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Business Transition Services

From Transition to Transaction

B.U.I.L.T. Freedom™ Course

Self-Guided Discovery

Best for owners who want to reduce day-to-day dependency and reclaim their time without a major time commitment.

B.U.I.L.T. Leader Circle

Ongoing Advisory & Peer Group

Best for CEOs and entrepreneurs ready to scale smarter, build strategically, and exit successfully

1:1 Strategic Implementation

High-Touch Advisory

Best for growth-focused business owners ready to scale with clarity, prepare for exit, or explore acquisitions with personalized support from a seasoned M&A advisor and former CEO.

Business Transition Services

From Transition to Transaction

B.U.I.L.T. Freedom™ Course

Self-Guided Discovery

Best for owners who want to reduce day-to-day dependency and reclaim their time without a major time commitment.

B.U.I.L.T. Leader Circle

Ongoing Advisory & Peer Group

Best for CEOs and entrepreneurs ready to scale smarter, build strategically, and exit successfully

1:1 Strategic Implementation

High-Touch Advisory

Best for growth-focused business owners ready to scale with clarity, prepare for exit, or explore acquisitions with personalized support from a seasoned M&A advisor and former CEO.

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Keynote Speaking

Inspiring business owners

Laurie Barkman is a dynamic speaker who has consulted, advised, and presented to hundreds of CEOs and business owners.

If you’re looking for an impactful keynote for your organization, Laurie puts a spotlight on business transitions that will inspire your audience to take action today to avoid succession regrets tomorrow.

As Featured On:

Keynote Speaking

Inspiring business owners

Laurie Barkman is a dynamic speaker who has consulted, advised, and presented to hundreds of CEOs and business owners.

If you’re looking for an impactful keynote for your organization, Laurie puts a spotlight on business transitions that will inspire your audience to take action today to avoid succession regrets tomorrow.

The Business

Transition Handbook

How to avoid succession pitfalls and create valuable exit options

Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared.

Are you? Read The Business Transition Handbook to master the mindset, strategies, and tactics you need to unlock your financial freedom in your exit.

This book is a master class in how to proactively approach business transition. Laurie’s straight talk, illustrative stories, and clear insights will motivate you to take the next step in your personal and business journey to prepare for the next phase of your life.

John Warrillow, best-selling author of The Built to Sell trilogy, and founder of The Value Builder System™

Succession Stories Podcast

Navigating the path to business succession

Award-winning podcast host Laurie Barkman interviews business owners, authors, and industry experts to guide entrepreneurs from transition to transaction, from creating value to letting go.

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