Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Laurie Barkman is the founder and CEO of SmallDotBig, providing innovation and growth solutions for entrepreneurs and multi-generational businesses.  ​She brings an entrepreneurial approach to mature companies struggling with change, and a structured approach to fast-growth companies experiencing growing pains. ​As an outside executive of a third generation, 120-year old company, she was part of a long-term management succession plan. Now she works with next generation entrepreneurs, privately-held companies, and family businesses to develop innovations that create enterprise value and transition plans to achieve their long-term goals. Laurie is the host Succession Stories -- a podcast that connects with family business leaders and industry experts to provide listeners with insights to grow their businesses, develop transition strategies, and lead for the future.