The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation

Episode 20: Smart Moves: Dena Jalbert on Building and Selling Businesses

Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane Season 1 Episode 20

In this episode, Dana and Melanie chat with Dena Jalbert, founder and CEO of Align Business Advisory Services. Dena shares how she went from working in corporate finance to starting her own firm that helps business owners navigate mergers and acquisitions. She talks about the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated industry, the risks she took to launch Align, and why every business owner should always be "exit ready." Dena also dives into what it really takes to sell a business, the importance of finding the right buyer, and how Align is changing the game for founder-led companies. This episode is full of honest advice and real stories about building and selling businesses.



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