Nick Akers & Kimberly Wasney
Leading In The Dark
<p>In this episode of <em>Leading In The Dark</em>, host Nick Akers sits down with <strong>Kimberli Wasney</strong>, co-founder of Ripple’s Edge Advisors—a firm helping owners grow their companies with the exit in mind.</p>
<p>Kimberli brings a unique blend of operational expertise, business development experience, and emotional awareness to the challenges owners face when preparing to step away from their business.</p>
<p>Together, they explore:<br>• Why most owners wait too long to think about exit<br>• The difficult process of separating your identity from your company<br>• How to build a brand that stands on its own—not just on the founder<br>• The step-by-step path to getting out of the day-to-day<br>• Why ETA is becoming a powerful option for seller succession<br>• How culture, values, and leadership continuity shape valuation<br>• What owners can do today to increase their multiple by 1.5x</p>
<p>Kimberli’s insights are tactical, empathetic, and grounded in real-world experience across industries—from tech to law firms to manufacturing.</p>
<p>If you’re an entrepreneur, operator, searcher, or future seller, this episode is a must-listen.</p>
<p><strong>Listen now and subscribe for more conversations with leaders who are navigating the unknown, building in the dark, and leading through uncertainty.</strong></p>
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