1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Bank of Idaho made headlines with its $245 million acquisition deal with Glacier Bancorp—a bold move at a time when community banks are battling rising regulatory pressure, digital disruption, and funding challenges. In this episode, Chairman, President &amp;amp; CEO Jeff Newgard shares: The key factors that drove the decision to sell The toughest leadership challenges during the transition How he approached cultural integration between two institutions The hard truths every community bank leader must face in today's fast-changing market Whether you're weighing an acquisition or simply trying to future-proof your financial institution, this episode offers real-world lessons you can’t get from a playbook. Listen now to hear Jeff’s brutally honest insights about M&amp;amp;A, leadership, and the future of community banking. &amp;nbsp; Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXT https://crmnext.us/resources/podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36565390/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/188323910