5 Lies Founders Tell Themselves After an Exit - Jerome Myers

What if the very mindset that built your success is now the thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, Jerome Myers, America’s Leading Exit Authority, breaks down the five most common objections founders tell themselves after exiting their businesses and reveals what they truly are: fear wearing logic’s clothes. From waiting for clarity to fearing the wrong move, Jerome reframes each belief and shares how to move from hesitation to evolution. If you’ve built your empire and now find yourself wondering what’s next, this episode is your mirror, not your map for rediscovering meaning and momentum beyond the business. [00:00 – 01:00] The Portal Beyond the Exit Exiting isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of personal evolution Control and certainty no longer serve this new chapter The Founder’s Exit Paradox: the same habits that brought success now create stagnation [01:00 – 02:00] Objection #1: “I Just Need More Clarity” “I need clarity” is often avoidance disguised as prudence Movement creates clarity — not waiting Frameworks like The Next Intensive exist to turn confusion into alignment [02:00 – 03:00] Objection #2: “I Can Figure This Out on My Own” You can’t solve internal questions with external tools Post-exit growth requires mirrors, not maps You’ve always had advisors for your business — why not for your life? [03:00 – 03:55] Objection #3: “Now’s Not the Right Time” Waiting for “the right time” only hardens your old identity The longer you delay, the harder reinvention becomes The right time isn’t when things settle — it’s when you decide to evolve [03:55 – 04:47] Objection #4: “I’m Not Sure This Is for Me” Restlessness isn’t ingratitude — it’s potential trying to get your attention You’re not broken for wanting more; you’re built for evolution Purpose isn’t a “should”; it’s a signal [04:47 – 05:00] Objection #5: “I Don’t Want to Make the Wrong Move” This stage is about rediscovering meaning, not managing risk Progress, not perfection, is the new currency There are no wrong moves — only feedback Key Quotes “You need mirrors, not maps.” - Jerome Myers “The right time isn’t when things settle down — it’s when you realize they won’t until you do.”  - Jerome Myers Join industry leaders shaping the future and secure your spot at the Exit Planning Summit today! https://exitplanningsummit.com/speakers Ready for your next chapter?Start Your Assessment Now 👉 https://theexitparadox.com/assessment Leave a Review + Help Others Achieve a Great Legacy If you found this episode valuable, leave us a review and share it with someone who wants to expand their business growth. Your Next is more than a podcast—it’s a community that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and ages, united by a shared passion for personal growth and achieving excellence.  🎧 Explore our previous episodes or learn more about our mission at https://exittoexcellence.com. Your next chapter starts here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices