182: Finding Your Turning Point: Leadership, Legacy & Life with Jon Goldman

March 19, 2025•1 min read

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 innovative promotional products company Lumpy Mail to navigating his own business succession. Jon shares insights on guiding leaders toward discovering their life purpose, aligning personal and company values, and upgrading professional and emotional habits. Tune in for a conversation about transformation, leadership, and building a meaningful legacy.

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Laurie Barkman

Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, emphasizes the importance of planning for the exit of a business, citing that only 20% of companies in the lower middle market have an intention to sell. She highlights the need for an ownership succession plan, estimating the value of the business, addressing risk tripwires, and embracing a sell-ready mindset.

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