Banking on Digital Growth

A note for employees that have worked for an organization for an extended period of time: Customers don’t have the same expertise as you do within your company. They don’t know the latest deals, discounts, or bundling that you know off the top of your head. It’s why it’s so important to engage with customers. Otherwise you’re missing out on the opportunity to provide additional solutions your consumers aren't aware they need. And Patti Mara, Author of UpSolutions - Turning Your Teams into Heroes and Customers into Raving Fans at Maranet Inc., is here to share her knowledge of customer excellence. Join us as we discuss: Launching a book & focusing on helping the customer Expansion opportunities for the deal listeners What it means to up-solution The role internal teams play & intrapreneurship     You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After graduating from high school, most schools have taught us what the insides of a frog looks like or that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell… But how many teach taxes or investment strategies? For Chad Willardson, Founder and President at Pacific Capital and author of Smart, Not Spoiled, sound financial habits begin early — and the financial brands who help kids learn are poised to gain loyal, life-long customers. Join us as we discuss: The challenges parents face when teaching financial literacy The best ways to inculcate sound financial habits in kids Why learning to earn is as important as learning to manage money    You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most businesses today need dramatic digital transformation in order to continue to be successful. They may have adapted to e-commerce, but they aren’t truly digitally driven. Howard Tiersky, CEO at FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency, joins the show to share lessons from his latest book, Winning Digital Customers, about overcoming enterprise resistance to digital transformation. Join us as we discuss: What went awry with Toys“R”Us The 3 stages of digital evolution Tips for overcoming disruption caused by transformation      Check out these resources we mentioned: Winning Digital Customers by Howard Tiersky What the Bible Teaches About Digital Transformation   You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

You look at your digital strategy and think: We have a clarity problem. To solve it? Choose one area of massive opportunity where you can deliver on your brand promise. Today, Baron Conway, SVP, Head of Digital and Product Management at NuVision Federal Credit Union, joins the show to explain how to implement digital transformation in bite-sized chunks and why success means understanding your organizational purpose. Join us as we discuss: Why digital transformation is so closely linked to purpose Implementing digital change in small, manageable stages The role of teamwork and collaboration in digital transformation Why courage and listening to the customer are essential      You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After having such a good conversation the first time around, I have my wife, Delena Lay back on the show to flip the script. She’s asking me about the trends, lessons, and patterns I’ve seen in finance over the past 20 years; and, ultimately, how my stories can help your brand. Join us as we discuss: James Robert’s younger years & what’s going well in 2022 The most energizing projects & biggest lessons of the present Looking 20 years to the future Letting go to grow personally & professionally      You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Companies subject their customers to unthinkable indignities every day. It’s time to inject more humanity into our interactions with our customers. It’s time to imbue our interactions with more emotional resonance. It’s time to improve the customer experience. That’s why I’m talking to Jon Picoult, Founder & Principal at Watermark Consulting. He literally wrote the book on it — From Impressed to Obsessed: 12 Principles for Turning Customers and Employees into Lifelong Fans. In this episode, we delve into the nitty gritty of acing the customer experience. Join us as we discuss: The difference between customer service and customer experience How positive employee experience leads to positive customer experience How to make the case for investing in customer experience The importance of creating peaks and valleys and finishing strong Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: JonPicoult.com You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Future growth begins with new ideas. It begins with taking new insights and turning them into transformational action. Another word for it: Innovation. That’s something my guest, Andrew Witherbee, CEO at Engage Partners Group, has been talking about a lot recently—specifically in relation to how financial brands and fintechs can find more innovative ways of working together. In this episode, he tells me what’s new in that world. Join us as we discuss: Top trends in fintech and financial brand partnerships Interesting things fintechs are doing from a B2B tech standpoint How to inspire a culture that values innovation Advice for the RFP process with fintechs       Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Humanocracy Open Strategy: Mastering Disruption from Outside the C-Suite Ep. 69: Why Exponential Technologies Demand Exponential Teamwork w/ Dan Sullivan   You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Core vendor contracts commonly contain exclusivity clauses that actually prevent banks from growing. That fact shocked today’s returning guest, Jeffery Kendall, Chairman & CEO at Nymbus, when he first found out. So, he took to LinkedIn to write an article entitled, “It’s Time for Core Vendors to Ditch Exclusivity Clauses.” In this episode, he explains why he wrote it and why vendors need to embrace a true partnership mindset. Join us as we discuss: - His motivation for writing the article - The difference between partner and vendor - The importance of holding yourself accountable - Actionable advice for improving partnerships You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Feelings and emotions don’t usually have a place in financial services. But people often buy and make decisions with their heart. Our guest today is Doug Brown, President of NCR Digital Banking, a proud father, and an avid researcher into the habits of the Millennial and Gen Z demographics, and what they demand from their financial institutions. Join us as we discuss: - NCR’s extensive research into how younger consumers feel about their banking options - Millennials love exploring the newest, coolest things in fintech - Understanding the deeper wellness aspects of financial transactions - Having a digital-first mindset across every channel Doug’s team is using technology to solve people’s pain points and make moving money simpler. You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most customer experiences in financial services are ordinary. They’re boring. That means all you have to do to stand out in our industry is create experiences that are a little bit better than ordinary. But why stop there? Why not make them remarkable? On the show today, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker, explains the nuts and bolts of his WISE framework for creating remarkable experiences that your customers can’t wait to share. Join us as we discuss: - What inspired him to write the book - Why he believes traditional marketing is no longer enough - The WISE methodology for creating better experiences - The 10-day CX challenge Mentioned during the podcast: - ImproveMyCX.com - Email Dan: Dan@dangingiss.com - Tweet at Dan: @DGingiss You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.