Are you building a business with an exit in mind—or just hoping it works out when you’re ready to move on?

Most women entrepreneurs pour everything into growing their companies but never think about how (or if) they’ll exit. That’s a costly mistake—because without a strategic exit plan, you could leave serious wealth on the table.

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Patty Block—business advisor, transition expert, and author of Your Hidden Advantage. For nearly two decades, Patty has helped women business owners fine-tune operations, scale revenue, and build real business value so they can create an “elegant exit” on their terms.

We’re dismantling the myths around selling your business, unpacking the different exit options available, and revealing how even personal brands can create sellable assets. Whether you’re years away from selling or thinking about closing the doors soon, the time to start positioning for your exit is now.

You’ll learn why only a small percentage of women-owned businesses successfully sell, what to do to avoid being taken advantage of in the deal-making process, and how to protect your intellectual property so it actually adds value to your business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why so few women entrepreneurs successfully exit their businesses—and how to beat the odds

• The different types of exits (and why selling isn’t the only option)

• How to position a personal brand for sale by building frameworks and intellectual property

• The five-year runway you should aim for to maximize business value

• What to avoid so you don’t get hustled or undervalued in the negotiation process
  
  

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Your Hidden Advantage by Patty Block: https://theblockgroup.net/your-hidden-advantage

• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattyblock

• Follow Shayna Davis on Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaynarattlerdavis

• Follow Shayna Davis on Facebook: https://facebook.com/shaynarattlerdavis