A Well-Built Podcast Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:24:08 -0400 http://www.builtwell.bank en-us © 2026 A Well-Built Podcast yes cd2f1ba4-4345-5107-889f-77c9ca3194c4 Jennifer Johnson episodic false We created this podcast with one goal in mind; to connect with our communities by providing a resource where listeners can gain knowledge about current events in banking, get answers to some of the most common financial questions, and learn more about who we are. At Builtwell Bank, we believe that well-built communities start with well-built banks. We believe a bank that is well-built provides communities with safe, sound financial services necessary for financial growth, and a growing local economy ensures long-term prosperity for everyone. The name Builtwell signifies our commitment to be a well-built bank, here to serve you for years to come. www.builtwell.bank 31 branches across Tennessee and North Georgia. Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jennifer Johnson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/003dpdpfu1ki94w93nawo009qx05?.jpg A Well-Built Podcast http://www.builtwell.bank Don Griffin Small Business Loans - How to Make It Easier on You Small Business Loans - How to Make It Easier on You Area Leader, Melissa Shaw, unpacks tips for making the loan request process better and easier for small business owners. She provides insight that every small business owner can benefit from! 

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]]> Area Leader, Melissa Shaw, unpacks tips for making the loan request process better and easier for small business owners. She provides insight that every small business owner can benefit from! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16031884 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 796 full false Hidden Costs Hidden Costs Senior Vice President, Bruce Longmire, talks to Don about the hidden costs associated with mortgages. This is a good listen for anyone who is considering any type of home loan. 

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]]> Senior Vice President, Bruce Longmire, talks to Don about the hidden costs associated with mortgages. This is a good listen for anyone who is considering any type of home loan. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15495389 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 743 full false Artificial Intelligence - Where Do We Start? Artificial Intelligence - Where Do We Start? In this episode, vice President of Business Intelligence and Analytics, Howard Anderson, unravels the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From chatbots that can hold a conversation to algorithms that predict our behavior, AI is not just a technology of the future; it's a part of our everyday lives. Howard discusses the history and AI and how it impacts our world today. 

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]]> In this episode, vice President of Business Intelligence and Analytics, Howard Anderson, unravels the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From chatbots that can hold a conversation to algorithms that predict our behavior, AI is not just a technology of the future; it's a part of our everyday lives. Howard discusses the history and AI and how it impacts our world today. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15882384 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1014 full false BSA and Beneficial Ownership BSA and Beneficial Ownership If you own a business, you have most certainly heard of 'beneficial ownership'. Don sits down with Faith Stevens, BSA Officer for Builtwell Bank, to discuss this and provide an overall understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act and how it impacts the way banks operate.

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]]> If you own a business, you have most certainly heard of 'beneficial ownership'. Don sits down with Faith Stevens, BSA Officer for Builtwell Bank, to discuss this and provide an overall understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act and how it impacts the way banks operate.

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14714556 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 597 full false Starting a Small Business - Part Three Starting a Small Business - Part Three Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, continues talking with Don about critical steps and considerations when starting your own business. If you missed episodes one or two, you can find it on our website: Podcast - Builtwell Bank

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]]> Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, continues talking with Don about critical steps and considerations when starting your own business. If you missed episodes one or two, you can find it on our website: Podcast - Builtwell Bank

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13882608 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1038 1 14 full false Starting a Small Business - Part Two Starting a Small Business - Part Two Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, continues talking with Don about critical steps and considerations when starting your own business. If you missed episode one, you can find it on our website: Podcast - Builtwell Bank

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]]> Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, continues talking with Don about critical steps and considerations when starting your own business. If you missed episode one, you can find it on our website: Podcast - Builtwell Bank

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13323135 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 937 1 8 full false Starting a Small Business Starting a Small Business Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, shares his expertise on the important first steps of making that dream a reality! 

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]]> Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, shares his expertise on the important first steps of making that dream a reality! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13178761 Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 914 1 6 full false Investing in Commercial Real Estate Investing in Commercial Real Estate Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending, Jeff Bridgman, sits down with Don to discuss the different options for real estate investing and how banks can help. 

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]]> Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending, Jeff Bridgman, sits down with Don to discuss the different options for real estate investing and how banks can help. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13376036 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 906 1 9 full false Why Care About Google Reviews? Why Care About Google Reviews? Builtwell's Director of Marketing, Jennifer Johnson, explains the importance of good (and bad) Google Reviews. If you're a business owner, don't miss this episode! 

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]]> Builtwell's Director of Marketing, Jennifer Johnson, explains the importance of good (and bad) Google Reviews. If you're a business owner, don't miss this episode! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15328101 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 559 2 full false Budgeting Basics - Info We Can All Use! Budgeting Basics - Info We Can All Use! Ooltewah, TN, Market Leader, Alex Cain, unpacks the basics of budgeting. Take a few minutes to listen as she provides tips and refreshers to make your life easier! 

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]]> Ooltewah, TN, Market Leader, Alex Cain, unpacks the basics of budgeting. Take a few minutes to listen as she provides tips and refreshers to make your life easier! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15495266 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 758 full false Mortgages - The Basics and More! Mortgages - The Basics and More! Senior Vice President and Residential Lending Manager, Bruce Longmire, talks to Don about mortgages. From the basics to terminology and answering some of the most commonly asked questions, Bruce helps our listeners understand the mortgage world. 

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]]> Senior Vice President and Residential Lending Manager, Bruce Longmire, talks to Don about mortgages. From the basics to terminology and answering some of the most commonly asked questions, Bruce helps our listeners understand the mortgage world. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-12806008 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 796 1 2 full false Business Check Fraud Business Check Fraud Chief Risk Officer for Builtwell Bank, Blake Swafford, shares information on the rise of business check fraud. The number of monthly reported check fraud is astonishing! If you're a business owner, you definitely need to listen and learn how to protect yourself. 

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]]> Chief Risk Officer for Builtwell Bank, Blake Swafford, shares information on the rise of business check fraud. The number of monthly reported check fraud is astonishing! If you're a business owner, you definitely need to listen and learn how to protect yourself. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16616927 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 663 full false An Update on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) An Update on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Builtwell's Executive for Human Resources, and our podcast host, Don Griffin, provides an important update to overtime, thresholds, and the latest from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you're a business owner, or looking to start your own business, it's imperative to stay aware of changes related to human resources. Check out our latest episode! 

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]]> Builtwell's Executive for Human Resources, and our podcast host, Don Griffin, provides an important update to overtime, thresholds, and the latest from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you're a business owner, or looking to start your own business, it's imperative to stay aware of changes related to human resources. Check out our latest episode! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16518768 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 479 full false Artificial Intelligence - Continuing the Conversation Artificial Intelligence - Continuing the Conversation Howard is back to continue his conversation with Don on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. In his last episode, Howard unpacked the question of what exactly is AI? Today, he focuses in on AI for small business. How can AI help you? Are you being left behind if you don't consider using AI? If you're a business owner, you will definitely want to listen! 

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]]> Howard is back to continue his conversation with Don on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. In his last episode, Howard unpacked the question of what exactly is AI? Today, he focuses in on AI for small business. How can AI help you? Are you being left behind if you don't consider using AI? If you're a business owner, you will definitely want to listen! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16429097 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 858 full false Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, talks to Don about the current economy and his thoughts on what we can expect in the new year. 

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]]> Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, talks to Don about the current economy and his thoughts on what we can expect in the new year. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16293769 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 908 full false Holidays and Fraud - Don't Fall Victim! Holidays and Fraud - Don't Fall Victim! Blake Swafford, Chief Risk Officer for Builtwell Bank, talks to Don about how to protect yourself from fraud over the holidays. We want to help our listeners protect their finances all year long, especially during the holidays when consumers are purchasing more and, unfortunately, fraudsters are scamming more. 

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]]> Blake Swafford, Chief Risk Officer for Builtwell Bank, talks to Don about how to protect yourself from fraud over the holidays. We want to help our listeners protect their finances all year long, especially during the holidays when consumers are purchasing more and, unfortunately, fraudsters are scamming more. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16227519 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 882 full false Builtwell Insurance Agency - Did You Know? Builtwell Insurance Agency - Did You Know? Did you know we have a full-service insurance agency right here at Builtwell? Today, BWIA Vice President, Kacee Smith, provides our listeners with not only information on the Agency, but so much helpful insight on the insurance industry. With premiums at all-time highs, be sure to listen to this episode! 

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]]> Did you know we have a full-service insurance agency right here at Builtwell? Today, BWIA Vice President, Kacee Smith, provides our listeners with not only information on the Agency, but so much helpful insight on the insurance industry. With premiums at all-time highs, be sure to listen to this episode! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-16031298 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 796 full false Managing the Growth of Small Businesses Managing the Growth of Small Businesses Executive Vice President, Jeff Bridgman, talks to Don about the importance of growing and managing the growth of small businesses. What do we define as a small business and what factors are currently impacting their growth? This is a great listen for any small business owner or community member who wants to see their communities thrive! 

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]]> Executive Vice President, Jeff Bridgman, talks to Don about the importance of growing and managing the growth of small businesses. What do we define as a small business and what factors are currently impacting their growth? This is a great listen for any small business owner or community member who wants to see their communities thrive! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15943332 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 662 full false Fraud Trends and How to Protect Yourself Fraud Trends and How to Protect Yourself Downtown Chattanooga Market Leader, Daniel McGovern, talks to Don about recent fraud trends and how you can protect yourself. This is an important listen; unfortunately, no one is safe from fraudsters. 

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]]> Downtown Chattanooga Market Leader, Daniel McGovern, talks to Don about recent fraud trends and how you can protect yourself. This is an important listen; unfortunately, no one is safe from fraudsters. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15786615 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 478 full false Why Do We Give Back? Why Do We Give Back? Builtwell EVP, Joe Waters, talks about the importance of giving back to our communities. We also welcome special guest, Chief Communications Officer for the Chattanooga-Area Food Bank, Jeannine Carpenter. Jeannine explains how Builtwell's partnership over the years has helped the Food Bank in its mission eliminate food insecurity. Take a few minutes to listen and learn how you can help!

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]]> Builtwell EVP, Joe Waters, talks about the importance of giving back to our communities. We also welcome special guest, Chief Communications Officer for the Chattanooga-Area Food Bank, Jeannine Carpenter. Jeannine explains how Builtwell's partnership over the years has helped the Food Bank in its mission eliminate food insecurity. Take a few minutes to listen and learn how you can help!

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15571098 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 537 full false Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford (Recorded August 6, 2024) Listen as Mitch and Don discuss the recent Fed Open Market Committee meeting, July Jobs Report, current mortgage rates, and more!

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]]> (Recorded August 6, 2024) Listen as Mitch and Don discuss the recent Fed Open Market Committee meeting, July Jobs Report, current mortgage rates, and more!

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15570472 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 811 full false Insurance in Today's Market - What You Need to Know Insurance in Today's Market - What You Need to Know Did you know that Builtwell Bank has a full-service insurance agency? Builtwell Insurance President and CEO, Elizabeth Allen, sits down with Don to talk about what customers are saying in this high-premium market. Tune in as she shares her thoughts on this topic that affects us all! 

Products offered by Builtwell Insurance Agency, Inc., are: Not a deposit. Not FDIC Insured. Not insured by any Federal Government Agency. Not guaranteed by Builtwell Bank. May go down in value.

None of the information provided is a guarantee that insurance will be offered or that the agency is obliged to procure insurance. Misstatements or omissions of relevant information by the client can lead to price variation or even declination or rescission of coverage.

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]]> Did you know that Builtwell Bank has a full-service insurance agency? Builtwell Insurance President and CEO, Elizabeth Allen, sits down with Don to talk about what customers are saying in this high-premium market. Tune in as she shares her thoughts on this topic that affects us all! 

Products offered by Builtwell Insurance Agency, Inc., are: Not a deposit. Not FDIC Insured. Not insured by any Federal Government Agency. Not guaranteed by Builtwell Bank. May go down in value.

None of the information provided is a guarantee that insurance will be offered or that the agency is obliged to procure insurance. Misstatements or omissions of relevant information by the client can lead to price variation or even declination or rescission of coverage.

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15328208 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 787 full false Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Listen as Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, shares his thoughts on the current economy. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15263990 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 956 full false Community Involvement Community Involvement Retail Area Leader, Kylee Roy, spends time talking to Don about Builtwell Bank and our involvement in local communities. It's a huge part of who we are! Listen in to better understand the ways we give back. 

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]]> Retail Area Leader, Kylee Roy, spends time talking to Don about Builtwell Bank and our involvement in local communities. It's a huge part of who we are! Listen in to better understand the ways we give back. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15125183 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 358 2 full false Working Capital and Your Small Business Working Capital and Your Small Business Builtwell Vice President and Director of Treasury Development, Rachell Bilbrey, sits down with Don to talk about working capital and why it's necessary for your small business. 

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]]> Builtwell Vice President and Director of Treasury Development, Rachell Bilbrey, sits down with Don to talk about working capital and why it's necessary for your small business. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15115257 Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 572 2 full false Scams - Don't Be a Victim! Scams - Don't Be a Victim! Blake Swafford, Builtwell's Director of Risk Management, talks about popular scams, how to identify them and most importantly, how to avoid falling victim to them. 

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]]> Blake Swafford, Builtwell's Director of Risk Management, talks about popular scams, how to identify them and most importantly, how to avoid falling victim to them. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-15039866 Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 906 full false Preparing for the Departure of Tenured Employees Preparing for the Departure of Tenured Employees Today, Builtwell's Executive for Human Resources, Don Griffin, shares his experience on best practices to make sure your business is prepared when long-time employees retire or move on to new opportunities. Take a few minutes to listen so your business is prepared to fill gaps and make a more seamless transition. 


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]]> Today, Builtwell's Executive for Human Resources, Don Griffin, shares his experience on best practices to make sure your business is prepared when long-time employees retire or move on to new opportunities. Take a few minutes to listen so your business is prepared to fill gaps and make a more seamless transition. 


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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14906546 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 529 full false Mortgage Rates and When to Buy Mortgage Rates and When to Buy Senior Vice President, Bruce Longmire, sits down with Don to talk about what to do if you're considering buying a home but are worried about the current mortgage rates. 

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]]> Senior Vice President, Bruce Longmire, sits down with Don to talk about what to do if you're considering buying a home but are worried about the current mortgage rates. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14805691 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 537 2 7 full false Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Listen as Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, shares his thoughts on the current economy. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14623751 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 820 full false Buying a Home in Today's Market Buying a Home in Today's Market Alden Mason, mortgage loan originator (NMLS #2148192) for Builtwell Bank, sits down with Don to talk about buying a home in today's market and how to be prepared. If purchasing a home is one of your goals for 2024, you definitely need to tune in!


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]]> Alden Mason, mortgage loan originator (NMLS #2148192) for Builtwell Bank, sits down with Don to talk about buying a home in today's market and how to be prepared. If purchasing a home is one of your goals for 2024, you definitely need to tune in!


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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14516090 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 913 2 4 full false Specifics to Help Your Small Business Specifics to Help Your Small Business Director of Treasury, Rachell Bilbrey, is back to talk with Don about treasury management tools that can help your small business. They'll discuss basics like keeping track of cash, and she'll unpack the details of ACH and wires. All small business owners should take a few minutes to listen! 

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]]> Director of Treasury, Rachell Bilbrey, is back to talk with Don about treasury management tools that can help your small business. They'll discuss basics like keeping track of cash, and she'll unpack the details of ACH and wires. All small business owners should take a few minutes to listen! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14450310 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 742 2 3 full false Starting a Small Business - Conclusion Starting a Small Business - Conclusion Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, wraps up his series on starting a small business. This four-episode series has taken us through the steps of preparing and doing your homework to finally going to the bank. We are here to help make our customers' dreams become reality. If you dream of owning your own business, start here. 

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]]> Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, wraps up his series on starting a small business. This four-episode series has taken us through the steps of preparing and doing your homework to finally going to the bank. We are here to help make our customers' dreams become reality. If you dream of owning your own business, start here. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14377464 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1070 2 2 full false Practical Tips on Saving Money Practical Tips on Saving Money To kick off the new year, Don sits down with Chief Administrative Officer, Trish Phillips, as she covers a few ways to save money after the holidays (or any time!). This is a good listen for anyone who is interested in having more money in their bank account or some put back for a rainy day!

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]]> To kick off the new year, Don sits down with Chief Administrative Officer, Trish Phillips, as she covers a few ways to save money after the holidays (or any time!). This is a good listen for anyone who is interested in having more money in their bank account or some put back for a rainy day!

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14286760 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 780 2 1 full false 2024 Economic Outlook 2024 Economic Outlook Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, gives his thoughts on the recent Fed meeting. Listen as he talks about what we can expect in 2024.

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]]> Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford, gives his thoughts on the recent Fed meeting. Listen as he talks about what we can expect in 2024.

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14208929 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 933 1 18 full false Don't Be Scammed This Holiday Season! Don't Be Scammed This Holiday Season! Blake Swafford talks to Don about how to protect yourself from fraud over the holidays. We want to help our listeners protect their finances all year long, especially during the holidays when consumers are purchasing more and, unfortunately, fraudsters are scamming more. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14085938 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 883 1 17 full false Creating a Meaningful Brand Creating a Meaningful Brand Don sits down with Jennifer Johnson, Builtwell's Director of Marketing, to discuss what it takes to build a strong company brand. This is a good listen for new business owners, as well as those who are looking to revamp their image. 


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]]> Don sits down with Jennifer Johnson, Builtwell's Director of Marketing, to discuss what it takes to build a strong company brand. This is a good listen for new business owners, as well as those who are looking to revamp their image. 


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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-14018136 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 462 1 16 full false Treasury Management Treasury Management Rachell Bilbrey, Director of Treasury Development for Builtwell Bank, sits down with Don to discuss Treasury Management. She helps listeners understand the basics, as well as how your business could benefit from Treasury products and services. A great episode for small business owners! 

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]]> Rachell Bilbrey, Director of Treasury Development for Builtwell Bank, sits down with Don to discuss Treasury Management. She helps listeners understand the basics, as well as how your business could benefit from Treasury products and services. A great episode for small business owners! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13946811 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 742 1 15 full false October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Don sits down with Barry Cookston, Builtwell's Information Security Manager, to discuss cybersecurity. Barry unpacks various digital and social engineering tactics used by fraudsters and explains how you can protect yourself from falling victim. 

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]]> Don sits down with Barry Cookston, Builtwell's Information Security Manager, to discuss cybersecurity. Barry unpacks various digital and social engineering tactics used by fraudsters and explains how you can protect yourself from falling victim. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13788034 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 700 1 13 full false Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Mitch joins Don to talk interest rates and give an economic update on the heels of the recent Federal Reserve meeting. Listen as he shares his thoughts and perspective! 

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]]> Mitch joins Don to talk interest rates and give an economic update on the heels of the recent Federal Reserve meeting. Listen as he shares his thoughts and perspective! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13707693 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 814 1 12 full false Direct Conversations Direct Conversations No one likes it, but sometimes hard conversations are needed. Listen in as Don Griffin, Human Resources Administrator for Builtwell Bank, provides a few tips on how to have those direct conversations. 

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]]> No one likes it, but sometimes hard conversations are needed. Listen in as Don Griffin, Human Resources Administrator for Builtwell Bank, provides a few tips on how to have those direct conversations. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13547674 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 625 1 11 full false How to Build a Strong Company Culture How to Build a Strong Company Culture Rahnee Warzon, executive assistant, and Joe Waters, area leader for Builtwell Bank, talk to Don about culture, and why it's so important to your company. Rahnee and Joe are heavily involved in Builtwell's culture initiatives and offer up some great advice! 

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]]> Rahnee Warzon, executive assistant, and Joe Waters, area leader for Builtwell Bank, talk to Don about culture, and why it's so important to your company. Rahnee and Joe are heavily involved in Builtwell's culture initiatives and offer up some great advice! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13491380 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 867 1 10 full false The Latest in Fraud and How to Protect Yourself The Latest in Fraud and How to Protect Yourself Director of Risk Management, Blake Swafford, sits down with Don to talk about the latest scam tactics and how you can protect yourself. 

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]]> Director of Risk Management, Blake Swafford, sits down with Don to talk about the latest scam tactics and how you can protect yourself. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13218909 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 927 1 7 full false Navigating a Post-Pandemic Workplace Navigating a Post-Pandemic Workplace Today, Don Griffin is both host and guest speaker. With 40 years of banking experience, 18 of those as Administrator of Human Resources, Don gives insight into how to navigate the workplace post-pandemic. This is an episode any employer will find helpful! 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-13090235 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 503 1 5 full false Financial Checkup Financial Checkup Don talks to Senior Vice President, Kyle Ray, about the importance of financial checkups. Just like your physical health, financial wellness is important and should be assessed annually. 

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]]> Don talks to Senior Vice President, Kyle Ray, about the importance of financial checkups. Just like your physical health, financial wellness is important and should be assessed annually. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-12967813 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 692 1 4 full false How to Use Credit Wisely How to Use Credit Wisely Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Credit Services, Adam Shull, spends time talking to Don about credit. He starts with the basics, explaining credit and loan fundamentals and how to use credit wisely. 

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]]> Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Credit Services, Adam Shull, spends time talking to Don about credit. He starts with the basics, explaining credit and loan fundamentals and how to use credit wisely. 

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]]> Jennifer Johnson Buzzsprout-12833302 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 923 1 3 full false Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Economic Update with Builtwell President, Mitch Sanford Don talks to Mitch about the economic uncertainty that so many of us find ourselves thinking about. Mitch shares his thoughts on the remainder of 2023 and answers some of the most common questions he receives from his customers. 

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]]> Don talks to Mitch about the economic uncertainty that so many of us find ourselves thinking about. Mitch shares his thoughts on the remainder of 2023 and answers some of the most common questions he receives from his customers. 

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