#19 - Sharon Lee Thony (SLT Consulting)

In this episode of 'The Exit Whisperer,' host Carrie Kerpen interviews entrepreneur Sharon Lee Thony about her inspiring journey from a corporate job to founding and scaling SLT Consulting, which she eventually sold to Fiverr.

 

Sharon shares practical steps for transitioning from a side hustle to a thriving agency, challenges in balancing family obligations, and the significance of building a supportive network of freelancers.

 

The discussion includes insights on mindset shifts, strategic decisions, and maintaining company vision post-acquisition. Key topics cover entrepreneurship, women in business, digital marketing, and strategies for building, scaling, and selling a business.

 

Sharon also reflects on her role in launching Fiverr Agencies and her future plans as an advisor and angel investor.

 

00:28 Welcome to The Exit Whisperer

00:37 Meet Sharon Lee Thony

02:50 The Birth of SLT Consulting

05:18 Taking the Leap from Corporate

10:53 Building a Freelance Empire

13:56 Connecting with Fiverr

19:06 The Unexpected Journey Begins

19:57 Building Relationships and Growing the Agency

21:05 The Turning Point: Acquisition Talks

24:23 Navigating the Acquisition Process

26:23 Reflections on the Acquisition

29:09 Empowering Future Entrepreneurs

32:24 The Impact of Selling a Business

35:21 Final Thoughts and Future Plans