We understand that you’re not just selling checking accounts, credit cards, and auto loans. You’re in the business of people helping people. And we’re in the business of providing industry expertise to empower your success.

It all started in 2011 when our founder Samantha Strickland established The Pod after serving for 12 years in executive management at First Commerce Credit Union. It didn’t take long before The Pod was known as the go-to agency for CUNA Diamond award-winning branding, websites, marketing strategy, and video production (not to mention Emmy-award-winning).
Our process begins with meaningful conversations. We listen carefully to understand your credit union’s story—where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you’re headed. This phase is about insight gathering and alignment, ensuring we understand your goals and challenges from every angle.

With insights in hand, we craft strategies tailored to your credit union’s needs. We don’t default to standard solutions—instead, we recommend what will best address your specific challenges and goals. Potential outcomes include:





