Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs through the journey of transition to transaction, with an exclusive limited series called The Entrepreneur Gene™ Hosted by Laurie Barkman—The Business Transition Sherpa®, nationally recognized business advisor, and Amazon best-selling author of *The Business Transition Handbook*—the show explores the full entrepreneurial lifecycle: from growth to maturity, value creation to exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies. If you're an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to build a more valuable business, or a business owner seeking the best way to transition or sell your closely held company, this podcast is for you. Each episode provides actionable insights, expert conversations, and real-world stories to help you navigate one of the most important chapters in your entrepreneurial journey. 🎙️ Learn more at https://btsherpa.com more

Stepping into the role of business owner is one of the most challenging endeavors you'll undertake. Buying that business from someone you already know amplifies the risk of mistakes. On The Art of Succession Podcast, you'll hear from entrepreneurs who've successfully transitioned from employee to owner by acquiring businesses from parents, former bosses, or co-founders. Together, we'll explore how they navigated the complex blend of emotions and strategic decisions required to honor the past while forging a new and vibrant future. Your host, Barrett Young, a fellow traveler in the succession story of a 75+ year CPA firm himself, invites his guests to reflect on the mindset shifts, challenges, and triumphs that have empowered them to build on their established foundations. Whether you're just starting out or already envisioning your own succession plan, you will find insights and actionable advice to guide your journey. more

When wealth includes family businesses, complex real estate, or meaningful collections, traditional estate planning often is not enough. The real challenges are strategy, coordination, governance, and execution across advisors and generations.Strategic Succession: Bridging Governance and Legacy is an AI-hosted podcast built on the written work, experience, and strategic thinking of Matthew F. Erskine, a fourth-generation trusts and estates attorney. The episodes focus on the strategic layer of succession planning and the design work that must happen before legal documents are drafted and implemented.Each episode explores why technically sound estate plans still fail families, how complexity creates paralysis, and how advisors can align governance, ownership, and long-term continuity. Topics include family business succession, wealth governance, preserving control, multigenerational planning, and helping advisors add strategic value without overstepping scope.Designed to feel like a private advisory briefing, this podcast is for families with complex assets and the professionals who serve them when legal planning alone is not enough.This podcast features AI-generated content created using original material, ideas, and guidance provided by the show's owner, Matthew F. Erskine of The Erskine Company LLC. Episodes are produced using artificial intelligence with human oversight and editorial direction. more

Fearless Family Business focuses on the unique dynamics and challenges of family-owned enterprises. Hosted by Adam Hill, a fourth-generation CEO and passionate advocate for family businesses, the show aims to empower listeners by sharing insights, best practices, and personal experiences. Each episode will explore essential topics such as generational succession planning, maintaining founder values, and fostering healthy family relationships within the business context. more

The podcast dedicated to Family Business. Working with your family can be both rewarding and challenging and this podcast provides you with practical tips and guidance on how to tackle some of these challenges. Check out the series on Governance, Succession, Family Dynamics and Family Business Theory. Each week we will explore the uniqueness of family businesses and provide you with the tools to help your business thrive. more

In the official podcast from The CEO Roundtable, Scott Sustacek hosts peer-to-peer conversations about the unique challenges you deal with as a chief executive. From transformational growth to talent to acquisitions and transitioning your business, we explore the big issues that impact businesses with CEOs who have been there, done that, struggled, succeeded, and are here to share their insights. more

If you're an entrepreneur you know what it means to take personal and financial risks, create jobs that support your community, and devote most of your time to your business. But do you know how to plan for a successful exit from your business? Do you know who should be involved in creating your succession or transition plan and the steps along the way? Welcome to Finish Big The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors. The podcast theme is inspired by critically acclaimed business Author Bo Burlingham, author of Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. In this podcast, you'll hear success stories of exit plans done right and pick up practical tips based on years of Legacy Business Advisors' expertise and knowledge about the largest and most important financial transaction of your life. more

So you've built a business helping others plan their future. But what's the plan for yours? Your future deserves the same attention you give your clients every day. It's time to protect what you've built and prepare for what's next. Welcome to the Total Succession Show, your resource for learning how to exit confidently, be fully compensated, and keep your clients' interests first. Hosted by veteran financial advisor Tyson Ray and co-host Kim Cochenour, each episode will help you navigate the emotional and strategic challenges of succession planning through real-life stories, insights from industry experts, and Tyson's SPACE framework: See, Prepare, Act, Commit, Exit. Tune in each week and head to totalsuccession.com for free tools to help you start preparing for what's next. more

A monthly podcast with a wide range of guests focused on helping Canadian small business owners make decisions surrounding incorporation, growing their business efficiently, and implementing successful succession, estate planning & tax planning strategies. more

Conversations on family business succession, executive search, and leadership transition, hosted by Bill Stranberg with guest experts. Family Business Futures explores succession planning, executive search, and leadership transition for family-owned businesses. Hosted by Bill Stranberg, founder of Stranberg, the podcast features conversations with family business owners, next-generation leaders, and professional advisors about the challenges of preparing a company and its people for what comes next.Topics include CEO succession, executive search for family enterprises, compensation strategy, governance, and the advisory relationships that help family businesses transition between generations. Whether you're a family business leader planning your own succession or an advisor guiding clients through one, Family Business Futures offers practical insight drawn from real conversations in the field. more

Real stories from founder CEOs who stepped down, professional CEOs who took over from them and VCs who saw the process from the inside. substack.evgeny.coach more

The SuccessionReady podcast, hosted by James Grieve and Ashka Wirk, brings you expert guests who will provide you with information, insights, and actionable advice relevant to you as a founder-led business to help you become SuccessionReady. more