Prepare, Don’t Predict: Barlow’s Business Banking Conference

So, what’s going on in the economic world right now? Oh, just a little bit of…


The inside of the Datos Insights Conference, a large colorful screen with the conference title on it while people observe someone presenting.

Gleaning Insight at Datos’ Commercial and Small Business Banking Forum

When it comes to learning about the rapidly evolving banking and payments market,…


3 Vertical IQ employees stand in front of a bright blue background, smiling and excited to be at this banking conference.

Lights, Trust, Action! Insights from the Small Biz Banking Conference

They say everyone should experience the vibrant energy of Las Vegas at least once.…


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Vertical IQ & Lumos Data Empowers Lenders with Insights

Harnessing the Power of Industry Intelligence and SBA Performance Data In…


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“Talk the Talk & Walk the Walk” at American Banker Small Biz Conference!

As Elvis Presley once sang, “Viva Las Vegas”! The Vertical IQ team is packing their…


Setting Credit Unions Up for Success

Credit unions’ relationship managers and lenders frequently run into their members…


Transforming Lending with Industry Intelligence

Vertical IQ has a longstanding relationship with the North Carolina Bankers…


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Mid-Sized Banks Using Industry Intelligence for Success

In a recent case study, we shared how a mid-sized bank has seen more success since…


Unlock Sales Readiness Highlight: Michelle Carpenter, Dart Bank

In our recent ebook, Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the Experts, Banking…


Credit Unions Can Use This One-Two Punch to Land More Business Lending Deals

Credit Unions Can Use This One-Two Punch to Land More Business Lending Deals

Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? It was this kind of spark…


Collage of employees of Vertical IQ at the Abrigo ThinkBIG conference in Pheonix, Arizona

From Heatwaves to Brainwaves: Abrigo’s ThinkBIG Conference Recap

It goes without saying that Arizona is hot during the summertime. I’m talking about…


Three Vertical IQ employees smiling at the S&P Community Bankers Conference

Resiliency is the Name of the Game: Thoughts from S&P Community Bankers Conference

Attending S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Community Bankers Conference is…


Take That to The Bank! Thoughts From Barlow’s Spring Business Banking Conference

Take That to The Bank! Barlow’s Business Banking Conference

Whoever said “two is better than one” was really onto something — especially when…


Unlock Sales Readiness Highlight: Kenneth Bostwick, Jr., Lakeland Bank

In our recent ebook, Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the Experts, Banking…


How Vertical IQ helps save time and reduce effort.

Vertical IQ Gives Bankers “The Right Stuff” to Save Time & Effort

A high-performing bank has bankers who understand both credit and industry-specific…


Unlock Sales Readiness Highlight: Carol Sexton, Cambridge Savings

In our recent ebook, Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the Experts, Banking…


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Vertical IQ’s Spring Conference Lineup

In the Carolinas, we usually know spring has sprung when our cars are yellow with…


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Not Just for Banks: How Other Industries’ Sales Pros Use Vertical IQ

It’s true that Vertical IQ was originally created by bankers, for bankers, but the…


A Journey Through Community Banking in the Lone Star State

Did somebody say “roadtrip”? This past week, I had the pleasure of hitting the road…


Touchdowns, Chocolate and Banking: Our Thoughts from ABA’s Conference for Community Bankers

Y’all, if there’s one thing we love, it’s heading to the Lone Star State for a…


Future of Credit Unions: Lessons in Collaboration & Innovation from CUNA

As I reflect on my first time attending the Credit Union National Association (now…


Thoughts from American Banker’s Small Biz Banking Conference

The American Banker’s Small Biz Banking Conference [SBB] feels like home away from…


Leading with Purpose: Thoughts from the Most Powerful Women in Banking Conference

The financial industry has come a long way in promoting gender diversity and…


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Choosing the Best Industry Niches is Art and Science

I was honored to be invited to speak during the Jan. 7 Barlow Research Associates…