Lifting Off: Lessons in Business, Empathy, and Selling Smart with Sharon B. Heaton

02/12/2024 27 min Episodio 6
Lifting Off: Lessons in Business, Empathy, and Selling Smart with Sharon B. Heaton

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Episode Synopsis

What does it take to build and sell a business with purpose? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Sharon B. Heaton, CEO of SB Liftoff and author of Liftoff: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business. Sharon shares her journey from corporate finance to launching her own M&A advisory firm, helping business owners navigate one of the most important transitions of their lives.
We dive into:

Sharon’s process for helping founders prepare their companies for sale.
The power of empathy in negotiations and how it creates better outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
A touching success story of a family business that grew beyond expectations.
What women can bring to male-dominated industries and how Sharon leveraged her unique perspective to make an impact.

Whether you’re building a business, dreaming of an entrepreneurial venture, or simply curious about the world of mergers and acquisitions, this episode will leave you inspired to think big and embrace new opportunities.
Links & Resources Mentioned:

Grab Sharon’s book, Liftoff: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business: https://amzn.to/3ASjF0u (affiliate link)
Learn more about Sharon’s work at SB Liftoff: https://www.sbliftoff.com/.
Connect with Sharon directly via email: [email protected].
Explore the Author Power Circle: https://kellyschuknecht.com/author-power-circle.

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