Feb 23, 2021

The pandemic has changed many things for small business owners. Comparing to pre-COVID data, a 2020 survey from the Value Builder System showed that more business owners are accelerating their succession plans, looking to sell their company to a third party within five years. Additionally, business owners define...

Feb 16, 2021

Laird & Company is the oldest commercial distillery and the 26th-oldest family business in the United States. With an official founding date of 1780, the company history of apple brandy production stretches back to colonial times and George Washington. Laurie Barkman spoke with Lisa Laird Dunn, and her son, Gerard Dunn,...

Feb 9, 2021

Laurie Barkman talks about navigating business acquisitions and succession planning with Tom Hine, CEO of Capital Wealth Management, and author of The Zen of Business Acquisitions. Tom has acquired seven wealth management firms and conducted due diligence on more than 100 others. Tom draws from his black belt experience...

Feb 2, 2021

Laurie Barkman talks about building your employer brand and cultivating culture with Tiffany Castagno, CEO of CEPHR, a human resources consulting firm. Having a strong culture is foundational to succession and transition planning. As organizations adapt to changes from the pandemic, how do you maintain an environment...