The Ultimate Bank Value Builder: Why Your Leadership Team Matters More Than You Think

 

Let me share a counterintuitive truth about bank leadership:

Your most important job as CEO is to make yourself replaceable.

 

I've seen too many community bank leaders who believe their personal involvement in every decision is the path to success.

They're wrong.

And if you're planning a po...

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The Prepared Community Bank CEO: 7 Tips for Building Stable Confidence

 

What separates successful bank sales from disappointments?

It's not market timing.

It's not luck.

And it's certainly not the latest M&A trend.

 

It's preparation.

When you're prepared, two things happen: your decisions become more confident, and the entire process seems to "slow down" – all...

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Expand Your Buyer Pool: 5 Smart tips for identifying potential community bank acquirers

 

Let's talk about something that trips up many bank CEOs when considering a sale: limiting your potential buyer pool too early in the process.

 

Here's a fundamental truth about any sales process:

The more qualified prospects at the top of your funnel, the better your chances of getting maximum...

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The CEO's Playbook: Three Strategic Approaches to Selling Your Community Bank

 

Let's talk about one of the most crucial decisions you'll make when selling your bank: how to take it to market.

There are three distinct approaches and choosing the right one can mean the difference between a smooth, value-maximizing transaction and a messy process that destroys shareholder val...

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Master the Community Bank Merger Mindset: A CEO's Guide to Attracting Premium Buyers

 

Let's talk about something every bank CEO struggles with when considering a sale: the mental shift from being a builder to being a seller.

 

Here's what typically happens in your mind:

 

"Here's my bank. What will you give me for it?"

 

Simple, right? You've built something valuable, now it...

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