Ep. 8 Life After the Sale: A New Chapter with Julie Ellis
In this episode of the Legacy Branding Podcast, host Laura Beauparlant sits down with Julie Ellis, co-founder of the award-winning business Mabel’s Labels, to explore what comes after building and selling an eight-figure company.
Julie shares candid insights into the emotional rollercoaster of selling her business, navigating an identity shift, and the path to rediscovering purpose.
You will hear Julie's transition story—from entrepreneur to coach and mentor for women aiming to scale their businesses to new heights.
The discussion touches on overcoming the post-sale existential crisis, the importance of building supportive communities, and strategies for tackling barriers to growth. Julie’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of aiming for big, gorgeous goals.
Tune in for actionable advice, inspiration, and a look at what it means to create a meaningful legacy after a major business milestone.
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In her early 30's, Julie was no longer waking up with enthusiasm for the workday ahead. She knew she needed a change from her corporate career.
She dreamt of her own big gorgeous goals and with that clarity, she co-founded Mabel's Labels - making personalized labels for all the stuff kids lose as they go out into the world.
The business grew wildly, and Julie became an award-winning entrepreneur, eventually selling the business to an industry giant.
At Mabel's Labels, she learned growing a business to 8-figures was easier with a group of growth-minded women around her. Now, she helps other women get connected, solve problems and grow bigger businesses, reaching their own big gorgeous goals.
Julie’s book, Big Gorgeous Goals is written for women entrepreneurs who want to step out of the small box they are in and set world domination in their sights.
In discussion with sixteen women entrepreneurs, Julie explores their stories and pairs that with how she built, grew, and sold Mabel’s Labels.
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00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:47 Guest Introduction: Julie Ellis
01:38 The Highs and Lows of Selling a Business
02:46 Post-Sale Challenges and Personal Reflections
03:52 Finding New Purpose and Big Gorgeous Goals
06:13 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs
14:58 Building a Supportive Community
22:44 Legacy and Final Thoughts