Feeling Successful - and Stuck?

Are you peeking out from behind the closed curtain?

For me, my business life breaks down like a play - in three acts.

If "All the world's a stage…”*, your business can leave you feeling frustrated and exposed, like you’re stuck in your Second Act, hiding behind the curtain.

The Second Act can be unique in that you’re making good, steady money, you’ve mastered the service you’re providing, your clients are happy, and your business is running well.

And yet, you may feel bored… or burned out… or (worse yet) anchored by your success…

Today’s Question:

Feeling ‘stuck’ reads like failure - but what happens when you’re successful AND stuck?

Here’s the Twist . . .

My client, Jill, said it best: “I don’t see the way out, but I see the why out.”

Her business is financially solid, she’s built a great team, her clients are grateful, and she’s providing an extremely valuable service in mental health. By every indicator, she and her company are successful.

And yet, feeling stuck has become the default mode for her. “I don't think I realized the level of dissatisfaction I was living in and where that was seeping into all areas of my life, until the curtain got pulled back a bit. Because for 99.9% of us, we just keep going and it becomes our next normal.”

Now, Jill sees what’s possible. She sees the ‘why’ out and together, we’re developing her Elegant Exit? Roadmap to determine the ‘way’ out. We’re focusing on what she wants, why she wants it, and when she wants it. Then, we are crafting her financial, logistical, and emotional path forward.

Achieving an Elegant Exit? is about reaching your goals with dignity, grace, and integrity. It’s about leaving a legacy for those you care most about, including your staff and clients. It’s about starting your next chapter in the most meaningful way.

Now What?

Feeling stuck is a signal that you’re ready for change - and often, the best time to design your exit is when you’re successful AND stuck.

Are you stuck in your Second Act? Have you built a profitable and valuable business but instead of feeling like there's something missing, you’re feeling like there's something more?

If you’ve built an accounting firm, a law firm, a financial services firm, a psychology practice, or a specialty consulting firm that is generating $1 million to $10 million in annual revenue, you are in a prime market.

Larger firms and companies are growing by buying other firms. This has long been the case, but we’re seeing a higher rate than ever.

I wish it wasn’t the case, but I see too many women who actually lose their company instead of exiting on their own terms. The exit process is filled with pitfalls and complex issues – especially for women.

I’ve built my business as an advocate, and I specialize in helping women founders transition to their Third Act – when you’re ready to do the work you’ve always longed to do.

Work that lights you up… work that is your purpose instead of just a paycheck.?

Often, to get to your Third Act, you need to exit from your Second Act, preferably with funds from a sale that turns your business into a wealth-building tool.

As your advocate, by definition, I’m looking out for your best interests. I am not taking a brokerage fee, commission, or equity. I am not motivated by how quickly the exit moves or the final dollar amounts. I want what you want – and will help you get it.

In my experience, women don't retire; they transition into a new stage of purpose and impact. Whether you are 40 or 60, the idea of retirement may not appeal to you. Just because you can retire doesn’t mean you’ll want to.

Are you ready to stop hiding and find your way out?

That requires a new way of thinking, new skills, a simple and elegant design, and an advocate by your side. Contact me to learn more.?

How exit-ready are you? Find out at:?https://she-exits.com/

* from William Shakespeare's play, As You Like It

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