The Community Bank Podcast

Caleb Stevens, Bailey Erickson, Chris Nichols

Booking Overview

An interview-led banking business show focused on helping community bankers improve leadership, marketing, culture, and profitability, with recurring guests including banking association executives, former corporate leaders, and recognized subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include community-bank executives, financial-services marketers, banking policy leaders, and experts with demonstrated results in leadership or organizational culture; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally bring senior experience, published expertise, or notable institutional credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

caleb.stevens@southstatebank.com

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Host

Caleb Stevens - Host of The Community Bank Podcast focused on issues and strategies relevant to community bankers.

Bailey Erickson - Host of The Community Bank Podcast focused on issues and strategies relevant to community bankers.

Chris Nichols - Host of The Community Bank Podcast focused on banking leadership, performance, and professional development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Senior banking or financial-services leadership, executive experience at a recognized organization, leadership or organizational-culture expertise, published authorship, or specialized knowledge with clear relevance to community-bank operators.

Required Achievements:

Executive leadership at a recognized company or banking association, Published or bestselling business books, Leadership in organizational culture, marketing, or talent development, Demonstrated expertise addressing challenges faced by community banks

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Latham - Challenges Facing Community Banks Nationally And In Alabama.

Dee Ann Turner - Leadership, Organizational Culture, Talent Selection, And Building Enduring Organizations.

David Salyers - Purpose-driven Leadership, Organizational Culture, Talent Attraction, Customer Advocacy, And Building Remarkable Brands.

Recent Topics

Business, Banking, Community Banking, Bank Marketing, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Community Bank Podcast

Why the U.S. Economy Gets a "B-Minus" Grade with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg

September 28, 2026

Today we share a special backstage interview from our 2026 Elevate Banking Forum with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

The Top 10 Marketing Mistakes Banks Make... And How to Avoid Them

September 21, 2026

Today on the show, Caleb unpacks the top 10 mistakes banks make in their marketing and how to avoid them. Click Here to Book a Marketing Strategy Call with Our Team Donald Miller's StoryBrand Framework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFDJYdMd1wU&t=242s Previous Podcasts on AI and Marketing: AI Basics for Bankers: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/podcast/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell/ Using AI to Personalize Your Bank's Marketing with Karan Bhalla: https://southstatecorrespondent...

An Interview with Scott Latham—CEO of the Alabama Bankers Association

September 14, 2026

In this episode, Bailey Erickson sits down with Scott Latham, CEO of the Alabama Bankers Association. They discuss the issues facing community banks, both nationally, and in the state of Alabama. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

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caleb.stevens@southstatebank.com

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