How did you process the intense emotional transition and sense of loss after the exit?
Replied byAllison Ellsworth
Co-founder at Poppi
Niche: Retail
Revenue: Approx. $42 Million/month
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Started: 2015
Poppi was my fourth child, and handing it over felt like sending a kid off to college. It was a very emotional transition, and nobody prepares you for that feeling of loss. I hired a business coach, worked through my feelings, and realized that having a purpose is far more important than money.
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