The Business Transition Sherpa

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane sits down with Laurie Barkman, the "Business Transition Sherpa," to discuss the critical intersection of business growth and exit strategy. Drawing from her experience as a $100M CEO who led a Fortune 5...

An episode of the Veteran On the Move podcast, hosted by Joe Crane, titled "The Business Transition Sherpa" was published on March 30, 2026 and runs 22 minutes.

March 30, 2026 ·22m · Veteran On the Move

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In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane sits down with Laurie Barkman, the "Business Transition Sherpa," to discuss the critical intersection of business growth and exit strategy. Drawing from her experience as a $100M CEO who led a Fortune 50 acquisition and her time as an outside hire for a third-generation firm, Laurie shares invaluable lessons on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and the "Founder’s Paradox." She highlights why veterans should consider buying existing businesses and offers a perspective on the emotional toll of losing one's identity after a major transition—a challenge many veterans face twice. Whether you’re just starting small with a passion-led idea or scaling a massive firm, Laurie’s insights provide the map to ensure your business can eventually thrive without you, allowing you to exit on your own terms with confidence. Episode Resources: Business Transition Sherpa About Our Guest Laurie Barkman is a nationally recognized growth strategist, speaker, and CEO who helps engineering, architecture, and design services firm owners scale their companies with clarity and confidence. She is the founder of The Business Transition Sherpa®, author of The Business Transition Handbook, and host of the award-winning Succession Stories podcast. A Certified Exit Planner, M&A Advisor, and former $100M CEO who led a company through a successful acquisition by a Fortune 50, Laurie brings real-world leadership and transition expertise to every engagement. Today, she empowers AEC industry owners in the built environment to build scalable, self-sustaining businesses that grow without depending on them, creating more time, freedom, and lasting value. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission. Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

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In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane sits down with Laurie Barkman, the "Business Transition Sherpa," to discuss the critical intersection of business growth and exit strategy. Drawing from her experience as a $100M CEO who led a Fortune 50 acquisition and her time as an outside hire for a third-generation firm, Laurie shares invaluable lessons on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and the "Founder’s Paradox." She highlights why veterans should consider buying existing businesses and offers a perspective on the emotional toll of losing one's identity after a major transition—a challenge many veterans face twice. Whether you’re just starting small with a passion-led idea or scaling a massive firm, Laurie’s insights provide the map to ensure your business can eventually thrive without you, allowing you to exit on your own terms with confidence. Episode Resources: Business Transition Sherpa About Our Guest Laurie Barkman is a nationally recognized growth strategist, speaker, and CEO who helps engineering, architecture, and design services firm owners scale their companies with clarity and confidence. She is the founder of The Business Transition Sherpa®, author of The Business Transition Handbook, and host of the award-winning Succession Stories podcast. A Certified Exit Planner, M&A Advisor, and former $100M CEO who led a company through a successful acquisition by a Fortune 50, Laurie brings real-world leadership and transition expertise to every engagement. Today, she empowers AEC industry owners in the built environment to build scalable, self-sustaining businesses that grow without depending on them, creating more time, freedom, and lasting value. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission. Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

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