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What happens when your business becomes your identity, and you sell it?
Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels, went from lawyering to label-making, raising six kids while helping build a household name from her sister’s basement. She opens up about the unexpected acquisition, how her team navigated co-founder dynamics, and the emotional complexity of stepping back while staying connected to the brand.
Expect stories of scrappy beginnings, smart business moves, the real challenges of exiting with multiple partners, and how to redefine purpose after the deal is done. If you've ever wondered what success looks like on the other side of the sale, this conversation pulls back the curtain.
[01:26 – 07:26] From Basement to Brand
[07:26 – 16:44] Building the Machine
[16:44 – 24:18] Exit Strategy in Real Time
[24:18 – 32:00] Life After Exit
[32:00 – 43:00] Legacy Building for Founders
Key Quotes:
“When you start your company, you should be thinking about your exit… That’s your JOB.” — Julie Cole
"Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you—and never try to navigate a sale on your own." — Julie Cole
Connect with Julie!
Website: https://mabelslabels.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cole-llb-ma-3794671/
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Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome Myers
What happens when your business becomes your identity, and you sell it?
Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels, went from lawyering to label-making, raising six kids while helping build a household name from her sister’s basement. She opens up about the unexpected acquisition, how her team navigated co-founder dynamics, and the emotional complexity of stepping back while staying connected to the brand.
Expect stories of scrappy beginnings, smart business moves, the real challenges of exiting with multiple partners, and how to redefine purpose after the deal is done. If you've ever wondered what success looks like on the other side of the sale, this conversation pulls back the curtain.
[01:26 – 07:26] From Basement to Brand
[07:26 – 16:44] Building the Machine
[16:44 – 24:18] Exit Strategy in Real Time
[24:18 – 32:00] Life After Exit
[32:00 – 43:00] Legacy Building for Founders
Key Quotes:
“When you start your company, you should be thinking about your exit… That’s your JOB.” — Julie Cole
"Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you—and never try to navigate a sale on your own." — Julie Cole
Connect with Julie!
Website: https://mabelslabels.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cole-llb-ma-3794671/
Ready for your next chapter?
Start Your Assessment Now 👉 https://theexitparadox.com/assessment
Leave a Review + Help Others Achieve a Great Legacy
If you found this episode valuable, leave us a review and share it with someone who wants to expand their business growth.
Your Next is more than a podcast—it’s a community that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and ages, united by a shared passion for personal growth and achieving excellence.
🎧 Explore our previous episodes or learn more about our mission at https://exittoexcellence.com. Your next chapter starts here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
357 episodes
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