E29: CEO Succession and Letting Go – Bruce Walton, Battalia Winston

by Laurie Barkman | Jan 5, 2021 | Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the episode I invited listeners to submit questions and a few were about CEO succession. To explore this topic, I invited Bruce Walton, a Partner at Battalia Winston, one of the world’s largest woman-owned executive search firms, onto the show. Bruce is an...

E27: What’s Next Series | Jeffrey K. Walker – From Vetrepreneur to Authorpreneur

by Laurie Barkman | Dec 16, 2020 | Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the Succession Stories podcast: The Succession Stories “What’s Next Series” features conversations with entrepreneurs about changes in their life and their business. Laurie Barkman speaks with Jeffrey K. Walker, Air Force Veteran and former...

E26: M&A Deals and Transition Planning – Christopher Brodman, Metz Lewis

by Laurie Barkman | Dec 8, 2020 | Buying a Business, Exit Value, Sell or Transition, Strategic Planning, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the Succession Stories podcast: Laurie Barkman talks deal making and transition planning with Chris Brodman, President of Metz Lewis, a law firm specializing in M&A and business transactions. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted private equity and...

E24: Introducing the What’s Next Series | Cheryl Fields – Lifestyle Wealth Group

by Laurie Barkman | Nov 19, 2020 | Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the Succession Stories podcast: Introducing the “What’s Next Series,” a new monthly segment of the Succession Stories Podcast spotlighting transitions. Succession – in business and in life – is about transitions and how you...

E23: The Power of Connecting with Lou Diamond

by Laurie Barkman | Nov 17, 2020 | Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the Podcast: This episode focuses on the power of connecting to create business value. Lou Diamond, CEO of Thrive Loud, is a performance mentor for sales, marketing, and leadership teams. This has been a tough year and not everyone is thriving. Authenticity...

E22: Clearing Blurred Lines of Business Transition with Chris Chaney

by Laurie Barkman | Nov 8, 2020 | Exit Value, Sell or Transition, Succession Stories Podcast

Listen to the Succession Stories podcast: Laurie Barkman and Chris Chaney talk transition planning for business owners. Many owners do not yet have robust transition plans in place. It feels complicated because of blurred lines between personal identity, finances, and...