Banking on Digital Growth

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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A lot of financial brands don’t take on certain risks for fear of diminished return. But that might not be the best perspective — sometimes risk makes sense when becoming obsolete is the alternative. To learn more about the necessity of risk within financial institutions, I talk with Joel Swanson, Chief Member Experience Officer at VyStar Credit Union, about playing the long game with the member experience, partnering with fintech, and advice for the audience. Join us as we discuss: - The conversations around digital 4 years ago at Vystar & what’s changed since then - How the member experience has changed most through a digital-first lens - How purpose has guided thinking around digital strategy & fintech partnerships - Overcoming roadblocks within your organization when leading change & hope for the future 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 on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A customer’s tolerance for waiting when it comes to their finances is low — the best way to mitigate any unneeded wait time? — proactive appointment setting by employees. Not only does it lead to higher conversions, but lifetime value. To learn more about how exactly companies are integrating appointment culture, I talk with Nicholas Barnes, Practice Director, Financial Services at JRNI, about the employee experience and just how important it is to get comfortable with video conferencing. Join us as we discuss: - Focusing on the employee experience to create an overall positive internal & external experience - The elements that make up a strong appointment culture & video’s place within it - The biggest areas of opportunity for financial brands moving into the future - Roadblocks that tend to occur when integrating an appointment culture Check out this resource mentioned in the episode: - www.jrni.com You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth onApple Podcasts , onSpotify , orhere. 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.

Many companies spend so much time and money bringing in new customers, but overlook how quickly they’re losing them. And the reason? They’ve lost the human touch in favor of automation. I speak with Joey Coleman, Chief Experience Composer at Design Symphony, about retaining your customers and where businesses go wrong. Join us as we discuss: - The inspiration behind Joey’s first book - Taking a human to human approach to growth - The difference between customer experience & customer service - How to never lose a customer again - The next best step for the audience Check out these resources mentioned during the episode: - Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman - Joeycoleman.com - Experiencethisshow.com You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth onApple Podcasts , onSpotify , orhere. 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.

Sometimes you just need to hear the brutal truth to motivate you to take action and achieve your full potential. Twenty years ago, my guest delivered a brutal truth that launched my journey of creating the Digital Growth Institute. My wife, Delena Dow Lay, told me my band sucked. In this special episode, we look back at the beginnings of the Digital Growth Institute and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re in marketing, sales, or leadership at a fintech, Delena has wisdom to share with us all. Join us as we discuss: - The value of being honest with ourselves and experiencing failure - Why it’s so important to reach out for help when you get stuck - The need to disconnect from tech to reconnect with ourselves - The origin of “Be well. Do good. And make your bed.” 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 on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Bill pay has been neglected for far too long… And unless you want to get left behind, your financial brand needs to start taking it seriously. To find out how to reap the rewards bill pay can offer any financial brand, I sat down with Michael Bank, Co-Founder at Blip Labs, an expert on all things bill pay. Join us as we discuss: - Why bill pay matters more than ever and how financial brand can capitalize on it - The education component financial brands need to move out of the “good enough” mentality holding them back - The future of bill pay 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 on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I’ve often said that financial brands need to look outside their industry for inspiration in order to thrive well into the future. But how does the industry look to the outsiders looking in? Well, today's guest, Mary Wisniewski, Digital Editor and Journalist, knows the finance world as deeply as anyone in it — and she has some recommendations for how to improve it. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wisniewski-3a7578b Join us as we discuss: - Open banking and the row between fintechs and banks - The power of collaboration - How to stay focused and gain clarity while solving banking’s toughest challenges 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 on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.