Show Notes
What does it take to let go of a brand you built from scratch and merge it into something new?
In this debut episode of Meeting at the Crossroads, Sarah sits down with marketing expert Christina Clarkin to explore one of the boldest decisions of her career, merging her solo business, The Marketing Lounge, with fellow industry experts Aidan and Jim to form MX3.
In This Episode, You'll Discover Why Christina reached a growth ceiling in her solo business and what made her reluctant to simply hire How she and her future partners were "matchmade" by a mutual vendor, and what made the chemistry click What it really felt like to consider letting go of a brand she had built entirely on her own Why growth alone isn't always enough, and how to recognise when you've hit a ceiling you can't break through solo Why fear of letting go of your brand, your control, your identity as a business owner is normal, and how to work through it How to use your "why" as an anchor when doubt and outside opinion start to cloud your thinking
Christina had built a profitable, well-respected business over four and a half years. But she'd hit a ceiling. When the opportunity to merge came knocking in late 2019, her gut said yes, and then COVID arrived. What followed was months of uncertainty, a house move, and a deeply personal decision about what kind of business owner she wanted to be. This is that story.
If today's episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow business owner who might be standing at their own crossroads.
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