This week we welcome Laurie Barkman to the podcast.

Laurie, the business transition sherpa, is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was sold to a Fortune 50. As a mergers and acquisitions advisor, Laurie provides a structured process for business owners to plan successful transitions of their companies. Laurie is the author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options."

She is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, and hosts the award- winning podcast 'Succession Stories', where she speaks with hundreds of entrepreneurs who have shared their journeys through succession.

Laurie brings an interesting new perspective on entrepreneurship, and shares how your business legacy can be continued long beyond your ownership.

If you want to find our more about Laurie and the amazing work she does you can find her at thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com