Laurie Barkman – Quit Often Quit Fast

<p><strong>BIO: </strong>Laurie Barkman, the business transition sherpa, is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was sold to a Fortune 50 company.</p><p><strong>STORY:</strong> Though Laurie has had a flourishing career in the startup world, she regrets not spending that time building her own business.</p><p><strong>LEARNING:</strong> Quit often, quit fast. Don’t hesitate, or stay in something that doesn’t bring you value. Pay attention to your instinct; don’t be afraid to act on it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="ql-align-center"><strong>“Gravitate towards your strengths and follow your passions if you’re clear about what they are.”</strong></blockquote><blockquote class="ql-align-center">Laurie Barkman</blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Guest profile</h2><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Laurie Barkman</strong></a>, the business transition sherpa, is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was sold to a Fortune 50 company.</p><p>Laurie guides business owners through the often overwhelming process of transition planning. As a mergers and acquisitions intermediary, she facilitates sell-side and buy-side transactions in the lower middle market.</p><p>Laurie is the Amazon best-selling author of <a href="https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options</em></a> and hosts the award-winning podcast <a href="https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/succession-stories-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Succession Stories</a>, rated in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.</p><p>Laurie earned an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s from Cornell University. She received a professional designation from The Alliance of Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Advisors.</p><p><a href="https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/business-transitio