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The Future Never Looked So Good!

In Good Companies’ Season Six is Here

Curious about what business will look like in the future? Well, we are too. That’s why season six will feature episodes about emerging trends we should know about today in order to stay relevant and successful tomorrow.


In Good Companies’ new episode lineup includes:

  • What will careers look like in 2050?
  • How will ESG continue to shape companies?
  • Why is internal communication integral to bottom line results?
  • How can we leverage AI to our advantage?
  • How will entrepreneurship evolve over the next decade?

Our incredible guests will share valuable insights and actionable information that you’ll only get by listening to every show.


Episodes will drop every Tuesday through February 11. Subscribe now on your favorite platform so you won’t miss a thing!


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Season 6

Episode 1: Building a Career for 2050, with Shuo Chen

In Good Companies is back! And for Season 6, we’re doing a deep dive into the future of work. Because business will look different in 2050, and if we had to take an educated guess, it seems that technology is going to be a driver of change.

Episode 2: Internal Communications for Long-Term Growth

How do you keep track of what is happening inside your company? In this episode, we dive into the world of internal communication and find out how and why keeping our teams informed can help us reach our goals both now and for the future.

Episode 3: Self-Taught or By the Book? Dr. John Torrens on Business Education

Research shows that a majority of the jobs that will exist in the next decade were not even invented five years ago. So if you're a young entrepreneur, how do you know where to start?

Episode 4: Taking Flight: Navigating Industry Changes with Metro Aviation

The 2020 pandemic has drastically changed the business landscape and put the medical aviation industry under the spotlight. So today, we get to the heart of the aviation industry, to understand where it’s been, where it’s going, and how to navigate the changes ahead.

Episode 5: Driving Performance: When AI Takes The Wheel, with Bob Trotter

Artificial Intelligence is the technology on everyone’s minds. We have all started interacting with AI and we all stand to gain from it. So how do we integrate this technology into our companies?

Best of Episode: Love as a Business Strategy

How much better would the world be if everyone loved going to work? While we're taking a well-deserved Thanksgiving break, we’re telling that story: how a leader learned to appreciate his team and, in doing so, transformed his company and himself.

Episode 6: A Whole New World: ESG as a Business Opportunity, with EY’s Marie Johnson and Brandon Sutcliffe

Over the last decade, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments have exploded, as evidenced by global market projections, which predict 40 trillion dollars in ESG assets by 2030. So how do we seize that opportunity for change? What new possibilities does ESG open up?

Episode 7: Safe & Sound: A Critical Shift towards Psychological Safety with Kathy Pike

What does it take to create workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and innovate without fear of failure? So in this episode of In Good Companies, we’re diving into the increased attention being paid to psychological safety in the workplace — what it is, why it matters and how to build it into your organization’s DNA.

[NEW!] Episode 8: Dreaming Big, Building Bigger: The Buzzing World of Don’s Cold Storage

Nearly 20 years later, his company Don's Cold Storage and Transportation is a multi-million dollar corporation, open for business 365 days a year. More than a profitable operation, it’s a business that has provided a livelihood for countless people in Arkansas, Missouri and beyond. Today, our host Ari Marin sits down with Don–a loyal Cadence Bank customer–to hear all about his journey through the food distribution industry.
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New Year Refresh

Slow Burn: Understanding Chronic Stress & Overcoming Burnout, with Paula Davis

And while summertime is an ideal season to press pause and step out of the office, for some of us, the need for a break is pressing. In 2024, 38% of US employees report having experienced burnout; a phenomenon recognized by the World Health Organisation as an occupational issue.

Brain Power: Refreshing Our Performance Mindset & Unlocking New Potential, with Dr. Julia DiGangi

Whether you’re building your company up through growth and innovation or by investing in your culture, being in business often means striving for performance. But is there a science to great leadership? Research in cognitive psychology shows there might be.

Money Matters: Saundra Davis on Adopting Financial Wellness

Listen for an honest, vulnerable and insightful conversation on financial well-being. You'll hear about the link between trauma and behavior and learn why a good financial plan starts with understanding our needs and values.

A Happy Place: Joy as a Business Question, with Ingrid Fetell Lee

To conclude our Sea Suite series, we’re bringing you an episode about joy to help you get back to work on a high note. Recent research by Oxford University found that workers are 13% more productive when they’re happy.
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Season 5

Episode 1: [Fan Favorite] Turning the Tables: Diversity in Board Governance with Anna Catalano

We’re bringing back a favorite guest from seasons past: the fantastic Anna Catalano. Her episode is a lesson in ambition and professional development.

Episode 2: Fraud is Everyone’s Business: Cassi Chandler on Corporate Security and Intelligence

Cassi Chandler discusses the latest cyber criminality and fraud trends, to help us join the dots, and spot the risks at play inside our companies. Listen to get ahead of the digital security game.

Episode 3: Nobody Panic: Dos & Don’ts of Crisis Management, with Sydney Isaacs

In this episode, Sydney helps us come up with action plans to handle many business crises. Together, we learn how to build efficient teams of first responders, spot crises before they occur and prioritize the right course of action to fix imminent issues.

Episode 4: It Runs in the Family: Expanding Business from Generation to Generation, with E.C. Malone Corporation

On this new episode, we find out what it takes to grow your business as a family and pass down craftsmanship from generation to generation.

Episode 5: CEO of What? An Innovative Vision for Leadership with Jay B. Sauceda

Many corporate leaders share a capacity for reinvention. But what else makes a great CEO? In today’s episode, serial entrepreneur Jay B. Sauceda offers his own creative take on this question.

Episode 6: The Art of Standing Out: Finding your Business Niche with Robert Brawner

Great business often starts with a need that hasn’t been met. Whether you’re operating in an emerging field, or offering a new service within an established industry, a good niche holds unique potential for your company.

Episode 7: The Only Constant is Change: Embracing Flexibility in Leadership, with Jacob Morgan

In 2024, flexibility is the word in everyone’s business. But what does flexibility mean, in practice? Is it a new way to consider our office environment, or a whole new mindset for how we lead our teams? Our guest Jacob Morgan shares his thoughts.
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Season 4

Episode 1: Trust The Process: How Human Connection Drives Business Performance

There is no P&L statement for well-being, but we all know a great team when we're on one. So, what’s the secret?

Episode 2: All Aboard: Anna Catalano on Gender and Diversity on Boards

When picturing a board of directors, what comes to mind? Men in suits sitting around a table? Well, you are not to blame.

Episode 3: Raptor Technologies: How Growing Market Share Leads to Safer Schools

A recent survey from the National Center for Education Statistics reports that two-thirds of American public schools now control visitor access to their school grounds.

Episode 4: Nurture Your Culture: Dr. Marcus Collins on the Power of Culture in Business

Increasingly, our workforce looks for good company culture, first and foremost. So how does culture drive strategy? And how can it help your business thrive?

Episode 5: Under the Influence: Learning Marketing Strategy from Pop Culture

If you've been listening to In Good Companies for a while, you know that sometimes we like to shake things up. In this episode, we bring back a special guest, Dr Marcus Collins.

Episode 6: Discipline, Patriotism, Family: Veterans’ Lessons in Business Ownership

In honor of November’s Veterans Day remembrances, we welcome LDR Growth Partners to the podcast. Join our guests on the front line, for a story of grit and determination that will leave you inspired!

Episode 7: How the Story Goes: Mastering the Art of Leadership Storytelling, with Esther Choy 

In this episode, Esther Choy tells us how the science of persuasion and the art of storytelling can help leaders gain a competitive moat. 

Episode 8: When Business Meets Love, Beer and Community: Nate & Kaitlynn Kressin Untapped

Nate and Kaitlynn reveal what to look for in a business partner, how to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship, and what a local community can do for your company.

Episode 9: Turning Data into Gold: Mining the Power of Data Intelligence with Clarity Innovations

In this episode, Clarity Innovations reveals how to forage information inside our companies and put it to good use.
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Season 3

Episode 1: Hire Education: How to Perfect Your Hiring Process

And we’re back! Welcome to Season 3 of In Good Companies. On this episode, learn the best practices for every step of the hiring process, from sourcing candidates to salary negotiation.

Episode 2: Sounds Good: Sonic Branding and You

These days, everyone is vying for our attention. One way to break through the clutter is to focus on ears instead. It’s called “sonic branding.” Learn about the opportunities and challenges of building a sonic brand.

Episode 3: Workforce: The Next Generation

We explore why young workers are a valuable resource, the most effective recruiting methods, and what you can do to help these employees succeed once they’re inside your company.

Episode 4: The CX Factor: Creating Standout Customer Experience

In this episode, we’ll explore the building blocks of exceptional CX: how you measure, design and implement CX. Plus, why CX creates more efficient, innovative and aligned companies.

Episode 5: All You Need Is Love: The Origins of “Love as a Business Strategy”

On this episode, we’re telling a story about how a leader learned to love his team and, in doing so, transformed his company and himself.

Episode 6: Everlasting Love: Sustaining a Culture of Love

While leaders are essential in implementing a culture of love, employees are key in sustaining one. So how do you make that happen? Find out in this episode.

Episode 7: A Whole New Ballgame: Jim Crane on Business Transformation

When you transform your business, you have to cover your bases. So join us and get strategies that will help you right off the bat.

Episode 8: How to Deal with the Deal: The Human Side of M&A

Whether you’re selling a business or buying into one, it’s a big deal. When the stakes get high, so do emotions. On this episode, we dive into the human element of mergers & acquisitions.

Episode 9: Opportunity for All: John Hope Bryant on Building Up Entrepreneurs

Every entrepreneur knows that they can’t do it alone. That’s especially true for those from underserved communities. So how do we empower entrepreneurs? Find out in this episode.
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Bonus Episode

Trends with Benefits: Talent Acquisition in Today's Economy
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Bridge Episode

Several Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
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Season 2

Season 2
EPISODE 1: Inflation: The Future of Interest Rates

Welcome back to In Good Companies! This season, we’re exploring the forces shaping your business, inside and out—and to kick off Season Two, we’ve got a double whammy: inflation and interest rates.

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EPISODE 2: Point A to Point Z: Supply Chain Challenges

We explore the supply chain from the inside with logistics experts John Brooks and Matthew Decker (US Multimodal Group) and discover the unexpected hurdles that challenge their industry.

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EPISODE 3: The Fundamentals of Inflation: Supply and Demand

We dive into the supply and demand theory behind inflation and how that impacts our current situation with Cadence Bank’s Corporate Treasurer Tell Alessio.

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EPISODE 4: Gone Phishing: Approaches to Cyberthreats

Join our experts as we discuss phishing, business email compromise, ransomware and how best to prepare for the cyberthreats targeting your business.

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EPISODE 5: A Double-Hedged Sword: Commodities & Inflation

We’re joined by Goldman Sachs Commodity Specialist Callum Bruce to discuss the power, precariousness and possibility of the commodity.

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EPISODE 6: Leadership, with Super Bowl Champion Keith Jackson

We discuss what makes a good leader with NFL legend and Cadence Bank board member Keith Jackson, and hear how he incorporates lessons from his Hall of Fame coaches into his leadership style.

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EPISODE 7: Brand & Culture: A Promise Made & A Promise Kept

Hear from brand experts as they share the keys to evaluating culture and developing a rock-solid brand—no matter the size of your company.

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EPISODE 8: Brand & Culture: A Case Study

Hear how branding happens in the real world with this case study of Cadence Bank’s massive rebranding effort—from the very people who conducted the process.

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EPISODE 9: Know, Care, Challenge: The Keys to Talent Retention

Army Veteran Craig Flowers, founder of Sideline Leadership, shares his “Know, Care, Challenge” formula to talent retention and how leaders can build teams that employees don’t want to leave.

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Season 1

Season 1
EPISODE 1: New Beginnings: Getting Ready to Start Your Business

On this episode of the Cadence Bank podcast, we're talking business beginnings—the things you can do to prepare for what's ahead. Listen now to get ready to start your business.

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EPISODE 2: Changing the Game: Alternative Lenders and the Disruption Mindset

We're exploring how disruptors approach consumers and utilize technology differently, and how that could be the key for your business warding off challengers.

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EPISODE 3: It's the Economy, Stupid: The Fed, Economic Policy, and You

On this episode of In Good Companies, we're breaking down the economy—what is it exactly? What makes it healthy or unhealthy? How can you tell a short-term blip from a long-term trend?

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EPISODE 4: Saving the Day: Becoming a Cybersecurity Superhero

You've probably got a security system for your building, with locks on your doors and safes for your important documents. But criminals don't just try to take what's in your cash register anymore.

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EPISODE 5: It Takes All of Us: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

What is diversity, equity and inclusion? Why is it needed? And what does it mean for your organization specifically?

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EPISODE 6: I Will Survive: COVID-19 and Crisis Management

In this episode of the Cadence Bank podcast, our experts explore COVID-19's impact on growth, opportunities, financing and business operations, and how businesses transformed to the "new normal."

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EPISODE 7: The Art of the Possible: Mergers & Acquisitions

On this episode, we'll cover the timeline and steps of the M&A process, ways to improve your valuation, and how to find the right partners.

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EPISODE 8: Executive Functioning: The Well-Prepared Executive

Our experts talk about quarterbacking executive financial plans, how no plan is one-size fits all, and what you need to prepare to make sure you get the most of the process.

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EPISODE 9: The Next Chapter: Business Succession Planning

Together we'll cover the key aspects of a business succession plan, like proper valuation provisions and operational redundancy, and how corporate governance structures can help you achieve those goals.

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EPISODE 10: Value Added: Wealth Transfer Planning & Next Gen Preparation

We'll cover the core financial values that you need to impart to your children, age-appropriate activities to instill those values, and how to structure your plan to reflect those principles.

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