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Business Transition Services
From Transition to Transaction
B.U.I.L.T. Freedom™ Course
Self-Guided Discovery
Best for owners who want to reduce day-to-day dependency and reclaim their time without a major time commitment.
B.U.I.L.T. Leader Circle
Ongoing Advisory & Peer Group
Best for CEOs and entrepreneurs ready to scale smarter, build strategically, and exit successfully
1:1 Strategic Implementation
High-Touch Advisory
Best for growth-focused business owners ready to scale with clarity, prepare for exit, or explore acquisitions with personalized support from a seasoned M&A advisor and former CEO.
Business Transition Services
From Transition to Transaction
B.U.I.L.T. Freedom™ Course
Self-Guided Discovery
Best for owners who want to reduce day-to-day dependency and reclaim their time without a major time commitment.
B.U.I.L.T. Leader Circle
Ongoing Advisory & Peer Group
Best for CEOs and entrepreneurs ready to scale smarter, build strategically, and exit successfully
1:1 Strategic Implementation
High-Touch Advisory
Best for growth-focused business owners ready to scale with clarity, prepare for exit, or explore acquisitions with personalized support from a seasoned M&A advisor and former CEO.
The B.U.I.L.T.™ Method
Engineer your firm for freedom, growth, and what’s next.
The B.U.I.L.T.™ Method is a proven framework for architecture, engineering, design, and construction firm owners who are tired of doing it all themselves, and ready to build a business that can thrive without you at the center.
It mirrors how you approach your own projects:
B
lueprint your vision and firm model
U
nlock operational and leadership bottlenecks
I
ntegrate systems, structure, and team
L
ead with clarity—not chaos
T
ransition with confidence and control
Whether you want to scale sustainably, create succession options, or exit on your terms,
this B.U.I.L.T. method meets you where you are… and gets you where you want to go.
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Keynote Speaking
Inspiring business owners
Laurie Barkman is a dynamic speaker who has consulted, advised, and presented to hundreds of CEOs and business owners.
If you’re looking for an impactful keynote for your organization, Laurie puts a spotlight on business transitions that will inspire your audience to take action today to avoid succession regrets tomorrow.
As Featured On:
Keynote Speaking
Inspiring business owners
Laurie Barkman is a dynamic speaker who has consulted, advised, and presented to hundreds of CEOs and business owners.
If you’re looking for an impactful keynote for your organization, Laurie puts a spotlight on business transitions that will inspire your audience to take action today to avoid succession regrets tomorrow.
The Business
Transition Handbook
How to avoid succession pitfalls and create valuable exit options
Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared.
Are you? Read The Business Transition Handbook to master the mindset, strategies, and tactics you need to unlock your financial freedom in your exit.
This book is a master class in how to proactively approach business transition. Laurie’s straight talk, illustrative stories, and clear insights will motivate you to take the next step in your personal and business journey to prepare for the next phase of your life.
John Warrillow, best-selling author of The Built to Sell trilogy, and founder of The Value Builder System™
Succession Stories Podcast
Navigating the path to business succession
Award-winning podcast host Laurie Barkman interviews business owners, authors, and industry experts to guide entrepreneurs from transition to transaction, from creating value to letting go.
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