Jodi Allen Scott Reveals How They Sold Their Company. 24 Hours Later, They Lost Everything.

About this episode

Jodi Scott shares her experience of selling her company and the subsequent collapse of the buyers, leading to a remarkable comeback story.

What happens when you sell the company you built from your family's kitchen — and weeks later, the people who bought it collapse, taking everything down with them? Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo, joins Rob Pene to tell one of the most jaw-dropping comeback stories you'll hear this year. Three women — mother, daughter, and sister — built a plant-based first aid and skincare empire from their Colorado family kitchen, growing herbs in their own garden and starting at the farmer's market. I...

People in this episode

Host: Rob Pene

Guest: Jodi Scott

Topics covered

• comeback stories
• entrepreneurship
• business challenges
• family business
• plant-based products

Keywords

• comeback
• business sale
• entrepreneur
• family kitchen
• plant-based skincare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Goo

Places: Colorado

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