King launched Tate's Bake Shop with a goal to sell at 55
Kathleen King · Tate's Bake Shop: Kathleen King · Dec 16, 2019 · at 41:55
Kathleen King, founder of Tate's Bake Shop, discusses her founding strategy and long-term exit timeline when relaunching her bakery business.
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“I had to have an exit strategy. My goal was to sell when I was 55.”
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