Building Buyable Businesses: Scaling, Exiting, and Doing It on Your Own Terms
26:31 Mins – Date
Summary
In this episode of The Sheconomy Podcast, Surabhi Shenoy — serial entrepreneur with two profitable exits — shares the mindset shifts, systems, and strategies behind building buyable businesses.
From breaking the cycle of founder dependency, to navigating the emotional side of an exit, to scaling without outside funding, Surabhi offers a blueprint for founders who want both freedom and valuation growth.
Key Takeaways
- Breaking Fear-Driven Work Habits – How a moment of burnout led to delegating effectively and building founder-independent systems.
- Exiting Without Regret – The emotional reality of letting go, and why your company is not your “baby.”
- The Hustle Myth – Why success comes from a few high-impact activities, not endless busyness.
- Self-Funding to Success – How to use service revenue to fund product development and keep control.
- Valuation as the Endgame – Why revenue ≠ wealth, and how to build for a profitable exit from day one.
Timestamps & Chapters
- [00:00] Being a woman in a male-dominated tech space
- [01:21] The wake-up call that led to founder independence
- [04:44] Inside the exit process — what’s never discussed
- [08:38] Why your business is not your “baby”
- [11:20] Rethinking hustle, productivity, and energy management
- [18:36] The self-funding path: freedom vs. speed
- [24:01] Life after two exits — designing a lean, high-impact business
- [25:49] The three phases: revenue, profit, valuation
Notable Quotes
- “Revenue is not wealth. Profit is income. Wealth comes at the exit.”
- “Your business is not your baby — it’s your responsibility.”
- “Success often comes from doing fewer things, but doing them really well.”
About the Host
Sheconomy Podcast celebrates the rising influence of women in today’s economy, featuring in-depth conversations with female leaders, founders, and changemakers. Each episode explores strategies, challenges, and successes shaping the future of women in business.
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