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

September 06, 2021•0 min read

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 create succession plans, and my thoughts on how our podcast, Succession Stories, helps share our message.

It was a great show. I always enjoy the chance to share my experience, and the conversation with Dave brought out some great ideas.

It’s up now on Podcasting Stories with David Spray on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.

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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