From Mortgage Math to Business Mastery & From Football Dreams to Banking Success

08/02/2025 44 min
From Mortgage Math to Business Mastery & From Football Dreams to Banking Success

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Humble Beginnings, Lessons on the Field, Winning the Day - Bobby Keyes President and CEO of Elite Salons and Suites talks about how to you go from humble beginnings in a row home to leading a successful business.  In this incredible journey from his childhood in Philadelphia to running a thriving family business. Join student co-hosts from Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter High School as they interview Bobby about the values of teamwork, leadership, and caring for people that have helped him build his success. Followed by our interview with Chris Annas, Chairman & CEO of Meridian Bank, as he shares his journey from a sports-loving kid in Minnesota to founding a successful commercial bank.  He reflects on the challenges of raising $10 million to launch Meridian and the responsibility of leading a growing business. Chris credits his team as his biggest motivator and thrives in the fast-paced energy of headquarters.