Building Interest, Presented by Leader Bank

In this episode of Building Interest, Juliana Perez, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Leader Bank, shares her journey from Colombia to the U.S., highlighting her resilience and leadership skills. Born in a remote Colombian farm, Juliana moved to Boston at 11. At 17, she chose to stay in the U.S. while her family returned to Colombia. Juli credit's her career success to caring for others, leading by example, and trusting the process. 

On this episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we sit down with Leader Bank Loan Officer Kate Garabedian. Greg and Kate tackle a range of topics from changing careers, work life balance, and even racecar driving!

In this episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Leader Bank's President Jay Tuli returns to reflect on 2024. We look back on the themes of the year, talk about the importance of a positive mindset, and make some predictions for 2025.

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Leader Bank's Senior Vice President & Head of Residential Lending, Sean Valiton, discusses Entrepreneurship 101. In this episode, we cover the importance of evolving and changing, surrounding yourself with like-minded people, and how your personal life can teach you to be a better leader. 

On today's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Leader Bank's Senior Vice President, Head of Retail & Elevate Banking, Dorothy Zahir. A leader in every sense of the word, she has a background in law, higher education, and financial services. Dorothy and our host, Greg Farber, discuss maintaining calmness in chaos, balancing fearfulness with fearlessness, and everything you need to know about building our next generation of leaders.

On this episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we're turning the mic around. Our host, Greg Farber, sits down with producer Sydney Clapp to answer some of your burning questions! 

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, Jay Tuli discusses pivotal moments and critical decision-making with Sasha Chanoff, CEO & Founder of RefugePoint, an inspiring author, humanitarian, and value-based leader.  

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Henry Manice, Co-Founder of Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., activist, and Massachusetts native. Listen as Henry discusses starting a global clothing company while finishing his undergrad, how his international leadership studies have shaped his mindset, and following his passion for helping others.

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Larry Lou, the Chief Technology Officer for Leader Bank. Larry is an innovation leader, a Scout Master, and an avid pickup basketball player. He discusses the importance of creativity within the information technology industry, his mentor's impact on his leadership skills today, as well as the obstacles he faced immigrating from China to the United States as a teenager. 

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Andy Zambito, the Chief Sales Officer for Creatio, a passionate leader, environmentalist, and avid scuba diver. Andy shares his insights into setting goals, building trust within your team, and maintaining a positive corporate culture. 

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we dig into how passion can lead to success with Laurie McLachlan, Chief Marketing Officer of Digital Onboarding, Inc. Laurie has been in the marketing industry for decades and shares her biggest learnings as a Leader, what motivates her, and provides insight on how she has turned her passion for storytelling and human connection into a career.

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, Leader Bank's President Jay Tuli returns to reflect on this past year. We dig into the challenges of a changing market, pushing your potential as a leader during turbulent times and celebrating the successes that aren't necessarily reflected in statistics and metrics. 

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Vitaliy Schafer, Director of Startup, Technology, and Venture Capital Banking at Leader Bank, and Aaron Beydoun, who holds several leadership positions within Greater Boston's innovation and technology landscape, to understand their entrepreneurial journeys and the challenges they have overcome as leaders within the Technology, Startup, and VC world. 

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Jess Mader, Human Resources Operations Manager at Leader Bank, to discuss his experience as a leader, the importance of corporate transparency, and how methods of building trust within a corporate culture have evolved over the years. 

What is riskier – starting your own company or being a stuntman? This week, we sit with Nathan Baumeister, serial entrepreneur, aspiring stuntman, and CEO and Co-Founder of ZSuite Technologies to discuss his experience starting businesses. Listen now for insights on entrepreneurship, leading collaboratively, and creating a corporate culture that is full of like-minded individuals.  

On today's episode, we are joined by a very important leader who was integral to Leader Bank's founding and continues to oversee all of Leader Bank's finances. Being a Chief Financial Officer in the current banking environment is no easy feat, join us as we dig into Brian Taylor's journey of becoming CFO and understand how the recent bank failures are impacting financial portfolios and risk management across the industry.

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Marty Sunde to talk through his journey as a Leadership Advisor. With over 36 years of leadership experience, he explains the importance of creating your own brand or theme to lead by and lets us in on the most impactful advice he has received over the years. 

On the latest episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by the co-founders of the Hult Undergraduate Investment Group, Alejandro Suarez-Cordova, and Sahil Dhir, to discuss the founding of their organization, their personal leadership journeys and the impact that immigration has had on their growth and success as leaders.

This week on the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Leader Bank's Vice President of Leader1031 Kayla Frerking to discuss her leadership journey as well as the process of launching a new product at the Bank in a new target market.  

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Sandy Armstrong, Leader Bank's Assistant Vice President of Talent Management, to discuss how to develop leadership skills and the importance of personal and professional growth. Sandy talks about her passion for inspiring change and the ways in which she has made a difference in Leader Bank's career development efforts.

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Leader Bank's Dennis Walker, First Vice President of Strategy and Planning, and Chris Verzone, Vice President and Sales Manager, to discuss the idea of ‘intrapreneurship' and building a product from idea to launch. Dennis and Chris were both integral to the development and launch of Leader Bank's new subsidiary, Leader Insurance.

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by two Leader Bank team members, Vice President of Retail Banking Paola Dutschmann and Project Manager Cindy Perez. We discuss Paola and Cindy's personal leadership journeys as well as what motivates them. They explain the importance of diversity and inclusion within both the corporate world and communities we live in, as well as their efforts leading diversity and inclusion initiatives at Leader Bank. 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Building Interest Podcast! In this week's episode, we are joined by Leader Bank's President Jay Tuli to reflect on this past year, look ahead to what to expect in 2023, and discuss what qualities make for a good leader.Season 2 will focus on the leadership journeys of leaders within our communities, the industry, and Leader Bank. Subscribe to be notified of each new episode! 

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer at BuiltIn, and Wes Perry, SVP and Chief Talent Officer at Leader Bank. We discuss how one ends up in a profession they never envisioned for themselves, the benefits of joining the tech industry, and hiring trends since COVID-19. 

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Jim Shanahan and Dave Kurzman, both Vice Presidents and Branch Managers of Leader Bank's Needham Loan Office, discuss the emergence of Leader Bank as a residential lending powerhouse and the importance of retaining talent. Listen now to hear how Jim and Dave's partnership of over two decades has cultivated a strong and positive work environment that has helped their team achieve and maintain a high level of success.

In this week's episode, the Building Interest Podcast teamed up with the Happy At Work Podcast to discuss the culture at Leader Bank and the factors that contribute to a positive workplace environment. The Happy At Work Podcast speaks with organizational leaders including founders, CEOs, Human Resources professionals, and positive psychology researchers, to create more positive workplaces. Learn more at happyatworkpodcast.com. Listen now to hear Jay Tuli, President of Leader Bank, break down what shapes corporate culture with Laura Hamill, Michael McCarthy, and Tessa G. Misiaszek.

Explore what defines a great leader as well as the do's and don'ts of building a successful business in our latest episode of the Building Interest Podcast. As both entrepreneurs and leaders, Leader Bank President, Jay Tuli, and esteemed entrepreneur and Board Member of  ZSuite Technologies, Sensibill, Shastic, Axiom Bank, N.A. and BankiFi, Tom Shen discuss their personal experiences in the financial industry. 

Are you interested in technology and enhancing the digital user journey? If so, banking innovation might be the right fit for you. On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast two of our team members, Lindsey Rohan, First Vice President of Bank Innovation, and Eric Prue, First Vice President of Residential Lending Innovation, discuss what it means to be an innovator in the banking industry. 

Looking to start your career in the homebuying industry? Curious about the state of the market and what lies ahead for lenders, realtors, and homebuyers? In this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Mike King, Loan Originator at Leader Bank, and Kristin Buker, Realtor and Partner at Keller Williams Realty - Showcase Properties, share their expertise and discuss the peaks and valleys of the market. 

Leader Bank's Commercial Lending team helps both large and small businesses achieve their goals and grow over time. This was especially true of the last two years, when Leader Bank was able to help thousands of businesses weather the hardships that came along with the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheryl Glantz, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Leader Bank, joins our host, Greg Farber, to discuss the commercial lending opportunities available to businesses today and explain how Leader Bank continues to support the businesses that form the backbone of the communities we serve.

Down payments, credit scores, and brokers -- things every buyer should know about before purchasing a home. In this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Kerri McLaughlin, Loan Originator at Leader Bank, and Beverlee Vidoli, Broker and Owner of RE/MAX discuss some of the facts and myths of the homebuying process. 

Whether it's taking a vacation or buying a new car, does your budget allow you to enjoy life while still saving for your next home and retirement? In the latest episode of the Building Interest Podcast VP Retail Bank Trainer and Elevate Relations Manager, Savy Ouk-Fernandes, and Christopher DeCilio, owner of the DeCilio Financial, Inc., discuss the importance of taking control of your finances and offer advice for doing so during every stage of your life.

Leader Bank's Commercial Lending team helps both large and small businesses achieve their goals and grow over time. This was especially true of the last two years, when Leader Bank was able to help thousands of businesses weather the hardships that came along with the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheryl Glantz, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Leader Bank, joins our host, Greg Farber, to discuss the commercial lending opportunities available to businesses today and explain how Leader Bank continues to support the businesses that form the backbone of the communities we serve.

Leader Bank Senior Loan Officer, Kathy Wentworth, and Real Estate Agent from Leading Edge Real Estate, Kristin Weekley, join to discuss the residential lending market from the sellers perspective and the working relationship between real estate agents and loan officers.

 With three decades of experience in banking, Leader Bank Senior Vice President of Business and Government Banking Marc Romvos has seen a lot in his day. A technological revolution is currently underway in the realm of business and government banking, and Marc joins host Scott Barboza to discuss these advances and how they are impacting a range of banking sectors including government, business, venture capital, property management and professional and medical services.

Talk of rising interest rates is everywhere, inventory is low and it's a competitive buyers' market. But with rental prices on the rise as well, it's still not a bad time to buy for first-time homebuyers. What's the truth and what's best for you? Leader Bank Loan Officer Mike McCarthy breaks down the current landscape of the housing market and provides some tips on how to navigate it.

For two decades, Leader Bank has evolved and expanded its focus from residential lending to community banking to supporting small businesses and beyond. Founder and CEO Sushil Tuli joins host Scott Barboza for a conversation on Leader Bank's origins, its impact on the small business community during COVID, and thoughts on the future.

You want to buy a home, but where do you begin? The journey for first-time homebuyers can be frought with challenges, but we're here to make it easier. In this episode, host Scott Barboza is joined by Leader Bank Senior V.P. of Residential Landing Sean Valiton outlines the steps homebuyers can follow to avoid common pitfalls in the buying process.

In the first episode of Building Interest, Leader Bank President Jay Tuli joins host Scott Barboza for a discussion on a range of topics, including an introduction to the podcast, who we are as Leader Bank, and the Bank's 20th anniversary.