This month's episode of Private Market Insights will feature Whitney Shepherd, an ex-chemist who is in the middle of her journey to acquire a small business. She'll share her search process so far and we'll speak about her advocacy to increase the number of women in our space.
Whitney is an exceptionally insightful person and has lent her voice to women in search through her online presence. This is going to be a great one, so don't miss it!
(00:00) - Promoting Gender Equality in Small Business Acquisition
(03:14) - Lack of Diversity in Conferences
(06:31) - Overcoming Intimidation in Male-Dominated Industries
(14:15) - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth
(18:45) - Discussing the Search Experience
(23:12) - The Importance of Broker Relationships
(28:14) - Private Equity vs Individual Buyers
(30:22) - The Importance of Personal Interaction in Business Deals
(34:05) - The Power of Women in Business
(38:34) - Wrapping Up the Discussion
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