174: Redefine Your Purpose: The Transformative Journey Beyond The Entrepreneurial Exit, Jerome Myers

Did you know that only 20% of businesses sell... and 75% of owners express regret after selling? 

Dive in as Succession Stories host, Laurie Barkman, talks with Jerome Myers about why just 5 out of 100 of businesses exit with excellence.

Jerome is the founder of Exodus and an award-winning engineer turned business strategist who helps leaders navigate post-exit transitions. Through his NEO Navigator program and DreamCatchers podcast, he guides founders through key life transitions, aiming to help them build a lasting legacy and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

He brings extensive experience from leading a $20M operation in a Fortune 550 corporate startup, and guides founders through key life transitions, aiming to help them build a lasting legacy and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

This episode will get you thinking about how you can exit with excellence!

Topics:

• The Founder's Exit Paradox: Dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges founders face when exiting their businesses and how to navigate this transition.
• Planning for Post-Exit Fulfillment: Discuss strategies for aligning new ventures and personal passions after exiting a business to ensure continued fulfillment.
• Creating a Purpose-Driven Exit Strategy: Share insights on building an exit strategy that not only maximizes financial returns but also aligns with long-term personal goals.
• The 8 Exits of a Founder: Introduce and explain the framework Jerome developed to help founders understand the different types of exits and how to choose the right one.
• Navigating Identity Realignment After Exit using the N.E.X.T. Framework: Talk about the importance of recalibrating personal identity after leaving a business and how founders can thrive in their next chapter.

Links:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers 
• Website: exittoexcellence.com

 

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