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...
Nov 17, 2020
This episode focuses on the power of connecting to create business value. Lou Diamond, CEO of Thrive Loud, is a performance mentor for sales, marketing, and leadership teams. This has been a tough year and not everyone is thriving. Authenticity and empathy are paramount. How can we do a better job as leaders at...
Nov 8, 2020
Laurie Barkman and Chris Chaney from Fort Pitt Capital talk about transition planning for business owners. Many owners do not yet have robust transition plans in place. It may feel complicated because of blurred lines between personal identity, finances, and the company. Answering what success means to you is a way to...