In the Media

Appearances and media spotlights

Sharing business transition, value creation, and exit insights to benefit entrepreneurs and next generation businesses.

Laurie Barkman has been featured in:

Launch of The Endgame Entrepreneurship™ Masterclass Empowers Business Owners for Successful Exits

Launch of The Endgame Entrepreneurship™ Masterclass Empowers Business Owners for Successful Exits

Laurie Barkman, business transition expert, The Business Transition Sherpa®, announces the launch of The Endgame Entrepreneurship™ Masterclass to demystify business exits. This online course is for bu... ...more

Blog ,Latest News

July 24, 20243 min read

Prepare For The Exit, Laurie Barkman on The Daily Author

Prepare For The Exit, Laurie Barkman on The Daily Author

In Episode #57 of “The Daily Author”, Laurie Barkman joins host Owen Sammarone as she highlights the importance of planning for an exit from the beginning, encouraging business owners to structure the... ...more

Appearances ,Creating Your Legacy

June 18, 20241 min read

Overcoming Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Work At Home Rockstars

Overcoming Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Work At Home Rockstars

In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar podcast, Laurie Barkman, also known as the Business Transition Sherpa, joins host Tim Melanson. Laurie shares her journey of becoming a CEO, the challenges... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

June 18, 20241 min read

Lazy CEO Podcast, Business Transitions and Liquidity Events

Lazy CEO Podcast, Business Transitions and Liquidity Events

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser discusses the topic of liquidity events and business transitions with expert Laurie Barkman from the Business Transition Sherpa. Laurie sha... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

June 13, 20242 min read

Authorpreneur Podcast Episode #12, Laurie Barkman

Authorpreneur Podcast Episode #12, Laurie Barkman

In this episode of The Authorpreneur Podcast, Laurie sits down with our host, Chris Green, to discuss the inspiration behind her book and how it has become a valuable resource for business owners navi... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

May 28, 20241 min read

A Guide to Business Transitions for Architects, Laurie Barkman on EntreArchitects

A Guide to Business Transitions for Architects, Laurie Barkman on EntreArchitects

In this episode, Laurie Barkman–The Business Transition Sherpa–delves into the critical importance of architects initiating transition planning early in their careers, stressing the immense benefits i... ...more

Appearances

May 14, 20241 min read

Crafting Your Exit, Laurie Barkman on The Bootstrapped Unicorns

Crafting Your Exit, Laurie Barkman on The Bootstrapped Unicorns

Ever wondered what it takes to master the art of mergers and acquisitions? No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode of the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast can provide you wi... ...more

Appearances

May 14, 20241 min read

How to Plan a Winning Business Transition, Laurie Barkman on Agent of Wealth

How to Plan a Winning Business Transition, Laurie Barkman on Agent of Wealth

In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, Laurie Barkman, “The Business Transition Sherpa” joins host Marc Bautis. Laurie shares essential strategies for proactively planning your business trans... ...more

Appearances

May 10, 20241 min read

Sherpa Strategies, Laurie Barkman on Chief Endurance Officer

Sherpa Strategies, Laurie Barkman on Chief Endurance Officer

Laurie partners with host Gregory McDonough to share the significance of an endurance mindset in personal and professional growth, focusing on strategic planning and lifelong learning. She also delves... ...more

Appearances

April 29, 20242 min read

Charting the Course: Navigating Success at the End of the Entrepreneurial Journey, Laurie Barkman on Dominate Your Day

Charting the Course: Navigating Success at the End of the Entrepreneurial Journey, Laurie Barkman on Dominate Your Day

Laurie joins host, Dana Williams, as they talk about the importance of considering the end game and success strategies when starting a business. She highlights the significance of both organic and acq... ...more

Appearances

March 22, 20241 min read

Mastering the Exit: Strategies for Success, Laurie Barkman on Financial Freedom Podcast

Mastering the Exit: Strategies for Success, Laurie Barkman on Financial Freedom Podcast

Laurie Barkman joins host, Dr. Christopher Loo, in an exclusive interview as they delve into the art and science of preparing your business for a successful exit. Laurie, a seasoned expert with a hist... ...more

Appearances

March 01, 20241 min read

Avoid Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Deliberate Leaders Podcast

Avoid Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Deliberate Leaders Podcast

Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®, joins host, Allison Dunn, to share invaluable insights on successful business transitions and exit planning strategies. ...more

Appearances

February 16, 20242 min read

Creating Life-Changing Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman on How’d It Happen Podcast

Creating Life-Changing Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman on How’d It Happen Podcast

When the time comes to pass the torch of your business, the journey involves much more than a transaction—it’s a transformation. Laurie Barkman joins host, Mike Malatesta, to illuminate the often-over... ...more

Appearances

February 13, 20241 min read

How to Objectively Value Your Business for Maximum Exit Success, Laurie Barkman on Exit Insights

How to Objectively Value Your Business for Maximum Exit Success, Laurie Barkman on Exit Insights

Laurie Barkman joins host, Darryl Bates-Brownsword, as they delved into the intricate world of business valuation. One standout insight is the significance of recognizing that buyers buy on their time... ...more

Appearances

February 09, 20241 min read

Pathways to Successful Business Transitions, Laurie Barkman on The IC-DISC Show

Pathways to Successful Business Transitions, Laurie Barkman on The IC-DISC Show

Today on the IC-DISC show, Laurie Barkman, a renowned CEO and author of The Business Transition Handbook, joins host, David Spray, for an insightful discussion. As the acclaimed Business Transition Sh... ...more

Appearances

January 13, 20241 min read

2851: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on the Conscious Millionaire

2851: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on the Conscious Millionaire

JV Crum III goes inside the minds of conscious guests such as Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. ...more

Appearances

November 29, 20231 min read

Best Practices for Succession Planning, Laurie Barkman on Innovations and Breakthroughs

Best Practices for Succession Planning, Laurie Barkman on Innovations and Breakthroughs

In this episode of the Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast, Rich Goldstein is joined by Laurie Barkman, an M&A advisor, about succession planning best practices. They discuss Laurie’s exit planning ... ...more

Appearances

November 29, 20231 min read

Start, Scale, Step Back: The Business Owner’s Transition, Laurie Barkman on Meet The Expert

Start, Scale, Step Back: The Business Owner’s Transition, Laurie Barkman on Meet The Expert

Stepping out of a business is a formidable challenge, fraught with emotional and pragmatic hurdles. After all, when you have poured everything into building something, it’s an almost impossible undert... ...more

Appearances , Strategic Planning

November 14, 20231 min read

EP 81: Laurie Barkman on Off The Shelf

EP 81: Laurie Barkman on Off The Shelf

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Laurie Barkman, aka The Business Transition Sherpa™ joins host, Phoebe Whitford. ...more

Appearances

November 14, 20230 min read

Laurie Barkman – Business Transition Sherpa! on Cornell (thank) U

Laurie Barkman – Business Transition Sherpa! on Cornell (thank) U

Laurie has a pretty great Cornell story, including meeting her husband, connecting with a family abroad, honing the skills she’d use for the rest of her career, and having a very unusual campus job. ...more

Appearances

November 14, 20231 min read

Strategies for Successful Business Transitions, Laurie Barkman on Exit Strategies Radio Show

Strategies for Successful Business Transitions, Laurie Barkman on Exit Strategies Radio Show

Are you prepared to unlock the door to financial freedom and real estate success? Picture this: a life where you’re in control of your finances, ready to empower your community through financial liter... ...more

Appearances

October 31, 20231 min read

897: Laurie Barkman on Thrive LouD

897: Laurie Barkman on Thrive LouD

Laurie Barkman, the business transition sherpa, joins host, Lou Diamond. As a mergers and acquisitions advisor, Laurie provides a structured process for business owners to plan successful transitions ... ...more

Appearances

October 27, 20231 min read

The Business Transition Sherpa, Laurie Barkman on The Selling Show

The Business Transition Sherpa, Laurie Barkman on The Selling Show

In this episode, Laurie joins host, David Newman and talks about what to avoid when transitioning out of a business, detaching yourself in a healthy way, when to plan for an exit, and much more! She i... ...more

Appearances

September 29, 20231 min read

Transition Insights From The Murdoch Leadership Succession | Forbes

Transition Insights From The Murdoch Leadership Succession | Forbes

The announcement of Rupert Murdoch’s decision to step back from his corporate leadership roles in his media empire sent ripples through the business world. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, is poised to take ... ...more

Blog ,Appearances

September 26, 20232 min read

How to Write a Problem Statement: A Key to Effective Problem Solving  |  Newsweek

How to Write a Problem Statement: A Key to Effective Problem Solving | Newsweek

A common challenge for organizations of any size is to become better at asking the right questions to focus on the right problems ...more

Appearances

September 22, 20233 min read

Navigating the Emotional and Practical Challenges of Business Transitions, Laurie Barkman on How2Exit

Navigating the Emotional and Practical Challenges of Business Transitions, Laurie Barkman on How2Exit

Laurie Barkman shares her journey from being the CEO of a privately held company to becoming a mergers and acquisitions advisor. She discusses the emotional and practical aspects of business transitio... ...more

Appearances

September 15, 20230 min read

Expand Your Identity Beyond Your Business, Laurie Barkman on Financial Flossing

Expand Your Identity Beyond Your Business, Laurie Barkman on Financial Flossing

In this enlightening episode, Laurie Barkman, a seasoned business transition strategist, joins host Ross Brannon to discuss the dynamics of selling a business, the ideal time to sell, and the signific... ...more

Appearances , Strategic Planning

September 07, 20231 min read

Gravitate Towards Your Strengths and Follow Your Passions, Laurie Barkman on My Worst Investment Ever

Gravitate Towards Your Strengths and Follow Your Passions, Laurie Barkman on My Worst Investment Ever

In this episode, Laurie opens up to Andrew Stotz about her personal journey, sharing her worst investment ever: not investing her time in building her own business sooner. ...more

Appearances

September 07, 20231 min read

Navigating High-Profile Mergers and Acquisitions | WTAE abc

Navigating High-Profile Mergers and Acquisitions | WTAE abc

In the fast-paced world of business, mergers and acquisitions are pivotal moments. I’m grateful to WTAE and The Associated Press for featuring my perspective on this subject. ...more

Appearances

September 06, 20231 min read

Embracing the #NeverRetire Movement: A New Approach to Golden Years | Yahoo! Finance

Embracing the #NeverRetire Movement: A New Approach to Golden Years | Yahoo! Finance

As the concept of retirement continues to evolve, some Americans are rejecting the traditional notion of leaving the workforce for a life of leisure during their golden years. This movement, known as ... ...more

Appearances

September 04, 20233 min read

When Leadership Transition Becomes a Succession Crisis | Forbes

When Leadership Transition Becomes a Succession Crisis | Forbes

There’s no doubt that leadership transition and change management go hand-in-hand. Sometimes the transition for new leaders into organizations goes smoothly, like a baton handoff in a relay race. Othe... ...more

Appearances

September 03, 20232 min read

Maximizing Business Value: Proven Approaches to Business Transition Planning, Laurie Barkman on Business Exit Success

Maximizing Business Value: Proven Approaches to Business Transition Planning, Laurie Barkman on Business Exit Success

In this episode of Business Exit Success, Laurie Barkman joins Tom Poltersdorf Jr. to discuss the strategies, tips, and proven approaches for successful business transition planning. They discuss valu... ...more

Appearances

August 30, 20230 min read

Guiding Businesses From Transition to Transaction, Laurie Barkman on Your Business, Your Life

Guiding Businesses From Transition to Transaction, Laurie Barkman on Your Business, Your Life

Without proper guidance and careful planning, it can be difficult to know where to start when considering how best to transition ownership and ensure profitable continuity for yourself and future owne... ...more

Appearances ,Exit Value

August 28, 20231 min read

CAPitalize Your Business Succession Plan

CAPitalize Your Business Succession Plan

How do you value a company (including yours)? How do you navigate the emotional and practical nature of the business transition process and exit on YOUR terms, while at the same time avoiding successi... ...more

Appearances

August 21, 20231 min read

How to Maximize Your Business Value – In Just 7 Minutes, Laurie Barkman on Marketing The Invisible

How to Maximize Your Business Value – In Just 7 Minutes, Laurie Barkman on Marketing The Invisible

If you’ve ever wondered how to secure a profitable and worry-free exit for your business, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the strategies and secrets of shaping your business in... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

August 17, 20231 min read

Build a Company Worth Buying, Laurie Barkman on BookThinkers

Build a Company Worth Buying, Laurie Barkman on BookThinkers

Laurie Barkman, author of “The Business Transition Handbook”, had the pleasure to be on the BookThinkers podcast hosted by Luke Gifford and Nick Hutchison. In this episode, you’ll learn all about Laur... ...more

Appearances

August 16, 20231 min read

When’s a Good Time to Think About Succession, Laurie Barkman on Building HVAC Science Podcast

When’s a Good Time to Think About Succession, Laurie Barkman on Building HVAC Science Podcast

This episode should be helpful to business owners. However, anyone working in a business should find it interesting to know more about one of the topics on the mind of many business owners: business s... ...more

Appearances

August 15, 20231 min read

Avoiding Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Exit Readiness Podcast

Avoiding Succession Pitfalls, Laurie Barkman on Exit Readiness Podcast

As with any strategic planning it’s as important to know what pitfalls to avoid as much as it is what actions to take or put in place. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

August 08, 20231 min read

Insights from The Business Transition Sherpa, The Real Business Podcast

Insights from The Business Transition Sherpa, The Real Business Podcast

In this episode, MassMutual‘s Brian Trzcinski welcomes Laurie Barkman, aka “The Business Transition Sherpa” to discuss some key topics from her book The Business Transition Handbook. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

June 12, 20230 min read

Strategic Business Transition Planning, Rick Vanasse LinkedIn Live

Strategic Business Transition Planning, Rick Vanasse LinkedIn Live

Laurie Barkman, the business transition sherpa, talks with Rick Vanasse, advisory board chair with Vistage, about strategies for business owners to maximize the value of their company anticipating a f... ...more

Blog ,Appearances Exit Value Sell or Transition Strategic Planning &Latest News

June 12, 20231 min read

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

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

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 own... ...more

Blog ,Exit Value Sell or Transition Strategic Planning Buying a Business &Latest News

June 08, 20234 min read

How to Get Clients With Big Exits, Laurie Barkman on Growing Your Financial Business The Woman’s Way Podcast

How to Get Clients With Big Exits, Laurie Barkman on Growing Your Financial Business The Woman’s Way Podcast

If you’re not working with clients looking to exit their businesses, you may want to start. There is an incredible opportunity for advisors in the M&A space. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Exit Value

February 09, 20232 min read

Avoiding Pitfalls From Business Transition to Transaction, Part 2 – Laurie Barkman on Your Partner in Success Radio

Avoiding Pitfalls From Business Transition to Transaction, Part 2 – Laurie Barkman on Your Partner in Success Radio

Laurie Barkman joined host Denise Griffitts on Your Partner In Success Radio as a follow-up to discuss avoiding pitfalls from business transition to transaction. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

January 22, 20231 min read

From Transition to Transaction: Avoiding Ownership Pitfalls, With Laurie Barkman – Business Creators Radio Show

From Transition to Transaction: Avoiding Ownership Pitfalls, With Laurie Barkman – Business Creators Radio Show

Every beginning has an end. The question is, will yours cash out or fizzle out? You started your business for the freedom that comes with running your own company. The freedom to earn what you deserv... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

January 01, 20232 min read

The Keys to A Successful Business Exit with Laurie Barkman, SmallDotBig – Beyond 8 Figures Podcast

The Keys to A Successful Business Exit with Laurie Barkman, SmallDotBig – Beyond 8 Figures Podcast

If you’ve built a successful business, you’ll already know that it requires a lot of time, planning, and effort. But do you know what it takes to conduct a successful business exit? ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value Sell or Transition &Buying a Business

December 30, 20222 min read

Best Practices for Exit Planning and M&A strategies, Laurie Barkman on the Enterprising Families Podcast with Tsitsi Mutendi

Best Practices for Exit Planning and M&A strategies, Laurie Barkman on the Enterprising Families Podcast with Tsitsi Mutendi

Laurie Barkman joined Tsitsi Mutendi on the Enterprising Families Podcast. Listen in as Laurie shares on best practices for exit planning and M&A strategies as well as the emotional side of business t... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

December 30, 20221 min read

Transition “Sherpa” Laurie Barkman On How To Create A Successful Liquidity Event – Deep Wealth Podcast

Transition “Sherpa” Laurie Barkman On How To Create A Successful Liquidity Event – Deep Wealth Podcast

“If a third party sale is in your future, why not set it up for success and then work backwards” – Laurie Barkman Laurie joins host Jeffrey Feldberg on the Deep Wealth Podcast where you learn how to ... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

November 28, 202242 min read

Avoiding Pitfalls From Business Transition to Transaction – Your Partner In Success™ Radio!

Avoiding Pitfalls From Business Transition to Transaction – Your Partner In Success™ Radio!

Laurie Barkman joined host Denise Griffitts on Your Partner In Success Radio! to discuss how to avoid pitfalls from business transition to transaction. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

November 28, 20221 min read

Disruptive Successor Show – Business Transition with Jonathan Goldhill

Disruptive Successor Show – Business Transition with Jonathan Goldhill

In this episode of The Disruptive Successor show, Laurie Barkman, CEO, and Founder of SmallDotBig, joined Jonathan to discuss how to help business owners add value to their businesses and successions.... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value & Strategic Planning

September 23, 202247 min read

Position Your Business to Sell, Franchise Woman Podcast

Position Your Business to Sell, Franchise Woman Podcast

Business transition sherpa, Laurie Barkman of SmallDotBig, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

September 04, 20220 min read

Successful Business Exits – Guts, Grit and Great Business Podcast

Successful Business Exits – Guts, Grit and Great Business Podcast

Laurie Barkman joins Heather Pearce Campbell, The Legal Website Warrior® on the, Guts, Grit & Great Business Podcast, to discuss Successful Business Exits. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

September 04, 20222 min read

How to Build a Business Transition Plan with Laurie Barkman on The Small BizChat Podcast

How to Build a Business Transition Plan with Laurie Barkman on The Small BizChat Podcast

Laurie Barkman joins Melinda Emerson, SmallBizLady, to discuss the idea of business acquisitions from both the seller’s and the buyer’s perspectives. Laurie tells us how you can identify the risks in ... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

August 15, 20222 min read

Grow a Small Business Podcast

Grow a Small Business Podcast

Troy Trewin, Host of Grow a Small Business Podcast interviews Laurie Barkman, CEO and Founder of SmallDotBig, based in Pittsburgh, United States. Laurie set up her ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

June 12, 20221 min read

Increase Your Business Value with Laurie Barkman, Profit Answer Man Podcast

Increase Your Business Value with Laurie Barkman, Profit Answer Man Podcast

80% of business owners want to stop working in their business in the next 5-10 years, but most have not planned for that transition. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Exit Value

June 12, 20221 min read

The Process of Letting Go, Find Your Exit Podcast

The Process of Letting Go, Find Your Exit Podcast

The exit process is nuanced but sometimes it comes down to simply knowing how to let go. How to move on from what you’ve built your whole career and into the next phase of your life. Laurie Barkman ha... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

June 12, 20221 min read

Succession Stories Podcast Wins Communicator Excellence Award

Succession Stories Podcast Wins Communicator Excellence Award

The Succession Stories Podcast, hosted by Laurie Barkman, a business transition and M&A advisor, has just been announced as one of the winners of the 28th Annual Communicator Awards. ...more

Blog ,Latest News

May 15, 20222 min read

How2Exit Podcast, Acquisition Entrepreneurship

How2Exit Podcast, Acquisition Entrepreneurship

How2Exit Host Ronald Skelton interviews M&A industry experts and mentors from around the world to talk about acquisitions and mergers of small to medium businesses. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value Sell or Transition &Buying a Business

May 08, 20221 min read

Buy Side Considerations, Exit Readiness Podcast

Buy Side Considerations, Exit Readiness Podcast

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 wou... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Buying a Business

May 08, 20220 min read

The Value of Knowing Your Business Valuation, Multiply Your Success Podcast

The Value of Knowing Your Business Valuation, Multiply Your Success Podcast

If you were to decide you were ready to exit out of your business today, do you know what it is worth? Have you had a professional evaluation done? If you have not you should look to have one done. In... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

April 18, 20221 min read

Transition Planning with Laurie Barkman, Profit with a Plan Podcast

Transition Planning with Laurie Barkman, Profit with a Plan Podcast

Business transition sherpa & M&A advisor, Laurie Barkman talks with Marcia Riner about transition planning. There are many reasons to start planning as early as today. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

March 11, 20221 min read

Business Transition Planning with Laurie Barkman – Leaders of Transformation Podcast

Business Transition Planning with Laurie Barkman – Leaders of Transformation Podcast

Laurie Barkman was a guest on the Leaders of Transformation Podcast hosted by Nicole Jansen. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

March 10, 20222 min read

How To Prepare a Business for Transition – Build Value By Choice

How To Prepare a Business for Transition – Build Value By Choice

Laurie Barkman is a “business transition sherpa. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

February 22, 20222 min read

How Financial Advisors Can Grow Their Business By Serving Entrepreneurs in Transition

How Financial Advisors Can Grow Their Business By Serving Entrepreneurs in Transition

Laurie Barkman joined Mike Langford on the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast to explore how financial advisors can grow their business by helping entrepreneurs and business owners with their transition... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

February 13, 20221 min read

There’s More Than One Way to Run a Business

There’s More Than One Way to Run a Business

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner talk to Laurie Barkman, CEO and founder of SmallDotBig LLC, a firm that specializes in helping companies and business owne... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

February 05, 20224 min read

On “Behind The Podcast”

On “Behind The Podcast”

What’s a Business Transition Sherpa? Laurie Barkman sits down with Stephanie Scheller on the Behind The Podcast to share the backstory on her podcast and her business. If you’re a business owner, she’... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

January 25, 202216 min read

Innovation, Growth and Selling the Family Business – Laurie Barkman on The Connected Generation Podcast

Innovation, Growth and Selling the Family Business – Laurie Barkman on The Connected Generation Podcast

Laurie Barkman joins host Nike Anani on The Connected Generation on Episode 100. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Sell or Transition &Innovative Growth

January 15, 20222 min read

Laurie Barkman Attains Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor Designation

Laurie Barkman Attains Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor Designation

Pittsburgh-based SmallDotBig LLC, a business transition and strategic growth advisory, is pleased to announce that Founder and Business Transition Advisor Laurie Barkman recently attained the Certifie... ...more

Blog ,Latest News

January 15, 20221 min read

What’s Your Business Exit Strategy? SharkPreneur Podcast

What’s Your Business Exit Strategy? SharkPreneur Podcast

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 746 Laurie Barkman 80% of business owners want to stop working in their business in the next 5-10 years, but most have not planned for that transit... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

December 13, 20211 min read

Learn How to Grow to Exit, Laurie Barkman | Wealth Stream Podcast E75

Learn How to Grow to Exit, Laurie Barkman | Wealth Stream Podcast E75

As a business owner, exit planning is something that you only get one shot at. Have you considered growth through acquisitions as an exit plan? ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Buying a Business

November 07, 20211 min read

Business Transition and Exit Planning | Laurie Barkman Appearance on Three Rivers Leadership Radio Show

Business Transition and Exit Planning | Laurie Barkman Appearance on Three Rivers Leadership Radio Show

Laurie Barkman shares her “origin story” and path to the C-Suite, leadership lessons, and why she’s passionate about advising business owners on successful transitions. She joined Kevin Trout of Vista... ...more

Succession Stories ,Blog Appearances &Sell or Transition

October 01, 202121 min read

Business Succession and Owner Transition | Laurie Barkman Appearance on Podcasting Stories

Business Succession and Owner Transition | Laurie Barkman Appearance on Podcasting Stories

I was recently a guest on Podcasting Stories, where I had the opportunity to share some of the history of SmallDotBig, our approach to helping small to mid-size companies maximize their value and crea... ...more

Blog ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

September 06, 20210 min read

Succeed in Your Succession – Laurie Barkman | Pittsburgh Business Insights Podcast

Succeed in Your Succession – Laurie Barkman | Pittsburgh Business Insights Podcast

How do I pinpoint a number that represents the value of my business? Is it too early to begin planning for a transition? Do I have the capital to begin planning? Can I maintain an active role in my co... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances Exit Value &Sell or Transition

August 24, 202142 min read

Maximizing Value: The Key to Your Best Business Exit

Maximizing Value: The Key to Your Best Business Exit

As a business owner, you’re proud of the results you’ve achieved. When it comes to the value of your business, your future is critical. That’s why your growth potential is one of eight key factors tha... ...more

Blog ,Exit Value Sell or Transition Events &Latest News

August 09, 20211 min read

Laurie Barkman Adds Mergers and Acquisitions Services With Stony Hill Advisors Partnership

Laurie Barkman Adds Mergers and Acquisitions Services With Stony Hill Advisors Partnership

Stony Hill Advisors Expand Services to Western Pennsylvania with Addition of Laurie Barkman ...more

Blog ,Latest News

June 28, 20213 min read

Appearance on Why We Plan Podcast | “Know Your Target Audience”

Appearance on Why We Plan Podcast | “Know Your Target Audience”

Sometimes traditional marketing tactics simply don’t work. But once you understand your target audience and what they are most interested in, it becomes significantly easier to create engaging content... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

June 24, 202128 min read

Selling Your Business for Big Profit – Laurie Barkman on Everyday MBA Podcast

Selling Your Business for Big Profit – Laurie Barkman on Everyday MBA Podcast

Laurie Barkman discusses perspectives and strategies needed to grow and sell your business for big profit. Laurie is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University and the CEO ... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

March 01, 20210 min read

SmallDotBig Integrates the Value Builder System

SmallDotBig Integrates the Value Builder System

SmallDotBig announced that it has integrated The Value Builder System into its strategic advisory services for small and midsize business owners and CEOs. ...more

Blog ,Exit Value Sell or Transition &Latest News

February 07, 20211 min read

Laurie Barkman Approved as National Vistage Speaker for CEO Forums

Laurie Barkman Approved as National Vistage Speaker for CEO Forums

Laurie Barkman, value creation and succession expert has been accepted as a new Vistage Worldwide Speaker to speak at CEO Forums across the country. ...more

Blog ,Latest News

February 06, 20212 min read

The Prospecting Show

The Prospecting Show

This episode covers the ups and downs associated with leaving corporate America and transitioning into the small business world. Laurie shares her experience working in eCommerce and moving her skills... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

November 21, 20200 min read

Why They Listen Podcast

Why They Listen Podcast

If you share messages on an ongoing basis, then you probably care about WHY people listen. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

November 05, 20201 min read

Create and Transfer Business Value with Laurie Barkman

Create and Transfer Business Value with Laurie Barkman

This week, Laurie Barkman shares all about the art of creating and transferring business value on The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Sell or Transition

November 05, 20200 min read

Podcast appearance: Growth & Innovation Through Transitions – Agile Giants

Podcast appearance: Growth & Innovation Through Transitions – Agile Giants

Laurie Barkman was featured on the Agile Giants podcast hosted by Sean Ammirati. In this appearance, Laurie talks about launching her consulting firm (SmallDotBig), a podcast, and returning to the Tep... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Innovative Growth

June 22, 20200 min read

Podcast appearance: Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond

Podcast appearance: Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond

It was a blast being a guest on Lou’s podcast ThriveLoud with Lou Diamond. ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances

May 14, 20200 min read

Growing the Value of Your Company: EP Podcast with Laurie Barkman

Growing the Value of Your Company: EP Podcast with Laurie Barkman

Most business owners want to increase their company’s value. Whether it’s to make more money, gain more resources to expand their business, or plan an effective “next step” in their careers, it’s impo... ...more

Succession Stories ,Appearances &Innovative Growth

February 01, 20201 min read

The origin story of SmallDotBig

The origin story of SmallDotBig

I’m the founder of a consulting firm called SmallDotBig. Some people have asked me where the name came from. So, here’s the backstory. ...more

Blog ,Latest News

October 31, 20191 min read

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