The Whisper Way: The Secret Formula for Women Entrepreneurs to Scale and Sell for Life-Changing Money

Part fable, part game-changing guide, this is the book for women looking to turn their lifestyle businesses into sellable assets, close the exit gap, and ensure they earn as much as their male counterparts--if not more.

On average, companies controlled by men still earn twice the amount that female-owned businesses do. Despite growing opportunities for women-owned businesses to thrive, they still deliver consistently less revenue and profit compared to their male-owned counterparts. And when it comes to selling a business, even highly successful women entrepreneurs are settling for less.

Carrie Kerpen aims to change that with her simple yet revolutionary process of starting, scaling, and selling for success. The Whisper Way brings her proven method to life. You'll meet business maven Ramona and seven of her protegees as she walks them through her seven-step plan to turn their businesses into saleable assets. Along the way, readers will find:

Actionable advice from Carrie's own eight-figure exit Leadership lessons from women who have sold their businesses for substantial profits Effective evaluations to assess your own company Tried-and-true tips and tools for improving your business Implementation guidelines for using Carrie's methodology in your own business

Women are fighting to close the wage gap . . . and The Whisper Way provides concrete steps that business owners can take to close the exit gap. Whether you are beginning your business, finally creating capital, or approaching a time where you are considering cashing in, The Whisper Way will open your eyes, entertain you, and provide you with a practical and profitable path from starting to scale, right through success and sale.

Author: Carrie Kerpen
Publisher: Benbella Books
Published: 05/06/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781637746745


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2025 pg. 8

About the Author
Carrie Kerpen is the founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the #1 Exit Readiness Advisory Practice for Women-Owned Businesses. Prior to launching The Whisper Group, Carrie cofounded and scaled Likeable Media, a women-led digital agency, which was named "the 6th Best Place to Work in New York City." After successfully navigating the sale of Likeable to 1,200-person technology firm 10Pearls in 2021, Carrie researched the exit gap, producing an annual report on the disparities in exit values of female-led companies. She went on to build The Whisper Collective, the world's largest community dedicated exclusively to exited female founders. She is the author of Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business, as well as the host of The Exit Whisperer, a podcast featuring exited female founders. Carrie is also a certified exit planning advisor (CEPA), and lives in Port Washington, New York, with her husband Dave, her three children, and her dog Homer.