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Decentralizing Your Business for a Successful Exit, with Monica Garcia Duggal

Jul 24, 2025
Monica Garcia Duggal, an expert with a track record of successfully exiting a competitive business, shares her incredible journey in this engaging discussion. She emphasizes the importance of decentralizing operations for a smooth exit and overcoming the emotional hurdles of transitioning ownership. Delving into financial management, she offers insights on budgeting and reinvestment strategies. Monica also highlights the value of celebrating small wins and maintaining clarity in financial goals, encouraging listeners to adopt a growth mindset throughout their entrepreneurial pursuits.
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ANECDOTE

Long Hold, Strategic Exit

  • Monica and her husband held their company for 16 years and sold after preparing it for buyers.
  • They invested in rebranding and systems to decouple owners so the business could run without them.
ADVICE

Remove Founders Before Selling

  • Do decentralize owners from daily operations before you try to sell.
  • Buyers avoid companies that rely heavily on founder involvement.
ANECDOTE

Prepared To Walk Or Grow

  • Monica said they were ready to walk away if offers didn't meet expectations and were prepared to grow further.
  • They believed the business could 10x and chose between selling or continuing expansion.
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