Changing The Game

#36: Most business owners don't start thinking about selling until they're ready to walk away. Kimberly Wasney believes that's already too late.

In this episode, Kimberly shares why the best exits are built years in advance, how founders can create businesses that thrive without them, and why your identity matters just as much as your valuation.

From helping scale Packed with Purpose from $150K to $9 million as employee number one to co-founding Ripple's Edge Advisors, Kimberly brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building companies designed for longevity.

In this episode:
  •  Why founders should plan their exit years before selling 
  •  The "European Vacation" exercise every business owner should try 
  •  Building a business that doesn't depend on you 
  •  Scaling from $150K to $9M as employee #1 
  •  Why so many founders regret selling their business 
  •  Separating your identity from your work 
  •  Lessons from sports that translate to entrepreneurship
Follow Kimberly: @Kimberly Wasney on LinkedIn
Learn more: Ripple's Edge Advisors

What is Changing The Game?

Changing the Game is a podcast that highlights bold, inspiring women who are redefining leadership and carving their own paths across different industries, backgrounds, and life chapters.

Hosted by Jordan Duren, each episode dives deep into the stories of female leaders who have navigated transitions, taken risks, and challenged the status quo. From corporate trailblazers to creative entrepreneurs, these women share the real, unfiltered truths behind their journeys—what it took, what they learned, and what they’d tell the next woman ready to rise.

If you’re ready to break the mold, own your story, and lead with purpose, this show is for you.

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About Shift Group:

Shift Group bridges the gap between military veterans, former athletes, and the business world through coaching and career upskilling. Our mission is to help these individuals unlock their unique skills and experiences and match them with top-tier companies in need of resilient, coachable, and team-oriented professionals.

The Shift Connect platform accelerates learning and streamlines the hiring process by connecting employers with pre-vetted candidates who are ready to excel. Customers reduce hiring time, lower costs, increase growth rates, and improve retention. Shift Group is committed to helping businesses build high-performing teams and supporting veterans and athletes in their career development.

Discover how Shift Group can transform your hiring process and unlock the potential of exceptional talent. Visit us at shiftgroup.io to learn more.