#129: How to Get Acquired (Lexi Grant & Carrie Kerpen)

Meet Lexi Grant, founder of They Got Acquired, and Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group—two powerhouses helping founders rewrite what success looks like when it’s time to sell.While the startup world glorifies IPOs and billion-dollar exits, the truth is: less than 1% of companies ever IPO and yet thousands of founders sell their businesses every year for six, seven, or eight figures. Those exits? They can be just as life-changing.In this episode, Lexi and Carrie break down how they’ve helped founders turn profitable, purpose-driven companies into real paydays.💡 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:How to Build to Sell (Even If You’re Not Selling Yet): Why thinking like an acquirer early can 3x your future valuation.How to Pick Your Path: The five ways founders actually get acquired—from acqui-hires to employee buyouts—and how to know which one’s right for you.How to Make Your Business Buyable: The exact profit, growth, and diversification metrics acquirers use to determine value.How to Negotiate (and Actually Get Paid): The earnout traps to avoid and how to structure deals that put real money in your pocket.How to Sell on Your Terms: Carrie’s “Why Framework” for aligning your exit with the life you actually want next.Access They Got Acquired Get your Exit Whisper Score 🚀 Ready to turn this advice into traction? Get our weekly Growth Playbooks — real-world frameworks, templates, and tools to help you scale smarter and faster. 👉 Subscribe now: shegetsshitdone.com/join🔥 Take the Free Traction Quiz: Feeling stuck or scattered? Discover your next best move to gain traction based on where you are and where you're headed. 👉 ⁠Take the Quiz HERE