Apr 18, 2022

The Value of Knowing Your Business Valuation, Multiply Your Success Podcast

If you were to decide you were ready to exit out of your business today, do you know what it is worth? Have you had a professional evaluation done? If you have not you should look to have one done. In fact, since host Tom DuFore’s interview with Laurie, he decided to follow her advice and start that process just to know and have an understanding. 

APRIL 11, 2022 TOM DUFORE AND LAURIE BARKMAN

Our guest today is Laurie Barkman. She is a business transition sherpa and is the founder of SmallDotBig where she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. She is also a partner at a boutique M&A firm and hosts the Succession Stories Podcast. Laurie’s experience as a CEO of a privately held company that was acquired inspired what she does today.   



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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Laurie Barkman is a business a business transition sherpa. She’s the Founder of SmallDotBig, where she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. Additionally, she is a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, a boutique M&A firm specializing in the lower middle market. Laurie also hosts the  Succession Stories Podcast, where she sits down with industry experts to uncover best practices to grow their businesses, and develop transition strategies and leadership for the future. Her experience as a CEO of a privately held company that was acquired, inspired what she does today.


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