Alane Boyd

Alane Boyd – Overcoming Post-Sale Isolation and Embracing AI for Business Growth

Alane Boyd is the Co-founder of Biggest Goal, formerly BGBO Co, an AI-powered systems and automations consultancy that builds workflows in Monday.com, Asana, and ClickUp. As a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in tech, she launched three SaaS ventures and achieved two successful exits. Alane is also a keynote speaker and has been featured in publications, including Entrepreneur, HuffPost, and Fem Founder.

Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn

[2:22] How a chance encounter at a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses summit led Alane Boyd to discover EO Nashville
[4:37] The origin and growth of Alane’s first social media agency for car dealerships and its expansion into SaaS products
[6:57] Alane opens up about the emotional challenges and isolation she faced after selling her first company
[10:00] Alane’s transition from consulting to workflow automation
[17:49] Navigating the fear and excitement associated with AI adoption
[22:38] How leveraging AI workflows improves sales conversions and operational efficiency
[31:37] The role of EO forum support in Alane’s personal growth
[39:49] Alane’s vision for scaling Biggest Goal with purpose

In This Episode

Entrepreneurs often dream of selling their companies and finally enjoying freedom and peace, but the reality can bring unexpected isolation and loss of purpose. After years of intense work, the sudden shift from constant activity to silence can leave many feeling adrift. How can you rediscover meaning and rebuild momentum after a major business exit?

Serial entrepreneur and AI workflow strategist Alane Boyd experienced an intense emotional low after selling her first company. She struggled with isolation, depression, and the realization that she lacked a community outside her business. Through therapy and support from her EO forum, she rebuilt her confidence and embraced AI to create more dynamic and efficient business operations. Alane advises other entrepreneurs to prepare for life after exit, invest in personal support systems, and explore new technologies that fuel purpose and growth.

In today’s episode of The Decision, Eric Jackson and Robert Hartline interview Alane Boyd, Co-founder of Biggest Goal, about rediscovering purpose after a business exit and embracing AI for growth. Alane talks about parenting, building resilient teams, and preparing for future business opportunities.

Quotable Moments:

“I left that luncheon and I called my business partner, I said, ‘We are 1,000% doing this.’”
“I remember that morning when I was done, done, and I immediately felt loss and isolation.”
“Having yourself set up for what is your life going to look like after exit is so important.”
“I like to think about it as you have a marketing PDF — you have a lead magnet.”
“I absolutely want to spend time with you. Let’s get this stuff done, and we’re going to rest.”

Action Steps:

Prepare for life after a business exit: Planning your post-exit community and daily routine prevents isolation and emotional burnout. Without a clear plan, the sudden shift from high activity to quiet can be overwhelming.
Embrace workflow automation early: Integrating tools like Zapier or Make streamlines operations and frees up time for strategy. Early adoption ensures your business remains competitive and reduces reliance on manual processes.
Explore AI-powered solutions for growth: Leveraging AI for dynamic workflows and content creation can enhance efficiency and improve sales conversions. Staying ahead of technological trends positions your company for scalable success.
Invest in emotional support systems: Therapy, peer groups, and mastermind communities provide stability during major life or business transitions. Emotional resilience strengthens your leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Define clear lanes with your business partner: Establishing roles and responsibilities prevents conflict and increases productivity in both personal and professional relationships. Clear lanes create harmony and focus as the business grows.