Testimonials

The LinkedBanker is an ideal group for individuals connected to the banking industry interested in branding, social media, and digital banking trends...

As a retired bank CFO, I was initially hesitant about joining, but the monthly Master Mind meetings provided challenging conversations packed with helpful content and networking opportunities. The community’s multi-faceted members provide an overview of the banking environment, and Eric brings enthusiasm and knowledge to each meeting.

John Marshall, President & Retired Bank CFO

JohnWServices LLC

An excellent mentorship group for those seeking to develop or expand their social networking and digital strategies…

The LinkedBanker is an extremely comfortable environment, with high caliber group members, which is specifically designed to cater to the needs of “the membership group”. It includes opportunities for learning, sharing, and personal skill development – all wrapped up in a “blanket of people” encouraging and supporting each other.

Eric and staff constantly look for ways to provide value to the member base – including providing current knowledge about the latest strategies and tools available in the market, that are being utilized by leaders in the industry. In addition, Eric’s network of top-notch, industry professionals, add significant value by participating as guest speakers or being a resource for “The Linked Banker” members to reach out to for relevant information.

Bankers that are desiring to be leaders of change, within their respective organizations, should want to be part of such a high quality, industry targeted, mentorship group – it’s an excellent investment and you’ll be glad you joined.

Sean Morreale, Executive Vice President & Regional Manager

Pacific Western Bank

The LinkedBanker has become a highlight to my monthly schedule of activities...

I look forward to getting together with our members from other Financial Institutions and others within the industries from across the country to brainstorm on the monthly topics that Eric Cook puts together. Unlike other networking groups that I have participated in, I find true value and camaraderie within the LinkedBanker family as we value each other’s opinions and points of view as well as take the time to listen, probe and build on ideas and suggestions. When guest speakers are presented, the materials are relevant and engaging and participation is always welcomed and encouraged.

For those of you who may not be familiar with Eric Cook, his energy, dynamic personality and sometimes unconventional approach is very refreshing to the daily life of the traditional banker.

Ken Bostwick, Senior Vice President & Director of Retail Sales

Lakeland Bank

Through The LinkedBanker, I have connected with people across the country both within TLB and as presenters in the monthly masterminds…

I joined TLB at the tail-end of the pandemic, looking for something different to explore in banking and hit it off with Eric immediately. Not only are he and his team very knowledgeable and constantly diving into all that is digital and marketing related in banking, but they’re also cool, down to earth people. Through The LinkedBanker, I have connected with people across the country both within TLB and as presenters in the monthly masterminds, with whom I would probably never have had the opportunity otherwise. It’s a great group of interesting people from all walks of banking. Eric keeps it light and fun, but also you’ll quickly find the knowledge base is vast and the energy is high. I have taken advantage of the offer to bring guests to our meetings because it’s worth it! It’s fun to log in knowing I’ll learn something relevant to our changing industry and chances are it will be something totally new to me. The linked banker provides the highest value added membership of any group to which I have belonged. It’s a welcoming, supportive group and I’d encourage anyone who wants to dive into networking, learn something about what is happening in banking, or just come into contact with some great people to check it out!

Jeff Mumma, Sr. Credit Analyst

Sutton Bank