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Every bank director knows they have a duty to shareholders.
But when it comes time to sell your bank, that duty gets put to the ultimate test.
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Here's the uncomfortable truth:
Many directors think they're doing right by shareholders when they're actually falling short of their legal responsi...
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You've spent years building the perfect team.
Late nights, tough decisions, and yes—probably hiring a few people who didn't work out.
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But now you have them: the stars who make your bank run like clockwork.
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Here's the question that keeps successful bank CEOs awake at night:
What happens ...
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If you could pinpoint the absolute best time to begin looking for a buyer for your bank, what factors would you consider?
In my experience, there's a specific alignment of events that creates what I call...
"The Golden Window of Opportunity."
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This window opens when:
- Your safety & soundne ...
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We all know how it works...
If you really want to buy something, you'll find a way to justify the purchase.
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The same is true when selling.
If you're determined to sell, you'll find reasons why it makes sense.
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This is where valuation becomes so important.
It slows everything down.
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Every bank sale is unique, just like the bank itself and the leaders who built it.
But I've found that successful bank sales follow a pattern.
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This pattern matches what author Bo Burlingham describes in his book "Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top."
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Burlingham f...
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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Let me share something I've learned from decades in banking: Most CEOs start thinking about selling their bank when they're forced to.
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And that's exactly when you don't want to start.
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And just because you’re prepared to sell, it doesn’t mean you need to sell.
Being prepared to sell, with...
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You've made the monumental decision to sell your community bank.
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Whether driven by market conditions, succession planning, or strategic growth objectives, you're about to embark on one of the most challenging leadership journeys of your career.
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I'm going to walk you through the three crit...