As founder of The Business Transition Sherpa, Laurie Barkman, CEPA, is an M&A Advisor and former CEO of a $100M revenue company with a successful exit. Having guided over 50 founders through complex transitions, she created the BUILT By Design™ framework to bridge the gap between advisors and business owners. Laurie helps advisors gain immediate relevance by adopting a buyer’s perspective and prioritizing the business outcomes owners value today, well before a future exit.