ElevateTALKS

ElevateTALKS will enable the busy executive to hear short but meaningful & valuable discussions on a variety of banking & leadership topics. Hear from experts, fellow bankers, and successful individuals at your own pace, when you want, & how you want.

Ep #10 2020 BOLI Recap & 2021 Fee Income Strategies 12/10/2020

Ep #10 2020 BOLI Recap & 2021 Fee Income Strategies Chris Richardson, Vice President of Sales for IZALE Financial joins host Michael Delucchi to discuss how bank-owned life insurance performed in 2020 compared to other assets, what bankers should be aware of for executive benefits in 2021, and presents fee income strategies financial institution can utilize in the new year to boost their bottom line. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/17144330

Ep #9 Community Banks & The Yield Curve 08/04/2020

Ep #9 Community Banks & The Yield Curve Kurt Fritz, Partner & Managing Director for Performance Trust joins host Michael Delucchi to talk about yield curve control, negative interest rate policy, and strategies for community bankers during the pandemic. Kurt who just started a banker focused blog called the “Fritz Report” shares his insights and ideas that can assist bankers to position their balance sheet during these challenging times as well as some stories from his time in the famous open cry pits at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/15483290

Ep #8 How Pandemic Stress Testing Can Position your Bank for Success 05/05/2020

Ep #8 How Pandemic Stress Testing Can Position your Bank for Success The coronavirus chaos and its cascading impact on the financial markets and small and medium-sized business has made credit stress testing a vital tool for every community bank. Adam Mustafa, CEO and co-founder of the Invictus Group, joins host, Michael Delucchi to collectively share their thoughts on stress testing in the COVID-19 environment, how PPP loans and loan modifications can be incorporated into test scenarios, and loan loss reserve considerations during these unprecedented times. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/14284085

Ep #7 Covid-19 and CAMELS 04/27/2020

Ep #7 Covid-19 and CAMELS As an effect of the Coronavirus pandemic, bankers are balancing a multitude of pressing and important issues. In this episode of ElevateTALKS Bart Smith, Managing Director & Partner at Performance Trust joins host Michael Delucchi and will take an audible journey through the CAMELS bank rating system and discuss strategies and insights of each key factor that bank executives are and should be considering. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/14165435

Ep #6: Technology Insights with the Federal Reserve Bank: Fintech, Innovation, and Initiatives 04/20/2020

Ep #6: Technology Insights with the Federal Reserve Bank: Fintech, Innovation, and Initiatives Tune in to hear Tracy Basinger, EVP of the SF FRB & Justin Wray, director of risk management as they discuss the Fed’s latest initiatives in technology, innovation, & fintech. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/14070911

Ep #5: CRA Reform: Hidden Concerns for Community Banks 02/13/2020

Ep #5: CRA Reform: Hidden Concerns for Community Banks In this episode of ElevateTALKS CRA authority, Linda Ezuka joins host Michael Delucchi and discusses the current state of CRA reform, some of the key changes within the proposed rules, and how they may impact community banks. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/13141142

Ep #4: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire for Bankers 02/11/2020

Ep #4: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire for Bankers In this episode fraud-busting body language expert Traci Brown joins host Michael Delucchi & reveals some of her best tips, tells, & signs to spot when someone is lying. Our conversation includes strategies for face-to-face conversations, how to tell if someone is lying on the phone, & if there are generational differences in the art of lying. If you are a lender, new account officer, hiring manager, or just someone that wants to be able to tell when someone’s pants are on fire this podcast is for you. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/13112414

Ep #3: Three Big Things with Brian Battle 02/03/2020

Ep #3: Three Big Things with Brian Battle In this episode of ElevateTALKS, market expert Brian Battle joins host Michael Delucchi and reveals three big things that banks have to consider, accept and adopt, to survive. Listen to Brian’s keen observations and solutions as he shares three critical insights to help every bank make consistent and organized decisions for long term shareholder value and success. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/13002830

Ep #2: Surfing the Business Cycle with Dev Strischek 12/17/2019

Ep #2: Surfing the Business Cycle with Dev Strischek In this episode of ElevateTALKS, credit risk and commercial banking expert Dev Strischek joins host Michael Delucchi as they try and stay on their feet while “Surfing the Business Cycle.” Is it high tide and high time to go with the flow? How much longer will this expansion go on? What should we bankers be doing to prepare for the slowdown? Find out what we can do to ride the economic waves. Listen to Dev discuss lending, flows of a business cycle, what industries are more susceptible and resilient to a downturn, and most importantly what steps bankers should be taking to prepare themselves and their customers for a downturn in the economy. Other topics include geographic considerations from a downturn, the impact from the China trade war on the banking sector, and leadership best practices from this seasoned credit professional. For more information go to our show notes page at /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/12428159

Ep #1: Succession Planning with Meridith Elliott Powell 11/18/2019

Ep #1: Succession Planning with Meridith Elliott Powell In this inaugural episode of ElevateTALKS, business growth, sales, and leadership expert Meridith Elliott Powell joins host Michael Delucchi to discuss succession planning, ways to develop a change mindset and explore the current state of talent development in the banking industry. /episode/index/show/elevatetalks/id/12012506

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