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Make It Make Cents

Christie Smith

Booking Overview

This is a financial-literacy interview show featuring external guests such as local business owners, finance professionals, nonprofit leaders, military leaders, and cybersecurity practitioners. Agencies could credibly pitch CPAs, small-business owners, credit and financial educators, nonprofit executives, cybersecurity experts, and leaders with practical budgeting or stewardship expertise; booking difficulty is low because the show generally favors accessible professionals with relevant real-world experience over nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 46 subscribers

Instagram: 346 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

teller@acclaimfcu.org

loan@acclaimfcu.org

marketing@acclaimfcu.org

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Host

Christie Smith - President and CEO of Acclaim Federal Credit Union, with a focus on promoting financial literacy and practical financial education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical subject-matter expertise and leadership experience in personal finance, small business, nonprofit management, cybersecurity, military leadership, or community service. Guests are typically working professionals, business owners, executives, or recognized local and regional leaders.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or leads a business or nonprofit, Built expertise through a substantial professional career, Provides practical financial, operational, leadership, or cybersecurity guidance, Serves in a community, charitable, military, or public-service leadership role

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Bailey - Family-business Succession, Cash Flow, Spending, Mentorship, Leadership In A Male-dominated Industry, And Building A Lasting Business Legacy.

James C. Vechery - Budgeting, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Nonprofit Leadership, Disaster Relief, And Managing Resources With Purpose.

Kim Hall - Tax Preparation Versus Tax Planning, Business Finances, Starting An Accounting Firm, Financial Systems, And Fraud Prevention.

Alison Huber - Launching And Managing A Nonprofit, Fundraising, Financial Stewardship, Operations, Volunteer Coordination, And Organizational Sustainability.

Tommy Riggins - Cybersecurity Awareness, Phishing, Social Engineering, Password Security, Artificial Intelligence-related Threats, And Security Training.

Recent Topics

Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Small Business, Leadership, Cybersecurity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Make It Make Cents
:

Leadership Lessons Beyond the Uniform

September 18, 2026

Some people seem to have entrepreneurship in their blood. For Victor “Vic” Jones, it started long before he had a business plan, a company name, or even a driver’s license. He was finding ways to earn money as a kid, running a flea-market operation in middle school, and managing a landscaping business before he graduated from high school. That drive followed him into the Marine Corps and eventually into a career that has included businesses in transportation, insurance, real estate, and sever...

Family Business, Lasting Legacy

July 24, 2026

Keeping a business going takes more than doing good work or bringing in the next customer. Payroll still has to be met. Problems come up without warning, and some decisions have no clear answer. In a family business, there is another layer to all of it. You are trying to move forward while protecting the name, the sacrifices, and the years of work that came before you. Today’s guest knows about keeping a family business together and creating a lasting legacy. I’m excited to introduce Laura Ba...

Budgeting and Leadership from a Good Samaritan

May 25, 2026

We talk a lot about taking command of our finances, but today’s guest knows a thing or two about command in the truest sense of the word. Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Jim Vechery joins us to share what decades of military leadership can teach us about budgeting, stewardship, faith, and staying steady when life gets uncertain.Jim served our country for more than 31 years, leading thousands of service members and commanding operations at McConnell Air Force Base and Travis Air Force Bas...

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Publicly listed emails

teller@acclaimfcu.org

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marketing@acclaimfcu.org

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