Plugged In - A Banking Podcast
Plugged In brings you raw, honest takes on all things in the banking industry. That means you aren’t going to get some buzzword-filled, cliche podcast – you’re getting an unfiltered look into topics in the financial world no one else is talking about. Your hosts, Al Dominick and Steve Williams, will talk to top players in the industry about what matters now, and what will shape the future.
To groove along with Al and Steve's song references in each episode, check out the official Plugged In Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Z7NWPIQuaXQlfHxLWJb3g?si=o552CzjwTr6R4mx13NmOBA
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Plugged In - A Banking Podcast
The Beat Goes On in Banking w/ Archie Brown
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Regional banks don’t often get compared to pop music, but maybe they should.
On the show today, First Financial Bank President and CEO Archie Brown explains why great banks survive turbulence by evolving with the times, just like great pop artists. He talks with Al and Steve about what credit risk actually looks like today and how midsize banks can hold their own against the industry’s giants. Plus, they explore the value of only focusing on what you can control. As Archie puts it: “There’s nothing else you can do.”
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Chapters:
[00:00] Intro – Welcoming Archie Brown
[00:54] Optimism, Adversity & “Better Days”
[02:00] Why High-Performing Banks Don’t Get Respect
[04:45] Credit Risk: The Market Gets It Wrong
[08:22] Competing With the Big Banks: Talent & Tech
[11:29] Tech Investment & AI: Moving Faster Than Goliath
[14:06] Knowing When to Double Down vs. Walk Away
[17:17] Pop Music, Banking & Evolving Without Losing Identity
[20:36] Leadership in a Digital-First World
[23:42] Closing Thoughts & What’s Next
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