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Pallazzo Podcast Fantasy BaseballProspects Power Half-Hour: The Next BIG 3 Athletics & Padres Prospects | April 14th, 2023Welcome to our weekly prospects power half-hour. Each Thursday at 5PM EDT Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) & Michael Govier talk about dynasty baseball and MLB prospects of all kinds. This week's prospect guru is Marc Delucchi (@maddelluchi) from Baseball Prospectus. Marc & Ben provide their personal top 3 prospects for the Padres & Athletics before revealing their Next Big 3 prospects for each squad. SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast.and email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.comAdopt A Minor Leaguer:https://adoptaminorleaguer.com/Patreon:https://www.patreon...
2023-04-1443 min
ElevateTALKSEp #10 2020 BOLI Recap & 2021 Fee Income StrategiesChris Richardson, Vice President of Sales for IZALE Financial joins host Michael Delucchi to discuss how bank-owned life insurance performed in 2020 compared to other assets, what bankers should be aware of for executive benefits in 2021, and presents fee income strategies financial institution can utilize in the new year to boost their bottom line.
2020-12-1020 min
Sound the Foghorn Podcast on the SF GiantsSF Giants Season Review ft. Michael Delucchi 10.11.2020New Sound the Foghorn host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by his father Dr. Michael Delucchi to review the SF Giants season and MLB's recent rule changes.
Time Stamps:0:00 - Giants Biggest Surprise (Is it sustainable?)16:35 - Giants Biggest Disappointment19:56 - 2020 Rule Changes (expanded playoffs, three-batter minimum, DH, doubleheaders, and extra-inning runner on second base)33:10 - Father and son make some major proposals for MLB43:15 - Looking Ahead to the Giants Future
Intro: Pure Adrenaline by EddyOutro: Picture Perfect by Yung Kartz
2020-10-1157 min
ElevateTALKSEp #9 Community Banks & The Yield Curve with Kurt FritzKurt Fritz, Partner & Managing Director for Performance Trust joins host Michael Delucchi to talk about yield curve control, negative interest rate policy, and strategies for community bankers during the pandemic. Kurt who just started a banker focused blog called the “Fritz Report” shares his insights and ideas that can assist bankers to position their balance sheet during these challenging times as well as some stories from his time in the famous open cry pits at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. If you are a community bank executive, CFO, CCO, or bank director then this episode of ElevateTALKS is very...
2020-08-0423 min
ElevateTALKSEp #8 How Pandemic Stress Testing Can Position your Bank for SuccessThe coronavirus chaos and its cascading impact on the financial markets and small and medium-sized business has made credit stress testing a vital tool for every community bank. Adam Mustafa, CEO and co-founder of the Invictus Group, joins host, Michael Delucchi to collectively share their thoughts on stress testing in the COVID-19 environment, how PPP loans and loan modifications can be incorporated into test scenarios, and loan loss reserve considerations during these unprecedented times. With a long history in strategic analytics and stress testing, Adam discusses the importance of identifying the segments of the portfolio that are...
2020-05-0534 min
ElevateTALKSEp #7 Covid-19 and CAMELS with Bart SmithAs an effect of the Corona virus pandemic, bankers are balancing a multitude of pressing and important issues. Whether it’s customers requesting loan modifications, an onslaught of Payroll Protection Loan applications, liquidity concerns, employee morale, or the potential regulatory oversight of the future – bank executives find themselves managing an incredible amount of concerns that directly impact the communities they serve. In this episode of ElevateTALKS Bart Smith, Managing Director & Partner at Performance Trust joins host Michael Delucchi and will take an audible journey through the CAMELS bank rating system and discuss strategies and insights of each key fa...
2020-04-2732 min
ElevateTALKSEp #6: Technology Insights with the Federal Reserve Bank: Fintech, Innovation, and Initiatives“Think big, start small!” Tune in to hear Tracy Basinger, executive vice president of the FRB’s Financial Institution Supervision and Credit Group (FISC) and Justin Wray, director of risk management for regional and community banks in FISC’s risk and policy analysis group as they discuss the Fed’s latest initiatives in technology, innovation, and the fintech space. Listen as Tracy and Justin join host Michael Delucchi and discuss what’s changing in the industry, pain points, risk, opportunities, and engagement strategies for stakeholders.” If you are a community bank executive, compliance professional, technology officer, or int...
2020-04-2016 min
The CRA Podcast with Linda Ezuka#03: Michael Delucchi with Elevate Chats About Regulatory ReformWelcome to this episode and launch of a new series of podcasts around regulatory reform. Most of you know that we are in the midst of regulatory reform and things are heating up! In today’s episode of the CRA Podcast, I switch gears and share a podcast episode I recently recorded with Michael Delucchi of ElevateTALKS. Enjoy this short interview and then check the show notes below to learn more about the innovative work of Elevate for today’s community bankers and the regulatory reform concepts shared in the episode.After nearly two years of anticipation, financial regu...
2020-02-2322 min
ElevateTALKSEp #5: CRA Reform: Hidden Concerns for Community BanksAfter nearly two years of anticipation, financial regulators unveiled their proposal in December to reform how they implement the Community Reinvestment Act and is now taking comments on these recommended changes through March 9th, 2020. The plan will overhaul CRA assessment boundaries, criteria for activities earning credit in CRA exams and how banks are scored overall for their performance. If finalized, the proposal would be the first significant update to the 1977 law in over two decades. While the plan has carve-out for banks with under $500 million of assets it may have a significant impact on the more than 650 financial institutions in...
2020-02-1323 min
ElevateTALKSLiar, Liar, Pants on Fire for BankersIn this episode of ElevateTALKS fraud-busting body language expert Traci Brown joins host Michael Delucchi and reveals some of her best tips, tells, and signs to spot when someone is lying. Our conversation includes strategies for face-to-face conversations, how to tell if someone is lying on the phone, and if there are generational differences in the art of lying. Whether you are a lender, new account officer, hiring manager, or just someone that wants to be able to tell when someone’s pants are on fire you will not want to miss this podcast.
2020-02-1130 min
ElevateTALKSEp #3: Three Big Things with Brian BattleIn this episode of ElevateTALKS, market expert Brian Battle joins host Michael Delucchi and reveals three big things that banks have to consider, accept and adopt, to survive. Listen to Brian’s keen observations and solutions as he shares three critical insights to help every bank make consistent and organized decisions for long term shareholder value and success.
2020-02-0326 min
ElevateTALKSEp #2: Surfing the Business Cycle with Dev StrischekIn this episode of ElevateTALKS, credit risk and commercial banking expert Dev Strischek joins host Michael Delucchi as they try and stay on their feet while “Surfing the Business Cycle.” Is it high tide and high time to go with the flow? How much longer will this expansion go on? What should we bankers be doing to prepare for the slowdown? Find out what we can do to ride the economic waves. Listen to Dev discuss lending, flows of a business cycle, what industries are more susceptible and resilient to a downturn, and most importantly what steps bank...
2019-12-1730 min
ElevateTALKSEp #1: Succession Planning with Meridith Elliott PowellAll leaders can agree that change – and the acceptance of change – is fundamental to growth; however, only a handful of financial institutions embrace change as part of their overall growth strategy. While most organizations know leadership succession planning is essential and intersects directly with long-term sustainability, few do it well. In this inaugural episode of ElevateTALKS, business growth, sales, and leadership expert Meridith Elliott Powell joins host Michael Delucchi to discuss succession planning, ways to develop a change mindset and explore the current state of talent development in the banking industry. With several business and lead...
2019-11-2121 min