The Entrepreneur’s Journey: How to Own Your Growth from Startup to Exit

A guild for entrepreneurs from launch to legacy.

Join us for an empowering and insightful presentation designed specifically for individuals who

are building and leading businesses with purpose. Whether you are in year two or year twenty,

this session will give you insight into the full journey of business growth—from your

foundational beginnings to sustainable scaling and succession planning.

This event is more than a presentation—it is a strategy session for the visionary business

owner who is ready to:

• Scale with confidence and clarity

• Strengthen the financial foundation through tax-smart decisions

• Sustain long-term success without burning out

• Prepare their business for legacy, transition, or eventual sale

As a trusted advisor and growth partner, Sharon Hodges brings practical strategies, financial

wisdom, and decades of tax expertise to support your vision—from startup to succession.

Whether you are seeking clarity, strategy, or the next step in your business journey, this event is

your opportunity to learn how to scale, sustain, and succeed with purpose.

About the presenter:

Sharon Hodges’ entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 13, when she launched her first business - a house cleaning service with a steady rotation of clients throughout high school. Driven by the desire for financial independence and stability from an early age, she carried that determination into adulthood.

After high school, Sharon juggled both full-time and part-time jobs to put herself through college. Though she initially considered a career in nursing while working in a hospital, her early interest in accounting ultimately prevailed. As a single mother, Sharon made the pivotal decision to accelerate her education, completing her final three years of coursework in just two years by taking 15 credit hours every semester—including summer breaks. In a notable achievement, she passed the CPA exam before officially finishing her degree, successfully passing three sections in one sitting and the fourth shortly thereafter.

Sharon spent nine years in corporate accounting before transitioning into public accounting—first part-time in 2001 and then full-time in 2003. Along the way, she started her fifth business in 1996, providing tax and accounting services for individuals and small businesses. Since then, she has continuously operated accounting firms and developed a niche in working closely with business clients.

Today, Sharon focuses on consulting, tax strategy, business planning, and succession planning, guiding clients through every stage of their business lifecycle with insight, experience, and a passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.