Succession Stories
Laurie Barkman
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Succession Stories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Succession Stories for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Succession Stories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
01: Bringing Entrepreneurial Culture to 120 Year Old Company w/ Tony Uphoff, CEO Thomas
Succession Stories
04/11/20 • 40 min
On this episode of Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman is joined by Tony Uphoff, President and CEO of Thomas. Thomas is a family-owned, 5th generation 122-year old company that successfully transformed its business model, technology, and culture. Three years ago, Tony joined Thomas to continue its digital innovation.
They discussed key lessons Tony has learned about mature industries mobilizing for change, ways to drive innovation while also leveraging the core competencies of the past, and having an entrepreneurial culture in a legacy company.
If you're thinking about ways to innovate and drive change, you may find these insights beneficial for your business.
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06: Succession and Innovation as 6th Gen Entrepreneur with Michael Schoedinger and Jill Hofmans
Succession Stories
05/19/20 • 39 min
On this episode, Laurie Barkman was joined by Michael Schoedinger, President of Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, a 6th generation company; and Jill Hofmans, Executive Director of The Conway Center for Family Business in Columbus, Ohio.
Some takeaways:
It’s never too early to start succession planning. Succession is going to happen and the process can take 3-7 years to put everything into place.
Leadership succession and financial succession are equally important, but totally different from a succession perspective.
The succession journey regarding relationships and authority is the hardest part, especially if you have to fire your grandpa.
Look for opportunities to innovate when there’s a market opportunity to build upon your legacy business.
Show Links:
Jill Hofmans LinkedIn
The Conway Center for Family Business
Michael Schoedinger LinkedIn
Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service
YPO Young Presidents Organization
Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)
Recorded on SquadCast.fm
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04: Next Generation Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition - Chris Cynkar, Carnegie Mellon University
Succession Stories
04/23/20 • 38 min
Laurie Barkman interviews Chris Cynkar, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. Chris has acquired six small businesses in four industries. He shared his first success as a next generation business owner when he acquired a mature printing company from its founder. In taking over the business, Chris fulfilled the owner’s intent of a succession plan even though he wasn’t family. This episode provides insights for people considering a different path, transitioning from employee to business owner.
Show Links:
Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Acknowledgements:
Recorded in studio at Carney marketing agency in Pittsburgh, PA
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05: Ageless Startup, Author Rick Terrien
Succession Stories
05/12/20 • 29 min
On this episode, listen in as Laurie Barkman explores next generation entrepreneurship from a different angle with Rick Terrien, author of Ageless Startup.
After selling his last company, Rick pondered the question of what's next. His experience became the inspiration for a book encouraging entrepreneurship at any age.
If you've been contemplating your next, you'll enjoy this discussion about ageless entrepreneurship.
Show Links:
Rick Terrien LinkedIn
Ageless Startup: Start a Business at any Age
Recorded on SquadCast.fm
1 Listener
02: Jim Rooney - Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers and Leadership Legacy
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04/20/20 • 43 min
Jim Rooney is an entrepreneur and author of, A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney’s Story from the Super Bowl to the Rooney Rule.
Jim discusses his father's family succession with the Pittsburgh Steelers, innovations, and leadership ethos:
Run a successful business that has meaning beyond the bottom line
Take the long view, even if others focus on short term gain
Sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better
Demonstrate how a culture has to change to support a new view, the legacy of the Rooney Rule
Even if you’re not a football or a Steelers fan, Dan Rooney’s legacy of leadership is sure to inspire.
Show Links:
Jim Rooney LinkedIn
1 Listener
E09: Avoiding Transition Pitfalls - Jason Seltzer, EHD
Succession Stories
06/09/20 • 45 min
How prepared is your business to operate without you? Do you have a structured plan in place that can be implemented, or is it only in your head? Listen in as Laurie Barkman talks with Jason Seltzer about worst-case scenarios where privately held companies weren't prepared for unexpected transitions. If you're a business owner that has not yet formalized a transition plan, this episode is for you.
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08: Addressing the Transition Dilemma - Joe Bute, Hollymead Capital
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06/02/20 • 49 min
When there is no successor within the family, how do owners move to the next level of finding someone to buy and operate the business?
On this episode, listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Joe Bute, Managing Partner of Hollymead Capital, as he shares his strategies for investing in family-owned companies, considering liquidity options, avoiding ownership transition pitfalls, and staying resilient through challenging times.
Show Links:
Follow Succession Stories Podcast on LinkedIn
Recorded on SquadCast.fm
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10: Entrepreneurial Resilience – Len Caric, CEO Uncle Charley’s Sausage
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06/16/20 • 52 min
Len Caric acquired Uncle Charlie’s Sausage in 2014 after the company faced a tragic business succession. Just six weeks after acquiring the company as the new CEO, he faced a significant industry challenge. Listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Len about how he overcame these crises and the parallels to today with COVID-19. Len also shared his passion for teaching entrepreneurial alternatives and mentoring students at Carnegie Mellon. His insights for entrepreneurial resilience are sure to inspire.
Show Links:
Succession Stories E08: Addressing the Transition Dilemma, Joe Bute, Hollymead Capital
Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
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05/26/20 • 43 min
Listen in as Laurie Barkman speaks with Brian Baum, President of The Business Transitions Group. For business owners not yet familiar with exit planning, Brian de-mystifies how financial succession planning works so you can take a proactive approach for your future.
Show content:
- phases of transition and exit planning
- fundamentals of business valuation
- de-risking the business
- role of external advisors
Episode links:
Recorded on Squadcast.fm
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04/22/20 • 29 min
This episode features Shelley Taylor, a family business advisor and expert on navigating family succession. Shelley has worked with multi-generational companies for more than 20 years, and she is the Family Council Chair for ABARTA, a 3rd and 4th generation company running one of the largest Coca-Cola distributors in the US.
Shelley shared best practices for succession, and ways to develop the next generation of leaders. For her family, next generation succession is not only about employment, it's about ownership and stewardship of the business and what it means to be an owner.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Succession Stories have?
Succession Stories currently has 176 episodes available.
What topics does Succession Stories cover?
The podcast is about Succession, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Business, Innovation and Smallbusiness.
What is the most popular episode on Succession Stories?
The episode title '01: Bringing Entrepreneurial Culture to 120 Year Old Company w/ Tony Uphoff, CEO Thomas' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Succession Stories?
The average episode length on Succession Stories is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Succession Stories released?
Episodes of Succession Stories are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Succession Stories?
The first episode of Succession Stories was released on Apr 8, 2020.
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