How to Build a Business You Can Actually Walk Away From | Kimberly Wasney

#36: Most business owners don't start thinking about selling until they're ready to walk away. Kimberly Wasney believes that's already too late. In this episode, Kimberly shares why the best exits are built years in advance, how founders can create businesses that thrive without them, and why your identity matters just as much as your valuation. From helping scale Packed with Purpose from $150K to $9 million as employee number one to co-founding Ripple's Edge Advisors, Kimberly brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building companies designed for longevity. In this episode: Why founders should plan their exit years before selling The "European Vacation" exercise every business owner should try Building a business that doesn't depend on you Scaling from $150K to $9M as employee #1 Why so many founders regret selling their business Separating your identity from your work Lessons from sports that translate to entrepreneurship