Stay current on the business transition topics that matter to you most. Discover new ideas and thought leaders.
Dip into podcasts with leading business thinkers and entrepreneurs. Dive into content that just may ignite your next idea. SmallDotBig also hosts events to connect you with actionable ideas to create value and transition your company.
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Stay current on the business transition topics that matter to you most. Discover new ideas and thought leaders.
Dip into podcasts with leading business thinkers and entrepreneurs. Dive into content that just may ignite your next idea. SmallDotBig also hosts events to connect you with actionable ideas to create value and transition your company.
The Blog
Articles to help you capture value and transition with success.
Business Succession and Owner Transition | Laurie Barkman Appearance on Podcasting Stories
Laurie Barkman shares the SmallDotBig story, our approach to helping small to mid-size companies maximize value and create succession plans, and how our podcast, Succession Stories, helps share our message.
Advising Business Owners on Transition and Value Creation – Laurie Barkman | Pittsburgh Business Insights Podcast
Laurie visits Pittsburgh Business Insights to discuss her expertise as an exit planner and Certified Value Builder, the distinction between professional and personal readiness to sell, and her own podcast series’ recent milestone.
Why the Future Growth of Your Business Is Critical to Its Value Today
As a business owner, you’re likely proud of the results you’ve achieved. But the value of your business is determined less by what you have done in the past and more by what you will likely do in the future.
Succession Stories Podcast
Listen up. Hear from experts in business transition planning in these compelling podcasts.
64: NextGen Growth By Acquisition – Ben Grossman
How acquisitions fuel growth at a multi-generational company. Laurie Barkman talks with Ben Grossman, Co-President of the Grossman Marketing Group, a fourth generation business. With sustainability as a key priority, they employ acquisition strategies as a platform for expansion. Listen in as they discuss their approach to M&A, including how they source deals, build strong trust based relationships with sellers, and integrate those companies into their organization without losing what makes them special and unique. A great episode for NextGen leaders and anyone on the buy-side of deals.
63: Human Side of M&A Deals | Jennifer Fondrevay
Did you know that 80% of mergers and acquisitions fail? An often overlooked yet critical aspect of M&A deals and transitions is the people factor. Listen in as Laurie Barkman talks with Jennifer Fondrevay, Founder of Day1 Ready, on planning for expected challenges and the emotional aspects of business transition for a newly merged organization.
Business Succession and Owner Transition | Laurie Barkman Appearance on Podcasting Stories
Laurie Barkman shares the SmallDotBig story, our approach to helping small to mid-size companies maximize value and create succession plans, and how our podcast, Succession Stories, helps share our message.
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