Jun 30, 2020

Laurie Barkman speaks with Will Knecht, Chairman of Wendell August, America's oldest and largest forge, producing hand-wrought metal giftware since 1923. In March 2010, two days after receiving its largest order ever, a fire nearly destroyed their company. Will shares his leadership lessons for resilience and...

Jun 23, 2020

Laurie Barkman speaks with Bobby Zappala and Andy Ellis, Managing Partners of Localize Capital. This episode highlights an innovative financing approach for family owned businesses that supports long-term growth and the independence of emerging entrepreneurs. It's a strategy that may resonate with legacy businesses,...

Jun 16, 2020

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 challenge. Listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Len about how he overcame these crises and the parallels to today...

Jun 9, 2020

How prepared is your business to operate without you? Do you have a structured plan in place that can be implemented, or is it only in your head? Listen in as Laurie Barkman talks with Jason Seltzer about worst-case scenarios where privately held companies weren't prepared for unexpected transitions. If you're a...

Jun 2, 2020

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?

On this episode, listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Joe Bute, Managing Partner of Hollymead Capital, as he shares his strategies for investing in family-owned companies,...