Succession Stories E186: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reimagining Your Fourth Quarter with Scott Couchenour

Succession Stories E186: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reimagining Your Fourth Quarter with Scott Couchenour

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 10/04/2025

Executive coach Scott Couchenour helps leaders over 50 design a future they won’t regret. In this episode of Succession Stories, host Laurie Barkman talks with Scott about his journey from burnout to breakthrough, and how he now guides others through mid-life reinvention with intention and clarity.

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Succession Stories E183: Guiding Entrepreneurs Through Business Exits

Succession Stories E183: Guiding Entrepreneurs Through Business Exits

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 25/03/2025

Ghislain Gouraige, Partner at NewEdge Wealth and Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®), brings over 30 years of experience helping ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs navigate business transitions.

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Succession Stories E182: Finding Your Turning Point: Leadership, Legacy & Life with Jon Goldman

Succession Stories E182: Finding Your Turning Point: Leadership, Legacy & Life with Jon Goldman

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 19/03/2025

What happens when a successful entrepreneur faces his own turning point? In this episode, Laurie Barkman sits down with Jon Goldman, CEO of Turning Point, to discuss his journey from co-owning the innovative promotional products company Lumpy Mail to navigating his own business succession. Jon shares insights on guiding leaders toward discovering their life purpose, aligning personal and company values, and upgrading professional and emotional habits. Tune in for a conversation about transformation, leadership, and building a meaningful legacy.

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Succession Stories E181: The ESOP Advantage: Wealth, Legacy & Business Transitions

Succession Stories E181: The ESOP Advantage: Wealth, Legacy & Business Transitions

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 02/03/2025

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are one of the best-kept secrets in business succession planning. In this episode, Laurie Barkman sits down with Dan Zugell, Senior Vice President at Business Transition Advisors and a nationally recognized expert in ESOPs, to explore how these plans create financial value, enhance employee engagement, and offer unique transition options for business owners.

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