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Aug 2023
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126. Laurie Barkman | Author of The Busi...

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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Laurie Barkman author of “The Business Transition Handbook” 


Laurie, aka Business transition Sherpa, is the former CEO of a company that did $100 million dollars in yearly revenue that was sold to a Fortune 50 company. She now provides Strategic Business Transition Planning (pre-M&A services) with her firm, SmallDotBig. Laurie is a wife, mother, and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, she also hosts the award-winning podcast Succession Stories! 


In this episode you’ll learn all about Laurie's book, hear some interesting succession stories, why it’s important to build a company worth buying, and what you can do to set yourself up for a successful exit! Don’t be like the majority who run out of time and options.


Please enjoy this incredible conversation with Laurie Barkman!


To Learn More Visit: ⁠⁠thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com

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