Succession Stories
By Laurie Barkman
Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs from transition to transaction hosted by Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®.
Succession Stories explores the entrepreneurial stages of a business from growth to maturity focusing on value creation, exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies.
If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sell their closely held company, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Laurie Barkman, Amazon best-selling author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Transition Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options."
Learn more about Laurie's strategic business transition planning and M&A advisory services by visiting: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com
Succession Stories explores the entrepreneurial stages of a business from growth to maturity focusing on value creation, exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies.
If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sell their closely held company, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Laurie Barkman, Amazon best-selling author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Transition Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options."
Learn more about Laurie's strategic business transition planning and M&A advisory services by visiting: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com
Latest episode
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176: 2024 Reflections, Gratitude, and Future Vision - Laurie Barkman
2024 year-end solocast! Laurie Barkman shares reflections and gratitude for family, friends, and the growing community of entrepreneurs building value with the end game in mind. Gratitude and Reflections - 01:00 2024 Show Highlights - 04:58 ... -
175: Future-Proof Your Business With Expert Success Strategies, Daniel Feiman
Daniel Feiman, is an internationally recognized leader in the areas of strategy, succession, and leadership development. He’s the Founder and Managing Director of Build It Backwards, a consulting and training firm working with small businesses and... -
174: Redefine Your Purpose: The Transformative Journey Beyond The Entrepreneurial Exit, Jerome Myers
Did you know that only 20% of businesses sell... and 75% of owners express regret after selling? Dive in as Succession Stories host, Laurie Barkman, talks with Jerome Myers about why just 5 out of 100 of businesses exit with excellence. Jerome... -
173: How to Navigate the Emotional Minefield of Succession, Albert Cuiksza
Laurie Barkman interviews Albert Cuiksza to challenges faced by millennial successors as they take over from baby boomer predecessors. Listen in as they discuss Albert's new book, “Succeeding” Stepping Up Without Stepping In It." There's a... -
172: How Two Brothers Took Startup Software Firm From Idea to Exit, David and Chris Sinkinson
Laurie Barkman interviews brothers and business partners, David and Chris Sinkinson, about their experience as co-founders of AppArmor, a bootstrapped SaaS business with a $40 million exit. They discuss the importance of understanding product-market.… -
171: From Reluctant Successor to Innovation Leader, Karen Norheim
Today’s episode is a rewind of one of our favorite conversations with Karen Norheim, a second generation CEO of American Crane, a manufacturing company founded by her father. The show first aired in 2021. Listen in as show host Laurie... -
170: Navigating Family Business Transitions, Maryann Bell
Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®, interviews Maryann Bell, a partner at Wingspan Legacy Partners, about the common myths and challenges facing next generation successors in family businesses. Maryann shares insights on the... -
169: The Power of Candid Conversations in Exit Planning, Henry DeVries
Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Henry DeVries, publisher, writer, and CEO of Indie Books International. Listen in as Henry debunks a few myths about creating a sustainable competitive advantage in service businesses... -
168: Introducing The Endgame Entrepreneurship Masterclass! Laurie Barkman
Join host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, as she celebrates four years of inspiring conversations and life-changing insights on the Succession Stories podcast. With over 4.5 million companies and $14 trillion of business... -
167: Power of Family Business Advocacy and Succession Planning, Pat Soldano
Did you know that 87% of the businesses in the United States are family owned? That’s 32.4 million family businesses and they contribute $7.7 trillion to the GDP. Pat Soldano, a strong advocate for family businesses, joins Succession Stories...
