What's Working Now
Look, I know you’ve achieved unheard of levels of success as an entrepreneur. So the real question is, while the world is RADICALLY shifting, how do we not get caught in the chaos but instead access our untapped capacity? (you know what I’m talking about ;)I’m Katie Richardson, Business Coach to Superstar Entrepreneur and host of What’s Working Now. I’m here to show you how to UNLOCK and MAGNIFY your Untapped Potential. So that we can create the dream, live with purpose, and do what we are born to do. On this podcast, we are asking a different set of questions.
What's Working Now
133. Part 2: The 12 Principles to Prepare For a Future Exit
In this podcast episode, Katie Richardson shares six soft skills crucial for preparing your company for a future exit. Drawing from her own experience of learning business through trial and error, she emphasizes the importance of intangible value, being in control of negotiations, and the readiness to walk away. Katie stresses the importance of developing these soft skills early on, even before you're actively seeking an exit, to empower yourself in negotiations and ensure the best outcome for your company.
Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Know Your Intangible Value
- Always Be Talking with Interested Parties
- Find Who Would Value You the Most
- Understand That You Are in the Driver's Seat
- Get Creative
- Be Willing to Walk Away
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About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.
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