Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Dr. Debra King | E172

In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with former client, Dr. Debra King a cosmetic dentist and founder of the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. From early learning experiences of how to run a business to building an industry-leading team to selling her business and being at the start of what she describes as a second career, Dr. Debra King has a wealth of insight to share. We discuss with her the nuances of female leadership and explore the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them, in her journey as an entrepreneur. Dr. King brings a lot to the table, giving us an inside look at the transitions and decisions she's been making to ensure the future of her practice, and making a business decision with due diligence while focusing on the well-being of her team, clients, and reputation in mind. In addition, she shares her plans for future involvement in her practice, mentoring, and other endeavors, and how she balances her personal and professional life in the midst of it all. This episode is packed with much-needed conversation about the journey of female entrepreneurs, the importance of team building, mentorship and we'll also touch on what happens after you decide to sell a business, the existential crisis that knocks on the door and how to navigate through it. Whatever you want to do in your life, don't be mediocre. Whatever it is you're passionate about, what can you do to be the best in that field? -Dr. Debra King Guest Bio Dr. Debra Gray King is the founder of The Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, a premiere dental practice that focuses on designing gorgeous smiles. With over 35 years in dentistry, Dr. King is recognized around the world by dental professionals and patients alike for her beautiful dentistry and commitment to excellence. Dr. King is a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry which is considered the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry. She is one of less than 100 dentists worldwide to achieve this distinction. She is the proud mother of three beautiful adult children, who are all in the health care field - two of which are following in her footsteps and are in dental school. Website: atlantacenterforcosmeticdenistry.com Key Takeaways From This Episode Dr. Debra King’s Career Journey: Early experiences learning how to run a business and lessons learned along the way Challenges for Women in Entrepreneurship: Common roadblocks for female founders in hiring and delegation Building and Maintaining a Successful Team: Building win-win partnerships and mentoring in leadership Business Transition Concerns and Goals: Dr. King’s journey of selling a business, planning, and due diligence Addressing the Identity Shift After Selling a Business Contact Information and Recommended Resources Join Kris to help impact 20 Million Women across the Globe! Become a Visionary.CEO/catalyst and spread the word! Kris explains all the details on the podcast this week. Essential, go to www.theVisionary.CEO/catalyst, Register, Grab the Visionary.CEO/Podcast link from your dashboard and SHARE IT with all the women you know in your friend, colleague and network circles. We'll be tracking links by Catalyst and awarding each Catalyst who shares her link to at least 20 women with a free digital course from Kris's Boutique.  Get Access to LEAD LESSONS The best leadership guidance and mentorship experience exclusive for women who lead. High performing teams require highly skilled, high performing leaders. It's time to develop exceptional leadership prowess. THE LEAD LESSONS for Women equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate the leadership landscape like a true visionary. Our unique blend of Digital Lessons and live Mentorship-calls delivers the real-world practices you need for confident and consistent leadership. thevisionary.ceo/nextstep Work with Kris and Her Team: TheVisionary.ceo CEO Boutique Email: [email protected] Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest