99: Succession of Culture After Tragedy Strikes, Jennifer Ake Marriott
How do you handle unexpected tragedy when an owner passes away? Jennifer Ake Marriott is the second generation President of Ake Environmental, a company founded by her father. She is also the CEO of Redmond Waltz, the first non-family leader of the privately held...
98: Avoiding Business Partnership Pitfalls, Troy Trewin
What are the top pitfalls to avoid when choosing business partners? Australian business leader, Troy Trewin, joins Laurie Barkman to discuss finding the right fit, setting up a partnership for success, and having an exit door if things go sideways. Troy has...
96: Addressing the Emotional Side of Succession and Legacy Building, Deena Chochinov
Succession isn’t something you wish to happen, it’s something you plan for. Deena Chochinov joins Laurie Barkman to share her 30+ years as a family enterprise advisor and discuss her new book, HomeWork: How to Be a Leader in the Boardroom and the Living...
The Process of Letting Go, Find Your Exit Podcast
The exit process is nuanced but sometimes it comes down to simply knowing how to let go. How to move on from what you’ve built your whole career and into the next phase of your life. Laurie Barkman has worked on guiding business owners along this process. Today,...