You planned the deal. You closed the transaction. Everyone’s congratulating you.

But then... silence.

In this revealing solo episode, Jerome Myers explores the Founder’s Exit Paradox, that unexpected disconnect between financial success and emotional fulfillment.

Through real stories and powerful insights, Jerome shares why so many high-performing founders regret their exits and what you can do to avoid that fate.

If you’ve sold your business or are planning to, this episode offers the roadmap to reclaim clarity, purpose, and peace on the other side.

Tune in now to discover what you really need to prepare for, before, during, and after the exit.

[00:00 – 02:00] The Regret No One Talks About

• 75% of founders regret their exit
• Why selling your business is more than just a financial move
• The Exit Paradox explained

[02:01 – 04:45] Four Founders, Same Pattern

• James, Sarah, David, and Maria: different exits, same emotional fallout
• What financial success can't fix
• How identity, relationships, and purpose suffer when unprepared

[04:46 – 06:30] What Most Advisors Miss

• Why traditional deal-making leaves founders unready
• The 6 Centers of Doubt: the real threat to your post-exit fulfillment
• The emotional cost of ignoring the inner transition

[06:31 – 08:30] Exit to Excellence: A Different Approach

• Readiness Assessments, NEO Profiles, and the Freedom Compass
• Measuring clarity, alignment, and energy, not just money
• A roadmap to identity and legacy beyond the business

[08:31 – End] Real Results, Real Transformation

• 30–50% jump in exit readiness in 90 days
• 80% report reduced stress and fear of irrelevance
• Why clarity and confidence, not just capital, define a successful exit

Key Quotes:

“Freedom stretches in every direction, but that very freedom can feel like a prison.” – Jerome Myers

“You don’t cling to the wreckage of your old identity. You step through the portal into freedom: clear, confident, and aligned.” – Jerome Myers

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