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Exit Ready Financing: A Lender's Perspective with Patrick Gilbert

Exit Ready Financing: A Lender's Perspective with Patrick Gilbert

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April 24, 2026
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Buying or selling a business? Banker Patrick Gilbert shares how lending options and deal financing can shape valuation and the timing of your exit.

In this episode of The Owner's Exit, Patrick Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Lending at First National Bank, shares insights on financing strategies for business owners considering an exit and for buyers looking to acquire a business.

We cover the lending options available, how deals are structured, and how financing can impact both valuation and timing.

Whether you're thinking about selling or buying a business, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

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