Can I Really…?

"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."--William Shakespeare

We all have doubts, from small things to life-changing decisions. But your doubts can keep you from imagining, working toward a goal, and getting the outcomes you want. That is when our doubts become traitors…

After writing almost 100 original long-form articles, I noticed some patterns in the questions women business owners are asking me.

Many women don’t think they can sell their company and will have to settle for closing the doors someday. If that’s your thinking, you’re missing out on building wealth and leaving a legacy. If you’re not even thinking about your business exit, it is highly unlikely you can make it happen!

I am posing real questions from real women and highlighting the articles that address that question. I call these queries BlockbustHER BrainteasHERs…

Today’s BlockbustHER BrainteasHER:

This question is from Linda, a financial services firm owner: “Can I really sell my business?”

A reminder: You too can ask me a business question and have it answered in these articles. I pose real questions from real women and highlight the articles that address that question.

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Here’s the Twist . . .

Believing we can achieve something is the starting point to actually make it happen. I’ve gotten this question more times than I can count: “Can I really sell my business?”

The first important step to any major transition is conquering your doubts, shifting your mindset, and getting expert advice for moving forward.

Answering three critical questions can get you started:

• What do you believe?
• What state are you in?
• Are you eating the broken cookies?

Now What?

Are you stuck in your Second Act?

Have you built a profitable and valuable business but instead of feeling like there's something missing, you’re feeling like there's something more?

If you’ve built an accounting firm, a law firm, a financial services firm, a psychology practice, or a specialty consulting firm that is generating $1 million to $10 million in annual revenue, you are in a prime market.

Larger firms and companies are growing by buying other firms. This has long been the case, but we’re seeing a higher rate than ever.

I wish it wasn’t the case, but I see too many women who actually lose their company instead of exiting on their own terms. The exit process is filled with pitfalls and complex issues – especially for women.

I’ve built my business as an advocate, and I specialize in helping women founders transition to their Third Act – when you’re ready to do the work you’ve always longed to do.

Work that lights you up… work that is your purpose instead of just a paycheck.  

Often, to get to your Third Act, you need to exit from your Second Act, preferably with funds from a sale that turns your business into a wealth-building tool.

As your advocate, by definition, I’m looking out for your best interests. I am not taking a brokerage fee, commission, or equity. I am not motivated by how quickly the exit moves or the final dollar amounts. I want what you want – and will help you get it.

In my experience, women don't retire; they transition into a new stage of purpose and impact. Whether you are 40 or 60, the idea of retirement may not appeal to you. Just because you can retire doesn’t mean you’ll want to.

We can redefine ‘retirement’ and think of your eventual business exit as a ‘purposeful transition’.

Are you ready to leap into your Third Act and grab the whole cookie?

That requires a new way of thinking, new skills, a simple and elegant design, and an advocate by your side. Contact me to learn more. 

How exit-ready are you? Find out at: http://she-exits.com/