Best Roy Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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EP07 - Steve & Pepper 39:30

8h ago39:30

39:30

In this week's episode, we explore surprising lessons in compassion from a family dog named Pepper. We dive into how Pepper's ability to express her needs and understands others' emotions challenges our perceptions of effective communication. Join us as we get a sneak peek at Steve and Pepper's relationship, discovering how this spritely Springador…

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Cyber Intelligence and Serial Exits: Roy Zur's Entrepreneurial Journey 30:18

1d ago30:18

30:18

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --This week on The Exit: Roy Zur, former founder and current CEO of …

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EP06 - Nicola & Roy 29:02

7d ago29:02

29:02

This week, we explore the delightful world of Roy, an English bulldog who's become somewhat of a local superstar, with his ‘class clown’ personality and the infectious joy he brings to all that meet him. We'll dive into how this lockdown pup has transformed, from a puppy school dropout to a beloved family member and neighbourhood icon. He’s always …

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Creative Meets Paid Media: Steve Weiss's MuteSix Innovation 30:14

9d ago30:14

30:14

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --This week on The Exit: Steve Weiss, founder of MuteSix, a creative…

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EP05 - Hugo & Dancer 35:19

12d ago35:19

35:19

This week we meet Hugo and Dancer and we will be sharing some personal and moving stories. We learn the secrets behind Hugo’s status as the dog whisperer. Hugo describes the incredible power of compassion and protection shown by George, his childhood dog and we find out how Dancer, who with a simple nod from her family, took on the role of dream ca…

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Bootstrapping to Millions: Peter Corbett's Agency Exit Tale 34:40

15d ago34:40

34:40

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -------------------This week on The Exit: Peter Corbett, previous fo…

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EP04 - Jo & Nellie 30:36

21d ago30:36

30:36

I am so proud of my guests in Episode 4. This is a love story if ever I have heard one. Jo and I have been friends for as long as I can remember and she puts her life and soul into everything she does, this includes working with “a rejected working collie from Ireland” who needed patience and understanding to become her best self. They say that dog…

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Mark McClain's Path to a $150M Exit and Sailing Far Beyond 43:17

23d ago43:17

43:17

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit------------------------------------------------This week on The Exit…

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EP03 - Blayne & Tilly 34:36

29d ago34:36

34:36

This week is the result of two chatterboxes getting carried away with talk of acting school, Hamlet and Konstantin Stanislavski (!). We didn't start discussing Tilly, Blayne's brilliant Cockerpoo until 12 minutes in! That's a third of the Pawdcast. Sorry about that. So tune in or fast forward to find out about the white ball of fluff who went from …

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In Dreams - Roy Orbison 1:09:42

28d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Send us a Text Message. In this episode the fellas dream their way back to 1963 and stare in disbelief (and delight) as the legendary Roy Orbison upstages the Beatles not once but twice with his top ten hit "In Dreams." Little did Roy know that as Orbi-mania faded that the Candy Colored Clown was sound asleep aboard the HSFM mothership, existing in…

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Empowering Digital Entrepreneurs with Data: Blake Hutchison on Flippa’s Real-Time Data Insights 45:17

30d ago45:17

45:17

What are the latest online business trends?Where are buyers and investors based?What profit multiples are App, Content, SaaS, and Ecom businesses selling at?Flippa’s Data Insights can answer all these questions and more. It is the most comprehensive and freely available dataset for online business transactions and buyer intent. Explore the tool tod…

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EP02 - Sadie & Carlos 24:49

1M ago24:49

24:49

Strap in tight for the next Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast with Sadie, Carlos and me. Carlos (formerly known as Chaos!) is brilliant fun in our second episode. Taking a break from rearranging the furniture and giving his family little earlobe nibbles, we explore the reason why Staffies are often misunderstood and learn a load about emotions, empat…

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Rethinking Capital: MelRose Wild's Alternative to Traditional VC 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: https://flippa.com/exit This week on The Exit: In this episode of The Exit, MelRose Wild, CEO of Permaculture Capital and Decision Society, discusses the importance of inclusion in the C-suite, particularly for women, and highlights data showing that gender-diverse executive teams and boards outperform their le…

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EP01 - Kerris & Bella 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

In this, our first Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast, we hear about Bella's adventures with Kerris in North Vancouver. We learn about Bella's secret skills as a tour guide and discover more about neuroplasticity and growth mindset as Kerris describes what it's like to be Bella's two-legged friend.By Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast

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Wisdom from Nancy Soloman’s 30-Year Business Coaching Journey 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

This week on The Exit: Nancy Solomon, founder & CEO of WomenThink Global, shares insights from her extensive coaching career spanning over 30 years. She discusses her journey from sales to psychology, ultimately finding her calling in coaching women in male-dominated fields, particularly technology. While she offers several gems of business and lif…

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Poverty to Prosperity: Luke Cooper's Entrepreneurial Journey 36:54

2M ago36:54

36:54

This week on The Exit: Luke Cooper, General Partner at Latimer Ventures, discusses his journey from poverty to law school and eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. Luke recounts his first major exit with a defense contractor, followed by a challenging acquisition of an ice cream company during the 2008 financial crisis. His bi…

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Elevating Women in Business: Jordan Dargue’s Venture Capital Journey 30:36

2M ago30:36

30:36

This week on The Exit: Jordan Dargue, investor and co-founder of Lifted Ventures, began her career in the construction industry before making her way to tech software. Throughout her experiences in various industries, a common theme she noticed was a disproportionately low number of female founders, particularly in venture-backed endeavors.With her…

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It's Oh So Quiet - Björk 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Tom goes berserk for Björk while Ty is blasé on her quirk. While Tom tries to convince Ty to not be a “jörk” about her work, the boys discuss the annoyingly unrepresentative hits that sometimes define an artist. While figuratively walking in the forest with Björk they manage to get into a discussion about pri…

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Strategic Spin-Outs: Donald Thompson's Series of Successful Exits 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

This week on The Exit: Donald Thompson, founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, shares insights from his numerous successful business exits, starting from his role in iCubed, which was acquired by Adobe, to leading multiple spin-outs and acquisitions.Donald recounts how his team at iCubed, post-acquisition, bought back the company, grew it, and …

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Tactical Acquisitions and the Importance of Scaling Fast with Anthony Westfall 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

This week on The Exit: Anthony Westfall, an expert in business mergers and acquisitions, shares his insights on growth acquisitions and multiple exits. After working at Cisco during the dot-com bubble, Anthony moved to a startup, got laid off, and transitioned to the wine business.His first solo venture was an online wine startup catering to nonpro…

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Running Three Businesses through Well-Managed KPIs with Arijana Kaskarova 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

This week on The Exit: Arijana Kaskarova always knew she wanted to run her own business, but before jumping in full-time, she made it a priority to develop the skills necessary to succeed. She went on to build three businesses, all of which she is now simultaneously running. From helping businesses set up and manage KPIs, to creating digital market…

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Building Value Before the Exit: Lessons from John duHadway 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

This week on The Exit: John duHadway has spent decades advising startups and growth-stage companies, guiding them to the next level and eventual exits. As someone who has exited three companies himself, he shares a few truths that he believes are crucial in getting companies successfully acquired.He emphasizes the importance of business owners surr…

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Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2 - Pink Floyd 1:01:19

3M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the lads travel back to the disco era where they shake their boo-tays to none other than...Pink Floyd? As they try to dig the dark Floydian disco groove, they critique some hits (and misses) of rock bands attempting disco and marvel at how the genre penetrated every nook and cranny of the era that bears its …

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Beyond Balance Sheets: Tina Moser on Building Strong Businesses 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

This week on The Exit: Tina Moser has come a long way since her start in entrepreneurship, which she describes as being like jumping from a plane and building the parachute on the way down.As the owner of multiple businesses and Finance Director at Cultivate Advisors, she shares her evolution from developing financial literacy to successfully exiti…

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Balancing Wealth and Wellness: Marguerita Cheng's Financial Philosophy 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

This week on The Exit: Marguerita Cheng, founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, a financial planning and wealth management company, discusses the importance of not going on the financial journey alone.She’s worked with individuals of various backgrounds including business owners of recently exited businesses who are trying to understand the b…

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Gaming the System: Suli Ali's Journey from Microsoft to Mobile Game Empire 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

This week on The Exit: Suleman “Suli” Ali was introduced to the world of business M&A when he was just eight years old helping his father find and buy their family’s first business. However, it wasn’t until years later into his early 20s and his first job at Microsoft that he determined that corporate life was not for him and he answered his callin…

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Charlie Silver's Path from Jiffy Lube to Data Privacy Pioneer 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

This week on The Exit: After a short stint in politics, Charlie Silver, founder and CEO of Permission.io, shares his 35-year entrepreneurial journey, which started by opening Michigan’s first Jiffy Lube store. 10 years and 17 franchises later, he sold all of his stores back to Jiffy Lube, and founded his next venture, RealAge, a health risk assessm…

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ER & Entrepreneurship: John Shufeldt's MeMD Walmart Deal 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

This week on The Exit: John Shufeldt was an ER doctor before embarking on a decades-long career as a serial healthcare entrepreneur with three companies and a health-tech VC firm under his belt.He details the sale of his virtual medicine business, MeMD to Walmart in 2021.He recognizes that, while he happened to sell at a peak valuation, it wasn’t d…

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Tubular Bells (Pt. 1) - Theme From "The Exorcist" 1:05:16

4M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the lads become possessed by the unnerving creepiness of Mike Oldfield's unlikely hit "Tubular Bells", the theme music from the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist. Thankfully, special guest Joseph Trivers performs a successful exorcism on the dreadful scene, through his exploration of minimalist music and the …

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From Bootstrapped Beginnings to Strategic Exit to Brandwatch: The Story of Paladin with James Creech 28:38

4M ago28:38

28:38

This week on The Exit: Before the days of YouTube and TikTok, James Creech was creating videos, little did he know this interest would lead him to one day launch a company focused on content creation. In 2016 when influencer marketing and the creator economy was still finding its feet, James and his partners saw a need for tracking and reporting on…

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Beyond the Screen: Sara Hirsh Bordo’s Path to Purpose 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

This week on The Exit: Among everything Sara Hirsh Bordo has done in her career, from being a marketing executive at Paramount Pictures and MGM Studios, the owner of several acquired businesses, and a 15x award-winning filmmaker, she might now mostly describe herself as an impact-focused creator. Through her production company, Women Rising®, which…

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Dot Com Dreams to Exit Realities with Matt Frary 32:27

5M ago32:27

32:27

This week on The Exit: Matt Frary got his start in online business during the dot com era. After graduating from business school and being unable to find a job, he went on an entrepreneurial journey that would have him building and selling five different online businesses.One thing he learned about himself was how he knew when it was time to sell. …

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From Food-tech Nonprofit to Zomato Acquisition with Srishti Kawatra 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

This week on The Exit: Srishti Kawatra describes her journey from founding her food distribution nonprofit while working at her corporate job in India, to being acquired by one of India’s largest food-tech companies, Zomato. She discusses how what started as a partnership inquiry turned into the offer, and what specifically made Zomato so intereste…

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The Journey Beyond the Sale: Lessons from John Rood's Exit 26:17

5M ago26:17

26:17

This week on The Exit: John Rood, author of "Beyond the Exit", shares his journey of exiting his test prep business, Next Step Test Preparation, and the challenges he faced post-exit, including uncertainty, depression, and illness. He discusses the importance of planning for your future beyond the exit, highlighting the need for entrepreneurs to en…

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Love Shack - The B-52s 1:02:43

5M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the lads got them a pod that's as big as whale and it's about to set sail! On route to the B-52s' "Love Shack" they head down the Atlanta Highway and pick up some shiny happy people including REM, Iggy Pop, Nile Rodgers, and Don Was (Not Was) and...the legendary John Lennon himself? Come Roam (if you want to…

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Selling Success: How Lark Took Flight with Pallavi Golla 30:33

5M ago30:33

30:33

This week on The Exit: Pallavi Golla, serial entrepreneur and mother of two young boys, walks us through her journey of building and selling her bamboo fabric baby activewear business, Lark. She details the challenges faced during the sale process, including the sudden withdrawal of a key investor in 2022, as well as how she leveraged her social me…

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The Moving Parts of a $100M Exit with Ben Faw 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

This week on The Exit: Ben Faw has gone through two exits, one of which closed for a $100M valuation.In this conversation, Ben discusses how he selected the business to build, his criteria for finding an M&A advisor at the beginning of the exit process, and some metrics the buyer was looking at that ultimately led to closing the deal.In regards to …

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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 245 – True Cup Contenders and the Departure of GM Kekalainen 50:41

6M ago50:41

50:41

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 245 – True Cup Contenders and the Departure of GM Kekalainen Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 245 --- True Stanley Cup Contenders AROUND THE NHL: Kekalainen Fired, Tough Guy, Flames Noise, Deadline Update, Wheeler Injured and Yotes App 3 Questions Listener Questions: Na…

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Build to Exit with David Perez 34:23

6M ago34:23

34:23

This week on The Exit: “If you can’t make a sale, you have no business…but with sales comes rejection.”David Perez is a seasoned entrepreneur who has sold two companies, generated millions from Fortune100 customers, and has served as an advisor for founders and businesses.Through the rollercoaster ride of his business journey, one constant that he …

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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 244- Empty Net Chaos 48:53

6M ago48:53

48:53

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 244- Empty Net Chaos Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 244 --- Greig sends the Maple Leafs and hockey world into hysteria with empty net goal AROUND THE NHL: Deadline Targets, Relocation, Sergachev and D-man Scoring 3 Questions Listener Questions: What is your dream Stan…

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Soldier to Seller: Jon Caldwell's Amazon Exit Story 28:17

6M ago28:17

28:17

This week on The Exit: Jon Caldwell, an entrepreneur who transitioned from the army to business, shares his journey from starting a pet supplements brand on Amazon to its successful exit. He highlights the importance of pricing strategies, noting how testing different price points was crucial for his product's success. Despite facing challenges lik…

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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 243 – Center of Trade Attention 1:00:16

6M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 243 – Center of Trade Attention Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 243 --- Center Trades – Lindholm to Vancouver and Monahan to Winnipeg AROUND THE NHL: LA Coach Fired, Best on Best, Player Poll, Yotes Future, OHL Suspension, Hockey Canada Scandal and All-Star Weekend 3 Q…

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A Journey Through Three Exits with Collin Mitchell 28:52

6M ago28:52

28:52

This week on The Exit: Collin Mitchell, Managing Partner at Leadium, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey with three successful exits, one business which he and his wife grew from zero to $5M in only 26 months.Collin discusses the importance of sales, scaling teams, and the preparedness needed for exits. From starting in sales to foundi…

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Ball of Confusion - Love and Rockets 58:45

6M ago58:45

58:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Tom presents his Dissertation on Delay to Professor Ralston, who must choose the Hit Songiest Song From Mars from a number of worthy (and not so worthy) candidates. The challenge pits Love and Rockets against The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Tina Turner, Anthrax and Duran Duran. This ignites a compelling discuss…

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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 242 – Opposite Directions for Oilers and Kings 49:45

7M ago49:45

49:45

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 242 – Opposite Directions for Oilers and Kings Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 242 --- Kings and Oilers are headed in opposite directions in tale of two seasons, AROUND THE NHL: Utah, LTIR or not, Perry Signs, Tippett Resigns, Parise Back and Flying Elbows 3 Questions …

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The Great Wealth Transfer with Jill Lloyd 30:40

7M ago30:40

30:40

This week on The Exit: Jill Faherty Lloyd is a financial advisor who is truly influential when it comes to financial advisory for women. Jill shares her experience with liquidity events, the importance of being prepared for them, and what you need to know. Having always worked in predominantly male financial services firms, Jill realized that the i…

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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 241 – Roy Hired to Coach Islanders 1:01:38

7M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 241 – Roy Hired to Coach Islanders Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 241 --- Patrick Roy hired to coach the New York Islanders Who says NO! Trade Proposals AROUND THE NHL: Martin Waivers, Pinto Resigns, Rutherford Extended, Eichel Out, TV Dilemma and BCHL steals teams. 3…

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Why Money is Key to Validating an Idea with Raja Skogland 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

This week on The Exit: Raja Skogland is the perfect example of why timing can be so important. Raja has had multiple exits but her most successful exit all came down to timing. Starting an online accelerator program for early stage companies was always a good concept, but Raja never would have expected the huge growth that came during COVID when ev…

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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 240 – Winnipeg Jets: Flyin at the Top of the Central 45:08

7M ago45:08

45:08

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 240 – Winnipeg Jets: Flyin at the Top of the Central Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 240 --- Mid-season Shock – Winnipeg Jets lead the Central Division AROUND THE NHL: Loser Leafs, Power Pacific, Merzlikins wants out, Foligno Extended, Zegras Out and Ass Jerseys 3 Ques…

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Playing Hard to Get to Get the Deal Done with Robbie Hardy 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

This week on The Exit: From selling her own company to mentoring other women entrepreneurs. This episode of the exit is a full circle entrepreneurial story from starting a business, building it into a successful company, to exiting and becoming an investor helping other women grow their businesses. Robbie tells how timing is everything, she was in …

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