167: The Power of Family Business Advocacy and Succession Planning, Pat Soldano

by Gillian Haos-Gamolo | Jul 15, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Creating Your Legacy

Did you know that 87% of the businesses in the United States are family-owned? That’s 32.4 million family businesses and they contribute $7.7 trillion to the GDP.Pat Soldano, a strong advocate for family businesses, joins Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The...

166: Finding the Right Buyer for Your Legacy, Markus Kaulius

by Gillian Haos-Gamolo | Jul 8, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Sell or Transition

From humble beginnings to founding Magnum Nutraceuticals, Markus Kaulius shares the saga of transforming a passion into a $170 million empire with Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ. Discover the pivotal moment when Markus transitioned from...

165: How to Overcome Personal Fears, Heather Penny

by Gillian Haos-Gamolo | Jul 5, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Exit Succession Plan

We all go through transition times in our lives.Personal transition is hard. You’ve probably heard me say that 75% of owners express regrets one year after selling. I’m on a mission to break the cycle.What do we fear in times of transition?How do we develop a vision...

164: Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Acquisitions, Kyle Grieve

by Laurie Barkman | Jun 25, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Buying a Business

Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our newsletter at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com Host of the #1 stock investing podcast in the world, “We Study Billionaires” Kyle Grieve, joins Laurie Barkman on today’s episode. As part of...

Overcoming Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Work At Home Rockstars

by Laurie Barkman | Jun 18, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Media Appearances

In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar podcast, Laurie Barkman, also known as the Business Transition Sherpa, joins host Tim Melanson. Laurie shares her journey of becoming a CEO, the challenges of customer concentration risk, and the importance of planning for...

Prepare For The Exit, Laurie Barkman on The Daily Author

by Gillian Haos-Gamolo | Jun 18, 2024 | Media Appearances, Creating Your Legacy

In Episode #57 of “The Daily Author”, Laurie Barkman joins host Owen Sammarone as she highlights the importance of planning for an exit from the beginning, encouraging business owners to structure their businesses to maximize value when it’s time to...