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The NCUA reports that 64% of new credit union members show zero activity beyond opening their account. That's not a growth problem — it's an activation problem. And in this episode, we get into exactly how to fix it. Joining host Joshua Barclay are Matt Fehrmann, CIO of Kohler Credit Union, and Har Rai Khalsa, CEO and co-founder of Swaystack. Together, they bring real-world experience and concrete…
With thousands of credit union-related conversations under his belt, CU Broadcast host Mike Lawson has his finger on the pulse of the industry like few others. So we asked him point blank: after everything you heard in 2025, what should be top of mind for credit union leaders heading into next year? His answer? A wake-up call. In this episode, Mike Lawson and host Joshua Barclay dissect the…
Most financial institutions are swimming in risk right now: cyber threats, regulatory pressure, liquidity concerns, fast-moving competitors, and the accelerating impact of AI. But as Ed Vincent, CEO of Lumio Solutions, explains, the biggest threat isn't any of those individually. It's the fragmented data sitting behind them. In this episode, Ed breaks down why community banks and credit unions are…
Most credit unions talk about digital transformation as a tech problem. But the real differentiator is not software. It is a strategy that starts with your people and your teams. According to McKinsey, about 70 percent of digital transformation initiatives fail to meet their goals, creating massive waste and stalled progress for financial institutions. This episode cuts through the noise by…
Tired of hearing about costly, disruptive core conversions that sideline credit unions when they need to compete most? There's a better way forward. In this episode, host Joshua Barclay sits down with Brynn Ammon, President of Credit Union Solutions at Jack Henry, to explore how extending—not replacing—your core system could be the competitive advantage your credit union needs. You'll discover:…
What do 300 high schoolers, a treacherous dirt road, and an epic keg party have to do with your bank's data strategy? Everything, according to Joshua Barclay and Nick Del Francia from BusinessNext. In this unique episode, Joshua shares a wild story from his Connecticut party-throwing days to illustrate banking's biggest challenge: it's not about your products (everyone sells the same checking…
Most credit unions are trapped in AI paralysis. It's not because they don't want the competitive advantage, but because they're terrified of what happens when regulators come knocking. In this tactical episode of Banking on Experience, host Joshua Barclay sits down with Ray K. Ragan, Chief Information Officer at Securityplus Federal Credit Union, to solve the AI compliance puzzle once and for…
What if the secret to member retention isn't more data—but better use of it? In this live episode of Banking on Experience, we tackle one of the biggest challenges facing credit unions today: keeping Members engaged in an era of limitless options and vanishing loyalty. You'll learn: Why 44% of new accounts go inactive within a year—and how to reverse it The high cost of fake personalization…
Bank of Idaho made headlines with its $245 million acquisition deal with Glacier Bancorp—a bold move at a time when community banks are battling rising regulatory pressure, digital disruption, and funding challenges. In this episode, Chairman, President & CEO Jeff Newgard shares: The key factors that drove the decision to sell The toughest leadership challenges during the transition How he…
Real-time payments are revolutionizing how money moves—faster, easier, and more seamless than ever. But with speed comes risk. Fraudsters aren't just small-time scammers anymore; they're running sophisticated, AI-powered crime rings that target credit unions and community banks in real time. So, how do financial institutions fight back? In this episode of Banking on Experience, host Joshua Barclay…
