Building a Local Community Bank (with Carrol Pruett of Mid State Bank)

On today’s episode, Marshall sits down with Carrol Pruett, former CEO of Mid State Bank. Caroll was born on a farm in Missouri and moved to the Central Coast in 4th grade, where he’s been ever since. He was a founding member of Mid State Bank in Arroyo Grande, later becoming the CEO. Carrol shares his story of starting the bank, and wisdom he’s acquired from of 50 years of being in banking. You’ll hear about:* Carrol’s family selling their farm in Missouri and moving to California* Carrol’s early days and meeting his wife* Starting and growing Mid State Bank* Becoming the CEO at age 29* His hobbies including hiking and restoring typewriters* Daily habits of success* The importance of finding a local community bankCarrol is a Central Coast legend and has a lot of wisdom to share. Enjoy today’s episode!Timestamps00:00 - Welcome00:49 - Carrol’s upbringing and background04:46 - Carrol’s first job, advancing in the workforce and getting into banking12:18 - Carrol’s mentors over the years and what kept him inspired17:24 - Starting and growing Mid State Bank22:28 - Things they did differently24:22 - How does Carrol define success today, importance of contributing to the community31:45 - Carrol’s frugal living, hobbies, evolution of banking technology40:31 - Carrol’s advice for others, hiking stories, staying active51:54 - Importance of finding a local community bank, closing thoughts-#MarshallsMic #MarshallsMicPodcast #CarrolPruett #SLO #SanLuisObispo #ArroyoGrande #SLOCounty #CentralCoast #businesspodcaast #MidStateBank