47: What’s Next Series | Tana Greene – Finding Your Voice

by Laurie Barkman | May 20, 2021 | Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

I meet a lot of people who inspire me by their accomplishments in business. Others who inspire me by how they’ve changed their life and the lives of others. Tana Greene is all of above and more. Tana shared her personal story about her teenage pregnancy and leaving an...

E45: AI Innovations | Neil Sahota

by Laurie Barkman | May 11, 2021 | Exit Value, Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the audio: Neil Sahota helped create the artificial intelligence ecosystem that famously won Jeopardy called Watson. He’s an IBM Master Inventor and artificial intelligence subject matter expert with the United Nations. Neil’s written a book...

Succession Stories E44: Identity Shifts | William and Christopher Yanakos – Reli

by Laurie Barkman | May 4, 2021 | Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Stream the episode here, or find the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch the episode on YouTube and Subscribe to Succession Stories. Laurie Barkman interviews William and Christopher Yanakos of Reli. Father and son share pivots in the company’s 40-year...

E40: Sustainable Innovation | Kent Johnson – CEO, Highlights

by Laurie Barkman | Apr 6, 2021 | Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Strategic Planning, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the episode On this episode of Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman is joined by Kent Johnson, the fourth-generation CEO of Highlights, best known for its children’s magazine. Listen in as they explore how Highlights’ mission and values foster a...

E38: Building Your Competitive Moat with Phillip Swan

by Laurie Barkman | Mar 16, 2021 | Exit Value, Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to Succession Stories E38: Want to differentiate your business? Build a competitive moat by mapping out your customers’ journey to discover what matters most to them. Laurie Barkman, host of Succession Stories, talks with Phillip Swan about creating...

E34: Cheers to 10th Generation Innovation – Lisa Laird Dunn, Gerard Dunn, Laird & Co.

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 16, 2021 | Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the podcast: Watch the episode teaser: Laird & Company, is the oldest commercial distillery and the 26th-oldest family business in the United States. With an official founding date of 1780, the company history of apple brandy production stretches back to...