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Episode Synopsis
🎧 S2E6: A Strategic Approach to Branch Design - Aligning Design, People, and ROI For new branches and major renovations, ROI is more than a year-one scoreboard. In this season finale, host Doug Ridley talks with Marc Healy about how early staff engagement, consultative training, and brand-aligned environments translate design choices into measurable results. They discuss why planning year one during the design phase matters because it allows branches to recruit and train for proactive conversations. If you are preparing for budget season, this episode shows how to connect strategy, people, and place to drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term ROI. SHOW NOTES: Link to show notes: https://www.everybitmatters.com/blog/ ABOUT THE HOST: A mind busy with inspirations, Doug comes to The Element Group with a wealth of new ideas, drawing from his experience as Director of Accounts and Marceting Strategist at Vital Design where he helped build and shape their retainer program. He is most ‘in his element’ when he is skiing, enjoying a long run, or relaxing in his garden. --- ABOUT THE GUEST: Marc's career spans over 35 years, with experience in marketing, sales, and finance including Assistant VP of Retail Sales and Branch Operations at Desert Financial Credit Union, Director of Member Solutions at Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU), VP and Manager at KeyBank, and Item Processing and Cash Management Specialist at Pacific First Bank. ABOUT THE ELEMENT GROUP: The Element Group is a full-service design-build firm dedicated to transforming community banks and credit unions nationwide. With the motto “Every Bit Matters” we specialize in delivering memorable and future-facing retail branch environments that help financial institutions stand out and grow From architectural and interior design to graphic design, digital signage, promotional products, and training, The Element Group offers a collaborative, end-to-end solution tailored to each client’s unique goals. Website: https://www.everybitmatters.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theelementgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXNCw9-DzVuK9zJO1F1Rzkw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bits-matter-podcast/id1806201956 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybitmatters/
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