Community Bank Value Through Consistency: The Systems and Leadership Blueprint

 

Here's a simple truth:

You only sell your bank once, but you need to build its value every day.

 

Selling a bank isn't like selling a house.

You can't just add a fresh coat of paint and expect top dollar (see The Savvy Banker 064 – "Community Bank Hiring Success: 5 Strategic Steps That Maximi...

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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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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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