Succession Stories Podcast
1) 225: How Smart Business Owners Plan For The Unexpected with Scott Arden
"No one's promised tomorrow." Host Laurie Barkman talks with Scott Arden, Chairman of Controllers Ltd and Managing Partner of Generational Wealth Solutions, about the intricacies of financial strategi...Show More
2) 224: The B.U.I.L.T.™ Method for Business Growth and Transition with Laurie Barkman
🎙️ Business growth and succession planning start long before an exit. In this special Succession Stories swapcast, Laurie Barkman introduces the B.U.I.L.T.™ Method, a practical framework for building...Show More
3) 223: Optometrist to Tech Maven, Journey in Revolutionizing Eye Care with Dr. Brianna Rhue
In this episode, Laurie Barkman is joined by Dr. Brianna Rhue, optometrist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Dr Contact Lens. Brianna shares her journey from a private practice owner to a tech maven, d...Show More
4) 222: Courageous Pivot From Corporate Job to Business Ownership with Aashay Kumar
🎧 Tune in to learn the realities of entrepreneurship through acquisition, from the search process to surviving economic uncertainty in the first year. Laurie Barkman sits down with Aashay Kumar, own...Show More
222: Courageous Pivot From Corporate Job to Business Ownership with Aashay Kumar
39:35 | Nov 30th, 2025
5) 221: How to Finance a Business Transition or Acquisition, David Miller
What does it take to finance a business transition or acquisition? In this episode, Laurie Barkman sits down with David Miller, Executive Vice President at Enterprise Bank, to demystify lending for bu...Show More
6) 220: Steep Learning Curves, Brandon Stanchock - The Entrepreneur Gene
Host Laurie Barkman welcomes Brandon Stanchock, CEO of SWF Industrial Inc. Brandon discusses his journey to take the helm of a family business. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, employee dev...Show More
7) 219: Find Passion, Don’t Just Chase The Dollar, Larry Whiteside Jr - The Entrepreneur Gene
Host Laurie Barkman welcomes Larry Whiteside Jr., an expert in information security, risk management, and entrepreneurship. Larry discusses his journey from cybersecurity to becoming the Co-Owner of L...Show More
8) 218: The Maverick Mind of an Entrepreneur, Travis Howerton - The Entrepreneur Gene
“ Treat people well, work hard, have a plan.” Host Laurie Barkman welcomes Travis Howerton, a technology and security expert with over 25 years of experience. Travis shares his journey from federal se...Show More
218: The Maverick Mind of an Entrepreneur, Travis Howerton - The Entrepreneur Gene
34:27 | Oct 12th, 2025
9) 217: Nurturing Legacies, Corey Perlman - The Entrepreneur Gene
“ Don't be a jack of all social media sites, master of none.” Host Laurie Barkman interviews digital marketing expert Corey Perlman of Impact Social. They discuss Corey's entrepreneurial journey influ...Show More
10) 216: The Sockfluencers: Spreading Happiness, John and Mark X. Cronin - The Entrepreneur Gene
“We’re in the business of making people happy!” John and Mark X. Cronin are father-son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks. Host Laurie Barkman talks with John and Mark about the inspiring story of thei...Show More