Community Bank CEOs: How to Think Like a Buyer When Selling Your Bank

 

Every bank CEO considering a sale faces the same mental trap.

 

The moment you decide to explore selling; a switch flips in your brain:

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

 

Simple, right?

You built something valuable.

Now it's time to cash out.

 

Here's the problem: That min...

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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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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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