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
192: Ask Why, Succeed Wise - Dean Minuto - The Entrepreneur Gene Series
“Every entrepreneur sees that in trial, there's treasure.” - Dean Minuto
Host Laurie Barkman interviews Dean Minuto, President of YESCALATE. Dean shares his insights on entrepreneurship and the devel…
191: Optimism and Embracing Life-Long Learning - Susan Quinn - The Entrepreneur Gene Series
“I always knew I wanted to do something where I was the person deciding my own destiny, but it's not for everyone.” - Susan Quinn
Host Laurie Barkman welcomes Susan Quinn, CEO and President of Circle…
190: Know Honesty: The Power of Transparent Communications - Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin
What does it take to build stronger teams and more effective leaders? For Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin, it begins with a commitment to honesty.
Laurie Barkman sits down with Ken and Grace—co-founders o…
189: Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Living - Bill Spohn - The Entrepreneur Gene Series
“You don't want to be in the role of telling people what to do, but it's encouraging people to do what you think is right, but also being open to learn from them.” - Bill Spohn
In this episode of The…
188: Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Spirit, Pallavi Golla - The Entrepreneur Gene Series
187: Transforming Pages Into Profits, Nick Hutchison - The Entrepreneur Gene Series
186: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Scott Couchenour
Is your “Fourth Quarter” of life filled with purpose—or just pressure? Executive coach Scott Couchenour helps leaders over 50 design a future they won’t regret. In this episode of Succession Stories,…
185: From Corporate Consulting to Entrepreneurial Success, David Newman - The Entrepreneur Gene Series
184: Meet The Entrepreneur Gene, New Feature Series: Trailer with Laurie Barkman
Cheers to 5 years of Succession Stories! On our anniversary, we are excited to introduce our new feature series, The Entrepreneur Gene! A bonus for Succession Stories Podcast listeners!
Listen weekly…
183: Guiding Entrepreneurs Through Business Exits with Ghislain Gouraige
Ghislain Gouraige, Partner at NewEdge Wealth, helps ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs navigate business transitions. Ghislain joins host Laurie Barkman to recap the firm's 2025 Onward C…
182: Finding Your Turning Point: Leadership, Legacy & Life with Jon Goldman
What happens when a successful entrepreneur faces his own turning point? In this episode, Laurie Barkman sits down with Jon Goldman, CEO of Turning Point, to discuss his journey from co-owning the in…
181: The ESOP Advantage: Wealth, Legacy & Business Transitions
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are one of the best-kept secrets in business succession planning. In this episode, Laurie Barkman sits down with Dan Zugell, Senior Vice President at Business T…
180: Your Business Is Not Your Baby: How to Build a Sellable Company
Is your business truly valuable—or just another job you’ve created for yourself? In this episode of Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman speaks with Justin Goodbread, award-winning exit planner, best-s…
179: Built to Last: Family Business Leadership, Matthew Powell
Join Matthew Powell, CEO of Century Companies and a fourth-generation family business leader, along with host Laurie Barkman, as they explore the art of building sustainable, multi-generational enter…
178: Scaling Smarter: Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Success with Jennifer Dawn
🎙️ Discover how scaling starts with mindset in this insightful episode of Succession Stories!
Laurie Barkman welcomes Jennifer Dawn, a seasoned entrepreneur, business coach, and host of the Happy Pro…
177: From Legacy to Liquidity: Selling a Multigenerational Business - Christin McClave
Christin Cardone McClave knows firsthand the complexities of leading and selling a multigenerational family business.
Host Laurie Barkman talks with Christin about her journey of navigating leadershi…
176: 2024 Reflections, Gratitude, and Future Vision - Laurie Barkman
- Gratitude and Refle…
175: Future-Proof Your Business With Expert Success Strategies, Daniel Feiman
Daniel Feiman, is an internationally recognized leader in the areas of strategy, succession, and leadership development. He’s the Founder and Managing Director of Build It Backwards, a consulting and…
174: Redefine Your Purpose: The Transformative Journey Beyond The Entrepreneurial Exit, Jerome Myers
Did you know that only 20% of businesses sell... and 75% of owners express regret after selling?
Dive in as Succession Stories host, Laurie Barkman, talks with Jerome Myers about why just 5 out of 1…
173: How to Navigate the Emotional Minefield of Succession, Albert Ciuksza
Laurie Barkman interviews Albert Ciuksza to challenges faced by millennial successors as they take over from baby boomer predecessors. Listen in as they discuss Albert's new book, “Succeeding: Steppi…