Succession Stories Podcast
Insights from transition to transaction — from creating value to letting go.
Succession Stories Podcast
Insights and advice from top industry experts
Insights from transition to transaction — from creating value to letting go.
Why Is Business Succession So Hard?
The award-winning podcast, hosted by Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa™, M&A advisor, author, and keynote speaker, guides entrepreneurs who are considering leaving their ventures or simply beginning to think about their next steps. When you’re ready to sell, the company may not be sell-ready–leaving you out of time and unrewarded. If you want to create a more valuable business, or determine the best way to transition your closely held company, this podcast is for you. Listen weekly as Laurie interviews entrepreneurs and experts for insights to improve company value and overcome the challenges of succession.
New Episodes Available Weekly On:
What does transition mean to you? For each of us, it takes on a different significance depending on where we are in life. Transition is movement—it’s part of a process, a journey that leads us from one chapter to the next. As a business owner, this journey often involves navigating the...
In this Succession Stories episode, – When the episode first aired in 2021, Karen emerged as a leader who, despite initial reluctance, embraced her role with a combination of curiosity and determination. Under her guidance, the company leaned into strategic growth and innovation, reaping the...
Laurie Barkman joins host Luis Hernandez for a compelling discussion on setting up businesses for successful exits and successions. Known as the ‘Business Transition Sherpa,’ Laurie shares her journey from founding and leading a $100 million revenue company to selling it to a Fortune...
Laurie Barkman interviews Maryann Bell, a partner at Wingspan Legacy Partners, about the common myths and challenges facing next-generation successors in family businesses. Maryann shares insights on the importance of communication, education, and bringing in outside expertise to navigate the...
Deciding when to sell your business is one of the most challenging decisions you’ll ever face. It’s a deeply personal choice, often fraught with emotions and financial implications. One practical way to gauge the right time to sell is to recognize when someone else is willing to invest...
Laurie Barkman returns to the DealQuest Podcast with host Corey Kupfer to share her expertise in mastering business transitions and exit strategies. In this insightful episode, Laurie and Corey dive into the critical aspects of strategic planning and readiness, discuss the latest M&A...
Making the first move in business sales often puts you at a slight disadvantage. Initiating a sale can reveal just how eager you are to part with your business. Instead, it’s always more advantageous to be approached by potential acquirers rather than doing the approaching. Luckily, the...
Selling your business can feel like an intense examination. Picture this: a stranger meticulously inspecting every aspect of what you’ve built. This process, known as due diligence, is essential but can be overwhelming. Professional acquirers will have a comprehensive checklist of questions...
Selling your business is a monumental task, often filled with complex decisions and rigorous scrutiny from potential buyers. To navigate this journey successfully, it’s crucial to be well-prepared and ready to address the key questions that buyers will inevitably ask. In her Amazon...
In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of building a business with the end in mind. Laurie Barkman, author of “The Business Transition Handbook” and a seasoned Business Transition Sherpa™ joins host, Paul Morton, to share key insights and strategies for preparing for a...
Get Succession Stories in Your Inbox Free
Case studies, examples, templates, and tools for business transition, plus notification of new episodes.