In this episode host Alan Bennett sits down with Amy Pierce, founder of Bank Strategic Solutions, a firm dedicated to helping banks streamline operations, navigate mergers & acquisitions, and improve efficiency.

If you’re a banking professional, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to scale effectively, this episode is packed with real-world strategies on leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ How Amy transitioned from a banking executive to a successful entrepreneur.

✅ The challenges banks face with mergers & acquisitions and efficiency.

✅ Why community banks struggle with operations—and how to fix it.

✅ The power of mentorship and how accountability groups shape business growth.

✅ Lessons learned from taking risks and betting on yourself.

✅ How data science is changing the way banks operate.

✅ The importance of core values, flexibility, and workplace culture.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🌐 Bank Strategic Solutions Website: https://bankstrategic.com/

💼 Connect with Amy Pierce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pierce-gnaadvisors/