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Ed Vincent, host of the Risk Intel Podcast, welcomed Jeff Fink back to the show for part three of their Data Strategy Series. This week's insightful conversation dives deep into the distinction between data strategy VS reporting, which is a critical yet often misunderstood area for community financial institutions aiming to become truly data-driven. Listen to the full episode, or if you missed Part 1 and Part 2, click the links below to catch up.Part 1: How to Start a Data Strategy From Nothing: Make the Mind Shift From Stuck to StartPart 2: Defining a Data Strategy: What a Data Strategy Is - And Isn'tFollow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent welcomes back Watchtower's Chief Product Officer, Jeff Fink, to kick off a multipart series on creating a data strategy. A hot topic for many community banks and credit unions wanting to modernize their internal processes on how they handle data, collect it and how do they leverage data to achieve their collective goals. Listen to the full episode here.Follow us to stay in the know!
The relationship among banks, FinTechs, and regulators has never been more critical - or more complex for that matter. With technology advancing at breakneck speed, the challenge lies in striking a healthy balance between fostering innovation, while not compromising the safety and soundness of the financial services industry. In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, host Ed Vincent sat down with industry experts Kirsten Muetzel and Jeanette Quick to unpack the intricate dynamics among banks, FinTechs, and regulators, the role of emerging technologies, and how collaboration can drive better outcomes for all players in the industry. Follow us to stay in the know!
As the year 2025 unfolds, the financial services industry is experiencing shifts that few could have fully anticipated at the beginning of the year. From regulatory changes to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and global economic instability, financial institutions face a dynamic environment filled with both opportunities and risks. Kirsten Muetzel, Founder of KLM Advisory LLC, joins host Ed Vincent to discuss a quick pulse check on how Q1 unfolded and her predictions for the remainder of the year. Follow us to stay in the know!
Data is not just a byproduct of operations—it is the foundation for strategic decision-making and risk management. Vantage Bank, a leading community bank out of San Antonio, Texas committed to innovation and operational excellence, has embraced this reality by modernizing its risk management program through data and technology. In this episode of The Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower and host of the show, sat down with Joel Castaneda, EVP & CRO, and Shawn Main, EVP & Chief Business Architect at Vantage Bank, to discuss their transformation journey and a need for a modernized risk program. Follow us to stay in the know!
The latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast featured Jeff Fink, Co-Founder of Lumio Insight, joining host Ed Vincent to discuss an exciting milestone — SRA Watchtower's acquisition of Lumio Insight. This strategic move combines two companies with a shared vision: empowering community-based financial institutions with a holistic risk and business intelligence platform. Listen to the full interview to learn more about this exciting acquisition.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Beth Nilles joins host, Ed Vincent to discuss how to drive a calculation methodology within a bank's or credit union's Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) process. Listen to the full episode to learn tips and guidance on executing this within your institution.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower's own Cathy Jackson, Director of Implementations and a seasoned risk management expert joined host, Ed Vincent, to explore the evolving nature of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and how financial institutions can ensure their KRIs remain effective and actionable. Listen to the full episode to learn more.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host of the show and CEO of SRA Watchtower, welcomed Jeff Fink from Lumio Insight, back to the show to explore the critical topic of risk mitigation in financial institutions. This third part of their conversation delved into the strategies, technologies, and frameworks that help organizations navigate today's complex risk landscape. From securing sensitive data to addressing emerging threats, Jeff shared actionable insights on how banks and credit unions can proactively mitigate risks while driving innovation and maintaining regulatory compliance. Listen to the full episode below. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, Joseph Berry, Co-head of Investment Banking at KBW, joined host Ed Vincent to share his insights into the evolving landscape of banking and FinTech and what will drive innovation in 2025. Joe discussed critical topics ranging from data analytics and customer profitability to the role of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in driving innovation. Listen to the full episode to learn more. Follow us to stay in the know!
SRA Watchtower's Risk Intel Podcast has become a leading resource for financial institutions and risk professionals seeking actionable insights into enterprise risk management (ERM). Hosted by Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, the podcast covers critical topics such as integrated risk management, data governance, and the role of technology in transforming risk practices. Whether you're a seasoned CRO or just stepping into the risk management field, these episodes provide valuable expertise from industry leaders. To wrap up season 2, we issued a poll to our audience and internal team members to find out what everyone's top 10 episodes were from 2024. Ed hosted SRA Watchtowers, VP of Marketing and producer of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ryan Donelson, and Niki White, Chief Growth Officer to walk us through the top 10 list and share their key takeaways. Follow us to stay in the know!
In season two's 50th episode of The Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, sat down with Jeff Fink, CEO and Co-founder of Lumio Insights, to share his insights into the evolving role of data in financial institutions. Drawing on his extensive experience in data management, Jeff outlined how organizations can transform data into a strategic asset, unlocking its full potential to improve customer experiences, enhance operational efficiency, and manage risk effectively. Listen to the full episode to learn more!Follow us to stay in the know!
In this Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent sat down with Ian Moloney, SVP of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and Hayden Cole, Director of Federal Government Affairs from the American FinTech Council (AFC), to analyze what the 2024 election results mean for financial services regulation, enforcement, and bank-FinTech partnerships. They explored expected regulatory shifts, changes in congressional leadership, and proactive strategies for financial institutions navigating these transitions. Every risk manager and financial institution leader should listen. Follow us to stay in the know!
In the latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council (AFC) joined host Ed Vincent to delve into the evolving relationship between banks and fintech firms. Ed and Phil connect on the latest comment letter the AFC submitted in response to the joint Request for Information on Bank-Fintech Arrangements Involving Banking Products and Services Distributed to Consumers and Businesses (RFI) by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (FRB or Federal Reserve), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) collectively referred to as the “Joint Agencies”.Listen to the full episode, as Phil and Ed discuss the best practices and key takeaways from this RFI by the Joint Agencies. Follow us to stay in the know!
Happy Halloween! This special episode of the Risk Intel podcast features scary stories of risk management. Coming from real-life experiences from our team member's days in banking. Host, Ed Vincent, is joined by Shawn Ryan, Beth Nilles, Niki White, Megan Turcios, Trent Terry, and Cathy Jackson for a series of short spooky stories. Curl up with a nice cider and get ready to hear the dark side of risk management, along with some tips to ensure you don't end up a scary story yourself!Follow us to stay in the know!
Effective risk management reporting is essential for decision-making, regulatory compliance, and overall institutional success. Whether you're considering licensing a third-party risk Intelligence solution or building your own reporting framework, understanding key principles and data perspectives will guide you toward a robust, scalable system. Sam Utz, SRA Watchtower Product Analyst joined host Ed Vincent on this episode of the Risk Intel podcast to explore foundational aspects of reporting such as data governance, creating an infrastructure, configurability vs customization, and breaking down the differences between shallow and deep views of data that financial institutions should prioritize. Tune in to listen to the full episode on building a strong foundation for risk reporting. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of Risk Intel, host Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, is joined by Shawn Ryan, CFO of SRA Watchtower, and Niki White, CGO of SRA Watchtower to discuss the importance of natural disaster preparedness within financial institutions. As climate risks grow and on the heels of two back-to-back hurricanes, financial entities must be proactive to help strengthen their risk management frameworks to protect key assets and ensure operational resilience. Many people have been significantly impacted by the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. Please find the below link to donate to the American Red Cross to support those impacted. https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/Follow us to stay in the know!
The U.S. agricultural sector is facing a challenging transition. Following a period of record profitability in 2021 and 2022, the latest USDA 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast released in September of 2024, projects a continuing decline in farm income. According to Amitabh Bhargava, a seasoned expert in credit risk and portfolio risk management, farm incomes dropped nearly 29% in 2023 and are expected to fall another 9-10% in 2024. This decline represents a slowing of the income reduction but signals continued financial stress for farmers across the nation. Listen to the conversation where host Ed Vincent asks Amitabh to dive into the trends from the recent survey data.Follow us to stay in the know!
In today's fast-paced business environment, understand the client journey is more critical than ever. No matter what industry you're in, understanding how to guide clients through every phase of their experience can make or break your organization's success. In part two of this Client-Driven Success series of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, sits down with Sharon Campbell, the leader of Client Services, to explore how a proactive approach to the client journey can lead to long-term success, advocacy, and strong partnerships. Listen as we dive deeper into how organizations can enhance their client journey and the importance of engaging "early and often." Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower CEO, Ed Vincent teams up with Niki White, Chief Growth Officer to explore the concept of "starting where you are" in risk management. This discussion sheds light on how organizations can overcome the common paralysis that can come with over-planning and how to take actionable steps toward effective risk management. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, host Ed Vincent, invites Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower, back to the show to discuss the critical differences between enterprise risk management (ERM) and the audit functions within a financial institution. The discussion centers on the three lines of defense model, a widely recognized framework in risk management. Here's a breakdown of how ERM and audit functions differ across each line of defense and technology's role in enhancing these functions. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Claire Jordan, SRA Watchtower's Vice President of Product joins host Ed Vincent to explore the critical role of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in enabling risk-informed strategic and operational decisions within financial institutions. The episode dives into the nuances of how different stakeholders consume KRIs and how effective dashboards and reports can support this process. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host and CEO of SRA Watchtower, invites Cathy Jackson, Director of Watchtower Implementation to the show to delve into the transformative shift in risk management within financial institutions. This discussion is part one of a multi-part series focusing on best practices for enhancing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs or building new ones to operate in a risk-informed decision-making environment. Key points discussed include focusing on the criteria for identifying baseline Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), their characteristics, the value of adhering to a standard set, the importance of consistent monitoring, and the data sources. Listen to learn more.Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial risk management, the ability to accurately assess and manage risk is paramount. This episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, hosted by Ed Vincent sheds light on the transformative power of risk maturity self-assessments in building robust enterprise risk management programs. Joined by Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower, the discussion delves into the nuances of self-guided risk maturity frameworks and how they can help financial institutions achieve internal buy-in for their risk programs. Listen to learn more.Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent invites Shawn Ryan back to the show to dive deeper into the recent Interagency Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Guidance released in May 2024. The guidance from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and the OCC included five critical aspects of third-party risk management: planning, due diligence, contract negotiation, ongoing monitoring, and termination. In Part 1 of this series, Shawn discussed in detail the Planning and Termination stages of third-party engagement. In this episode, Shawn covers the critical aspects of due diligence, contracting, and monitoring that financial institutions must navigate, especially when dealing with FinTech and RegTech firms. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, sat down with Shawn Ryan, Chief Financial Officer at SRA Watchtower, to delve into the intricacies of third-party risk management relating to safely onboarding FinTech partners. Their discussion centered on the recent May 2024 joint interagency guidance on third-party risk management and its implications for community banks. This episode is a must-listen for financial institutions navigating the complex landscape of risk and innovation. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this insightful episode, Ed Vincent, CEO at SRA Watchtower continues the conversation with Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower. Building on their previous discussion, they delve into how a robust risk culture can be quantified to enhance institutional efficiency, strategic alignment, and shareholder value. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In the fast-paced world of FinTech, navigating regulatory landscapes requires a keen understanding of evolving standards and proactive collaboration. Listen as we explore insights from a recent Risk Intel episode featuring Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council, and Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower as they discuss regulations around third-party risk management and how the new Guide for Community Banks can be leveraged. Let's dive into three key themes: continuous adaptation, the importance of regulatory guidance and best practices, and the need for collaboration and communication. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, we continue the conversation of hidden factories and highlight real-world examples from subject matter experts in risk management, across the banking industry. Today's guest is Cathy Jackson, Director of Implementations for Watchtower, who brings a unique perspective to the table, having experienced hidden factories, both within financial institutions and while assisting in the implementation of enterprise risk management software. Listen in to host Ed Vincent and Cathy Jackson's conversation or read the summary below to learn more. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In the latest episode of the Risk Intel podcast, Beth Nilles, Watchtower's Director of Implementations, sheds light on the pervasive issues of hidden factories within the banking industry. Through a candid discussion with host Ed Vincent, Beth shares her firsthand experiences and insights into the operational challenges faced by financial institutions, particularly in the realm of data management, data analysis, and the time it takes to compile reporting when relying on manual processes. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent invites Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower to the show to share a real-world example from her past life as a Chief Risk Officer that epitomizes the challenges of hidden factories in risk management. Niki shares a funny story that revolves around one seemingly innocuous box in her office that doubled as a makeshift space heater stand. Little did she know, this unassuming box concealed a treasure trove of essential documentation pertaining to control certifications and attestations – the bank's SOX documentation from her predecessor!While we'll have to save how a space heater is an entirely different risk for another day, listen to learn about Niki's “SOX in a Box” hidden factory story.Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, industry veteran Shawn Ryan joined host, Ed Vincent to share invaluable insights into what is a hidden factory and how these types of risks could be lurking within banking operations. With over 30 years of experience in financial institutions, Shawn sheds light on the concept of hidden factories and their implications for banks. Listen to learn about the key takeaways from this enlightening discussion. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
Effective risk management is paramount to the success of Financial Institutions. Beth Nilles, a leading expert at SRA, joined Ed Vincent on the Risk Intel Podcast to discuss the innovative strides being made in risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) implementations at Strategic Risk Associates. The conversation delved into the why and how behind the development of SRA's groundbreaking RCSA module designed to address common challenges and elevate risk management practices to new heights. Based on conversations with financial institutions around the country, Beth found there are four standouts to a successful RCSA module: simplifying complexity, engaging the first line, seamless integration, and implementation excellence. Listen to learn more about Watchtower's integrated RCSA module and how it can help your institution streamline the risk assessment process. Follow SRA to Learn More.Follow us to stay in the know!
Succession planning stands as a cornerstone of organizational management, especially within the risk departments of financial institutions. In a recent episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower and guest Michael Glotz, CEO of SRA Consulting delved into the intricacies of succession planning in risk management. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent welcomes Doug Cargnel back to the show to help explain some of the practical aspects of enacting a Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Doug is a compliance expert, who brings nearly 30 years of operational risk management and audit experience in the financial sector. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of SRA's Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent engages in a captivating conversation with Doug Cargnel, a seasoned professional boasting nearly three decades of operational risk management and audit expertise. The central theme of their discussion? Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) – a pivotal component of a cutting-edge risk management program. This is part one of a three-part series to better understand and discover RCSA best practices. Follow us to stay in the know!
To kick off season two of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host of the show and CEO of SRA Watchtower welcomed back Robin Greenlee, Chief Risk Officer at MapleMark Bank. The two delved into crucial aspects of scaling a risk management program and the importance of aligning it with the organization's strategic growth objectives. Follow us to stay in the know!
In episode 31 of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower is joined by Robin Greenlee, Chief Risk Officer at MapleMark Bank. In this first installment of a two-part series, Robin shares insights into the challenges and successes of establishing a solid foundation of a risk management program during her early days at MapleMark and hits on six key themes. Listen to learn more.Follow us to stay in the know!
In the latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host, Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, engages in an enlightening discussion with Ryan Richardson and Andy Lorentz, seasoned attorneys and regulatory experts at Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP. This insightful episode unveils the intricacies of the newly proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule on Digital Payments that aims to extend supervisory authority to larger non-bank participants. Join Ed, Ryan, and Andy as they navigate the regulatory landscape, shedding light on the potential changes and implications for non-bank entities engaged in diverse consumer financial activities. The conversation also delves into the nuances of direct versus indirect supervision and unravels the challenges faced by technology companies operating in the financial services realm. Follow us to stay in the know!
In episode 29, host Ed Vincent is joined by Michael Glotz, Co-founder and CEO of SRA Consulting, to discuss the importance and implementation of risk committee charters. The main points Glotz communicates in this episode is (1) what is the role of the risk committee, (2) does the organization have the right Chief Risk Officer and risk staff in place, and (3) is the risk committee effective in its role, which can be evaluated by conducting an annual self-assessment. Listen to learn more. Follow us to stay in the know!
‘Sex' Ed Vincent (Paul Brittain of SNL) makes a non-stop flight to talk with the boys from Business Trips about his do's and don'ts from the road as a well-traveled sexual health educator and the virtues of mousetraps as nipple clamps.
Episode #27 of the Risk Intel Podcast engaged in a conversation with Strategic Risk Associates (SRA) Co-founder and CEO of SRA Consulting, Michael Glotz. Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower's SaaS side of the business and host of the show explored the significance of risk improvement activities, often referred to as "issue tracking." This podcast shed light on how this crucial aspect of risk management is integrated into SRA's Watchtower platform and its pivotal role in optimizing risk management.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, host Ed Vincent sits down with Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at Strategic Risk Associates (SRA), to unravel the relationship between strategy and risk in the banking industry. Join us as we explore how these two critical elements are essentially two sides of the same coin, and why they must work hand in hand to drive success. Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, CEO and Co-founder of Strategic Risk Associates (SRA), Michael Glotz, joined host Ed Vincent to delve into the dynamics of effectively engaging risk committees in the financial sector. This insightful conversation provides a wealth of knowledge about the roles, responsibilities, and best practices associated with these committees, offering valuable insights for banking executives and Chief Risk Officers (CROs). Follow us to stay in the know!
In the ever-evolving landscape of banking and finance, managing risk is a top priority for institutions of all sizes. In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, host Ed Vincent was joined by SRA compliance experts Beth Nilles and Mike Jones. Together, they delved into the world of program risk assessments, shedding light on their historical use, current practices, and modernized best practices for financial institutions.Follow us to stay in the know!
In this episode of the SRA Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent was joined by Beth Nilles, Director of Watchtower Implementations, and Mike Jones, Chief Compliance Officer to help shed light on the vital topic of Program Risk Assessments in the banking sector. With decades of combined experience in the industry, their insights provide a comprehensive understanding of this crucial component of risk management. Listen to learn more! Follow us to stay in the know!
In part two of this series with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Ed Vincent, steered an insightful discussion on the intricate landscape of third-party risk management within the complicated realm of FinTech-bank partnerships. Also discussed was how the Third-Party Risk Management Lifecycle Tool was created and how we partnered together to bring it to market. Check out part one of this series here.Follow us to stay in the know!
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology (FinTech), the relationship between traditional banks and FinTech companies has become increasingly important. These partnerships offer innovative solutions, enhance customer experiences, and drive the industry forward. However, such collaborations also come with their fair share of risks and regulatory challenges. In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent is joined by Alexandra (Alex) Barrage, and Ryan Richardson from Davis Wright Tremaine LLC to delve into the nuances of regulatory guidance surrounding these partnerships and provide insights into the dynamics between banks, FinTechs, and regulatory bodies. Download our free FinTech Guidance Tool here!Follow us to stay in the know!
In this enlightening episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Ed Vincent, the dynamic mind behind FestivalPass. Ed's entrepreneurial journey has spanned from investment banking to creating an experiential agency and even working as an interim Chief Data Officer at MoviePass. Today, he's leading FestivalPass, the world's first festival and events subscription marketplace. Throughout the conversation, Ed delves into his experiences, the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey, and the insights he gained from his time at MoviePass. He further sheds light on how he's differentiating FestivalPass through unique subscription benefits and leveraging blockchain technology to tokenize the business for added value. As the conversation progresses, Ed elaborates on FestivalPass's innovative approach to integrating NFTs and maintaining their value despite market fluctuations. He envisions a future where all major ticketing platforms will harness the power of blockchain and operate as NFTs. Ed's passion for live events and creating memorable experiences shines through as he talks about FestivalPass. The platform not only enables subscribers to access and discover a myriad of events, but it also facilitates interactions among like-minded people, encouraging them to live, life, live. Whether you're a fan of music, art, food & wine, film, or other interests, this episode is sure to inspire and get you excited about the future of live events, technology, and how FestivalPass is transforming the space. Join us for this exciting episode as we explore the intersection of live events, blockchain technology, NFTs, and how FestivalPass is setting the pace for the industry.
Ed Vincent is the founder of the subscription-based live-events SaaS platform Festival Pass. He joins Ryan to talk about some ground-breaking concepts including how to integrate Amazon primes business model and NFTs into your business to create your own capital! Ed also discusses the alternatives to raising capital through venture capitalists and what this looks like in reality as well as reveals the biggest mistakes people make with subscription-based businesses. KEY TAKEAWAYS Festival Pass uses a membership model where consumers pay a monthly or annual fee to join the platform and receive credits in exchange depending on what level they pay for. Ed is beginning to bridge the gap between Web3 and live events by introducing an NFT based subscription model. Festival Pass get its tickets and other products from a variety of primary and secondary sources, allowing them to provide variety, volume and value. Transparent pricing is one of Festival Passes core concepts and one of the things that differentiate them form their competition. Consistently raising capital every 6-12 months with strategic individuals is one of the ways that FestivalPass have been able to avoid institutional capital. Festival Pass is starting to work with influencers but instead of paying in cash, paying them with products, such as free festival tickets. FestivalPass have an inbuilt reward system to keep people committed to returning and staying on the app. You can't purely focus on growth in subscription business models, you have to ensure every transaction makes a net profit. When creating NFTs for your business, use it as an extension of your core product offering but treat it as a shared ownership in the success of the company that has value today and potential future investment too. It's both a utility and a benefit. BEST MOMENTS “We have over 70k users on the platform” “Once you're a member you get all these benefits, so you'd never want to not be a member” “Our goal truly is to sell 10k of them (NFTs) this year” “Every single business in this world will be on Web3 in 5-10 years time” “The more you commit to being on the platform the higher your reward” Do You Want The Closing Secrets That Helped Close Over $125 Million in New Business for Free?" Grab them HERE: https://www.whalesellingsystem.com/closingsecrets Ryan Staley Founder and CEO Whale Boss 312-848-7443 ryan@whalesellingsystem.com www.ryanstaley.io EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranvangaveti/ ABOUT THE SHOW How do you grow like a VC-backed company without taking on investors? Do you want to create a lifestyle business, a performance business or an empire? How do you scale to an exit without losing your freedom?Join the host Ryan Staley every Monday and Wednesday for conversations with the brightest and best Founders, CEO and Entrepreneurs to crack the code on repeatable revenue growth, leadership, lifestyle freedom and mindset.This show has featured Startup and Billion Dollar Founders, Best Selling Authors, and the World's Top Sales and Marketing Experts like Terry Jones (Founder of Travelocity and Chairman of Kayak), Andrew Gazdecki (Founder of Micro Acquire), Harpal Sambhi (Founder of Magical with a previous exit to Linkedin) and many more. This is where Scaling and Sales are made simple in 25 minutes or less.Saas, Saas growth, Scale, Business Growth, B2b Saas, Saas Sales, Enterprise Saas, Business growth strategy, founder, ceo: https://www.whalesellingsystem.com/closingsecretsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.