Community Bank CEOs: The Exit Strategy That Makes You a Better Leader Today

 

Picture this:

You're juggling a dozen spinning plates.

 

Interest rates,

cybersecurity,

regulations,

talent wars,

loan quality

—each one demanding your attention every single day.

 

Now imagine someone asking, "Are you ready to sell your bank?"

 

Your first thought?

"I'm not selling!...

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12 Hidden Value Triggers Bank CEOs Should Know to Make Buyers Fight Over Your Bank

 

Remember this fundamental truth:

Banks are bought, not sold.

 

Buyers acquire your bank because they believe their institution will become more valuable with yours added to it.

They care less about your past performance and more about the future potential you bring.

 

When two banks togethe...

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Don't Jump Off the Cliff: How Smart Bank CEOs Time Their Bank Sale Perfectly

 

Wondering when to sell your bank?

It's the question every bank CEO eventually faces.

 

The best advice I know comes from NYU Finance professor Aswath Damodaran and his famous story about lemmings.

This simple story perfectly captures why so many bank sales happen at exactly the wrong time.

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Understanding Your Bank Sale Strategy: The Three Paths Successful Sellers Take

 

Want to send a clear signal to potential buyers that you're serious about selling your bank?

Start by bringing serious people to the table: Your investment banker, legal counsel, and accountants. This professional team doesn't just provide expertise – it signals intent and credibility to the mar...

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