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Guest: Brian Waugaman Mark goes 1-on-1 with Erie FCU CEO Brian Waugaman on various topics in and out of the credit union space. What’s it like to live in Erie? How did he navigate becoming CEO after a long tenure at the credit union? What’s working and what needs work today? What is Brian’s crystal […]

Guest: Bill McKenna Welcome to this episode of Credit Union Conversations with Mark Ritter, where we delve into the strategies that set credit unions apart in a competitive financial landscape. Today, Mark is joined by Bill McKenna from McKenna Marketing, who brings a wealth of experience from the advertising industry to the credit union space. […]

Guest: Julie Markee How does Julie get one of the most laid-back CEOs to organize the company and get the team focused? Find out when Julie and one of her most difficult engagements discuss the EOS process and benefits. IN THIS EPISODE: KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCE LINKS: Mark Ritter WebsiteMark Ritter – LinkedInJulie Markee – LinkedInJulie’s […]

Guest: Samantha Beeler What type of impact does credit union advocacy make? How important is it to the success of credit unions? Mark and Samantha Beeler of LSCU talk about everything that goes on at our trade associations outside of the conferences we attend. Also, what is the future of trade associations for credit unions? […]

Guest: Bryan Eichenbaum Bryan and Mark go round-robin on the state of the lending world and working with partners to build your lending program. What’s the state of the world like in 2024? Bryan looks into his crystal ball to discuss what volumes will be like in 2024 and 2025. What’s it like to get […]

Today, Mark Ritter shares his insights on the state of credit unions and strategies for running a successful credit union. He discusses the challenges and benefits of working remotely and emphasizes building strong community relationships. Mark also offers his perspective on whether attending all available conferences is wise. His comprehensive analysis aims to guide credit […]

Guest: Bill Beardsley Bill Beardsley of Michigan Business Connection joins our host, Mark Ritter today to hit a wide range of topics from the credit union and non-credit union worlds. Since Bill’s office is in Ann Arbor and he’s a Michigan State fan there will bound to be some Big Ten talk sprinkled in the […]

Guest: Seth Brickman Today, Mark is joined by Seth Brickman, President of Ranqx, to discuss small business digital lending. Seth shares insights from his time working with Microsoft and Amazon and how he uses what he’s learned to help small businesses. IN THIS EPISODE: KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCE LINKS: Mark Ritter WebsiteMark Ritter – LinkedInSeth Brickman […]

Guest: Lance Teinert Lance Teinert and Mark Ritter get together to talk about the current state of education and student lending.  Today’s marketplace is interwoven with the political landscape, so Lance weighs in on how today’s news headlines impact his business, CURevl.  IN THIS EPISODE: KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCE LINKS: Mark Ritter WebsiteMark Ritter – LinkedInLance […]

Guest: Alan Ropes Alan Ropes and Mark Ritter discuss information security, an essential topic for our listeners. Mark admits he is not a detail guy by nature, but fortunately, VyFi is a Credit Union Service Organization, and they do a great job keeping members’ information private. Tune in for valuable information on keeping your data […]