Sharon Heaton, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Venu Ayala about his Zen transaction:
Topics covered:
- Bootstrapping with zero capital
- Recovering from contract losses
- Closing a deal before the SBA’s Jan 17, 2026 deadline
- Selling, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary and freedom
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To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here.
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