Apr 23, 2020

Laurie Barkman interviews Chris Cynkar, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. Chris has acquired six small businesses in four industries. He shared his first success as a next generation business owner when he acquired a mature printing company...

Apr 22, 2020

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 Family Council Chair for ABARTA, a 3rd and 4th generation company running one of the largest Coca-Cola distributors in...

Apr 20, 2020

Jim Rooney is an entrepreneur and author of, A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney’s Story from the Super Bowl to the Rooney Rule.

Jim discusses his father's family succession with the Pittsburgh Steelers, innovations, and leadership ethos: 

- Run a successful business that has meaning beyond the bottom line

- Take the...

Apr 11, 2020

On this episode of Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman is joined by Tony Uphoff, President and CEO of Thomas. Thomas is a family-owned, 5th generation 122-year old company that successfully transformed its business model, technology, and culture. Three years ago, Tony joined Thomas to continue its digital innovation. 

Apr 8, 2020

The Succession Stories podcast is hosted by Laurie Barkman, Founder of SmallDotBig, providing insights for next generation entrepreneurs. The show features interviews with multi-generational business experts discussing succession, innovation, and culture. If you are a next generation entrepreneur looking for inspiration...