Laurie Barkman discusses when M&A acquisitions may be part of your strategy for growth and building value. Listen in as she talks with hosts Pat Ennis and Corby Megorden about why a business owner would consider growing through acquisition, common pitfalls on the buy-side M&A process, and how a transaction intermediary can be helpful in the process.
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The Business Transition Handbook
Preparing owners to navigate the emotional and practical nature of the transition process so you can exit on your terms and avoid succession regrets.
“A game changer to help you win in your exit and in life.”
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...
Laurie Barkman interviews brothers and business partners, David and Chris Sinkinson, about their experience as co-founders of AppArmor, a bootstrapped SaaS business with a $40 million exit. They discuss the importance of understanding product-market fit, the role of unhappy customers in...
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...