Awsomology

Sue and Ben welcome Brent Rempe back to share his insights on how important it is that the people in your organization resonate with and live its mission, vision, and values. We learn about the "Mars Group" that helped craft First Alliance Credit Union's core values and how they're focusing on tangible benefits for their members.

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The ideas shared in this podcast reflect the personal perspectives of our hosts and guests. We believe that the world runs on fresh ideas and share what we've learned through experience, but these conversations aren’t a substitute for professional consultation. The views expressed don’t necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Exclamation Services, its clients, or partners.

In this episode of Awsomology, Sue and Ben welcome back Dohnia Dorman, CEO of Omnia Exec LLC, to talk about the challenges credit unions face in the era of digital transformation and how effective teamwork and intentionality are crucial for success.

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Pull on your coveralls and grab your proton pack because Ben and Sue have tracked down some of the biggest marketing myths they can find, and they're ready to bust them. From social media, to email, to AI, and a lot of things in between, they'll use their 47 years of combined experience to set things straight.

Ben and Sue meet Sam Plester, Ceo of Mission Brands Consulting, and talk about his mission of being a credit union partner.

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Ben and Sue break down the inspiration, collaboration, and process behind the Exclamation brand refresh.

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In this episode, Ben and Sue sit down with Ben Nusz, Campus Dean of Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point. Ben shares his journey from starting in construction to becoming a Campus Dean, and offers insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in promoting technical education. He also discusses the power of purpose in his life and work and provides an elevator pitch for why technical colleges are a valuable option for those considering their next steps in education.

In this episode, Ben and Sue chat with Meredith Olmstead, CEO and Founder of FI GROW Solutions. Meredith shares her journey from Social Studies teacher to marketing leader and discusses how traditional bank marketing is broken. She explains her vision to fix it, bringing innovation and purpose into the financial sector. Meredith also dives into the role of purpose in her life and business, offering valuable insights for any purpose-driven leader.

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In this episode, hosts Ben and Sue chat with Brent Rempe, President and CEO of First Alliance Credit Union in Rochester, Minnesota. Brent is passionate about purpose-driven leadership, and in this episode, he shares why "Purpose is my Jam!" He talks about how he got to where he is today, the significance of purpose in his life and career, and how it plays a role in his business. We also dive into his work with Purpose Driven Coffee, a social enterprise designed to impact communities positively. Get ready for a conversation about how purpose can guide us in business and in life.

In this episode, Sue and Ben chat with Tobi Weingart, Chief Program Officer at the National Credit Union Foundation. Tobi shares her journey and the Foundation’s impactful programs, like the popular Exploring Why initiative, while diving into the power of purpose.

Sue and Ben explore how purpose drives Tobi’s work with credit unions and reflect on its role in their own lives and upcoming book. It’s a conversation about how purpose shapes everything—personally and professionally.

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We’ve learned so much this year, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!