Payrailz CEO Fran Duggan joins us on the show to discuss how credit unions can achieve a smarter approach to today's payments -- which are changing by the second it seems. Fran explains the difference the Payrailz launch provides credit unions in this volatile sector.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

Andy Janning has written a book. That statement may not mean much to you, but it should. You see, Andy has an extensive credit union background, working at FORUM Credit Union for nearly 14 years as AVP of Training and Quality and then as Vice President of Organizational Development.

After his tenure at FORUM, Andy started his own firm NO NET Solutions where he serves various industries (including credit unions) as a videographer, photographer (he's been featured in National Geographic), consultant, and one of the best keynote speakers I've ever seen. The dude puts nothing less than 110% into anything he does and excels as a result.

That said, we're here to discuss Andy's new book: Heroes, Villains, and Drunk Old Men: A Love Story for Real Life, which is filled with poignant stories, practical advice, and powerful photographs. It shares the best of everything he has learned in the past 25 years about how to bring out the best in people and stop being the villain in their own lives. If you know Andy, this is one of the amazing traits he possesses. And credit unions have played a huge part in shaping him to who he is today.

Andy's book uses pop culture references (relatable examples from movies and TV) and how those stories can help real people -- especially the mentor/student relationship. In addition, he poses "8 Questions for Every Hero" and shares a few of those gems in our conversation.

So enough of my rambling, check out the interview and let us know your thoughts. Really stoked to see one of our industry's own exceeding in so many facets of life. Well done my bearded friend.

A bonus message from Mr. Janning:  You'll get three FREE E-Books.

To thank you for ordering a copy of Heroes, Villains, and Drunk Old Men: A Love Story for Real Life, you'll receive three FREE e-books (a value of over $20). Here's how to claim them:

• Purchase either a paperback or e-book copy of Heroes from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. 
• Email a copy of the receipt to [email protected].

You'll automatically receive an email that contains a link to download:

• VOICES: The prequel to Heroes that discusses why he almost didn't write the book in the first place, and honors the brave person who wouldn't let that happen,
• 8 QUESTIONS FOR EVERY HERO: Built around one of the central concepts of Heroes, this unique 42-page journal will help you document every stage of your journey of self-improvement, and
• BEHIND THE SHOTS: The rich and meaningful stories that inspired the photographs featured in Heroes.

Infographic about burnout
Some sobering stats on burnout today. Here's the infographic that describes them in more detail. 

For more info
They can visit AndyJanning.com/book to find out more about Heroes, sign up for his newsletter, and more. 

Sue Schroeder, Senior Director, Marketing & Insights for Experian, and Melton Knight, Senior Business Consultant at Experian, joined us in the Studio Lounge to discuss their REACH Conference presentation: "Driving Membership & Loan Growth With Data​." Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

CUES Senior Editor Lisa Hochgraf joins us on the show to share how credit unions can -- and should -- use local media outlets to their advantage. Lisa outlines steps to initiate and strengthen relationships with editors from newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, blogs, etc. She provides what stories interest the media the most and how to place them for enhanced coverage of your credit union.

The end goal here is to spread the message about how your credit union can be a primary resource in your community. As Lisa states: "If you're not mentioned in your local news, then you're not in your community." So true.

Check out our informative discussion and let us know your thoughts.

PSCU Vice President of Digital Solutions Priya Dozier shares PSCU and University of South Florida Practice Center announcing the completion of the Internet of Things Summer Program. Priya described what the joint program consisted of, why it was launched, how it helps credit unions, , goals and how folks can sign up for next year.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts.