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Building A Business Legacy - Navigating The M&A Process as a Female Founder with Natalie Roberts
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In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Natalie Roberts, certified exit planning advisor and founder of iKadre. They delve into the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and how women entrepreneurs can navigate this space to build their business legacies. Natalie shares her extensive background in global M&A, highlighting her work at companies like Ernst Young and HP. The conversation explores the emotional aspects of exiting a business, the importance of early education and planning, and ways to maximize business value before selling. Natalie also discusses her nonprofit initiatives aimed at educating women business owners. The episode offers valuable insights into transitioning from founder-operated businesses to strategic exits, ensuring that these transitions are empowering and intentional.
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:42 Guest Introduction: Natalie Roberts of iKadre
01:33 Natalie's Background and Journey
02:21 Accounting Software Recommendation
03:12 In-Depth Conversation with Natalie
06:55 Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions
11:02 The Importance of Early Education
15:04 Transitioning and Exiting a Business
29:28 Using Business as a Tool for Legacy
40:09 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
46:12 Outro and Final Remarks
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