# episode banking — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode banking. Page: Feed: --- ## [What It Actually Takes to Turn New Members into Real Financial Relationships](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/what-it-actually-takes-to-turn-new-members-into-real-financial-relationships) _2026-03-02 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/Banking_on_Experience_Matt_Fehrmann_Har_Rai_Khalsa.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [What Matters Most for Credit Unions in 2026](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/what-matters-most-for-credit-unions-in-2026) _2026-01-07 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/Mike_Lawson_Final_Cut.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [Better Risk Management starts With Unified Data](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/better-risk-management-starts-with-unified-data) _2025-12-09 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/Ed_Vincent_Podcast_Final_Cut.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [Building Teams That Scale: Beyond The Tech Stack](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/building-teams-that-scale-beyond-the-tech-stack) _2025-11-25 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/159_Building_Teams_That_Scale-_Beyond_The_Tech_Stack_.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [Bill Dietrich of the Downtown Council of Kansas City: Reimagining the Heart of the City](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/bill-dietrich-of-the-downtown-council-of-kansas-city-reimagining-the-heart-of-the-city-rBx5kpWW) _2025-11-19 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Bill Dietrich, President and CEO of the Downtown Council of Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the city’s revitalization efforts through the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 plan, new green spaces and projects that are making the city more connected, inclusive and sustainable. Tune in to discover: How the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan is shaping… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/05d5bd72-f4bb-43f4-ac48-c2428216306e/audio/89c8f617-18ea-4fe2-9d31-e29d1c979377/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Erika Moody of Helix Architecture: Leading Through Collaboration and Curiosity](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/erika-moody-of-helix-architecture-leading-through-collaboration-and-curiosity-MIqlT3lF) _2025-11-12 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Erika Moody, President of Helix Architecture + Design, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her path from entrepreneur to merger to firm leader and how she’s cultivating a culture of mentorship, innovation and collaboration at one of Kansas City’s most respected design firms. Tune in to discover: How Erika’s experience founding her own firm shaped her leadership… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/24637a92-e5bb-4d95-aa03-97ebd62da988/audio/35d7d3e8-a056-48c6-a4d6-b1edc77ba8c0/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Kathy Nelson of the Kansas City Sports Commission: Showcasing KC on the World Stage](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/kathy-nelson-of-the-kansas-city-sports-commission-showcasing-kc-on-the-world-stage-9DcXyarl) _2025-11-05 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Erika Moody, President of Helix Architecture + Design, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her path from entrepreneur to merger to firm leader and how she’s cultivating a culture of mentorship, innovation and collaboration at one of Kansas City’s most respected design firms. Tune in to discover: How Erika’s experience founding her own firm shaped her leadership… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/4d689e6d-acef-4b6f-9dae-8fa0e294a719/audio/fb2206eb-19a4-40bd-af72-22d57e1c99b5/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [John Kennyhertz of Kennyhertz Perry: Building a Modern, Client-Centered Law Firm](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/john-kennyhertz-of-kennyhertz-perry-building-a-modern-client-centered-law-firm-UjchBtwE) _2025-10-29 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, John Kennyhertz, co-founder of Kennyhertz Perry Attorneys at Law, joins host Kelly Scanlon to explain how an entrepreneurial mindset, smart use of technology (including AI), and a lean, business-first structure help the firm deliver faster, more practical legal solutions. Tune in to discover: How Kennyhertz Perry’s client-centered, entrepreneur-run model speeds… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/210a59de-2f2e-44e1-a67b-371b80f75b41/audio/ff4070dd-9845-4eb6-bdd0-3b87d507605b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Joe Arce of KC Hispanic News: Amplifying Hispanic Voices Through Community Journalism](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-arce-of-kc-hispanic-news-amplifying-hispanic-voices-through-community-journalism-5sbsVSuE) _2025-10-22 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Joe Arce, publisher and founder of KC Hispanic News, joins host Kelly Scanlon to reflect on his decades in media and his mission to give Kansas City’s Hispanic community a platform for their stories, voices, and culture—while inspiring the next generation of Latino journalists to carry on that work. Tune in to discover: Why Joe launched KC Hispanic News to fill a… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/a206d994-f02d-4f92-8758-54c8f8b2ebdc/audio/fdcb2cae-476b-4968-8751-5545fb71ffef/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Brien Darby of Cultivate KC: Cultivating Kansas City’s Food Future](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/brien-darby-of-cultivate-kc-cultivating-kansas-citys-food-future-iFvKq7f0) _2025-10-15 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Brien Darby, Executive Director of Cultivate KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the nonprofit is cultivating a thriving local food system by supporting urban farmers, improving food access, and fostering community engagement that connects people to where their food comes from. Tune in to discover: How Cultivate KC’s programs, like Juniper Gardens and New… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/6a2b2364-ea82-406d-8442-53e5f6813f46/audio/6fbf92bb-2fd4-40dd-a1bb-a351f7e6187e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xJDQ9MVCEAsr) _2025-10-15 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Tyler Enders of Rainy Day Books: 50 Years of Stories and Community](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/tyler-enders-of-rainy-day-books-50-years-of-stories-and-community-OX6q5NIn) _2025-10-08 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Tyler Enders, co-owner of Rainy Day Books, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the team is honoring the bookstore’s 50-year “legacy of literacy” with a Nov. 4 celebration, expanded author events, and community initiatives that make reading more accessible across Kansas City. Tune in to discover: How Rainy Day Books is celebrating 50 years—plus the return to 100+… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/08cb1942-82f7-4c2f-ad84-9a80d0c71932/audio/96a93897-87f8-4b12-9bfc-20d9ac1cb78e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [David Cota and Joe Close: A New Chapter in Community Banking](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/david-cota-and-joe-close-a-new-chapter-in-community-banking-l5f0sibu-oL_VFsFe) _2025-10-01 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, David Cota, Executive Vice President of the Banking Division at FNBO, and Joe Close, Regional Leader for Kansas, Missouri, and Texas, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the merger between FNBO and Country Club Bank — and how it’s poised to shape the future for customers, employees, and the Kansas City community. Tune in to discover: Why the merger between two… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/426f6ad7-dcea-4741-8b58-6a6f7f134c0f/audio/c0cb0ed2-c1a7-4752-9609-541352ba521c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Kate Marshall of Plaza District Council: Leading the Plaza’s Next Chapter](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/kate-marshall-of-plaza-district-council-leading-the-plazas-next-chapter-NnKBCqFk) _2025-09-24 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Kate Marshall, founder and CEO of the Plaza District Council, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization is bringing together diverse stakeholders to create a shared vision for Kansas City’s historic Plaza area, ensuring it remains a thriving hub for residents, businesses and cultural institutions. Tune in to discover: Why the Plaza District Council… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/bb209d86-94bb-4687-a6f3-0e9a378f893a/audio/d4c204e4-3a1a-4ffc-b1c6-77090289c0c6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Mike Kilkenny of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems: Forging Solutions for Critical Industries](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-kilkenny-of-taylor-forge-engineered-systems-forging-solutions-for-critical-industries-HL_LpCPL) _2025-09-17 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)) · Banking on KC_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Mike Kilkenny, CEO of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how a Kansas-based company has become a global manufacturer for the oil and gas, aerospace, and defense industries. Tune in to discover: How a family legacy shaped Mike’s leadership path. The innovations behind Taylor Forge’s signature products, like slug catchers and vortex… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/24956b42-b486-44d4-a70d-cf86b23f1f64/audio/a785e969-2ba9-46d2-a5fa-a08c6e0e5f20/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Inside Jack Henry's Ambitious Strategy to Modernize The Core](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/inside-jack-henrys-ambitious-strategy-to-modernize-the-core) _2025-09-03 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/Brynn_Ammon_Podcast_Publish_Ready.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [Breaking Down Banking Silos: The Highway To Unified Data](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/breaking-down-banking-silos-the-highway-to-unified-data) _2025-08-20 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/Highway_to_Unified_Data.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [AI Without Fear: The Compliance Playbook for Credit Unions](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/ai-without-fear-the-compliance-playbook-for-credit-unions) _2025-07-17 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/BoE_156_-_Ray_K_Ragan_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [Survival of the Data-Fittest: Win the Retention Race in Modern Banking](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/survival-of-the-data-fittest-win-the-retention-race-in-modern-banking) _2025-05-27 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/BoE_Live_-_Survival_of_the_Data-Fittest_edited.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [Why Bank of Idaho Bet Big on Acquisition – A Candid Talk with CEO Jeff Newgard](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/why-bank-of-idaho-bet-big-on-acquisition-a-candid-talk-with-ceo-jeff-newgard) _2025-05-14 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/Banking_on_Experience_-_Jeff_Newgard.mp3?dest-id=3667767) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XMGOYy54gRVt) _2025-05-14 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [The Real-Time Payments Fraud Dilemma: Why Faster Transactions Mean Bigger Risks](https://04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058.libsyn.com/the-real-time-payments-fraud-dilemma-why-faster-transactions-mean-bigger-risks) _2025-03-27 · Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/04730ef9-e890-42f4-9ab7-932c2024d058/BoE_153_-_Jeff_Scott.mp3?dest-id=3667767)