Carrie Kerpen interviews Bea Dixon, the founder of The Honey Pot, a feminine care company. Bea shares the inspiring story of how she received the idea for her business in a dream and transformed it into a thriving company that sold to Compass Diversified Holdings for over $380 million.
 
The conversation covers Bea's challenges and successes, her commitment to her company post-sale, and the unique experiences she faced as a black founder in the industry.
 
Bea also emphasizes the importance of responsible business management and the joy found throughout the entrepreneurial journey.
 

1:14 How Bea Sold The Honey Pot  
3:10 The Real Inspiration Behind The Honey Pot  
6:24 A Look Back at Old Vaginal Care Practices  
8:01 The Moment She Knew the Product Actually Worked  
10:15 Deciding to Share the Formula With the World  
12:18 Bringing Her Brother In as a Key Partner  
13:49 Launching The Honey Pot at Bronner Brothers  
16:34 Expanding the Product Line Based on Customer Demand  
18:36 Relationship-Building as the Foundation of Success  
22:01 The Hard Realities of Fundraising for Growth  
25:03 Her First Experience With Institutional Investors  
27:02 Knowing the Right Time to Sell  
30:14 The Responsibility That Comes With Managing Investments  
32:34 How She Chose the Right Acquirer  
34:41 Staying Committed to Ethical Business Practices  
37:26 Why Transition Periods Matter After a Sale  
39:14 Higher Standards for Black Founders and Women Leaders  
41:14 Why Founders Must Invest in Themselves Too  

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