Ep 35. Exit as a Mindset: Systems, Strategy and Self-Awareness with Monica Garcia
What if preparing for an exit wasn’t just a smart business move, but a mindset shift that changes everything?
Imagine packing up the home you’ve lived in for 20 years… only to find closets full of things you forgot you had.
That’s what it feels like to look at your business with fresh eyes, to see what’s working, what’s weighing you down, and what it’s time to release.
In this honest and powerful conversation with business strategist Monica Garcia, we explore what most founders miss when building their business:
Radical self-awareness
Sustainable systems
And the emotional side of growth and exit that no one talks about.
Because beyond the metrics and marketing, what truly determines your success as a founder… is your ability to think with an exit mindset, from day one.
Whether you're scaling, selling, or simply craving more freedom in your work, this episode will shift the way you think about success.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why exit planning matters (even if you never plan to sell)
How to remove yourself from the center of your business
The mindset that keeps your brand relevant and agile
Why self-care is a strategic advantage, not a luxury
“If you’re always thinking about an exit strategy, you’ll always stay relevant, even if you keep your business forever.”
Tune in to rethink how you build, lead, and one day… leave your business, on your terms.
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Monica Garcia Duggal is a financial expert, business strategist, and the creator of the Whole Health Wealth System™ — a powerful methodology for building scalable businesses without sacrificing your life in the process. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking and institutional finance, Monica blends Wall Street wisdom with real-world entrepreneurship to help founders turn confusion into clarity — and chaos into cash flow.
She’s coached billion-dollar brands, scaled high-growth startups, and guided multiple companies through successful exits. Her proprietary Financial BITES Method© breaks down complex topics like budgeting, investing, taxes, exit planning, and SOPs into clear, actionable steps.
Whether you're growing your business or preparing to step back from it, Monica’s no-fluff, heart-centered approach will help you build something sustainable — and truly valuable.
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00:00 – Meet Monica Garcia: billion-dollar coach, financial expert & aligned living advocate
02:00 – What financially empowered founders do differently (and why it matters)
04:30 – Why an exit strategy isn’t just about selling, it’s about staying relevant
07:00 – What your business might be hiding… and how to uncover it
10:15 – Monica’s personal exit story, and the rebrand that changed everything
13:00 – Founder-dependence: what it is, why it hurts your valuation, and how to shift it
16:30 – Building a business that supports your life (not the other way around)
21:00 – Boundaries, clarity, and making decisions from your North Star
24:00 – Your nervous system is part of your business strategy, here’s why
30:00 – Legacy, alignment, and what it really means to come home to yourself