What if achieving everything you dreamed of still left you feeling empty? In this enlightening episode of the Work You Love podcast, host Danielle Mizrachi sits down with Jerome Myers, founder of Exit to Excellence, to explore what really happens after success. Jerome reveals the emotional aftermath of selling a business—the Exit Paradox—and how he helps founders rediscover meaning beyond money. Together, they unpack why fulfillment, not achievement, is the real finish line, and how to align work with your purpose, joy, and impact.
Listeners will leave with a renewed perspective on success: that true wealth isn’t measured in dollars, but in the difference you make and the peace you carry.
[00:00 – 07:00] The Exit Paradox
Jerome shares how he helps founders rediscover meaning after selling their companies
The “Exit Paradox”: the grief, loss, and disorientation many feel after achieving financial success
His first exit from corporate life revealed the emotional void behind professional wins
[07:00 – 13:00] When Success Feels Empty
Jerome recounts how a billionaire’s public confession revealed a shared struggle among high achievers
Research confirmed that post-exit depression is common but rarely discussed
The emptiness of “doing” without “being”—learning to untangle identity from occupation
[13:00 – 19:00] Redefining Work and Wealth
Jerome breaks down the “first four exits” every founder must navigate
The unglamorous reality of being a “Chief Everything Officer”
The true measure of success: building a business that operates without you
[19:00 – 25:00] The Freedom to Pivot
Danielle and Jerome discuss how to find joy in work again
The “Four I’s of Fulfillment”: Interest, Income, Influence, and Impact
How to align your career or business with your unique gifts and purpose
[25:00 – 31:00] From Liquidity to Legacy
The final evolution of a founder: shifting from accumulation to contribution
Jerome’s call to help others avoid the regret 75% of founders face post-sale
Legacy isn’t the company you sell—it’s the lives you impact afterward
[31:00 – 35:00] Living the Work You Love
Why fulfillment—not money—is the real game
Letting curiosity, generosity, and community guide your next step
Simple but powerful reflection: “Does what I’m doing matter to me?”
Key Quotes:“Fulfillment is the game. It doesn’t matter how much money you have if you can’t find joy in what you do.” - Jerome Myers“We’re human beings, not human doings.” -Jerome MyersConnect with Danielle!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mizrachi-56058983/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@work_you_love
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