On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Jamie Finney, Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. He shares his experiences in digital marketing, investing in other entrepreneurs, and more, including:

The Leadership Corner (7:00 – 31:00): Todd and Jamie discuss what the Greater Colorado Venture Fund is all about, their mission, and how he challenges the narrative of “leaving your hometown to be successful.” 

The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 51:00): Todd and Jamie chat about why Colorado has become a hub for start up companies and the crucial importance of hometowns.

The Colors of Life (52:00 – 1:02:00): Jamie gets the chance to humble-brag about his brother’s accomplishment’s, the amazing journey of his good friend and co-worker Mark, and the unwavering support of his family.  

Advice from the Experts (1:03:00 1:06:00): We learn that the weirder the idea, the better it is when finding that passion that drives you. It comes down to “figuring out the thing that you are meant to be doing.” 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Doug Leighton, Fintech Advisor and Consultant to Community Banks and Credit Unions. He sheds some light onto how he was introduced to credit unions, the values credit unions can bring to the table, the spirit of collaboration, and more, including:

The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 29:00): Todd and Doug break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of working with massive companies. Doug shares some insight on what he has learned and you can be successful in sales. 

The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 50:00): Todd and Doug discuss how credit unions can better “meet members where they are” and the advantages of doing so. They also bounce ideas around about what hybrid work environments will look like in the future, and askr the question: will it be successful? 

The Colors of Life (51:00 – 56:00): Doug shares his family’s accomplishments and growth together, as well as their investments in restaurants near their hometown!

Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:01:00): To chase what brings you joy, Doug shares a great story of resilience and learn why he says, “Be John Bon Jovi.”

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Eric Dillon, President and CEO of Conexus Credit Union. He shares what it’s like to lead a credit union, staying involved as a CEO, how marketing and relationships helped along his journey, and more, including:

The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 31:00): Todd and Eric discuss how leaders sometimes try to prove they’re experts in areas where they’re not, the dangers of doing so, and how leaders can communicate their strengths and weaknesses. Eric also gives insight on how important innovation is in his line of work. 

The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 49:00): Todd and Eric share their hopes and aspirations for coming out of lockdown and their optimism for how we will all respond. We also get to learn how Eric and his team approach strategy, and how they connect and involve members in their plans. 

The Colors of Life (50:00 – 59:00): Eric expresses his support of increasing the number of women who lead, as well as the steps they are taking to make Conexus an even more diverse organization. We get the chance to hear about Eric’s family and all that they’ve built together. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): When chasing what brings you joy, Eric says that you need to find “what makes you lose track of time.” This is the key to finding what drives you both professionally and personally. 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Edie Horstman, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Founder of Wellness with Edie, LLC. She walks us through her exploration with creativity, influences & experiences with food and exercise, how to take a leap of faith, and more, including:

The Leadership Corner (12:00 – 20:00): Todd and Edie chat about how she goes beyond just one-on-one coaching and gets her message out into the world. Hear about how she uses her own experiences to help fill in the gaps of missing information that’s out there for women. 

The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 -  45:00): Todd and Edie discuss the ups and downs of starting and maintaining your own business. We also get the chance to learn about her role as an influencer and how she stands out among the crowd. 

The Colors of Life (46:00 – 55:00): Edie shares admiration for her partner-in-crime husband and how he’s so instrumental in helping her maintain a work-life balance. We also get to hear about her passions in Colorado, including her love of farmers markets, the community they create, the lifestyle, the people, and so much more. 

Advice from the Experts (56:00 – 59:00): Edie wants everyone to know that you have to step out of your comfort zone and acknowledge the fear that comes with it. “If we let that fear dictate our passions … it will always win.” 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Dee Ann Turner, Founder & CEO of Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC. She walks us through her time at Chick-Fil-A, what sustainability looks like in human resources, why culture is critical for organizations, and more, including:

The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 28:00): Todd and Dee Ann discuss how consistency was key to Chick-Fil-A’s success in creating a culture based around providing the best customer service. They also talk about how building a culture around principles, not rules, allows employees to grow with the company. 

The Curiosity Credenza (29:00 – 51:00): Todd and Dee Ann break down how making mistakes is unavoidable and being able to share those moments time with others will allow them to grow with you and learn from them. Dee Ann also shares pressing issues she sees in strategic areas in businesses around the country. 

The Colors of Life (52:00- 59:00): Dee Ann humble-brags about her family and their accomplishments, and shares a little bit about her interests in organizations that focus on helping women and children. She also sheds light on her love of helping organizations understand their focus around human resource efforts. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 1:04:00): Dee Ann shares that in order to chase what brings you joy you have to “hold it all loosely and let it all come to you.” If you can’t accomplish this, you will end up missing the things that are meant for you. 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Diana Dykstra – President & CEO at CCUL (California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues). Diana enlightens us on how “curiosity helped this cat”, starting from the ground up, switching roles in the credit union world, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 29:00) Todd and Diana break down the differences between being a CEO at a credit union and credit union league. They also chat about how critical it is that every credit union needs to share their story and the legislative impact they can have. 

The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 45:00) Todd and Diana discuss collaboration and the importance of making sure that everyone is on the same playing field. Diana also poses the question of how we as an industry can adapt and adjust to the shifts in society. 

The Colors of Life (46:00 – 50:00) Diana chats about what education means to her and how she wants to help minimize the inequality of education in this country. We also get to learn a little about her wine collection. 

Advice from the Experts (51:00 – 54:00) Diana shares that, in order to chase what brings you joy in life, you have to make sure that you realize that we are all human. She stresses that remembering even the smallest things you do could positively impact someone else’s life in a big way. 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Macy Todd - singer/songwriter extraordinaire. Macy walks us through her journey through the industry, her passion for music and sports, the influences along the way, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 30:00): Todd and Macy chat about where her career started and how one gig in Miami changed the direction and mindset of her music career. We also get the opportunity to learn more about how you build a brand and what helped her along the way. 

The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 38:00): Todd and Macy discuss how she found a new producer and how his experiences have shaped her growth as a musician. We’re able to get some insight as to how trust Is not only hard to find, but it is a vital part of an individual’s success. 

The Colors of Life (39:00 – 56:00): Macy tells us about the effects of COVID and, while it halted many projects, new and exciting opportunities were created that ordinarily wouldn’t have appeared. She goes on to talk about how she loves to teach and is all about helping her students bring out their passion for music. 

Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:07:00): Macy wants everyone who is going after what brings them joy to know, “if you feel like you’re supposed to be doing something, don’t put yourself in a position to regret not doing it!” It’s not easy, but it will be worth it in the end. 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is John Bratsakis, the President & CEO of the Maryland & DC Credit Union Association. We get the chance to hear about John’s unique journey through the Credit Union world, how he was always prepared for opportunities that came his way, and more including: 

The Leadership Corner (7:00 – 24:00): Todd and John discuss advocacy and how he approaches the topic, how credit unions can better engage in it, and issues that have risen now and in the past. John believes that it is all about the genuine relationships you can build, and while credit unions are doing well, but we can always do better!

The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 48:00): Todd and John chat about the culture that he has built as CEO and how the “everyone has everyone’s back” mentality leads to a more collaborative and supportive organization. We also get to learn more about the differences between a “natural person” credit union and a trade organization, and how collaboration and a shared vulnerability are the key to success for credit unions around the nation. 

The Colors of Life (49:00 – 1:00:00): John tells Todd about his family at the association as well as his family at home and how amazing it has been to see both families always looking for ways to help others. He shares how he and his wife rescue pregnant dogs and he marvels about how his wife’s love for so many things inspires him. 

Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:04:00): John teaches Todd that the key factor when chasing after things that bring you joy and passion is to be authentic to who you are. “You need to be gracious; you need to be kind, you need to be compassionate, you need to be respectful…and I think that we could use a lot more of that!”

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Kirk Drake, Founder & CEO of Credit Union 2.0. Kirk opens up about his entrepreneur mindset, getting started in the world of credit unions, his unique approach to having a paper route, and more, including:

 The Leadership Corner (07:00 – 31:00): Todd and Kirk discuss how Kirk believes that the entrepreneurial mindset is born, not taught, and how it helps him see the world differently. They also talk about the future of credit unions as technology evolves.

The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 45:00): Todd and Kirk unpack the advantages for credit unions partnering up with “Fintechs.” Kirk shares how credit unions can focus on the things that make them great, so they can remain relevant and continue to compete in today’s market. 

 The Colors of Life (46:00 –52:00): Kirk chats about his wife’s dream of owning a winery, and how amazing it has been in their lives. He also shares how their unique ways of thinking have helped them develop a strong business plan. Kirk then gushes about his wife and how she helps keep him accountable! 

 Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:01:00): Kirk and Todd chat about the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path: “If you’ve achieved the things that bring you stability, you can always go back to the path where you started to achieve new goals…life is a journey…enjoy it!”

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Mike Neill-Executive Director ServiStar LLC. We get a chance to hear about Mike’s journey to the Credit Union world, how he utilized public speaking skills to help Credit Unions to be better salespeople, and more such as:

 The Leadership Corner (07:00 – 18:00): Todd and Mike discuss how he leveraged key relationships in the Credit Union field to help create his business early on of Mike Neill and Associates. Mike also discusses the importance of having a story to tell in order to gain someone’s attention. Mike discusses the differences between ‘networking’ and true relationship building through authenticity. 

The Curiosity Credenza (19:00 – 45:00): Todd and Mike chat about what is next for ServiStar and its growth. Mike also shares with Todd his reasonings for why he’s never going to retire. Mike discusses the stages of his next book and collaborating with Canvas’ very own, Tansley Stearns. Mike later shares with Todd his reasonings for choosing to work for and with Credit Unions.

 The Colors of Life (46:00 – 1:01:00): Mike tells Todd how important culture is to a company and how to cultivate it and why Chick-Fil-A is exceptionally good at it. Todd asks Mike what Credit Unions can be doing differently in terms of building a brand and culture. Mike then gets a chance to brag about his wonderful family a little bit.

 Advice from the Experts (1:02:00 – 1:04:00): Mike tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. Be authentic and transparent in your journey. Don’t let anyone else’s perception of you define you.

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