Succession Stories

Laurie Barkman
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Succession Stories

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

  1. 17 DÉC.

    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 Lessons Learned from Guests - 07:45 Looking Forward to 2025 - 10:24 Special Invitations for Listeners - 15:05 Get free digital copy of Business Transition Handbook at btsherpa.com/book   Book a 30-minute strategy call at timewithlaurie.com   Email contact@btsherpa.com with guest recommendations. ____________________________________  This Show is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa® 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Get your copy of the Amazon best-selling book by nationally recognized expert, Laurie Barkman that reveals how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms....what every entrepreneur needs to know.  ✨📖 Get your FREE digital copy of The Business Transition Handbook here: https://btsherpa.com/book ____________________________________  Connect with Laurie Barkman:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/ Website: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/ Book: https://btsherpa.com/book Course: https://freedom-finder.thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/freedom-finder-course Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBusinessTransitionSherpa   For all episodes visit: https://successionstories.com  📣 Leave a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    19 min
  2. Future-Proof Your Business With Expert Success Strategies, Daniel Feiman

    15 DÉC.

    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 enterprises in over 30 countries including Apple and Hilton Hotels. He’s also the author of “THE Book on...Succession Planning Systems.” Listen in as Laurie and Daniel explore the topic of future-proofing your firm and how succession planning builds value. Too many owners and leaders take the short term view, and wait too long to address succession. What can you do now? Laurie and Daniel have suggestions that you can start implementing today. Enjoy this Succession Stories episode about succession planning systems with Daniel Feiman. Links: Website: www.BuildItBackwards.com LinkedIn: Daniel Feiman LinkedIn Succession Stories is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa®  Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Learn how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms. Download FREE digital copy of The Business Transition Handbook: https://btsherpa.com/book _______________________________________ 📣 Leave a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    30 min
  3. Redefine Your Purpose: The Transformative Journey Beyond The Entrepreneurial Exit, Jerome Myers

    28 OCT.

    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 is the founder of Exodus and an award-winning engineer turned business strategist who helps leaders navigate post-exit transitions. Through his NEO Navigator program and DreamCatchers podcast, he guides founders through key life transitions, aiming to help them build a lasting legacy and contribute meaningfully to their communities. He brings extensive experience from leading a $20M operation in a Fortune 550 corporate startup, and guides founders through key life transitions, aiming to help them build a lasting legacy and contribute meaningfully to their communities. This episode will get you thinking about how you can exit with excellence! Topics: The Founder's Exit Paradox: Dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges founders face when exiting their businesses and how to navigate this transition. Planning for Post-Exit Fulfillment: Discuss strategies for aligning new ventures and personal passions after exiting a business to ensure continued fulfillment. Creating a Purpose-Driven Exit Strategy: Share insights on building an exit strategy that not only maximizes financial returns but also aligns with long-term personal goals. The 8 Exits of a Founder: Introduce and explain the framework Jerome developed to help founders understand the different types of exits and how to choose the right one. Navigating Identity Realignment After Exit using the N.E.X.T. Framework: Talk about the importance of recalibrating personal identity after leaving a business and how founders can thrive in their next chapter. Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers  Website: exittoexcellence.com   Succession Stories is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa®  Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Learn how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebusinesstransitionsherpa/  Website: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/  Book: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook/ Course: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/  _______________________________________ 📣 Leave a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    34 min
  4. How to Navigate the Emotional Minefield of Succession, Albert Ciuksza

    7 OCT.

    How to Navigate the Emotional Minefield of Succession, Albert Ciuksza

    Laurie Barkman interviews Albert Ciuksza 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 demographic shift, with 10,000 baby boomers retiring daily from 2024 to 2027, often skipping over Gen X. There are emotional dynamics of succession that can sabotage successful transitions due to emotional attachment. Dive in to learn about practical tools for navigating succession effectively and avoid leadership mistakes. Links for Albert: https://solutions21.com/succeeding/   Succession Stories is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa®    Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Learn how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms.    Join the entrepreneur community at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/ _______________________________________ 📘 THE BUSINESS TRANSITION HANDBOOK: Get a free digital copy of "The Business Transition Handbook: How To Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options" https://thebusinesstransitionhandbook.com _______________________________________ ❤️  Write a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    33 min
  5. How Two Brothers Took Startup Software Firm From Idea to Exit, David and Chris Sinkinson

    15 SEPT.

    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 fit, the role of unhappy customers in identifying issues, and the significance of recurring revenue in their app business. The conversation highlights the value of building relationships with potential buyers over time, which contributed to their successful exit. They emphasize the importance of selling at the right time to capitalize on growth potential. The brothers also share their experience of transitioning out of the company and their ongoing efforts to help other entrepreneurs in their new venture called Startup Different. Check out their podcast and new book called “Startup Different.” Enjoy this episode with Chris and David Sinkinson and their succession story from idea to exit.   Links for Chris and David: Website: https://www.startupdifferent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-different/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdifferent/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StartupDifferent/   Succession Stories is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa® Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Learn how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebusinesstransitionsherpa/  Website: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/  Book: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook/ Course: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/  ❤️  Write a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    45 min
  6. From Reluctant Successor to Innovation Leader, Karen Norheim

    22 AOÛT

    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 Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Karen about what fueled their succession story. Karen stepped into her new role with curiosity and tenacity to make things happen. She led the company to lean in on strategic growth and innovation and are seeing the benefits. As an update to the show, later in 2021, the family experienced the unexpected death of her father. Fortunately Karen and the company were well positioned.    Connect with Karen: https://www.karennorheim.com/ https://www.americancrane.com/ _______________________________________ Stop feeling like a prisoner of your own company, and start feeling a sense of freedom like when you first started your business. We'll show you how. Join the Endgame Entrepreneurship Masterclass at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/. Get a 15% discount at checkout with code: successionstories15 _______________________________________ 📘 THE BUSINESS TRANSITION HANDBOOK: Get a free digital copy of Laurie's book "The Business Transition Handbook: How To Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options":  https://thebusinesstransitionhandbook.com _______________________________________ ❤️  Write a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    44 min
  7. Navigating Family Business Transitions, Maryann Bell

    12 AOÛT

    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 importance of communication, education, and bringing in outside expertise to navigate the delicate dynamics of family business transitions.  Listen in as they discuss strategies for stair-stepping next gens into the business, assessing fit, and managing the transfer of ownership and authority.  This episode provides valuable guidance for family business leaders and successors looking to ensure a smooth and successful succession.   Show Notes: - Common myths facing next generation successors in family businesses - Challenges family business advisors face, including uncertainty and communication issues - Advice for families on embracing succession planning and bringing in outside expertise - Importance of engagement, education, and clear employment policies for next gen successors - Navigating the balance between leadership and ownership succession - Strategies for assessing fit and managing non-operating family members - Transferring ownership and authority, and the shift from owner-operator to owner-investor   Connect with Maryann Bell: Wingspan Legacy Partners Maryann Bell LinkedIn   What’s your entrepreneurial endgame? If you want your business to be ready to sell at maximum value, now is the best time to start planning.  Join the Endgame Entrepreneurship Masterclass at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/. Get a 15% discount at checkout with code: successionstories15 _______________________________________ 📘 THE BUSINESS TRANSITION HANDBOOK: Get a free digital copy of "The Business Transition Handbook: How To Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options" by author Laurie Barkman:  https://thebusinesstransitionhandbook.com _______________________________________ ❤️  Write a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories

    25 min
  8. The Power of Candid Conversations in Exit Planning, Henry DeVries

    4 AOÛT

    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 through niche specialization. They also discuss the importance of candid conversations in business ownership transition and exit planning to offer valuable takeaways for business owners. Henry shares how he is planning for succession and exit with a focus on growth and value. Defining the legacy and impact a business owner wants to leave behind is a key part of the planning process. Find Henry DeVries Here:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/henryjdevries Indie Books International Website   ❤️ Show us the love on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories _______________________________________ BUYERS BUY ON THEIR TIME, NOT YOURS. WILL YOU BE READY? Learn more about the Endgame Entrepreneurship Masterclass and build with your exit in mind.  Book a call to learn more: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/ _______________________________________ 📘 THE BUSINESS TRANSITION HANDBOOK: Get a free digital copy of "The Business Transition Handbook: How To Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options" by author Laurie Barkman:  https://thebusinesstransitionhandbook.com

    27 min
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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

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  • Création
    Laurie Barkman
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    177
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Copyright @ Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa® 2020 - 2024
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    Succession Stories

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