Leadership with Kent Oram
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In advance of his retirement from Idaho Central Credit Union, Steve Williams and Al Dominick talk with Kent Oram, ICCU's CEO, about luck being where opportunity and preparation meet. With one of the most impressive growth stories in financial services, Kent shares his approach to keeping creative mindsets from "being crushed" by naysayers. Further,…
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Ep.04 - Blockchain's Path From Trust to Truth with Ian Andrews
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With the CMO of Chainalysis, Ian Andrews, Al Dominick explores digital assets, on-chain identity and why business leaders should continue to lean in on blockchain — on the heels of FTX's collapes and this crypto winter.Oleh Cornerstone Advisors
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Ep.03 - Getting Back to the Future of Banking With Ron Shevlin
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While crypto craters, the business of banking continues to grow. Plugged In's Al Dominick is joined in studio by Ron Shevlin, the Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors. The two discuss how and where to accelerate banks' digital capabilities with the tech community's support. Al gets Ron to reveal why he remains so bullish on the concept of…
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Ep.02 - The Road Immediately Ahead with Tom Michaud
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Today our hosts Steve Williams and Al Dominick are joined by Tom Michaud, President & CEO at KBW. They talk about how investment banks are in a recession already, how bank regulation is going to be a very dominant part of the future, ESG, and much more.Oleh Cornerstone Advisors
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Ep.01 - Twin Towers of Transformation, Basis Points, and Depoliticizing ESG with Steve Williams & Al Dominick
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Welcome to the first episode of Plugged In! For our first episode, our hosts Steve Williams and Al Dominick talk about 5 areas of growth and change that are relevant to all banks. The twin towers of transformation, why every basis point counts, how to think about technology from a performance management standpoint, the concept of scaling smart, and…
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