I’m thrilled to have the sensational Kate Watts on the show today. Kate is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful business exits under her belt. Today, we delve into her journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial household to her dominating the business world.
Kate shares intimate stories about her childhood, early exposure to entrepreneurial roles, and the impactful money messages she received at home. We also explore her experiences in high school and college, which shaped her work ethic and financial understanding, leading to her successful career start in New York City.
Kate opens up about the ups and downs of founding her businesses, her approach to financial education, and the incredible journey of building and selling her company to The Atlantic. We discuss the importance of negotiating salaries, the significance of self-advocacy, and the criticality of having financial safety nets when branching off on your own business ventures.
She also shares her plans for future businesses, investments, and her perspective on leaving a legacy. This episode provides valuable insights on balancing ambition and financial responsibility, offering wisdom to both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs.
As a testament to her many successes in starting and selling businesses, since this episode recording, her agency, Long Dash, was also sold and acquired by 50,000feet. Talk about a full-circle moment!
