In the US, there are 32 million family owned businesses. Popular media often depicts family businesses in a less than favorable light…think Arrested Development, Dallas, Succession, and of course, House of Gucci. As the Executive Director of the Smith Family Business...
Finding time wealth means having the ability to choose how you spend your time. On this episode, Laurie Barkman talks with Craig Clickner and Carrie Bohlig. They’re the married co-founders of Tandem Consulting and other companies. Their businesses, which...
Given today’s talent wars, have you considered virtual assistants? Danielle Cuomo is the Founder and CEO of Virtual Assist USA – the largest VA company in the United States. Danielle shares how she took an entrepreneurial leap from bootstrapping the...
Looking to enhance and grow your business in 2022? This week on Succession Stories, Stephanie Scheller joins Laurie Barkman to discuss success in the face of disruption. Stephanie is the founder of Grow Disrupt, a marketing agency in Texas that grew by nearly 50% in...
Family Business Transition Laurie Barkman joins host Nike Anani on The Connected Generation on Episode 100. Laurie discusses how as a “business transition sherpa” she advises business owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. We had a layered...
If a high percentage of your company’s revenue is undertaken personally by you or your fellow equity holders, you’re a Rainmaker. You’ve got a strong ability to influence customers, but you may be lowering your company’s value. Amy Franko is a...