#14 - Lindsay Pinchuk (BumpClub)

Lindsay Pinchuk shares the incredible journey of launching and scaling Bump Club, a thriving community for expectant mothers that she bootstrapped with her background in media sales.

 

She dives into the nuances of negotiating her company's sale, including achieving double the valuation and confronting the challenges of an earn-out gone wrong.

 

Lindsay candidly discusses the emotional and practical hurdles she faced post-sale, from retaining her brand's integrity to ultimately advocating for her team's well-being.

 

Now thriving as a consultant and mentor for female founders, Lindsay imparts valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, resilience, and finding one's true calling.

 

 

00:28 Introducing Lindsey Pinchuk and The Bump Club

01:31 The Birth of The Bump Club: From Idea to Reality

02:36 Growing the Community: Early Events and Challenges

07:44 Scaling Up: Expanding Beyond Chicago

11:53 Partnerships with Major Retailers: Target and Nordstrom

16:55 The Road to Acquisition: Interest from Brand Connections

19:59 The Acquire Proposal

21:19 Valuation and Deal Structure

23:41 Team Reactions and Negotiations

25:40 Challenges with Earnouts

28:46 Realizing Misalignment

32:02 Planning the Exit

33:27 Final Negotiations and Departure

36:30 New Beginnings and Current Ventures