Dec 22, 2020

Ten years ago, Laura Coe and her sister launched their company, Snapology. She was inspired to create a social and educational outlet for kids to fuel her sons’ curiosity for learning outside the classroom. Laura shared how they discovered a market niche and eventually adopted a global franchise model. The company...

Dec 16, 2020

The Succession Stories "What's Next Series" features conversations with entrepreneurs about changes in their life and their business. Laurie Barkman speaks with Jeffrey K. Walker, Air Force Veteran and former JAG prosecutor. Jeff grew a military consulting practice that took him to 34 countries over seven years before...

Dec 8, 2020

Laurie Barkman talks deal making and transition planning with Chris Brodman, President of Metz Lewis, a law firm specializing in M&A and business transactions. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted private equity and strategic deals. As more owners are thinking about selling, is the company ready to be bought? As...

Nov 24, 2020

Janet Wischnia is an Owner and former CEO of her family’s 90-year old company, Thomaston Mills. In 2019, they launched an e-commerce startup called American Blossom Linens. The new venture brought the “Made In USA” commercial linens company back to their direct-to-consumer roots. And they were well positioned to...

Nov 19, 2020

Introducing the What's Next Series, a new monthly segment of the Succession Stories Podcast spotlighting transitions. Succession - in business and in life - is about transitions and how you embrace "what's next" matters. For many people, transitions are fueled by financial security. Laurie Barkman talks with Cheryl...