BankTalk Podcast
Charlie Kelly
Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
Contact & Outreach
About This Podcast
Welcome to BankTalk Podcast, the show where we talk to leaders and experts from the community banking sector. Whether you are a current CEO or aspire to be one, this podcast will give you valuable insights and advice on how to run your financial institution better. Each episode features a different topic and a guest who shares their experience and knowledge with us. Tune in and learn something new with BankTalk Podcast.
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Social Media
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S1E147 The Growth of Asset-Based Lending and What It Means for Banks | BankTalk Ep. 148
Asset-based lending is booming—but one key challenge remains: can you actually trust the value of your collateral? In this episode, Charlie sits down with Thomas Galbraith, CEO of Barkr, to explore…
S1E147 Breaking the Stigma: How Credit Unions Are Navigating Cannabis Banking | BankTalk Episode 147
Cannabis banking is complex, highly regulated, and full of opportunity. In this episode, Kristin Stowe of Credit Union 1 shares what it really takes to serve this underserved industry—from compliance…
S1E146 Supercharged Growth: What the FDIC Report Reveals About Bank Lending to NDFIs | BankTalk Episode 146
Joe Bergquist of The Banker Next Door joins us to unpack the FDIC’s recent report on bank lending to non‑depository financial institutions (NDFIs). Joe walks through the supercharged growth within…
S1E143 Behind the Software: Private Equity, Open Banking, and What Comes Next | BankTalk Episode 145
Lori Wilson of Remedy Consulting joins BankTalk to break down key trends reshaping the software ecosystem for community financial institutions.In this episode, we explore the growing influence of…
S1E143 Balance Sheets Under Pressure: Rates, Risk Appetite, and What Comes Next | BankTalk Episode 144
In a market defined by uncertainty, standing still on the balance sheet may be the biggest risk of all. Zach Zoia of Darling Consulting Group—and co‑host of the On the Balance Sheet podcast—joins us…
S1E143 What We Learned Choosing a Next‑Gen Core | BankTalk Episode 143
In 2021, PeoplesBank transitioned its core banking system to Nymbus, after the transition of its digital bank Zynlo, the previous year. Aleda DeMaria EVP, COO of Peoples Bank spearheaded the…
S1E142 Mergers and Acquisitions – Preparing to be a Buyer | BankTalk Episode 142
So, you’re thinking about entering the M&A arena as a buyer? Join Kenny Haglund and Beau Hurtig from Ballard Spahr, LLP, as they walk through a practical checklist of considerations every…
S1E141 Stablecoin Basics | BankTalk Episode 141
Stablecoin — is it a threat or an opportunity for community bankers?Since the passing of the GENIUS Act, the debate over how stablecoin issuers should be regulated has continued to grow. Join Robert…
S1E140 Open Banking, Rule 1033, and the Risk of Being a ‘Fast Follower’ FI | BankTalk Episode 140
We are in a data cold war that is beginning to warm up. Today, community banks only hold 20%-25% of their customers’ total financial data, due to the financial fragmentation of average Americans.…
S1E139 Loyalty Card Programs Increase More than Share of Wallet | BankTalk Episode 139
Join the discussion with Beth McCoy, CEO of CORA Loyalty, on CORA Group’s recent survey of over 2,000 adults that found the top factor influencing which credit card Americans choose is Loyalty and…
S1E138 Things to Consider for 2026 | BankTalk Episode 138
Join us for a discussion with Adam Gregg, CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association as we explore the positive impacts brought about by the Trump Administration and how those policies are impacting…
S1E137 EU vs US Banking Strategies | BankTalk Episode 137
We sat down with Martyn Wallen, Executive Director & Co-Founder, and Gino Brenzini, Executive Director & COO of Quantum Six. Their team helps banks, credit unions, and fintech’s modernize…
S1E136 CD Valets & Relationships with Savvy Savers | BankTalk Episode 136
John Blizzard, CEO and President of Seattle Bank and founder of CD Valet discusses what banks should consider ahead of potential rate cuts, why CDs bad rap as 'hot money' is undeserved, and how…
S1E135 What You Should Know About Deposits and Capital Markets | BankTalk Episode 135
Scott Hildenbrand, Managing Director at Piper Sandler joins us as we review discussions bank boards should be having as they enter budget and strategic planning season. We discuss raising capital…
S1E134 Implications of the Big Beautiful Bill | BankTalk Episode 134
John Doherty, Principal at Wolf and Company discusses the implications of the Big, Beautiful Bill that was signed on July 4th for bankers and their commercial and retail customers. We spend some time…
S1E133 'Selling Trust' with Northfield Savings | BankTalk Episode 133
In today’s episode we talk with the new CEO of Northfield Savings Bank in Vermont, Joe Bator. We discussed various sales strategies, including what works well for his institution and any crossover…
S1E132 Understand the Cost of the Digital Wallet | BankTalk Episode 132
Join our discussion with Keith Riddle, General Manager of Payfinia, about Digital Wallets and the important costs and considerations. Are digital wallets a threat to interchange revenue? What are the…
S1E131 The State of Consumer Debt Creates Lending Opportunities | BankTalk Episode 131
We sat down with Matt Potere, CEO of Happy Money, to discuss the staggering $17.5 trillion of consumer debt in the US, and Happy Money’s recent Credit Check-In study which analyzed consumer financial…
S1E130 Peter Stenehjem on Leadership, Legacy, and FIBT's Future | BankTalk Episode 130
Peter Stenehjem joins BankTalk to share First International Bank and Trust’s history and explain his experience as the 4th generation leader of the bank. Peter touches upon the family discussions for…
S1E129 The Best AI in Banking Starts with a Use Case | BankTalk Episode 129
Join us as we sit down with Tom Knapp of Freshriver.AI and discuss how to make AI usable for community banks and credit unions. Tom explains the technical side of AI briefly, then explains for the…
Frequently Asked Questions
BankTalk Podcast has published 147 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Business, Investing.
BankTalk Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for BankTalk Podcast, including email and social media links.
Similar Podcasts
A Book with Legs
Smead Capital Management
126 episodes
The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing
The Idea Farm
701 episodes
Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily
Jake & Gino
1,342 episodes
Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast
Joe McCall
974 episodes
Big Technology Podcast
Alex Kantrowitz
534 episodes
Exit Rich
Michelle Seiler Tucker
145 episodes