Community Banking Trends for 2022

There are many new trends that are hitting us in banking. Let’s face it, it’s not like it used to be. So, let’s talk about some of the many things that are happening. And let’s also talk about how to make sure that you’re successfully managing...

How Can Your Bank Create Brand Insistence?

Way too many banks have spent a lot of money on brand awareness. And yet, can you even point to one customer who said I came to this bank because I just love their brand? In fact, most money spent on branding has a negative return on investment. Sadly, we’ve all...

Happy New Year!

Listen, I don’t know about you, but I think everyone’s pretty much tired of 2021. But what’s going to happen in 2022? Well, first of all, what did we learn from 2021?  2021 Lesson Number 1 As community bankers, we’ve learned we are tough and that we...

Wishing You and Yours the Happiest of Holidays

Merry Christmas to you, your team, and your family. At a time like this, we should stop and reflect on what this holiday is all about.  It’s all about family, and we know it—because having the love and the ability to impact other people in the world and the ones...