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EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 1H 4M

Simple Steps to Build a Sellable Business and Create Life-Changing Wealth with Carrie Kerpen

from Earn Your Happy · host Lori Harder | YAP Media

Get ready to turn your current business into a life-changing asset! In this episode, I’m joined by Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group, to talk about building businesses designed to sell. She shares the 7-part WHISPER framework that’s helped countless women founders prepare for exits on their terms. We talk about how to create systems that protect your team, how to time your exit before burnout hits, and why every business deserves a roadmap to financial freedom. Plus, tune in now to get a chance to join our book giveaway! Check out our Sponsors: Brevo - Meet the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform for your business. Get started free or save 50% for 3 months with code HAPPY at brevo.com/happy Airbnb - Start making money by listing your home on Airbnb with an experienced Co-host, find a co-host at airbnb.com/host Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/happy The RealReal - Buy and sell luxury clothing, bags, and more on The RealReal. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/happy HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What types of businesses can actually be sold? 05:30 The 7-part framework to build a sellable company. 11:30 How to identify and articulate your company’s “secret sauce”. 17:30 How SOPs protect your business when people leave? 23:30 Why your team needs systems and incentives to stay through an exit. 29:45 When is the right time to sell your company? 35:00 Tips to choose the right advisor to help sell your business. 41:30 What founders must know about due diligence and buyer negotiations. 50:15 What is Whisper Collective? 53:45 How to get your free copy of Carrie's book, "The Whisper Way". RESOURCES Get your copy of The Whisper Way book ⁠HERE⁠! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Carrie: @carriekerpen

Get ready to turn your current business into a life-changing asset! In this episode, I’m joined by Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group, to talk about building businesses designed to sell. She shares the 7-part WHISPER framework that’s helped countless women founders prepare for exits on their terms. We talk about how to create systems that protect your team, how to time your exit before burnout hits, and why every business deserves a roadmap to financial freedom. Plus, tune in now to get a chance to join our book giveaway! Check out our Sponsors: Brevo - Meet the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform for your business. Get started free or save 50% for 3 months with code HAPPY at brevo.com/happy Airbnb - Start making money by listing your home on Airbnb with an experienced Co-host, find a co-host at airbnb.com/host Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/happy The RealReal - Buy and sell luxury clothing, bags, and more on The RealReal. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/happy HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What types of businesses can actually be sold? 05:30 The 7-part framework to build a sellable company. 11:30 How to identify and articulate your company’s “secret sauce”. 17:30 How SOPs protect your business when people leave? 23:30 Why your team needs systems and incentives to stay through an exit. 29:45 When is the right time to sell your company? 35:00 Tips to choose the right advisor to help sell your business. 41:30 What founders must know about due diligence and buyer negotiations. 50:15 What is Whisper Collective? 53:45 How to get your free copy of Carrie's book, "The Whisper Way". RESOURCES Get your copy of The Whisper Way book ⁠HERE⁠! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Carrie: @carriekerpen

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