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The CUInsight Network podcast: Clarity, consistency, constancy – On the Mark Strategies

Featuring Laura Loy, Chief Experience Officer at On The Mark Strategies

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Thank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Robbie Young, Vice President of Strategic Growth at CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.

My guest on today’s show is Laura Loy, Chief Experience Officer at On The Mark Strategies. Laura helps credit unions sharpen their strategies and marketing in order to build stronger, more resilient organizations. She takes us inside On The Mark Strategies' approach to creating consistency in the member journey.

In our conversation, Laura explains how On The Mark Strategies helps credit unions create consistency in every member interaction and breaks down what she calls the “four success markers”. We also talk about staying ahead of industry shifts, what’s changing for credit unions right now, and how CUs can adapt in advance rather than play catch-up later on.

As we wrap up the episode, Laura talks about her great boss, her love of the book “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins, and talks about the importance of manifesting work/life balance. Enjoy my conversation with Laura Loy!

Shout-out: Girl Scout Cookies
Shout-out: Cornell University
Shout-out: Zia Credit Union
Shout-out: Mark Arnold
Place mentioned: Amazon River
Shout-out: Atlantic City Federal Credit Union
Place mentioned: Lander, Wyoming
Book mentioned: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Podcast mentioned: The Mel Robbins Podcast

[00:45] – Laura dreamed of owning a restaurant after childhood experiences at a family-owned Mexican restaurant.
[01:54] – Laura transitioned from nonprofit management to credit unions, ultimately joining On The Mark Strategies.
[04:20] – On the Mark Strategies helps credit unions compete by providing branding, marketing, training, and strategic planning.
[05:43] – Consistent investment in member experience helps strengthen credit unions and improve employee engagement.
[08:38] – Credit unions thrive by aligning strategy, branding, people, and marketing.
[11:00] – Credit unions provide trust, stability, and a strong sense of community for members and employees.
[14:00] – Laura reflects on how Mark Arnold’s leadership creates a knowledgeable, relatable, and employee-empowered company culture.
[15:41] – Laura enjoys traveling and exploring new places, especially visiting Atlantic City Federal Credit Union in scenic Wyoming.
[16:43] – Hear what Laura loves so much about the book The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins.
[17:43] – Laura maintains work-life balance by staying very focused at work and intentionally setting aside personal time.
[19:14] – Laura believes that asking “Did you know?” sparks curiosity, increases engagement, and leads to communication in credit unions.