Banking on Digital Growth

In this episode of Banking on Digital Growth, we go inside digital growth as I share my recent conversation with Joe Welu, CEO of Total Expert, during a Fireside Chat hosted by The Financial Brand. Joe asked me good questions about what digital growth really is, the need to define digital consumer journeys, and how to maximize growth and build trust through technology. Here's what we talked about: How COVID-19 has changed the way banks and credit unions are doing business What the digital journey has in common with a Shel Silverstein poem How to unpack the acronyms from my book You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We want to whip out the digital growth checklist in 2021:  Online banking - check Mobile banking - check Tech tools - check  But nothing's happening. Why?  Because we still hold a legacy mindset.   In this episode of Banking on Digital Growth, Ron Shevlin, director of research at Cornerstone Advisors and senior contributor at Forbes, joins me to discuss how to prioritize the digital mindset.  Here's what Ron and I talked about:  Why financial brands fall behind even when they have top technology How traditional incumbent financial brands can capture the digital market Ron's views on financial health scores The one thing we should focus on in 2021  You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We struggled to make progress in 2020 thanks to COVID. Where should we focus our digital growth efforts and energy in 2021? In this episode of Banking on Digital Growth, I answered this question from Mark, CEO for a community financial brand in the south. Here's what I had to say: Learn the three Rs for digital growth in 2021 Discover the three key elements to help you leap ahead and see the future you want to create Remember my top 12 trends and predictions opportunities for 2020 and beyond You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When’s the last time you went into a bank to pay bills?  Even if that’s your preferred method of payment, the pandemic has probably brought it to a screeching halt.  In this Exponential Insights episode of Banking On Digital Growth, James Robert Lay chats with Blip co-founders, Michael Bank and Seth Fenster, about improving payments UX. They also discuss…   How accelerated digital transformation has affected financial institutions Ways banks can appeal to the digitally native consumer How Blip helps financial institutions improve customer experiences  You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What are the top digital marketing and sales trends for banks and credit unions in 2021?  That question came to me from Marilyn, a VP of Marketing for a financial brand on the east coast.  I answered Marilyn's question and reflected on where we've been over the last 9-10 months on this episode of Banking on Digital Growth.  Here's what I talked about:  The top 12 digital marketing and sales trends for 2021 What I got right (and wrong) about my projections for 2020 And why the best is yet to come You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We saw five years of progress during the last eight months of 2020 as an industry. We didn't mean to, but it happened anyway. What do you need to make that kind of progress in your own personal digital journey? On this episode of Banking on Digital Growth, I chatted with Kara Yaquinta, content strategist at Tropical Financial Credit Union. We discussed her remarkable digital journey and how she's helping lead her institution forward. Kara and I talk about: Getting the right message to the right people at the right time Why financial coaching is the next big thing for brands The role culture plays on the digital growth journey You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What have been COVID's greatest effects on digital transformation? Brett King, guest editor for the FinTech Times, asked me that question on LinkedIn. I answer Brett's question and share why COVID isn't the end of the road for FinTechs on this episode of Banking on Digital Growth. Here's what I discuss: How COVID has exposed experience and communication capability gaps for incumbent financial brands Opportunities that COVID creates for FinTech collaboration The future COVID offers us all You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We all like buying new things; it’s human nature.   We know we shouldn’t spend frivolously — but we do anyway.   Why can’t saving money be as fun as spending it?   That’s the question that led Ben Soppitt, Founder and CEO at Unifimoney, to create a financial product that motivates people to save.   What we talked about: How young affluent professionals are being gouged by traditional banks Why poor financial habits are caused by lack of motivation, not lack of infrastructure How Unifimoney makes finance fun  You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Business leaders haven't figured out how to have productive, meaningful conversations with high-value individuals online. They still think LinkedIn is a pipe you can shove a marketing message down. In fact, it's another place to make friends. In this episode of Banking on Digital Growth, I talk with Jay Pater, Chief Engagement Officer at Jay Pater Social Advisory, about humanizing the digital experience. Jay and I discuss: Challenges financial brands face when humanizing the digital experience Building local relationships in a digital world The future of influencer marketing and how to maintain those influencer relationships How to strike a healthy balance between the digital world and the physical world You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On this episode of Banking on Digital Growth, we continue our Digital Growth Journey series, as we talk with Jonathan Clay, the Digital Marketing Associate at Louisiana Federal Credit Union. Jonathan and his team are relentlessly focused on two things: People and purpose. In this episode, we talk all about: Why every team member is required to have a “What’s my why?” story. How a brand-new process allowed them to close 74 additional loans, and why that process nearly came to a halt. How the “pre-app” process is allowing them to get to know their customers better than ever before. Why perfection is often the enemy of progress, and what Jonathan and his team are doing to combat that mindset. You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.