Listen "#13 - Sharon Gillenwater (Boardroom Insiders)"
Episode Synopsis
Season 2 is HERE!!
In this riveting episode of 'The Exit Whisperer,' we dive deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship with Sharon Gillenwater, a TikTok sensation known for her transparent exit from Boardroom Insiders, a company she sold for $25 million.
Sharon shares her journey negotiating with a room full of men, achieving double her company's valuation, and the trials and triumphs of exiting a bootstrap business.
Sharon's insight into gender dynamics in business, the importance of financial transparency, and her mission to demystify entrepreneurial exits make this a must-listen episode.
Learn about her perseverance, practical wisdom, transformative success in business and entrepreneurship that helped her sell her business.
00:28 Welcome to Season Two of The Exit Whisperer
00:50 Meet Sharon Gillenwater: The Founder of Boardroom Insiders
03:10 Sharon’s Journey: From Funded to Bootstrapped
06:16 The Rise of Boardroom Insiders
06:33 Navigating the Tech Marketing World
10:22 Building a Sellable Asset
13:06 The Decision to Sell: Timing and Strategy
19:58 The Acquisition Process: Finding the Right Partner
26:05 Team Continuity Post-Sale
26:16 Deciding to Stay or Leave
27:59 Financial Transparency and Viral TikTok
32:30 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Business
40:27 Books and Future Plans
In this riveting episode of 'The Exit Whisperer,' we dive deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship with Sharon Gillenwater, a TikTok sensation known for her transparent exit from Boardroom Insiders, a company she sold for $25 million.
Sharon shares her journey negotiating with a room full of men, achieving double her company's valuation, and the trials and triumphs of exiting a bootstrap business.
Sharon's insight into gender dynamics in business, the importance of financial transparency, and her mission to demystify entrepreneurial exits make this a must-listen episode.
Learn about her perseverance, practical wisdom, transformative success in business and entrepreneurship that helped her sell her business.
00:28 Welcome to Season Two of The Exit Whisperer
00:50 Meet Sharon Gillenwater: The Founder of Boardroom Insiders
03:10 Sharon’s Journey: From Funded to Bootstrapped
06:16 The Rise of Boardroom Insiders
06:33 Navigating the Tech Marketing World
10:22 Building a Sellable Asset
13:06 The Decision to Sell: Timing and Strategy
19:58 The Acquisition Process: Finding the Right Partner
26:05 Team Continuity Post-Sale
26:16 Deciding to Stay or Leave
27:59 Financial Transparency and Viral TikTok
32:30 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Business
40:27 Books and Future Plans
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