Succession Stories
Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs from transition to transaction hosted by Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®.
Succession Stories explores the entrepreneurial stages of a business from growth to maturity focusing on value creation, exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies.
If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sell their closely held company, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Laurie Barkman, Amazon best-selling author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Transition Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options."
Learn more about strategic transition planning by visiting: https://btsherpa.com
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 213
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
32: Building Your Employer Brand and Cultivating Culture - Tiffany Castagno, CEPHR
Laurie Barkman talks about building your employer brand and cultivating culture with Tiffany Castagno, CEO of CEPHR, a human resources consulting firm. Having a strong culture is foundational to succ…
31: How To Build and Sustain a Successful Enduring Enterprise - Josh Baron, BanyanGlobal
Most of us get a glimpse into the world of complex business families by watching shows like Succession and Dallas. Josh Baron, co-founder and Partner at BanyanGlobal, has had a front row seat to some…
30: What's Next Series | David Gamble - Redefining Success After the NFL
On this episode of the What's Next Series, host Laurie Barkman talks with David Gamble, Founder of DG Coaching & Consulting, about what comes next after you achieve your dream. After an NFL Super Bow…
29: CEO Succession and Letting Go - Bruce Walton, Battalia Winston
I invited listeners to submit questions and a few were about CEO succession.
To explore this topic, I invited Bruce Walton onto the show.
Bruce is a Partner at Battalia Winston, one of the world’s la…
28: Creating a Global Franchise - Laura Coe, Snapology
Ten years ago, Laura Coe and her sister launched their company, Snapology. She was inspired to create a social and educational outlet for kids to fuel her sons’ curiosity for learning outside the cla…
27: What's Next Series | Jeffrey K. Walker - From Vetrepreneur to Authorpreneur
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 a…
26: M&A Deals and Transition Planning - Christopher Brodman, Metz Lewis
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 priv…
E25: Launching a Startup in a 90-Year Old Company - Janet Wischnia
Janet Wischnia is an Owner and former CEO of her family’s 90-year old company, Thomaston Mills. In 2019, they launched an e-commerce startup called American Blossom Linens. The new venture brought th…
24: Introducing the What's Next Series | Cheryl Fields
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 embrace "…
23: The Power of Connecting with Lou Diamond
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 ye…
22: Clearing Blurred Lines of Business Transition with Chris Chaney
Laurie Barkman and Chris Chaney from Fort Pitt Capital talk about transition planning for business owners. Many owners do not yet have robust transition plans in place. It may feel complicated becaus…
21: Embracing a New Landscape - Elizabeth Blount McCormick
Laurie Barkman speaks with Elizabeth Blount McCormick, 2nd generation CEO of UniGlobe Travel Designers. Elizabeth discussed the challenges of COVID-19 on her firm, and how focusing on client service,…
20: Shaping a Successful Next Act After the Sale - Evan J. Segal, 412 Venture Fund
19: Rediscovering Your Entrepreneurial Vision with Sean Ammirati
18: Ann Dugan - Enterprising Generations
Laurie Barkman speaks with Ann Dugan, former Executive Director and Founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Her expertise in succession, Board governance, and family philanthropy ste…
17: Strategic Planning for Succession, Bradley Franc | Season 1 Finale
On the Season 1 Finale, Bradley Franc, author of The Succession Solution, joins Laurie Barkman to discuss how business owners can bring the future into the present by including transition planning as…
16: Controlling Your Destiny - Mary Richter, Schneider Downs
E15: Ups and Downs After the Sale - Doug Austin, James Austin Company
James Austin company was a fourth generation family business without a succession plan. After 130 years, the company sold to a competitor in 2018. Laurie Barkman spoke with one of the family members,…
14: 2nd Gen CEO Success From Turnaround to Strategic Sale - Dawn Fuchs Coleman
Dawn Fuchs Coleman is the former CEO of Weavertown Environmental Group, a 2nd generation company. Dawn shared her decision to join the family business, getting the keys to the company when she didn't…
13: Search Fund Acquisitions - Jamie Van Buren, Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs
It's a topic on the mind of many business owners, what to do when family members are not interested or not able to run the company going forward. Listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Jamie Van Bur…