Every community bank CEO wants to protect their people — and their legacy. But very few understand the single structural decision that determines how much influence they’ll have after closing: Cash… or stock. Most CEOs assume this is a tax discussion. It’s not. Deal structure determines whether you have voice after closing — or whether you’re watching from the outside. In this episode of the Community Bank Value™ Playbook, Kurt breaks down the three deal structures, the real trade-off b...
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Every community bank CEO wants to protect their people — and their legacy. But very few understand the single structural decision that determines how much influence they’ll have after closing: Cash… or stock. Most CEOs assume this is a tax discussion. It’s not. Deal structure determines whether you have voice after closing — or whether you’re watching from the outside. In this episode of the Community Bank Value™ Playbook, Kurt breaks down the three deal structures, the real trade-off b...
The Leverage Matrix: Understanding Your Bank’s True Strategic Position
Community Bank Value™ Playbook
8 minutes
1 week ago
The Leverage Matrix: Understanding Your Bank’s True Strategic Position
Most community bank CEOs believe they’re in control — until a strategic question lands unexpectedly. In this episode, Kurt Knutson introduces The Leverage Matrix, a practical framework that helps CEOs understand where real control comes from — and where it quietly erodes. This episode sets the foundation for the entire series. What This Episode Covers Why leverage isn’t about size, price, or intentHow preparedness changes the power dynamicThe difference between operational control and strateg...
Community Bank Value™ Playbook
Every community bank CEO wants to protect their people — and their legacy. But very few understand the single structural decision that determines how much influence they’ll have after closing: Cash… or stock. Most CEOs assume this is a tax discussion. It’s not. Deal structure determines whether you have voice after closing — or whether you’re watching from the outside. In this episode of the Community Bank Value™ Playbook, Kurt breaks down the three deal structures, the real trade-off b...
