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 EP227: Protecting People, Legacy, and Culture with Amy Veltri, NGE

Succession Stories EP227: Protecting People, Legacy, and Culture with Amy Veltri, NGE

Succession Stories EP227: Protecting People, Legacy, and Culture with Amy Veltri, NGELaurie Barkman
Published on: 03/19/2026

Plan your exit early—Amy Veltri built, scaled, and faced the ultimate ownership question.

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Succession Stories EP226: Building Value Beyond the Founder: The Structural Capital Advantage, Steve Preda

Succession Stories EP226: Building Value Beyond the Founder: The Structural Capital Advantage, Steve Preda

Succession Stories EP226: Building Value Beyond the Founder: The Structural Capital Advantage, Steve PredaLaurie Barkman
Published on: 03/08/2026

Laurie Barkman and Steve Preda discuss building transferable businesses, reducing owner dependence,

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Succession Stories EP220: Steep Learning Curves, Brandon Stanchock - The Entrepreneur Gene Series

Succession Stories EP220: Steep Learning Curves, Brandon Stanchock - The Entrepreneur Gene Series

Succession Stories EP220: Steep Learning Curves, Brandon Stanchock - The Entrepreneur Gene SeriesLaurie Barkman
Published on: 10/19/2025

Brandon Stanchock on leading a family business, growth, culture, and succession planning.

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