What do fine jewelry and barbecue have in common? For Fort Lauderdale's Luke Moorman, they represent legacy, reinvention, and a deep connection to community. In this episode of Locality's Making Bank Podcast, Luke shares his journey from swimming scholarships to stockbroker hustle to running Carroll's Jewelers and reviving the beloved Georgia Pig BBQ. A story of family business, resilience, and staying rooted.

What happens when a West Point grad and a polyglot philosopher team up to fix one of banking's biggest pain points? You get Parlay Finance, an AI-powered Loan Intelligence System reshaping small business lending. In this episode, co-founders Jay Long and Alex McLeod share how a mission to help Afghan refugees led to a startup that's giving bankers and business owners their time (and trust) back.

Anthony Clarke’s journey started with $15 flyer gigs and a front-row seat to his parents’ work ethic. That foundation shaped how he thinks, works, and serves. And today, he leads an award-winning agency helping restaurants grow through smart, relentless marketing. In this episode, he shares how he found his calling, why "unlimited" value is non-negotiable, and the lessons he learned the hard way. If you're thinking about taking the leap from side hustle to full-time founder, this episode is for you. More: http://localitybank.com/resources/podcast-anthony-clarke-acc-unlimited/

When Zeina Zein-Wolland started Mobile School Pantry with nothing but a red Jetta and a mission, she had no idea just how far it would go. In this episode, Z shares how a simple act of giving turned into a movement that now feeds thousands of families across South Florida. Her story is one of grit, purpose, and the power of showing up. Learn more at https://mobileschoolpantry.org/.

Brad Tuckman went from running global content studios to launching The Fort, South Florida's newest pickleball hub. In this episode, Brad shares how an unexpected mix of timing, tenacity, and creative reinvention led him to build the country’s first pickleball stadium. We discuss early setbacks, scaling with heart, and what it means to create a genuine third place. Learn more at ‪@PlayTheFort‬ and www.playthefort.com.

From financial advisor to tech founder, Jason R. Hill has gone all in. In this candid episode, he shares how a pandemic idea became the Owwll app (https://owwll.com/), why true connection matters more than ever, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

Lil Roberts, Founder & CEO of Xendoo, joins the Making Bank podcast to share how she turned adversity into fuel, building a tech-forward accounting company from the ground up. In this candid conversation, she breaks down her entrepreneurial scorecard, the gut-check moments behind every business, and why helping 50,000 small businesses is her north star.

In this episode, Randy Goggans, founder of BankerBounty (http://bankerbounty.com/), shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Alabama to creating a game-changing platform for community banks. Randy and Locality Bank CEO, Keith Costello, dive deep into entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the vital role of relationships in local banking.