On this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the banking industry’s most admirable leaders, Neil Stevens.
Having served as Oconee State Bank’s President and CEO for the last four years, Neil and his team have carefully crafted an organization that generates remarkable experiences for the communities it serves. And now, as many small businesses continue to navigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Neil’s team has shifted to provide support through innovation and new initiatives.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear More About:
- The Path to becoming a leader in the financial industry
- How to effectively shift values of a long-term institution
- The importance of relationships in business
- Managing business expansions
- How the banking industry kept small business afloat during the pandemic
- How traditional businesses can innovate
- How to keep values and purpose alive in remote operations
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: 25 North Main street, Watkinsville, GA, 30677
Resources Mentioned:
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Host: Matt Hyatt -
Guest: Neil Stevens
Show Notes
Matt Hyatt (00:00):
Hello, and welcome to the 21st installment of the Rocket IT Business Podcast. I’m your host, Matt Hyatt. And today we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the banking. Industry’s most admirable leaders, Neil Stevens.
Intro (00:12):
[Music Plays]
Matt Hyatt (00:27):
Served as a Oconee State Bank’s president and CEO for the last four years, Neil and his team have carefully crafted an organization that generates remarkable experiences for the communities it serves. And now as many small businesses continue to navigate the negative effects of the COVID pandemic, Neil’s team has shifted to provide support through innovation and new initiatives. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s first welcome Neil to the show. Neil, I’m glad to have you here.
Neil Stevens (00:53):
Thank you, Matt, for having me. It’s an honor to be here.
Matt Hyatt (00:58):
Yeah, absolutely. So you are broadcasting from the thriving metropolis of Watkinsville.
Neil Stevens (01:05):
Yes, sir. Absolutely
Matt Hyatt (01:08):
Our friendly neighbors to the East. So glad you’re here. Hey, I want to dive right in you and I have been friends for a while now. We have known each other pretty good long time. I feel like it’s been 10 years or so.
Neil Stevens (01:19):
Yeah. It goes back to that first round table, that innovation round table that we used to be a part of. Yes, yes.
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