Would You Know What to Say?

If your board asked tomorrow, “Should we be thinking about our strategic options?” — would you know how to answer?

Most community bank CEOs can run the bank.

Very few feel prepared for the strategic conversation that matters most — the one nobody talks about openly.

In this trailer, Kurt Knutson introduces Community Bank Value™ Playbook and explains who the show is for, what it is — and just as importantly, what it isn’t.

This series isn’t about selling your bank.

It’s about understanding your strategic position so you can lead with clarity, protect what matters, and make decisions from strength instead of urgency.

What You’ll Learn in This Series

• How strategic buyers actually evaluate banks
• Why timing shapes leverage more than price
• How value is created — and lost — long before a transaction
• How to navigate conversations CEOs are expected to answer, but rarely prepared for

Start Here

To help you get oriented, I’ve created a New Listener Resource Guide that walks through:

• The first fifteen foundational episodes
• The tools and frameworks referenced throughout the series
• How to get the most value from the Playbook

You’ll find it linked here: Guide

Strategic Readiness Score: https://rebrand.ly/xrw5kc1

If you’re ready to lead with clarity — whether you remain independent or explore opportunities someday — subscribe and join me every Tuesday.

And remember:
The best decisions come from knowing all your options.