<description>&lt;p&gt;The first offer was three times too low — and Stacy Stahl almost walked away. Instead, she did something most founders never do, and it changed the entire deal. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Carrie sits down with Stacy Stahl (founder of How He Asked — yes, the “Gossip Girl of proposals” — acquired by The Knot) to break down the part founders don’t post: the lowball, the power move, and the moment you realize your business is only worth what you’re willing to sell it for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:09 Meet Stacy Stahl&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:37 The Idea That Started &lt;em&gt;How He Asked&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:34 Going Viral Before “Going Viral” Was A Thing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:32 How The Knot Came Into The Picture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:38 The Lowball Offer, The Counter, And The Power Shift&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:04 Why She Started Her Second Company Anyway&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:06 When The Easy Path Disappears&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:45 Jumping From Digital To Product — On Purpose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:57 Building A Business During COVID&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:49 The Pivot That Changed Everything&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:57 Breaking Into The Promotional Products World&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:59 Running A Business Without Burning Out&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:31 Why Simple, Profitable Businesses Win&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:01 Building Success And Bringing Others With Her&lt;/p&gt;
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The first offer was three times too low — and Stacy Stahl almost walked away. Instead, she did something most founders never do, and it changed the entire deal. In this episode, Carrie sits down with Stacy Stahl (founder of How He Asked — yes, the “Gossip Girl of proposals” — acquired by The Knot) to break down the part founders don’t post: the lowball, the power move, and the moment you realize your business is only worth what you’re willing to sell it for. 01:09 Meet Stacy Stahl02:37 The Idea That Started How He Asked03:34 Going Viral Before “Going Viral” Was A Thing05:32 How The Knot Came Into The Picture09:38 The Lowball Offer, The Counter, And The Power Shift16:04 Why She Started Her Second Company Anyway20:06 When The Easy Path Disappears20:45 Jumping From Digital To Product — On Purpose22:57 Building A Business During COVID23:49 The Pivot That Changed Everything24:57 Breaking Into The Promotional Products World26:59 Running A Business Without Burning Out29:31 Why Simple, Profitable Businesses Win32:01 Building Success And Bringing Others With Her

The Exit Whisperer

#65 - Stacy Tasman Stahl (How He Asked)

#65 - Stacy Tasman Stahl (How He Asked)

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