Banking in the digital age means doing more with less
Posted On September 26, 2018
During the recession about a decade ago, many banks found themselves saddled with bad debt and forced to freeze their lending. This created an opportunity for new banks to gain a foothold – smaller, more nimble institutions with fewer branches and more flexibility. One such institution was ServisFirst Bank, a Birmingham-based bank that’s now operating in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Our guests in this episode of “What’s Working with Cam Marston” are two of the leaders of ServisFirst’s operations in Mobile – Bibb Lamar, who serves as President and CEO for the region, and Alex Arendall, Senior… Read More
Categories: Financial Services, Podcast, Recession Economy, What's Working with Cam MarstonSmall Banks with a Large Advantage: Local and Creative
Posted On September 24, 2018
Bibb Lamar and Alex Arendall of ServisFirst Bank’ Mobile based operations discuss how small and nimble win the day. Superior customer focus and the ability to be creative in their pursuits of customers is what make this Birmingham based based bank a true success story post Great Recession. In this episode I talk to Bibb and Alex on how they’ve accomplished all that they have and other businesses can take from their strategy. Check out this episode!
Categories: Libsyn, What's Working with Cam MarstonManaging your Business’ reputation with PR expert Kinnon Phillips
Posted On September 18, 2018
We have the ability to control our business’ reputation. Whether it be building the reputation, protecting it, or repairing it. Gathering the right type of stakeholders and keeping them close is very important. So is always telling the truth and reacting quickly to anything negative from the public. And our society is a sucker for a sincere apology when things go wrong. Check out this episode!
Categories: Libsyn, What's Working with Cam MarstonWhere is the line between religious freedom and discrimination in the workplace?
Posted On September 14, 2018
The recent case of a baker who refused service to a gay couple on religious grounds brought the issue to the forefront nationally. But there are many other less sensational everyday instances where employers might be exposing themselves to potential litigation. What if an employer likes to play religious music or display religious symbols in the office? Or asks about a potential employee’s feelings toward such displays during a job interview? Today’s workforce is very “claims-conscious,” Wasden says, and employers are responsible for providing a workplace that’s free of religious discrimination and harassment. But what rises to the level of… Read More
Categories: Libsyn, What's Working with Cam MarstonWorkplace Ethics with Skip Ames – How to use an ethics policy as an offensive business weapon.
Posted On September 4, 2018
Skip Ames is an attorney who studies workplace ethics, teaches them at the university level, and travels abroad to teach them to students across the world. His take on the topic is more than compelling, putting you in the middle of some tough decisions. Listen as he talks about how to make workplace ethics an aggressive and proactive business advantage. Check out this episode!
Categories: Libsyn, What's Working with Cam Marston