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Oct 2024
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Buying, Selling, and Investing in Busine...

Lori Harder | YAP Media
About this episode

How do you know if you should raise money for your business? In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jaclyn Johnson, founder of Create & Cultivate and Cherub, and Founder of Powerhouse women, Lindsey Schwartz. Jaclyn shares how taking a break after selling her majority stake not only helped her reclaim her personal life but also sparked the creation of another business. We explore everything from trusting your instincts to knowing when it’s the right time to seek funding. Tune in to discover how to step back, reflect, and pivot in both life and business!


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HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Jaclyn Johnson, founder of Cherub and Create & Cultivate.

04:00 Jaclyn’s personal and professional pivots after selling Create & Cultivate.

09:30 How does stepping back from your business help you return stronger?

15:00 What inspired you to combine event planning with coaching?

19:00 Tips to deal with the fear of launching something new.

22:15 When is the right time to raise funds and bring investors into your business?

25:00 How strategic angel investors help scale your business.

29:00 What Create & Cultivate 3.0 looks like for future events.

32:45 What is Jaclyn most excited about these days?


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