{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Build a Business Worth Buying","title":"From Passion Project to Profitable Sale: Tips for Women Entrepreneurs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1d575675\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3289,"description":"On this episode of Build a Business Worth Buying, host Aaron Alpeter sits down eith the powerhouse co-founders behind Athena Advisory Collective. Unlike the typical VC-backed founder stories, Cristy and Aggie specialize in helping female founders of agencies, service firms, and bootstrapped businesses build and exit on their own terms.You'll hear why non-VC paths can be more sustainable—and potentially more lucrative—than the venture route, and learn exactly what makes a service business truly valuable and sellable. The conversation dives deep into topics like securing recurring revenue, designing bulletproof contracts, getting the founder out of day-to-day operations, and creating a turn-key business ready for a smooth exit. Cristy and Aggie also share candid insights on supporting women founders, the psychological hurdles around selling a “passion project,” and the importance of knowing your numbers.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/phsiZGVABXNGagv9Pf58BfoPvAl4NAkTvAu1ewlPQvU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYmE0/MDQ1Zjg3MDQ4ZmI0/YWEwMTYzNDFjYTNm/MmYyOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}