Listen "#9 - Jessica Zweig (Simply Be)"
Episode Synopsis
Carrie speaks with Jessica Zweig, who recently sold one of the world's first personal branding agencies, Simply Be, to Hawke Media.
Jessica shares her path from launching the agency in 2017, through its fast and furious growth, to negotiating a lucrative exit deal that included no earn-out obligations. She talks about the importance of aligning one's work with their soul, her spiritual rebirth in Egypt, and how she managed to extricate herself from her business to pursue her next passion.
Jessica also discusses the themes of her upcoming book, 'The Light Work,' centered on reclaiming feminine power and overcoming burnout. Whether you're an entrepreneur, friend, or just someone interested in living their cosmic truth, Jessica's story and insights are sure to inspire.
00:00 The Big Deal: Jessica Zweig's Major Sale
03:07 Building Simply Be: From Concept to Success
07:14 The Decision to Sell: Strategic Moves
09:28 A Transformative Journey: Egypt and Beyond
14:24 Extracting from the Business: The Role of an Integrator
17:32 Negotiating the Sale: Offers and Agreements
26:22 Life After the Sale: New Ventures and Reflections
28:51 The Light Work: Reclaiming Feminine Power
36:33 Conclusion: Embracing Authenticity and Future Plans
Jessica shares her path from launching the agency in 2017, through its fast and furious growth, to negotiating a lucrative exit deal that included no earn-out obligations. She talks about the importance of aligning one's work with their soul, her spiritual rebirth in Egypt, and how she managed to extricate herself from her business to pursue her next passion.
Jessica also discusses the themes of her upcoming book, 'The Light Work,' centered on reclaiming feminine power and overcoming burnout. Whether you're an entrepreneur, friend, or just someone interested in living their cosmic truth, Jessica's story and insights are sure to inspire.
00:00 The Big Deal: Jessica Zweig's Major Sale
03:07 Building Simply Be: From Concept to Success
07:14 The Decision to Sell: Strategic Moves
09:28 A Transformative Journey: Egypt and Beyond
14:24 Extracting from the Business: The Role of an Integrator
17:32 Negotiating the Sale: Offers and Agreements
26:22 Life After the Sale: New Ventures and Reflections
28:51 The Light Work: Reclaiming Feminine Power
36:33 Conclusion: Embracing Authenticity and Future Plans
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