E11: Investing in Family Businesses and Emerging Entrepreneurs – Bobby Zappala & Andy Ellis
Listen to the episode: Laurie Barkman speaks with Bobby Zappala and Andy Ellis, Managing Partners of Localize Capital. This episode highlights an innovative financing approach for family owned businesses that supports long-term growth and the independence of emerging...
Podcast appearance: Growth & Innovation Through Transitions – Agile Giants
Laurie Barkman was featured on the Agile Giants podcast hosted by Sean Ammirati. In this appearance, Laurie talks about launching her consulting firm (SmallDotBig), a podcast, and returning to the Tepper classroom as an instructor. It was a great conversation on...
E06: Succession and Innovation as 6th Gen Entrepreneur with Michael Schoedinger and Jill Hofmans
Listen to the episode: On this episode, Laurie Barkman was joined by Michael Schoedinger, President of Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, a 6th generation company; and Jill Hofmans, Executive Director of the Conway Center for Family Business in Columbus, Ohio....
E05: Ageless Startup, Author Rick Terrien
Listen to the full episode using the player below: On this episode of Succession Stories, I explored next generation entrepreneurship from a different angle with Rick Terrien, author of Ageless Startup. After selling his last company, Rick pondered the question of...