Jack Rants with Modern Bankers
The Jack Rants with Modern Bankers – your essential guide to the dynamic world of finance and banking. Explore trends, insights, and innovations with industry experts, covering digital transformation, fintech, sustainable investing, and regulatory shifts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or curious about global economics, tune in for actionable advice and captivating stories. Stay ahead in the modern financial landscape – subscribe now for valuable insights and expert perspectives.
Episodes
June 11, 2025 • 63 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard sits down with economist and author Dr. Don Barden to explore leadership, trust, and the future of financial services. With a career rooted in behavioral economics and strategic banking, Dr. Barden shares powerful insights from his journey, including lessons from his book The Perfect Plan.
Listen as Jack and Don dive into:
How trust and psychology drive modern b...
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June 4, 2025 • 53 mins
In this compelling episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard welcomes Julie Hansen, a former professional actor who made a bold leap into the world of sales training. With a background that blends stage performance and business acumen, Julie reveals how her experience in acting shaped her unique and effective approach to virtual selling.
The conversation dives into her journey from the theater to the boardroom, s...
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June 2, 2025 • 8 mins
In this episode, Brynne rants solo about seven powerful ways bankers can stay engaged and build relationships over the summer. From launching a Small Business Spotlight series to hosting live events and financial challenges, Brynne shares practical tips to boost visibility, deepen connections, and become a go-to resource in the community. Tune in and make this summer your most engaging yet!
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May 28, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard speaks with David Trent, a serial entrepreneur, CEO mentor, and author. David shares the unexpected beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing how self-doubt shaped his early years and how a pivotal moment at age 24 set him on a new course. The conversation explores his evolution from a hesitant founder to a confident leader and trusted advisor to other ...
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May 27, 2025 • 33 mins
Jack Hubbard and Brynne Tillman explore the evolving landscape of banking and LinkedIn strategies. They discuss the importance of personalization in connection requests, the effectiveness of comments over simple likes, and how direct messages can impact engagement. Brynne shares insights on using LinkedIn polls and video effectively, while emphasizing relevance over reach. The episode also touches on optimizing company pages and in...
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May 21, 2025 • 61 mins
Jack Hubbard welcomes Tom Leavitt, CEO of Northfield Savings Bank, in this special Small Business Month episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, for a heartfelt and insightful conversation. As Tom prepares for retirement, he reflects on his career in community banking, the critical role small businesses play in local economies, and the culture of care that defines his leadership style. From the power of purpose-driven banking to ...
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May 14, 2025 • 50 mins
In this engaging episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, Jack sits down with the dynamic Dr. Cindy McGovern, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and renowned sales strategist, to explore the true essence of selling in today’s relationship-driven world. Dr. Cindy, known as the “First Lady of Sales,” unpacks the everyday nature of sales and how every interaction is a chance to sell, whether you're pitching a product, an idea, or ...
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May 7, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard welcomes Sandy Hanson, Small Business Program Manager at Barlow Research, for a compelling conversation about the role of data and research in modern banking. Drawing from over 30 years of collaboration with Barlow Research, Jack and Sandy explore how insights from small business studies shape the strategies of financial institutions nationwide. From the evolution...
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May 5, 2025 • 23 mins
Jack Hubbard and Brynne Tillman explore the evolving landscape of banking, focusing on the power of engagement and connection. With insights on the importance of meaningful interactions and leveraging LinkedIn for networking, they emphasize the 10-to-1 rule of engaging with others' content. Brynne also shares thoughts on her new book and practical tips on content commenting strategies. The episode underscores the role of personal t...
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April 30, 2025 • 49 mins
In this inspiring and insightful episode, Jack Hubbard sits down with LinkedIn thought leader, AI prompt strategist, and bestselling author Brynne Tillman to explore her journey from hospitality grad to powerhouse in the world of social selling.
Brynne shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, from early days at Dun & Bradstreet to her breakthrough discovery of LinkedIn as a digital Rolodex. She takes us behind the scenes...
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April 29, 2025 • 26 mins
In this engaging episode, Jack Hubbard talks with Brynne Tillman about the evolving landscape of banking, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology and maintaining human connections within the industry. Brynne shares insights from her new book, "Prompt Writing Made Easy," aimed at helping people, including bankers, maximize the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others, to create authentic and impactful messa...
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April 23, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, Jack Hubbard sits down with speaker, author, agency founder, and unapologetically creative thinker Ron Tite. From his roots in comedy to leading a top creative agency, Ron shares how humor, storytelling, and authenticity fuel his unique approach to business and branding.
They explore Ron’s new book, The Purpose of Purpose, and why too many organizations confuse PR fluff with real ...
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April 21, 2025 • 8 mins
With Jack out doing board duties, Brynne Tillman takes the mic solo and drops a tactical gem: how to prospect by influencer. From leveraging LinkedIn to engaging with commenters and using influencer content as a magnet, Brynne shares her favorite strategy for starting trust-based conversations—especially for bankers looking to stand out. Tune in for a quick, actionable rant!
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April 16, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, Jack Hubbard sits down with Lindsay Green, Executive Vice President of Extraco Consulting, to explore the evolving landscape of retail banking. From her early days helping launch a de novo bank to leading innovative transformation at Extraco Banks, Lindsay shares insights into what it takes to stay ahead in community banking today.
This episode is packed with real-world strategies...
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April 14, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Brynne, Jack and Brynne chat about Brynne’s upcoming book Prompt Writing Made Easy, built around her CRISPY framework that helps make AI-generated content feel more human and authentic. They also dive into the often-overlooked power of LinkedIn recommendations — how to ask for them, when to give them, and how they build credibility and deepen relationships. Whether you're exploring AI or leveling ...
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April 9, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, we dive into the power of purpose-driven leadership in banking with Zach Mercurio, an expert in organizational purpose and meaningful work. Zach unpacks how financial professionals can harness a sense of purpose to drive engagement, build trust, and create lasting value for their teams and clients.
Discover actionable insights on:
* Cultivating a culture of purpose in banking
* S...
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April 4, 2025 • 32 mins
It’s Opening Day, and Jack’s inner kid is beaming — but this episode isn’t just about baseball. Jack and Brynne dive into leadership on LinkedIn, why leading by example matters, and how social selling should never be siloed. From powerful KPIs to real-world banker wins, this episode is a masterclass in blending leadership with digital strategy. Plus, Jack makes a bold World Series prediction — will he be right? Tune in to find out ...
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April 2, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard sits down with digital banking strategist Eric Cook, a former community banker turned award-winning digital marketing expert. Eric shares his journey from banking to founding WSI Digital & The LinkedBanker, offering insights into AI-driven marketing, website optimization, and the evolving role of community banks in the digital age.
Tune in as they discuss:
The...
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March 26, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard welcomes back Rick Cerrone, a seasoned baseball consultant with a wealth of experience in the game. As a former Yankees public relations director and longtime industry insider, Rick shares his unique perspective on the evolution of baseball, the challenges and triumphs of the sport, and what the upcoming season holds.
Join us for a fascinating discussion on the in...
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March 25, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Jack Rants with Brynne, we dive into the ultimate strategy for making the most of conferences—before, during, and after. Whether you're an attendee, speaker, or sponsor, we discuss how to leverage LinkedIn, find the right events, engage with attendees beforehand, and create meaningful follow-ups that drive real business results. Plus, we share insider tips on content creation, live engagement, and how to turn cas...
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