Overview

Part fable, part game-changing guide, this is the book for women looking to turn their lifestyle businesses into sellable assets, close the exit gap, and ensure they earn as much as their male counterparts—if not more. On average, companies controlled by men still earn twice the amount that female-owned businesses do. Despite growing opportunities for women-owned businesses to thrive, they still deliver consistently less revenue and profit compared to their male-owned counterparts. And when it comes to selling a business, even highly successful women entrepreneurs are settling for less. Carrie Kerpen aims to change that with her simple yet revolutionary process of starting, scaling, and selling for success. The Whisper Way brings her proven method to life. You’ll meet business maven Ramona and seven of her protegees as she walks them through her seven-step plan to turn their businesses into saleable assets. Along the way, readers will find: Actionable advice from Carrie’s own eight-figure exit Leadership lessons from women who have sold their businesses for substantial profits Effective evaluations to assess your own company Tried-and-true tips and tools for improving your business Implementation guidelines for using Carrie’s methodology in your own business Women are fighting to close the wage gap . . . and The Whisper Way provides concrete steps that business owners can take to close the exit gap. Whether you are beginning your business, finally creating capital, or approaching a time where you are considering cashing in, The Whisper Way will open your eyes, entertain you, and provide you with a practical and profitable path from starting to scale, right through success and sale.

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Reviews

“Carrie Kerpen truly is the Exit Whisperer—and this book is your secret to cashing in on the business you’ve poured your heart and soul into.” —Rebecca Minkoff, designer, cofounder of The Female Founder Collective, and author of Fearless  “If you want to build a business that is sellable, there is only one book you need to read, and it’s the one you’re reading right now.” —Kass Lazerow, entrepreneur, investor, venture capitalist, and author  “Exiting the traditional way isn’t always the best way. Discover fresh, unconventional approaches you won’t find in a textbook—but you will right here in Carrie’s book.” —Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient  “The ultimate guide for women on how to scale and sell their businesses with the best strategy there is—sisterhood. Honest, authentic, fun, and filled with brilliant, must-have advice, this book will be every female founder’s beach read, guaranteed.” —Jessica Zweig, serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author of Be  “This book is a blueprint for how to scale and sell your business, told from the mindset of a female entrepreneur, which is so inspiring.” —James Dumoulin, founder of the School of Hard Knocks  “Entrepreneurial queens take note: The Whisper Way shatters the silence around your potential, revealing a strategic playbook to seize control, transform your business into a million-dollar asset, and catapult your brand legacy. Part parable, part revolution—this is how you claim your throne.” —Aliza Licht, founder of Leave Your Mark and author of On Brand

Author Information

Carrie Kerpen is the founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the #1 Exit Readiness Advisory Practice for Women-Owned Businesses. Prior to launching The Whisper Group, Carrie cofounded and scaled Likeable Media, a women-led digital agency, which was named “the 6th Best Place to Work in New York City.” After successfully navigating the sale of Likeable to 1,200-person technology firm 10Pearls in 2021, Carrie researched the exit gap, producing an annual report on the disparities in exit values of female-led companies. She went on to build The Whisper Collective, the world’s largest community dedicated exclusively to exited female founders. She is the author of Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business, as well as the host of The Exit Whisperer, a podcast featuring exited female founders. Carrie is also a certified exit planning advisor (CEPA), and lives in Port Washington, New York, with her husband Dave, her three children, and her dog Homer.

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