164: Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Acquisitions, Kyle Grieve

164: Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Acquisitions, Kyle Grieve

Laurie Barkman

Host of the #1 stock investing podcast in the world, “We Study Billionaires” Kyle Grieve, joins Laurie Barkman on today’s episode. As part of The Investor’s Podcast Network, Kyle helps professional investors and business people all over the world grow financially and personally.

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122: How to Buy a Company as an Acquisition Entrepreneur – Ben Rizzo, Hartwood Point

122: How to Buy a Company as an Acquisition Entrepreneur – Ben Rizzo, Hartwood Point

Laurie Barkman

Ben Rizzo, Founder of Hartwood Point, makes direct private investments across the US and UK, primarily in operator-led buyouts. Ben talks with Succession Stories host, Laurie Barkman, about acquisitions, and how he turned around a distressed business and sold it in just two years. Having experience on both sides of M&A deals, Ben shares practical tips for business owners and acquisition entrepreneurs. Owners will gain insights about what you can do now to get your business sell-ready and be better prepared for a great exit when the time comes to sell.

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Business Planning Expert Laurie Barkman, Announces “The Business Transition Handbook”

Business Planning Expert Laurie Barkman, Announces “The Business Transition Handbook”

Laurie Barkman

In her new book, The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options, author Laurie Barkman provides a step-by-step process to ensure every business owner is prepared for this transition.

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116: Simple Ways To Improve Cash Flow That Work For Small Business Owners, Cliff Spolander

116: Simple Ways To Improve Cash Flow That Work For Small Business Owners, Cliff Spolander

Laurie Barkman

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...

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