Conversations in Commercial Banking Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/conversations-in-commercial-banking CIBC’s Commercial Banking podcast series, Conversations in Commercial Banking, understands that your business is a living, breathing entity in need of nurturing to continue to grow. Whether you’re looking to navigate a tough economy, tap into current industry trends or identify key tools to take you to the next level, our team of experts are here to equip you with the information you need to make your vision a reality. © 2026 CIBC US 3809f9f3-86f4-54a8-886c-a2d8826d785c no en Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:11:30 -0600 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:12:02 -0600 https://img.transistorcdn.com/L5p8aGJghFcrUvF2yjjZ_RcKbh0wzQecrOq3LdtttfU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NTQ1LzE2NzM1/MzU2NTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Conversations in Commercial Banking episodic CIBC US CIBC’s Commercial Banking podcast series, Conversations in Commercial Banking, understands that your business is a living, breathing entity in need of nurturing to continue to grow. Whether you’re looking to navigate a tough economy, tap into current industry trends or identify key tools to take you to the next level, our team of experts are here to equip you with the information you need to make your vision a reality. CIBC’s Commercial Banking podcast series, Conversations in Commercial Banking, understands that your business is a living, breathing entity in need of nurturing to continue to grow. CIBC US theprivatebankandtrustcompany@gmail.com No No Navigating uncertainty: Market insights and best practices for 2026 8 8 Navigating uncertainty: Market insights and best practices for 2026 full 70bcefa0-16b5-472a-8c31-5abee5a52fc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/028d3d87 In this discussion, Keith Rofrano, head of the middle market solutions group for CIBC US and Wendy Holder, head of the Dallas commercial market at CIBC US, provide a comprehensive overview of the current economic environment, highlighting stable fundamentals such as strong GDP growth, rising real wages, and manageable inflation, while acknowledging ongoing geopolitical risks and cautious optimism among clients. 

The conversation details the pitfalls of complacency, benefits of having a robust risk management plan and various considerations of how companies should use debt.

]]> In this discussion, Keith Rofrano, head of the middle market solutions group for CIBC US and Wendy Holder, head of the Dallas commercial market at CIBC US, provide a comprehensive overview of the current economic environment, highlighting stable fundamentals such as strong GDP growth, rising real wages, and manageable inflation, while acknowledging ongoing geopolitical risks and cautious optimism among clients. 

The conversation details the pitfalls of complacency, benefits of having a robust risk management plan and various considerations of how companies should use debt.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:52:02 -0600 CIBC US CIBC US 854 In this discussion, Keith Rofrano, head of the middle market solutions group for CIBC US and Wendy Holder, head of the Dallas commercial market at CIBC US, provide a comprehensive overview of the current economic environment, highlighting stable fundamentals such as strong GDP growth, rising real wages, and manageable inflation, while acknowledging ongoing geopolitical risks and cautious optimism among clients. 

The conversation details the pitfalls of complacency, benefits of having a robust risk management plan and various considerations of how companies should use debt.

]]> No Part II: Navigating today’s debt markets – considerations for commercial clients 7 7 Part II: Navigating today’s debt markets – considerations for commercial clients full fc96acd9-a510-4ff1-a37f-3fbfa95b6bb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44cd0999 In part two of our discussion around navigating today’s debt markets, we talk through how the right commercial real estate and syndication capabilities can support strategic growth for clients.

]]> In part two of our discussion around navigating today’s debt markets, we talk through how the right commercial real estate and syndication capabilities can support strategic growth for clients.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500 CIBC US CIBC US 2073 In part two of our discussion around navigating today’s debt markets, we talk through how the right commercial real estate and syndication capabilities can support strategic growth for clients.

]]> No Navigating today’s debt markets – considerations for commercial clients 6 6 Navigating today’s debt markets – considerations for commercial clients full 8ce0c2be-75cc-406a-9d25-89c6e6930330 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bc10d36 In the latest episode our Syndications team discusses how the right commercial banking and syndication capabilities can facilitate strategic growth for long term clients. Joining them in this conversation is their valued partner, Dan Coles, owner and CEO of Coles Central Incorporated.

]]> In the latest episode our Syndications team discusses how the right commercial banking and syndication capabilities can facilitate strategic growth for long term clients. Joining them in this conversation is their valued partner, Dan Coles, owner and CEO of Coles Central Incorporated.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 CIBC US CIBC US 876 In the latest episode our Syndications team discusses how the right commercial banking and syndication capabilities can facilitate strategic growth for long term clients. Joining them in this conversation is their valued partner, Dan Coles, owner and CEO of Coles Central Incorporated.

]]> No Protecting your business from cyber risk and fraud 5 5 Protecting your business from cyber risk and fraud full d1f068d9-44b4-4895-adbd-12970c2c1ac4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9154c76d Bad actors capitalizing on business vulnerabilities is a tale as old as time, but luckily it usually comes in the form of predicable and preventable methods that are used year over year. In this episode, we explore the blind spots that can leave your business vulnerable and discuss how you can stay one step ahead of security risks.

]]> Bad actors capitalizing on business vulnerabilities is a tale as old as time, but luckily it usually comes in the form of predicable and preventable methods that are used year over year. In this episode, we explore the blind spots that can leave your business vulnerable and discuss how you can stay one step ahead of security risks.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600 CIBC US CIBC US 874 Bad actors capitalizing on business vulnerabilities is a tale as old as time, but luckily it usually comes in the form of predicable and preventable methods that are used year over year. In this episode, we explore the blind spots that can leave your business vulnerable and discuss how you can stay one step ahead of security risks.

]]> No The privately held business: before you sell that business 4 4 The privately held business: before you sell that business full 14e46dc9-c729-42ac-abc2-3c5c59a8ff2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d67a680f Whether you’re planning the sale of your family business far in advanced or if it’s around the corner, our fourth episode – the last of our Privately Held mini-series – helps you find the answer to the inevitable questions “what’s next for my business?” 

]]> Whether you’re planning the sale of your family business far in advanced or if it’s around the corner, our fourth episode – the last of our Privately Held mini-series – helps you find the answer to the inevitable questions “what’s next for my business?” 

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 CIBC US CIBC US 1816 Whether you’re planning the sale of your family business far in advanced or if it’s around the corner, our fourth episode – the last of our Privately Held mini-series – helps you find the answer to the inevitable questions “what’s next for my business?” 

]]> No The privately held business: family business and family dynamics 3 3 The privately held business: family business and family dynamics full fe9e4dc7-4fd9-4fc5-aab4-501bf5e41e0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d33fe297 For the third episode in our privately held series, we explore the dynamics that come with family businesses and discuss how to preserve family harmony when approaching potentially polarizing business decisions. 

]]> For the third episode in our privately held series, we explore the dynamics that come with family businesses and discuss how to preserve family harmony when approaching potentially polarizing business decisions. 

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:03:38 -0500 CIBC US CIBC US 1136 For the third episode in our privately held series, we explore the dynamics that come with family businesses and discuss how to preserve family harmony when approaching potentially polarizing business decisions. 

]]> No The privately held business: love, harmony, and a good estate plan 2 2 The privately held business: love, harmony, and a good estate plan full cc94b3a5-65f6-44fe-bcfa-ea4d115d8413 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1fe54ca A privately held business: A beloved family touchstone for current and future generations? Or prescribed and confining life path that limits individuals’ pursuits of their own dreams? For the second episode in our privately held series, we discuss the emotions and hard decisions at play between relatives when looking towards the next step for a family business.

]]> A privately held business: A beloved family touchstone for current and future generations? Or prescribed and confining life path that limits individuals’ pursuits of their own dreams? For the second episode in our privately held series, we discuss the emotions and hard decisions at play between relatives when looking towards the next step for a family business.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600 CIBC US CIBC US 1192 A privately held business: A beloved family touchstone for current and future generations? Or prescribed and confining life path that limits individuals’ pursuits of their own dreams? For the second episode in our privately held series, we discuss the emotions and hard decisions at play between relatives when looking towards the next step for a family business.

]]> No The privately held business: pre-liquidity planning 1 1 The privately held business: pre-liquidity planning full 914c8f60-ea27-4e6e-aa44-a13b6503c2fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b385eb3 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:24:00 -0600 CIBC US CIBC US 1284 For the first episode in our four-part series on transition planning for your privately held business, we begin at the end; laying the groundwork for selling your business. Brian Greenblatt, who leads commercial middle market banking for CIBC US, and Art Graper, managing director and senior relationship manager here at CIBC, touch on identifying potential purchasers, family wealth plans and consider what life after the sale may look like. For the first episode in our four-part series on transition planning for your privately held business, we begin at the end; laying the groundwork for selling your business. Brian Greenblatt, who leads commercial middle market banking for CIBC US, and Art No