Have you ever dreamed of buying a company, scaling it to new heights, and then selling it for a tidy profit?
That’s exactly what Founding and Managing Partner at Sandpiper Ventures, Sarah Young, did with her public affairs agency, MTNL. In this episode of Woman Owned, Eleanor sits down with Sarah to hear the incredible story of how she and her partners acquired MTNL when she was just 26 years old.
Listen in as Sarah shares the challenges she faced in accessing capital as a young woman and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right advisors. You’ll learn Sarah’s insights on scaling a professional services firm, the key metrics to track, and how to think about your exit strategy from day one. Sarah also shares her latest venture with Sandpiper and her inspiring vision for the “third chapter” of her career. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to dream big and make a major impact.
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Today on Woman Owned:
- The importance of surrounding yourself with the right advisors when acquiring a business.
- How Sarah and her team set an audacious vision for MTNL.
- The key metrics Sarah tracked to scale MTNL, including gross margin and the importance of forecasting.
- How Sarah’s role shifted as MTNL grew, from practitioner to managing partner focused on talent, business development, and external relationships.
- Sarah’s biggest insight from selling MTNL to National PR in 2012.
- How Sarah is now investing in women entrepreneurs through her venture fund, Sandpiper Ventures.
- Sarah’s inspiring vision for the “third chapter” of her career.
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- Sarah Young: Sandpiper Ventures