#19 - Sharon Lee Thony (SLT Consulting)

In this episode of 'The Exit Whisperer,' host Carrie Kerpen interviews entrepreneur Sharon Lee Thony about her inspiring journey from a corporate job to founding and scaling SLT Consulting, which she eventually sold to Fiverr.   Sharon shares practical steps for transitioning from a side hustle to a thriving agency, challenges in balancing family obligations, and the significance of building a supportive network of freelancers.   The discussion includes insights on mindset shifts, strategic decisions, and maintaining company vision post-acquisition. Key topics cover entrepreneurship, women in business, digital marketing, and strategies for building, scaling, and selling a business.   Sharon also reflects on her role in launching Fiverr Agencies and her future plans as an advisor and angel investor.   00:28 Welcome to The Exit Whisperer 00:37 Meet Sharon Lee Thony 02:50 The Birth of SLT Consulting 05:18 Taking the Leap from Corporate 10:53 Building a Freelance Empire 13:56 Connecting with Fiverr 19:06 The Unexpected Journey Begins 19:57 Building Relationships and Growing the Agency 21:05 The Turning Point: Acquisition Talks 24:23 Navigating the Acquisition Process 26:23 Reflections on the Acquisition 29:09 Empowering Future Entrepreneurs 32:24 The Impact of Selling a Business 35:21 Final Thoughts and Future Plans