By Becky Reed and Joshua Barclay
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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
Are you facing the challenge of building the right team to drive your credit union forward? Many leaders grapple with whether to hire specialists with deep expertise or passionate generalists who bring versatility. In an industry that's rapidly evolving, how do you assemble a team that's both agile and aligned with your vision?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, Joshua Barclay and guest co-host James McBride, president and CEO, CONNECTS Federal Credit Union welcome on sponsored guest Kian Sarreshteh, co-founder and CEO of InvestiFI to talk about strategies for building the ideal team for growth by balancing specialists and generalists.
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A huge thanks to this episodes sponsor, InvestiFI
InvestiFi is the only InvestTech solution built to allow for trading to and from deposit accounts, enabling Credit Unions to retain more assets and attract new members. Help your members navigate the complexities of financial markets with ease from within their current online banking experience with InvestiFi. Learn more at investifi.co.
You want your credit union to be data-driven, but are you asking the right questions to get there? Many credit union leaders have access to endless amounts of data but struggle to translate that into real business impact. Dashboards look great, but how do you use them to move the needle on what truly matters?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome on sponsored guest Ben Stangland, President of Strum Platform to dive deep into the real questions your credit union should be asking to make your data work for you. Questions that go beyond vanity metrics like clicks and opens.
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A huge thanks to this episodes sponsor, Strum Platform
Strum Platform revolutionizes credit union marketing with hyper-targeted segmentation and campaigns that drive loans and deposits. Let us show you how to triple email open rates with campaigns that target the right member at the right time with the right message in minutes. Schedule a demo today to see the power of Strum Platform in action.
With growing scrutiny on financial institutions, forced-place collateral protection insurance (CPI) has become a significant pain point for both members and credit unions. Hidden costs from CPI can lead to inflated loan payments, causing financial strain on members and, in extreme cases, vehicle repossessions. So, how can credit unions protect their members from these pitfalls while maintaining the necessary insurance protections?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, hosts Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome on Dan Daggett, Chief Strategy Officer at Credit Unions First, to unpack the real cost of forced-place CPI. They dive into why it’s a problem and explore a member-friendly alternative—lender single interest (LSI) insurance—that keeps the protection but ditches the hidden fees.
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A huge thanks to our sponsor, Credit Unions First
Credit Unions First is a fintech insurance credit union service organization that is always putting your “members first,” with all that they do. Credit Unions First is dedicated to creating efficiency for your team and while they are at it, they will show you how to keep more of your members’ dollars, yes, YOUR members' dollars, in your communities where it belongs. ThReach out to Credit Unions First today and find out what they can do for your credit union www.creditunionsfirst.org !
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With operational costs rising—up nearly 6% over the past year—credit unions face the ongoing challenge of maintaining the efficiency needed to stay competitive. How can your credit union effectively transform increasing operational expenses into opportunities for improvement through team empowerment and technology adoption?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome on guest David Tuyo, President and CEO of University Credit Union to talk about innovative strategies to tackle rising operational costs in credit unions.
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A huge thanks to our sponsor, Strum Platform.
Strum Platform revolutionizes credit union marketing with hyper-targeted segmentation and campaigns that drive loans and deposits. Let us show you how to triple email open rates with campaigns that target the right member at the right time with the right message in minutes. Schedule a demo today to see the power of Strum Platform in action. Visit www.strumplatform.com to learn more.
A significant gap exists between executives' perception of how much they trust their employees and how trusted employees actually feel. We can bridge this gap by fostering a trust-based environment which involves encouraging mistakes as learning opportunities and ensuring clear communication and follow-through on employee contributions. Could this forward-thinking approach also lead to growth?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, hosts Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome on Brian Lee, President and CEO of Landings Credit Union to talk about trust in leadership and “making mistakes matter.”
Plus: We explore why pursuing growth at all costs is a flawed strategy AND examine strategies for maintaining a healthy balance sheet in the post-COVID era.
A huge thanks to our sponsor, Strum Platform.
Strum Platform revolutionizes credit union marketing with hyper-targeted segmentation and campaigns that drive loans and deposits. Let us show you how to triple email open rates with campaigns that target the right member at the right time with the right message in minutes. Schedule a demo today to see the power of Strum Platform in action. Visit www.strumplatform.com to learn more.
Credit unions often remain stuck in traditional ways of thinking, slowing down their ability to innovate and keep up with modern financial expectations. They need to break away from old habits and start thinking like modern, agile organizations to better serve their members in today's fast-paced financial landscape. Are we ready to stop thinking like credit unions and shift into a different mindset entirely?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, host Joshua Barclay and guest co-host Mike McWethy, EVP, Texans Credit Union talk with Nolan Waltman, EVP/COO, First Service Credit Union about why the key to credit union growth is to start operating like a FinTech.
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Huge thanks to our sponsor, InvestiFi.
InvestiFi is the only InvestTech solution built to allow for trading to and from deposit accounts, enabling Credit Unions to retain more assets and attract new members. Help your members navigate the complexities of financial markets with ease from within their current online banking experience with InvestiFi.
Credit unions continue to chase outdated goals, aiming to be the primary financial institution for their members despite changing market dynamics. Is the quest to be a primary financial institution still relevant in today's diverse financial services market? How can Credit Unions adapt rather than trying to be everything to everyone?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, hosts Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome on Greg Gallant, President/CEO, WeStreet Credit Union to chat about why pursuing the status of primary financial institution may no longer be viable and what credit unions should focus on instead.
PLUS: We talk about how to start your journey towards alignment through culture AND we talk about some unconventional methods to achieve growth.
Charter changes can be a game-changer for credit unions, opening new avenues for growth and member engagement. However, navigating the process isn't always straightforward. When the NCUA rejects your submission, it can feel like a significant setback. So, what steps can you take to effectively respond and turn the situation around?
In this episode of 'Grow Your Credit Union,' hosts Joshua Barkley and Becky Reed welcome on Jennifer Audette, CEO of POLAM Federal Credit Union to talk about effectively fighting back when NCUA rejects your charter change.
Plus, you'll receive valuable tips on transitioning to a leadership role within a new credit union that caters to a dramatically different field of membership. And you’ll learn about the optimal work environments for credit unions—whether remote, in-office, or hybrid.
Are Credit Union events a waste of time, money, and effort? We don't believe so, provided that you have a strategy in place to maximize your networking and learning opportunities. Just how much value can you unlock with the right approach?
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, hosts Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome John Salgado, EVP/CIO, DuGood Federal Credit Union to discuss how to get the biggest bang for your buck when attending events.
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Calling all Credit Union Leaders - Do you want to be a guest on Grow Your Credit Union? Visit GrowYourCreditUnion.com to learn more.
The failure of Credit Unions is not a sudden occurrence, but rather a gradual process that starts from the top down. Why aren’t leaders who are ineffective or complacent held unaccountable for their poor performance? It's time we serve our members better by removing those obstacles to credit union growth.
In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, hosts Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome James McBride, CEO of Connects Federal Credit Union to discuss ineffective leadership.
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Calling all Credit Union Leaders - Do you want to be a guest on Grow Your Credit Union? Visit GrowYourCreditUnion.com to learn more.
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