Succession Stories EP233: What It Really Takes to Build a Business Ready for Transition with Alan Bennett

Succession Stories EP233: What It Really Takes to Build a Business Ready for Transition with Alan Bennett

Succession Stories EP233: What It Really Takes to Build a Business Ready for Transition with Alan BennettLaurie Barkman
Published on: 07/13/2026

Three businesses. Three very different exits. Alan Bennett joins Laurie Barkman to share what went wrong, what he'd do differently, and why owner dependency is quietly killing your business value.

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Succession Stories EP228: Scaling Smart, Exiting Intentionally with Bruce Eckfeldt

Succession Stories EP228: Scaling Smart, Exiting Intentionally with Bruce Eckfeldt

Succession Stories EP228: Scaling Smart, Exiting Intentionally with Bruce EckfeldtLaurie Barkman
Published on: 04/09/2026

Bruce Eckfeldt learned this after his own exit and now helps founders plan with intention.

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Succession Stories EP224: The B.U.I.L.T.™ Method for Business Growth and Transition with Laurie Barkman

Succession Stories EP224: The B.U.I.L.T.™ Method for Business Growth and Transition with Laurie Barkman

Succession Stories EP224: The B.U.I.L.T.™ Method for Business Growth and Transition with Laurie BarkmanLaurie Barkman
Published on: 01/25/2026

Laurie Barkman shares the B.U.I.L.T.™ Method for growth, succession, and transition planning.

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Succession Stories EP214: Genetically Entrepreneur, Jim Haviland - The Entrepreneur Gene

Succession Stories EP214: Genetically Entrepreneur, Jim Haviland - The Entrepreneur Gene

Succession Stories EP214: Genetically Entrepreneur, Jim Haviland - The Entrepreneur GeneLaurie Barkman
Published on: 09/29/2025

Jim Haviland shares lessons on exit planning, business systems, and long-term growth.

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