04: Next Generation Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition - Chris Cynkar, Carnegie Mellon University

Laurie Barkman interviews Chris Cynkar, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. Chris shared his first success as a next generation business owner when he acquired a mature printing company from its founder. In taking over the business, Chris fulfilled the owner’s intent of a succession plan even though he wasn’t family. This episode provides insights for people considering a different path, transitioning from employee to business owner.

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Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs from transition to transaction hosted by Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®. Succession Stories explores the entrepreneurial stages of a business from growth to maturity focusing on value creation, exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies. If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sell their closely held company, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Laurie Barkman, Amazon best-selling author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Transition Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options." Learn more about Laurie's strategic business transition planning and M&A advisory services by visiting: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com