Succession Stories Podcast Episodes
Succession Stories Podcast
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Laurie Barkman joins Matt DiFrancesco as they talk about how entrepreneurs can approach transitioning their businesses from transactional model efforts to more strategic initiatives —and what measures need to be taken to avoid common missteps along the way.
As with any strategic planning it’s as important to know what pitfalls to avoid as much as it is what actions to take or put in place. Laurie Barkman, the business transition sherpa, talks with Exit Readiness show host Pat Ennis about the more common pitfalls to avoid.
The earlier you plan for life after exiting your business, the more successful your transition will be. Determine your post-exit goals and work towards a number that helps you achieve your preferred lifestyle. Anna Felix, Smart Money Strategist with StrongHold Wealth Partners, talks with host Laurie...
When selling your business, it's the net number that counts. Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman focuses on tax strategies to consider when selling a business and speaks with two colleagues from Wessel & Company, a regional tax and accounting firm in Pennsylvania- Joel Valentine, President and CE...
Solocast with Laurie Barkman, show host and business transition sherpa. Laurie discusses a critical owner succession pitfall to avoid. You don't know what you will do after you leave the business. Many owners struggle with the decision within 12 months of selling their business. What can you do now ...
MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Laurie Barkman, aka "The Business Transition Sherpa" to discuss some key topics from her book The Business Transition Handbook. Hear Brian and Laurie discuss why business owners view "transition" as a negative term and how an owner's mindset about transition--bo...
Laurie Barkman launches her new book, "The Business Transition Handbook," and discusses a critical owner succession pitfall to avoid – your company needs you too much. She dives into seven ways you can reduce or eliminate value-crushing dependencies. Regardless of when you intend to exit, you will...
Cliff Spolander, author of The Cash Flow Code, is the CEO of Business By Design, an exit planning advisory company in the UK. He has started, bought and sold several companies across a range of sectors including retail, education, health and construction. Cliff helps business owners strike a balance...
I discuss topics from my upcoming book, The Business Transition Handbook. Regardless of when you intend to exit, you will benefit by following these time-tested best practices to create a more profitable and enjoyable business to run today. 100% of owners will leave their business one day - but few ...
If you’re not working with clients looking to exit their businesses, you may want to start. There is an incredible opportunity for advisors in the M&A space. Learning more about how entrepreneurs think when it comes to exiting a business could help you access a big pool of amazing clients who want...
Executive coach and organizational consultant, Bill Prinzivalli, joins Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman to discuss why your entrepreneurial journey is not just the start but also the exit. Bill grew a software company to a $30 million valuation but eventually, the doors of opportunity closed a...
Laurie Barkman joined host Denise Griffitts on Your Partner In Success Radio as a follow-up to discuss avoiding pitfalls from business transition to transaction.
Growing a business requires preparing and planning for the future to make it more transferable and valuable.
Catch up on the Succession Stories Podcast with highlights from recent episodes. Host Laurie Barkman spotlights the challenges of business transition, M&A exits, and succession in this special Rewind episode. Topics include building a more sellable business with Jeffrey Feldberg, how to value a bus...
Every beginning has an end. The question is, will yours cash out or fizzle out? An owner who is prepared with an attractive business greatly increases the odds that the business will survive a transition of hands. Hear Laurie Barkman's discussion on the Business Creators' Radio Show.
If you’ve built a successful business, you’ll already know that it requires a lot of time, planning, and effort. But do you know what it takes to conduct a successful business exit? Laurie Barkman joins host A.J. Lawrence on the Beyond 8 Figures Podcast to explain why you should start thinking a...
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