Succession Stories Podcast

Insights from transition to transaction — from creating value to letting go.

Why Is Business Succession So Hard?

The award-winning podcast, hosted by Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa™, M&A advisor, author, and keynote speaker, guides entrepreneurs who are considering leaving their ventures or simply beginning to think about their next steps. When you’re ready to sell, the company may not be sell-ready–leaving you out of time and unrewarded. If you want to create a more valuable business, or determine the best way to transition your closely held company, this podcast is for you. Listen weekly as Laurie interviews entrepreneurs and experts for insights to improve company value and overcome the challenges of succession.

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176: 2024 Reflections, Gratitude, and Future Vision, Laurie Barkman | Succession Stories

176: 2024 Reflections, Gratitude, and Future Vision, Laurie Barkman | Succession Stories

Succession Stories Podcast, Exit Succession Plan 2024 year-end solocast! Laurie Barkman shares reflections and gratitude for family, friends, and the growing community of entrepreneurs building value ... ...more

Succession Stories

July 09, 20251 min read

Episode 03: Navigating Family Succession – Shelley Taylor, ABARTA Family Council Chair

Episode 03: Navigating Family Succession – Shelley Taylor, ABARTA Family Council Chair

This episode features Shelley Taylor, a family business advisor and expert on navigating family succession. Shelley has worked with multi-generational companies for more than 20 years, and she is the ... ...more

Succession Stories

July 09, 202527 min read

E07: Financial Succession Planning- Brian Baum, Business Transition Group

E07: Financial Succession Planning- Brian Baum, Business Transition Group

On this episode, listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Brian Baum, President of The Business Transition Group and chair of the Pittsburgh Exit Planning chapter. Brian works with multi-generational b... ...more

Succession Stories

July 09, 202539 min read

E08: Addressing the Transition Dilemma – Joe Bute, Hollymead Capital

E08: Addressing the Transition Dilemma – Joe Bute, Hollymead Capital

When there is no successor within the family, how do owners move to the next level of finding someone to buy and operate the business? ...more

Succession Stories

July 09, 202548 min read

E09: Avoiding Transition Pitfalls – Jason Seltzer, EHD

E09: Avoiding Transition Pitfalls – Jason Seltzer, EHD

How prepared is your business to operate without you? Laurie Barkman was joined by Jason Seltzer, entrepreneur and risk mitigation expert with EHD Insurance. Jason shared challenges business owners ca... ...more

Succession Stories

July 09, 202537 min read

E10: Entrepreneurial Resilience – Len Caric, CEO Uncle Charley’s Sausage

E10: Entrepreneurial Resilience – Len Caric, CEO Uncle Charley’s Sausage

Len Caric acquired Uncle Charlie’s Sausage in 2014 after the company faced a tragic business succession. Just six weeks after acquiring the company as the new CEO, he faced a significant industry chal... ...more

Succession Stories

July 09, 202547 min read

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