What Do You Need To Say “HELL NO” To In The New Year?
There are times in your career you have to say “YES” to an awful lot to get where you need or want to be. If you’re fairly new in your career or coming into a new organization, you’re going to say “YES” a whole lot more than you’re going to say no while you build […]
Stop For Joy
A personal note from Bo as we wrap up 2022: Joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. What brings you great pleasure and happiness? That answer is different for each of us, and it likely will evolve over time. Where do we find our joy? How do we keep it? In the study […]
How Fast Will We See Results From Our Credit Union Marketing Plan? Part II
Last week’s blog featured one of the most common questions we’re asked when a credit union engages us in a strategic marketing relationship: How long until this stuff starts working? I realize, you probably need more perspective surrounding those questions regarding the speed of effectiveness of your credit union marketing plan. Many factors can impact […]
How Fast Will My Credit Union Marketing Start To Work?
I’m often asked by credit unions that are looking to work with our team this very question: “How long before I see my credit union marketing start to work?” It’s either an innocent question that is on their generic “must ask the marketing people” list, or it’s a red flag. Good marketing isn’t an easy […]
Why Your Credit Union Strategy Is Failing
You had the best of intentions. You worked hard all day and had great conversations. You identified the strategies and tactics for the next year. But here you are, once again with a credit union strategy that didn’t accomplish much over the last year. The laundry list of excuses is long, some are real, and […]
Credit Union Strategic Planning Sessions Reveal The One Characteristic Of Unsuccessful Leaders
There’s no denying the last few years have been trying for credit union leaders. We’ve survived the COVID lockdowns; we’re shouldering through the Great Resignation and inflation to name a few. These external gut punches didn’t pick and choose what credit unions to impact. Every single credit union has been kicked in the ass by […]
How To Use Fear As A Credit Union Leader
I often share just how badly fear can hold you and your credit union back from its fullest potential. Fear can lead you to pivot from your credit union’s strategic plan, make poor decisions, or worse: no decision at all. What if you could channel your fear to your advantage? A friend of mine recommended […]
Crooked Little Credit Unions Save Themselves from the Sawmill
Two trees in the forestOne was crooked, one was straightCrimson bark and emerald needlesGrowing day by dayAnd though they looked so differentThey enjoyed the rain the sameSide by side I recently heard these lyrics on a beautiful fall day on the Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the Pilgrimage Music Festival, and Molly Tuttle […]
Why Credit Union Marketing Must Be Redefined
Life was very different 15 years ago. If we focused on your credit union marketing plan 15 years ago, it was probably pretty simple. It consisted of traditional media like radio, television, outdoor, and maybe even direct mail. You may have been dabbling in starting a Facebook page or launching email marketing campaigns at a […]
A Moment Of Vulnerability: The Difference Between A Business Partner And A Vendor
“You’re fired.” It stings. Your Marketing Co. was recently fired from a credit union marketing client. It’s hard not to take it personally. But every failure is a learning opportunity (which if you learn something is not a failure). We recently decided to perform an exit interview with clients if they decide to leave us, […]