#13 - Sharon Gillenwater (Boardroom Insiders)

Season 2 is HERE!!   In this riveting episode of 'The Exit Whisperer,' we dive deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship with Sharon Gillenwater, a TikTok sensation known for her transparent exit from Boardroom Insiders, a company she sold for $25 million.   Sharon shares her journey negotiating with a room full of men, achieving double her company's valuation, and the trials and triumphs of exiting a bootstrap business.   Sharon's insight into gender dynamics in business, the importance of financial transparency, and her mission to demystify entrepreneurial exits make this a must-listen episode.   Learn about her perseverance, practical wisdom, transformative success in business and entrepreneurship that helped her sell her business.     00:28 Welcome to Season Two of The Exit Whisperer 00:50 Meet Sharon Gillenwater: The Founder of Boardroom Insiders 03:10 Sharon’s Journey: From Funded to Bootstrapped 06:16 The Rise of Boardroom Insiders 06:33 Navigating the Tech Marketing World 10:22 Building a Sellable Asset 13:06 The Decision to Sell: Timing and Strategy 19:58 The Acquisition Process: Finding the Right Partner 26:05 Team Continuity Post-Sale 26:16 Deciding to Stay or Leave 27:59 Financial Transparency and Viral TikTok 32:30 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Business 40:27 Books and Future Plans